November 2026
November 2
- Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress in U.S. midterms, networks project
Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections, major networks projected, with some races still too close to call. The result was described as a sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump and his policies.
- Ottawa tabled its 2026 federal budget on Wednesday afternoon, the second budget introduced under Prime Minister Mark Carney
Ottawa tabled its 2026 federal budget on Wednesday afternoon, the second budget introduced under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the budget would focus on affordability and cultural sovereignty. Champagne also described Budget 2026 as being about giving Canada a "strong footing."
- Carney says Canada and US will outline trade plan in coming weeks after Trump call
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and the United States will outline a trade plan in the coming weeks, following what he described as a good conversation with President Donald Trump on the future of Canada-U.S. trade. The talks are taking place as U.S. midterms approach.
- Canada and EU unveil Alliance for the Future as Ottawa seeks Erasmus+ access
Canada and the European Union announced a new Alliance for the Future, which the Prime Minister's Office said is meant to create greater affordability, opportunity and sovereignty. The announcement was made as Prime Minister Mark Carney's government pursues closer ties with Brussels.
- AFN chief says only Carney and Manitoba Premier Kinew raised abolishing Indian Act at meeting
Carney has said Canada is looking into "reforming or even abolishing" the Indian Act, and that if it were abolished, "fully modernizing the governance relationship is the desirable end state." Kinew's call to abolish the law drew scrutiny of what repeal would mean in practice. A First Nation chief called the conversation about abolishing the act "healthy," and the Dehcho Grand Chief welcomed the calls.