Canada’s federal budget has introduced new charges for potential foreign home buyers; snowbirds are still heading to the U.S. for the winter, as cross-border travel slowly begins to pick up once again; Commissionaires, which helps Canadian veterans with employment, says the CRA is choosing cheaper U.S. labour instead of renewing their contract; and more.

Canada&rsquo;s federal budget has introduced new charges for potential foreign home buyers; snowbirds are still heading to the U.S. for the winter, as cross-border travel slowly begins to pick up once again; Commissionaires, which helps Canadian veterans with employment, says the CRA is choosing cheaper U.S. labour instead of renewing their contract; and more.

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CTV National News for Nov. 7, 2026: Canadian snowbirds heading to the U.S. for the winter

Washington's ambassador to Canada signals a potential trade deal before the end of 2026 as Democrats push back on Trump's tariffs; New data shows Canada's unemployment rate climbed last month, with younger workers also facing rising unemployment. John Vennavally-Rao takes a closer look; Ottawa unveils a multi-billion-dollar plan to end homelessness within 10 years, but questions remain about whether the ambitious goal is achievable.

Washington's ambassador to Canada signals a potential trade deal before the end of 2026 as Democrats push back on Trump's tariffs;&nbsp;New data shows Canada's unemployment rate climbed last month, with younger workers also facing rising unemployment. John Vennavally-Rao takes a closer look;&nbsp;Ottawa unveils a multi-billion-dollar plan to end homelessness within 10 years, but questions remain about whether the ambitious goal is achievable.

CTV National News for Friday, November 6, 2026: Ambassador predicts Canada-U.S. trade deal could happen before New Year

In the 2026 budget tabled in the House of Commons on Thursday, Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne revealed $142.1 billion in new tax incentives, spending and other measures over the next five years. The budget also details a further $9.4-billion in new spending that was announced between the spring economic update and the new budget. For example, Carney’s July pledge to help fund the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project in B.C. will cost $1.5 billion over five years.

In the 2026 budget tabled in the House of Commons on Thursday, Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne revealed $142.1 billion in new tax incentives, spending and other measures over the next five years. The budget also details a further $9.4-billion in new spending that was announced between the spring economic update and the new budget. For example, Carney&rsquo;s July pledge to help fund the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project in B.C. will cost $1.5 billion over five years.

CTV National News for Thursday, November 5, 2026: Carney outlines priorities amid trade uncertainty for 2026 budget 

U.S. media is reporting the Democrats have taken control of the U.S. House of representatives, setting the stage for the second half of Trump's presidency; Democrats flip multiple key Senate seats as midterm results emerge, raising questions about Trump's influence and control of Congress. Joy Malbon reports; and, Vassy Kapelos examines how Democrats winning the House could affect Canada-U.S. trade talks as Trump signals a deal is near, despite more work needing to get done.

U.S. media is reporting the Democrats have taken control of the U.S. House of representatives, setting the stage for the second half of Trump's presidency; Democrats flip multiple key Senate seats as midterm results emerge, raising questions about Trump's influence and control of Congress. Joy Malbon reports; and, Vassy Kapelos examines how Democrats winning the House could affect Canada-U.S. trade talks as Trump signals a deal is near, despite more work needing to get done.

CTV National News for Nov. 7, 2026: Canadian snowbirds heading to the U.S. for the winter

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