TL;DR
- Canada–U.S. trade talks restarted: PM Mark Carney and President Trump both said there’s a “concept” for a deal to ease the tariff fight; negotiators are now working on details. (apnews.com)
- Ottawa–Québec: Carney and Quebec Premier Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon will hold their first face‑to‑face at the mid‑November Francophonie Summit (Cambodia), after days of back‑and‑forth over timing and venue. (journaldequebec.com)
- Quebec music: ADISQ’s Industry and Premier Gala winners were announced Nov 4 (46 Félix awarded); the main televised gala is Nov 8. (adisq.com)
- REM expansion: CDPQ Infra’s procurement to add two downtown stations (Griffintown–Bernard‑Landry and Bridge–Bonaventure) is moving ahead; the design‑build EOI closes Nov 17. (projects.constructconnect.com)
- Oath‑to‑the‑King court bid: A Superior Court hearing window (Oct 19–Nov 9) on an injunction that would force MNAs to swear the King’s oath before the Nov 24 sitting is underway; a ruling is pending. (tvanouvelles.ca)
Canada–U.S. tariff fight: “concept” of a deal, talks intensify
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- On Nov 1, PM Mark Carney said his call with President Trump produced “constructive” progress toward a deal to ease the tariff war; Trump said both sides have “the concept of a very good deal.” Negotiators were tasked to work “in the coming weeks.” (apnews.com)
- Important context and background information
- The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on a broad basket of Canadian goods in August; Canada retaliated. Any relief would matter for Quebec‑exposed sectors (aluminum, autos/aerospace, agri‑food). (apnews.com)
- Recent developments or changes
- Carney said Nov 3 that “more intense” negotiations have already begun following the leaders’ call. (vancouver.citynews.ca)
Ottawa–Québec relations: first Carney–PSPP meeting set
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- After days of sparring over location and timing, Carney and Premier Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon will meet for the first time on the sidelines of the Francophonie Summit in mid‑November. (journaldequebec.com)
- Important context and background information
- Earlier this week, the PMO proposed dates but not in Quebec City; both sides then pivoted to an international venue to avoid further delay. A December follow‑up in Quebec is also being discussed. (tvanouvelles.ca)
- Recent developments or changes
- The meeting comes as the new PQ minority government sets its early agenda and as Canada–U.S. trade talks restart. (journaldequebec.com)
ADISQ 2026: Industry + Premier Gala winners; main gala Nov 8
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- On Nov 4, ADISQ unveiled the winners of the Industry Gala and the Premier Gala (46 Félix awarded in total). The main televised gala airs Sunday, Nov 8. (adisq.com)
- Important context and background information
- Nominations (Sept 16) put Angine de Poitrine, Fredz, JF Pauzé, Lou‑Adriane Cassidy and Les Louanges among top contenders; the Premier Gala was broadcast on Télé‑Québec. (adisq.com)
- Recent developments or changes
- Full winners’ lists and media kits are posted on ADISQ’s site; the Nov 8 gala will cap Quebec’s fall awards season. (adisq.com)
REM: procurement step for two new downtown stations (deadline Nov 17)
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- CDPQ Infra opened a progressive design‑build procurement to add two REM core stations—Griffintown–Bernard‑Landry and Bridge–Bonaventure; the EOI phase closes Nov 17. (projects.constructconnect.com)
- Important context and background information
- Planning for the two stations was launched June 16 by CDPQ Infra with Québec and Montréal; timelines point to delivery near 2030. (prod.cdpqinfra.com)
- Recent developments or changes
- The procurement push signals continued expansion of the REM following last year’s major opening toward Deux‑Montagnes. (meet.mtl.org)
King’s oath injunction: hearing underway before Nov 24 sitting
- Key facts and current state of the topic
- A University of Ottawa jurist filed for an injunction to suspend Quebec’s 2022 law that made the royal oath optional; Superior Court hearings were slated between Oct 19 and Nov 9, ahead of the Assembly’s planned Nov 24 return. (tvanouvelles.ca)
- Important context and background information
- All 59 PQ MNAs were sworn in Oct 15 without the royal oath under the 2022 law; the court could issue an interlocutory decision before the session opens. (lejuridhic.ca)
- Recent developments or changes
- No ruling published as of Nov 5; both sides are preparing for the session calendar pending the court’s decision. (leclaireurprogres.ca)