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Evening BriefSaturday, November 14, 2026

Carney said Canada and the United States are making progress toward a possible trade deal, though hurdles remain. Other stories today covered Philippines trade talks, Stellantis and Brampton, APEC, climate targets and Federal Court caseloads.

By CanadaNext Editor · · 8 stories

  1. U.S.–Canada

    Carney says Canada and U.S. making progress on possible trade deal

    Carney said Canada and the United States are making progress toward a possible trade deal, though hurdles remain. He also said Canada will only sign an agreement that includes a viable auto sector.

    Sources: The Washington Post, CTV News, CBC

  2. U.S.–Canada

    Conflict with United States pushes Canada closer to EU

    A DW report says Canada's conflict with the United States is pushing it closer to the European Union.

    Source: DW.com

  3. Politics

    Carney says he will not boycott APEC family photo with Putin

    Carney said he will not boycott the APEC 'family photo' with Putin. The statement addresses whether Canada will take part in the group picture alongside the Russian leader.

    Source: CBC

  4. Energy & Economy

    Canada and Philippines conclude free trade deal talks, Carney says

    Carney said Canada and the Philippines have concluded talks on a free trade agreement between the two countries.

    Source: Euronews.com

  5. Energy & Economy

    Joly says Stellantis could receive more funding if Brampton plant stays open

    Joly said Stellantis could receive more government money if it promised to keep its Brampton plant open. The comment ties additional public support to a commitment on that facility.

    Source: CTV News

  6. Energy & Economy

    Canada commits C$200 million to Woodfibre LNG net-zero project

    Canada is putting C$200 million behind Woodfibre LNG's net-zero plans for its liquefied natural gas project.

    Source: Bloomberg

  7. Leadership & Policy

    Former ministers dispute Dabrusin's claim on Canada's Paris climate commitment

    Two former environment ministers have said Julie Dabrusin's statement that Canada remains committed to its Paris targets is factually untrue. Dabrusin is the current environment minister.

    Source: Global News

  8. Leadership & Policy

    Federal Court seeks more resources as caseload climbs sharply since 2020

    The Federal Court has asked for additional resources to handle a caseload of nearly 31,000 proceedings as of Sept. 30, up from about 7,600 in all of 2020. Lawyers are unsure whether extra funding would reduce the caseload.

    Source: Global News

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