Daily Brief
Morning BriefThursday, November 5, 2026
Ottawa tables its Budget 2026 on Thursday, while Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress, a result that shapes the context for Canada's trade talks. Canada also extended its trade agreement with China to late 2028.
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U.S.–Canada
Carney says U.S.-Canada trade talks show progress toward pact
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the latest round of U.S.-Canada trade talks has yielded progress toward a pact. Canada is taking a cautious approach after the Democratic midterm wave.
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Energy & Economy
Canada and China extend trade agreement to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa have extended their agreement, which gives Chinese market access to Canadian imports and Canadian access for Chinese steel and aluminum. Saskatchewan's premier and agriculture producers have welcomed the extension.
Sources: CTV, Bloomberg.com, CTV News
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Energy & Economy
U.S. tariffs squeeze Canadian cabinet makers as duty doubles
Canadian cabinet makers are facing a squeeze from U.S. tariffs, as a Trump duty on their products is set to double.
Source: Reuters
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Leadership & Policy
Majority of Canadians want fewer immigrants in 2027, poll finds
A new Nanos Research survey commissioned by CTV News finds a majority of Canadians want fewer immigrants and temporary residents accepted next year.
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Politics
MPs back bill recognizing Afghanistan and Gulf veterans' wartime service
MPs across parties say they back fast-tracking a bill that would grant wartime service recognition to veterans of modern conflicts, including Afghanistan and the Gulf.
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Leadership & Policy
Liberal bill would let police search mail and reverse crypto ATM ban
A new Liberal bill would allow police to search mail and would reverse a previously promised ban on crypto ATMs.
Source: National Post
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