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Updated at 08:03 AM ET · Quebec time

Two new reports on U.S. congressional projections and Canadian Commonwealth commitments; two updated reports and six carried forward with their original dates. Election projections remain distinct from official certification.

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Canada 5 stories · Neutral News

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01 / Canada · Trade

Canada–U.S. trade: progress reported, but no agreement announced

Carney describes more intensive negotiations; Trump says a deal is close.

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Updated November 4 with November 3 statements. Earlier tariff measures retain their actual dates.

TimingTariff changes in effect since October 30. [1]

TalksIntensified negotiations, with no completed agreement announced. [10]

ScopeOther tariff regimes remain separate. [1]

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02 / Canada · International relations

Commonwealth: Ottawa announces more than C$70 million

The commitments cover trade, investment and climate action.

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New report dated November 4 on commitments announced November 3.

FundingMulti-year commitments announced. [1]

TradeDeveloping Caribbean ties. [2]

ImplementationProject outcomes remain to be assessed. [1]

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Opel assembly line in Gliwice, Poland. Illustrative photograph of manufacturing. Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) · CC BY 3.0 · Image resized; cropped for display.
03 / Canada · Industry

Canada: manufacturing PMI falls below 50

October’s survey points to weaker activity and price pressures.

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Carried forward November 4, 2026. October survey released November 2. Figures retained; the original release access limit reported during the initial check remains documented.

ActivityAn index below 50. [1]

SupplyLonger delivery times. [2]

PricesIncreases despite the slowdown. [2]

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Centre Block and the Peace Tower in Ottawa. Archive photograph of Canada’s Parliament. Saffron Blaze · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Image resized; cropped for display.
04 / Canada · Cost of living

Fuel: federal excise tax suspension extended

The legislation received royal assent on October 29.

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Carried forward November 4, 2026. October 29 royal assent and the 2027 reinstatement schedule retained.

StatusRoyal assent confirmed. [1]

DatesRates return gradually in 2027. [2]

ScopeA federal tax, without setting retail prices. [2]

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05 / Canada · Economy

Canada: GDP stalls in August

September’s advance estimate points to a 0.1% decline.

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Carried forward November 4, 2026. August data released October 30; September remains an advance estimate.

ActivityTwo months of stagnation. [1]

ExpectationsExpected growth fails to materialize. [2]

LimitSeptember is still an advance estimate. [1]

United States 5 stories · Neutral News

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01 / United States · Elections

U.S. Congress: Democrats win both chambers, projections show

AP and Reuters report a change of majority following the November 3 election.

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November 4 report based on media projections, without a certified total.

MajoritiesBoth chambers projected to go Democratic. [1]

Political balanceCongress and the presidency held by different parties. [2]

ProcedureProjections and certification remain distinct. [3]

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The U.S. Capitol in Washington. Illustrative photograph. Louis Velazquez · Unsplash License · Image resized; cropped for display.
02 / United States · Elections

United States: how to read November 3 election results

Media projections and official certification are different stages of the process.

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Guide published November 2; opening updated November 4 after Election Day. Today’s projections appear in the report on Congress.

ProjectionsEstimates before counting is complete. [2]

StatusInitial results are unofficial. [1]

VerificationElection authorities certify results. [1]

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Opel assembly line in Gliwice, Poland. Illustrative photograph of manufacturing. Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) · CC BY 3.0 · Image resized; cropped for display.
03 / United States · Industry

United States: ISM manufacturing index rises in October

Activity strengthens while cost pressures persist.

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Carried forward November 4, 2026. October survey released November 2; figures and the distinction between activity and prices retained.

ActivityTen months of expansion. [1]

ProductionThe highest reading since 2021. [2]

ConfidencePersistent concerns. [2]

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04 / United States · Health insurance

Virginia: enrollment for premium assistance is open

Virginia Premium Savings applies to 2027 health coverage.

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Carried forward November 4, 2026. November 1 opening and eligibility conditions retained. The program website and FAQ were accessible this morning.

TimingEnrollment for 2027 coverage. [1]

ConditionsIncome alone does not determine eligibility. [2]

CorroborationSunday opening confirmed. [3]

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A U.S. twenty-dollar banknote. Illustrative photograph. United States Department of the Treasury · Public domain · Image resized; cropped for display.
05 / United States · Economy

United States: annual PCE inflation reaches 3.6%

September data distinguish higher spending from growth in consumption volumes.

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Carried forward November 4, 2026. September data released October 29; the next release is scheduled for November 25.

PricesAnnual inflation of 3.6%. [1]

ConsumptionEssentially flat volumes. [2]

Monetary policyExpectations are not decisions. [2]