Evening BriefFriday, November 13, 2026

1. Energy & Economy

   Ottawa and Ontario offer Stellantis aggressive package for Brampton plant

   Federal and Ontario governments are offering Stellantis an aggressive package to keep its Brampton auto plant open. Ottawa says the automaker owes hundreds of millions and is considering a lawsuit, while Stellantis has offered to repay C$24 million, which the government says falls short of its commitments.

   Sources: CBC, Bloomberg.com, WSJ

2. Energy & Economy

   Stelco to recall 175 laid-off workers at Hamilton plant

   Stelco is recalling 175 workers laid off from its Hamilton steel plant, with the recall scheduled for December 1.

   Sources: CBC, National Post, Global News

3. Energy & Economy

   Carney in Manila for ASEAN summit, seeking Philippines trade pact

   Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Manila for an ASEAN summit, where he is seeking a trade pact with the Philippines. The summit comes as the Rohingya refugee crisis grows worse. Earlier, he wrapped up meetings on security and trade with European leaders in Ireland.

   Sources: CityNews Toronto, CTV, Radio-Canada

4. Energy & Economy

   Alberta announces royalty program to double oilsands production

   Alberta has announced a royalty program as part of its plan to double oilsands production.

   Source: CBC

5. Unity & Regions

   Alberta seeks to dismiss First Nation challenge to sovereignty act

   The province wants a court to dismiss a First Nation's legal challenge to Premier Smith's sovereignty act.

   Source: CTV News

6. Politics

   Conservatives say EV luxury tax exemption subsidizes foreign automakers

   The Conservatives argue the government is subsidizing foreign automakers by exempting electric vehicles priced up to $150,000 from the luxury tax.

   Source: iPolitics

7. U.S.–Canada

   U.S. Treasury's Bessent optimistic about trade deals with Canada, Mexico

   The U.S. Treasury's Bessent says he is optimistic about trade deals with Canada and Mexico.

   Source: Reuters

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