Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Morning BriefWednesday, November 11, 2026

Remembrance Day ceremonies were held across Canada today as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to travel to Asia and Ireland for summits on trade and security. Federal budget, energy and sanctions decisions also drew attention.

By CanadaNext Editor · · 7 stories

  1. Politics

    Carney departs for summits in Ireland and Asia

    Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves Wednesday for summits in Ireland, the Philippines, Cambodia and China. The trip is aimed at advancing trade and security ties.

    Sources: CTV, CBC

  2. Leadership & Policy

    Ottawa restores Iran sanctions lifted a decade ago

    Canada will impose sanctions on 11 Iranian entities accused of contributing to Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile pursuits or of financing violence abroad. The measures restore sanctions Ottawa lifted about a decade ago.

    Source: CTV

  3. Leadership & Policy

    Housing construction target language shifts in Budget 2026

    The housing minister's office is restating Ottawa's goal of doubling the pace of home construction. References to the Liberals' affordability pledge were missing from Budget 2026.

    Source: CTV

  4. Energy & Economy

    Ottawa was involved in talks on Stellantis plant sale

    The federal government was actively and intensively involved in discussions leading to the sale of a Stellantis car assembly plant to Roshel, an armoured vehicle maker. Three people with direct knowledge of the talks said so.

    Source: CTV

  5. Energy & Economy

    Darlington small modular reactor faces delay and cost overruns

    The Darlington small modular reactor project is facing delay and cost overruns. OPG is carrying out an assessment in response.

    Source: The Globe and Mail

  6. Energy & Economy

    Ottawa consults on future of Arctic offshore drilling ban

    Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa is consulting on the future of the ban on Arctic offshore oil and gas drilling.

    Source: CBC

  7. Unity & Regions

    Carney and St-Pierre Plamondon clash over Quebec courting U.S. officials

    Prime Minister Mark Carney and St-Pierre Plamondon exchanged criticism over Quebec's outreach to newly elected U.S. officials.

    Source: National Post

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