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The Canada-U. S. trade war is poised to grind on for the foreseeable future, as sources tell CBC News hope of a deal before the American midterm elections has completely faded. According to three sources with knowledge of the situation, Canadian government officials have been informing industry groups over the past few weeks that there is no expectation a deal can be reached before the Nov. 3 vote. There is no substantial engagement at this time, according to the sources, even though officials from both countries remain in contact. The sources have also been told that the White House is fully immersed in the election campaign. U. S. President Donald Trump is spending much of his time on the road holding rallies, as polls suggest his Republican Party is facing an uphill battle to maintain control of the House and possibly even the Senate. Michigan Republican Senate candidate breaks with Trump on trade warTrump's tariffs are unpopular in Maine. A Republican senator may pay the priceCBC News agreed not to name the sources as they were not authorized to speak publicly about this active and sensitive issue.

EdmontonCanada’s defence minister said Tuesday that 33 members of the Canadian Armed Forces are still being treated in hospital after Saturday’s deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in central Alberta. Prime minister says he spoke with Alberta premier about providing more support to victimsMadeleine Cummings · CBC News · Posted: Oct 20, 2026 1:52 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. National Defence Minister David McGuinty speaks Tuesday morning on Parliament Hill in Ottawa about the incident at CFB Wainwright. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)Canada’s defence minister said Tuesday that 33 members of the Canadian Armed Forces are still being treated in hospital after Saturday’s deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in central Alberta.

OttawaOntario Provincial Police say an eastern Ontario hunting excursion by three people from Sudbury last week ended in one of them shooting the two others, one of them fatally.28-year-old from northern Ontario city facing 4 chargesCBC News · Posted: Oct 20, 2026 11:51 AM EDT | Last Updated: 39 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Provincial police from the Hawkesbury detachment allege one member of a hunting group shot the two other members on Oct. 14 around 5:45 p.m. in Alfred and Plantagenet. (Denis Babin/Radio-Canada)Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say an eastern Ontario hunting excursion by three people from Sudbury last week ended in one of them shooting the two others, one of them fatally. OPP said Tuesday the trio were in a field in Alfred and Plantagenet around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday when one of their firearms went off, hitting the other two. A 27-year-old woman from Sudbury was pronounced dead at the scene and a 28-year-old man from Sudbury was seriously injured.