Daily Brief
Morning BriefSunday, November 8, 2026
Finance Minister Champagne defended the budget's deficit record as Poilievre criticized its capital gains exemption. U.S. trade questions, tariffs and rising flu cases also featured.
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Politics
Champagne defends budget as Poilievre criticizes capital gains exemption
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says criticism of the government's fiscal record is not based in fact, pointing to lower deficits. Poilievre, meanwhile, criticized the budget's $15M capital gains exemption and called for a simpler plan.
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U.S.–Canada
Democratic control of Congress offers chance to reset trade talks
Politicos say Democratic control of Congress offers a chance to reset Canada-U.S. trade talks, describing the United States as operating in a new environment.
Source: The Hill Times
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Energy & Economy
Tariffs threaten the success of Canadian cheese
A CBC report looks at how U.S. tariffs are threatening recent gains made by Canadian cheese producers.
Source: CBC
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Energy & Economy
Data examines whether Canadian snowbirds are returning amid trade war
A CTV News report looks at whether Canadian snowbirds are going back to the United States during the trade war, and what the available data shows.
Source: CTV News
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Energy & Economy
Bank of Canada governor pledges caution on further rate increases
Bank of Canada Governor Macklem says the central bank will proceed carefully on any further interest rate increases.
Source: WSJ
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Leadership & Policy
Quebec the only province without free flu shots for all
As flu cases rise, Quebec is the only province that does not offer free flu shots to all residents.
Source: CBC
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