Evening BriefTuesday, November 10, 2026

1. Leadership & Policy

   Canada reimposes sanctions on 11 Iranian entities

   Canada will reimpose sanctions on 11 Iranian entities over their role in Iran's nuclear activities and ballistic missile program. Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced the move, which restores sanctions Ottawa lifted about a decade ago.

   Sources: CTV, CTV

2. Politics

   Carney to raise foreign interference with Xi next week

   Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Xi Jinping at a summit next week and raise foreign interference concerns. He says other countries face higher security risks from China than Canada does. A new ambassador to China has been selected, with an announcement promised in very short order.

   Sources: Globe and Mail, Global News, Globe and Mail

3. Energy & Economy

   Stellantis sale of Brampton plant draws strong criticism

   Stellantis agreed to sell its idled Brampton auto assembly plant, a move Prime Minister Mark Carney called a betrayal of Canadians. Poilievre has called for Joly to be fired over the sale.

   Sources: CBC, Global News, National Post

4. Energy & Economy

   Ottawa won't lift Arctic drilling ban without Inuvialuit input

   Carney says Ottawa will not lift the Arctic offshore oil and gas moratorium without Inuvialuit input, and is consulting on the ban's future. NWT and Nunavut leaders have called for the drilling ban, put in place a decade ago, to be removed.

   Sources: Globe and Mail, CBC

5. Energy & Economy

   Bank of Canada signals caution on further rate hikes

   Bank of Canada deliberations show the central bank is proceeding carefully with possible future rate hikes. Minutes say the bank raised rates to mitigate inflation risk, and officials say uncertainty does not rule out more increases.

   Sources: Financial Post, WSJ, Bloomberg.com

6. Energy & Economy

   Ottawa's $6.5-billion forestry plan offers hope, not quick fix

   Forestry industry leaders welcome Ottawa's historic $6.5-billion funding package as a much-needed boost for the sector. They say it will not rescue struggling mills overnight.

   Source: CTV

7. Leadership & Policy

   Ottawa changes focus of private refugee permanent residency

   The federal government will increase the number of privately sponsored refugees eligible for permanent residency in coming years. At the same time, it will reduce the number of eligible government-sponsored refugees.

   Source: CTV

8. Leadership & Policy

   No further amendments expected for police search powers bill

   The minister says no more amendments are expected for the police search powers bill, despite calls from watchdogs for changes.

   Source: National Post

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