Evening BriefSunday, November 15, 2026

1. Politics

   Quebec premier calls first meeting with Carney pleasant and productive

   Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon met Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday at the Francophonie summit in Cambodia. They discussed U.S. trade and homelessness, and Plamondon agreed to improve communication with Ottawa. He described the meeting as pleasant and productive.

   Sources: CTV, CBC, Globe and Mail

2. U.S.–Canada

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

   Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and the United States are making progress toward a new trade deal. A Nanos survey suggests most Canadians would reject a deal that includes tariffs on Canadian goods, while a former U.S. ambassador flagged challenges for Congress in scrapping tariffs.

   Sources: Global News, CTV, CBC

3. U.S.–Canada

   Trump addresses U.S. nationwide ground stop and FAA funding

   Trump broke his silence on a nationwide ground stop in the United States and called on Congress for more money for FAA infrastructure. An aviation expert said a nationwide flight grounding is unlikely in Canada.

   Sources: CBC, CBC

4. Politics

   Mike Morrice elected leader of the Green Party

   Former MP Mike Morrice has been elected leader of the Green Party, succeeding Elizabeth May, who is outgoing. Morrice said the party aims to make life more affordable and challenge large oil and gas companies.

   Sources: Global News, Globe and Mail

5. Politics

   MPs near end of debate on MAID changes and budget motion

   MPs were set to wrap up debate on proposed changes to medical assistance in dying (MAID) and a budget motion. The debate took place as Prime Minister Mark Carney was at the APEC summit.

   Source: iPolitics

6. Leadership & Policy

   Canada and Brazil announce funding for rainforest protection project

   Carney pledged $560 million to a Brazil-led fund protecting rainforests, while Canada and Brazil jointly announced $540 million for a rainforest protection project.

   Sources: CBC, Global News

7. Leadership & Policy

   Internal federal memo links freshwater supply challenges to security

   An internal federal memo says challenges with Canada's freshwater supply threaten the country's security. The memo is an internal government document.

   Source: Toronto Star

8. Leadership & Policy

   Critics question Canada's climate credibility ahead of COP31

   Critics say Canada's climate policies face a credibility problem as global leaders gather in Antalya, Türkiye, for COP31 this week.

   Source: CTV

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