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Morning BriefWednesday, November 4, 2026

Democrats won control of Congress in the U.S. midterms, and Prime Minister Carney says trade talks with Washington have intensified. Budget 2026 preparations and debate over Bill C-39 also feature in today's edition.

By CanadaNext Editor · · 8 stories

  1. U.S.–Canada

    Democrats take control of Congress in U.S. midterms

    Democrats have taken control of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections, a result described as a major loss for Donald Trump. Stocks rallied and the dollar dipped after the results were announced.

    Sources: CBC, CP24, Reuters

  2. U.S.–Canada

    Carney says U.S. trade talks have intensified

    Prime Minister Carney says intense Canada-U.S. trade negotiations have begun, with Washington asking for less and offering more. He also says the U.S. has lowered its demands in the talks.

    Sources: Global News, Bloomberg.com, CTV News

  3. Energy & Economy

    Small businesses seek tax and tariff relief in Budget 2026

    Small businesses are asking for tax and tariff relief in Budget 2026. Champagne is choosing footwear ahead of his second budget speech, while fiscal hawks are watching the plan closely.

    Sources: CBC, iPolitics, Canada's National Observer

  4. Leadership & Policy

    C-39 hearings expose split over labour disruption provisions

    Airline executives praised Ottawa's proposed labour disruption provisions in Bill C-39 at committee hearings. Union leaders said the bill would curtail workers' right to strike and would likely be challenged in court.

    Source: Globe and Mail

  5. Politics

    Quebec's new premier says CAQ left finances in a mess

    Quebec's new premier says the previous CAQ government left the province's finances 'in a mess.'

    Source: CTV News

  6. Leadership & Policy

    LeBlanc says Major Projects Office company names should not be released

    Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc told a joint parliamentary committee on Tuesday that the names of private companies with employees at the Major Projects Office should not be publicly released.

    Source: CTV

  7. Energy & Economy

    Ottawa's Cohere investment sparks debate on supporting AI sector

    Ottawa's mega-investment in Cohere has sparked debate over how best to support the country's AI sector.

    Source: The Globe and Mail

  8. Energy & Economy

    Observers say EU trade pact ratification is unlikely

    Observers say a weakened call to ratify the Canada-EU trade pact reflects reality, with ratification unlikely to happen.

    Source: The Hill Times

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