The federal Conservatives attack the Prime Minister for appearing fed up over recent reporter questions about U.S. trade talks. Pierre Poilievre wants to know where Mark Carney’s promised deal is. A month has passed since negotiations fell apart because of Ontario’s anti-tariff ad. Carney says he might visit the White House ‘soon.’
And: A U.S. federal judge has tossed out indictments against former FBI Director James Comey, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The move deals a blow to President Trump, who was pushing his Justice Department to target his political enemies.
Also: With a sputtering economy and a pull back on spending, Canadian businesses are under pressure to capitalize on some of the Black Friday windfall.
Plus: Ottawa-Alberta understanding on pipeline, Ukraine peace deal deadline looms, Nigeria school kidnappings fallout, remembering reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, and more.
