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Canada’s Auto Industry Is Split on a U.S. Tariff Deal: What It Means for Your Wallet

  Canadian Money Brief • Tariffs & Trade • Saturday, November 14, 2026 Ottawa is once again trying to land a tariff deal with Washington. This time, the biggest fight may be inside Canada's own auto industry, and the outcome could reach your paycheque, your car purchase and your savings. Canada's auto manufacturers agree on the goal: get U.S. tariffs on Canadian-built vehicles down. They do not agree on how fast to move or what to accept. According to a Globe and Mail report published overnight, the Detroit Three (Ford, GM and Stellantis) want a deal sooner rather than later, even an imperfect one, while Honda and Toyota are pushing Ottawa toward a very different design. It matters now because of the clock. Canadian-built vehicles already face a 25% U.S. tariff on their non-American content, and Washington has threatened to double the headline rate to 50% on January 1, 2027. Honda has warned that doubling would be catastrophic for the North American industry. Prime Minister...

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Pope Francis in Critical Condition After Severe Respiratory Crisis

Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church, is currently in critical condition following a prolonged respiratory crisis that has necessitated the use of high-flow oxygen. The Vatican confirmed that the pontiff, who has been hospitalized for a week with double pneumonia, experienced a severe asthmatic episode that required immediate medical intervention.

Doctors at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is receiving treatment, have reported that his condition remains serious. The pope has been administered blood transfusions due to low platelet counts associated with anemia, further complicating his health status. Despite the severity of his condition, the Vatican has stated that Pope Francis remains alert and has been spending his days in an armchair, although he is experiencing more pain than in previous days.

The medical team has emphasized that while the pope is not currently in immediate danger of death, his advanced age and chronic health issues make his recovery uncertain. The primary concern is the potential onset of sepsis, a serious blood infection that can arise as a complication of pneumonia.

As the world watches and prays for his recovery, the Vatican has continued its regular activities, albeit without the pope's physical presence. The situation has also sparked discussions about the future leadership of the Catholic Church, though Vatican officials have urged the public to focus on Pope Francis's health and recovery.

The global Catholic community remains hopeful for the pontiff's swift recovery, with prayers and well-wishes pouring in from around the world.


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