Daily Brief
Evening BriefSunday, November 8, 2026
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Politics
Finance minister defends budget, rejects criticism of fiscal record
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says criticisms of the government's fiscal positioning are not based in fact, pointing to lower deficits. A CTV Question Period segment examined the budget's impact on the economy.
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Energy & Economy
Canada's manufacturing PMI slips into contraction territory
Canada's manufacturing sector PMI has slipped into contraction territory, a reading that points to shrinking factory activity.
Source: WSJ
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U.S.–Canada
Republican midterm losses as Americans in Canada hope for mended ties
Republicans took big hits in the U.S. midterm elections, prompting analysis of whether Trump's political era is ending. Americans living in Canada hope the results will help mend ties between the two countries.
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U.S.–Canada
Future of a Canada-U.S. trade deal in focus
A CTV Question Period segment examined the future of a trade agreement between the United States and Canada.
Source: CTV News
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Leadership & Policy
Possible measles exposure sites listed as Windsor hospital prepares for surge
Toronto Pearson airport and a Durham region emergency room are among the possible measles exposure sites identified so far. Windsor Regional Hospital is preparing for a surge in respiratory illness.
Sources: Global News, CTV News
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