Morning BriefSaturday, November 14, 2026

1. Energy & Economy

   Canada and Philippines conclude free-trade talks, aiming for 2027 signing

   Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and the Philippines have concluded talks on a free-trade agreement during his visit to Manila for the ASEAN summit. The deal is expected to be signed in 2027.

   Sources: CTV, CBC, CTV

2. U.S.–Canada

   Canada reports progress in USMCA talks on auto sector

   Carney said he had substantive discussions with Trump and called autos one of the most challenging issues in the negotiations, adding that Canada is making progress. The U.S. Treasury secretary said he is optimistic about trade deals with Canada and Mexico.

   Sources: Globe and Mail, CTV News

3. U.S.–Canada

   Democrats want to repeal some Trump tariffs

   Democrats want to end some of Trump's tariffs, but a report suggests that step may not end the broader trade war.

   Source: CityNews Toronto

4. Politics

   Carney asks ethics watchdog for screen over Telesat friendship

   Carney has asked the federal ethics commissioner to impose a conflict-of-interest screen between himself and a close friend who runs a company doing extensive work with the federal government.

   Source: CTV

5. Energy & Economy

   Budget's fiscal responsibility disputed as borrowing costs rise

   The finance minister says the federal budget is fiscally responsible, while critics point to rising borrowing costs as evidence of a different picture.

   Source: Globe and Mail

6. Energy & Economy

   Stelco to recall 175 laid-off workers at Hamilton plant

   Stelco has announced it will bring back 175 workers who were laid off from its Hamilton steel plant.

   Sources: National Post, CBC

7. Energy & Economy

   Ottawa backs Darlington small modular reactor despite delays

   Ottawa stands by the Darlington small modular reactor project despite delays and rising costs. The Energy Minister says it fits the Canada Growth Fund's mandate to take on risk for technology that can drive growth and advance climate goals.

   Source: Globe and Mail

8. Unity & Regions

   Danielle Smith to contact UCP officials over anti-separatism pledge

   Danielle Smith says she will contact UCP officials who have not signed an anti-separatism pledge.

   Source: Global News

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