CALGARY – Malik Carney will see familiar faces on the other side of the football Sunday.

The Edmonton Elks defensive end went up against the Montreal Alouettes’ offensive line in pursuit of Als quarterback Davis Alexander in last year’s Grey Cup game, which Carney won as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Carney will line up against most of the same Alouettes starters Sunday in Calgary with the same goal of hunting down Alexander.

“He’s such a wild card. You don’t know what he’s going to do,” Carney said Saturday at McMahon Stadium.

“He is mobile, he can create explosive plays in the pocket, outside of the pocket. I can’t really give you our details and what our plan is, but we do have a plan for him and the only thing I can really say is that we have to do a great job of containing him and not letting him get going.”

The 31-year-old Carney from Alexandria, Va., ranked second in the CFL in sacks this season with 11 behind Calgary Stampeder Clarence Hicks (12) and ahead of his Elks teammate Noah Taylor (10).

Carney, a West Division all-star this season, and Taylor will be a one-two threat against a stingy Als offensive line that allowed the least amount of sacks this season at 19, which was also a franchise record.

“Sonic and Knuckles,” declared the 27-year-old Taylor. “He’s the power, he’s a bruiser and I’m the speed guy. I’m a lot faster than him. He’s a lot stronger than me.”

Added Carney: “We complement each other very well. He’s a guy that has two ears and one mouth, and that’s a quote that I live by. You listen twice as much as you talk. He’s a great example of that.”

Carney is one of just 13 players on the Elks roster who bring previous Grey Cup experience into Sunday, with an opportunity to win his second championship ring in as many years, albeit with a different team.

“It would mean a lot. It would mean a lot, but I definitely want to see more of my teammates winning, just for them,” said the six-foot-three, 230-pound North Carolina alumni.

“Cody, going back at his former team, some of the first-time guys who (are) in the Grey Cup, even playoffs. It’s bigger than me and what I want. It’s what I want for my team.”

When it was clear the Roughriders wouldn’t re-sign him, Carney enlisted the help of six-year-old daughter Myla in choosing his next team.

“I had watched a lot of film on a couple of the teams that were extremely interested in me,” he said. “It came down to the wire of me just letting my daughter pick a logo and she picked a logo that I was siding with for sure.”

Elks head coach Mark Kilam dubbed Carney “the alpha” of the defence.

“Elevated the group as a whole, raised the level of, first and foremost, the defensive-line room,” Kilam said. “He’s a veteran guy that’s coaching and helping the young guys, giving them some tips and techniques.”

Edmonton’s defence overall was the class of the CFL this season in allowing the fewest average points per game (24.3), net offence allowed (338.6 yards) and fewest average yards per play against (6.34), while forcing a league-leading 53 turnovers under defensive co-ordinator J.C. Sherritt.

Carney led the league in forced fumbles with four.

“We carry a lot of swagger, confidence,” he said. “Since training camp, we knew exactly who we are.

“Every week, we’ve just been putting out performances that represents exactly who we are as a defence.”

The Elks spent Saturday’s walkthrough enjoying warm sun on their bare arms as the players took to the field wearing brown vests. They played games with teammates and greeted their families on McMahon’s turf.

“This is the relaxation before we bring the storm,” Carney said.

Edmonton has won 14 Grey Cups, with the last in 2015, in 26 all-time appearances.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 14, 2026.

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CALGARY – Cody Fajardo isn’t going to mess with a winning formula, not even during Grey Cup week.

The Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Elks held their final walkthroughs Saturday. That left the players and coaches with plenty of down time before Sunday’s championship game.

For many, the night before the Grey Cup is an opportunity to catch up with family over dinner. Fajardo will go out for a meal, but with teammates Justin Rankin and Austin Mack to maintain their season-long routine.

“We’re going to ditch our families (Saturday),’ Fajardo said. “We’re going to do that because we’ve got to keep the ritual the same.”

Ditto for Fajardo being the first Elk to have his ankles taped Sunday.

“That’s just something I’ve done my entire career,” he said. “After that, it’s ready to roll in the Grey Cup.”

Montreal linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku will spend Saturday night with his mother, Nancy.

“My mom just got in town so I’m happy about that,” Cantin-Arku said. “I’ll go to The Keg like we do every week, normally I go with Davis (quarterback Davis Alexander) but now I’ll go with my mom.

“I’ll have the same steak and my wings, then go to bed ready to go (Sunday).”

Montreal is in the CFL title game for the second straight year after suffering a 25-17 setback to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Alouettes are also chasing a second league crown after winning in 2023.

Ironically, the MVP of Montreal’s ’23 win was none other than Fajardo. Alexander was Fajardo’s backup in 2023 but led Montreal to last year’s Grey Cup as the starter.

Mother Nature will do her best to ensure quality playing conditions. The forecast is calling for the temperature at kickoff to be around 8 C and drop to roughly 4 C by the time the contest ends, with wind of 15 km/h, gusting to 23 km/h.

And maybe that will result in a good walk-up. As of Saturday, 30,832 tickets have been sold or distributed, leaving about 4,768 tickets remaining.

Montreal head coach Jason Maas, a four-time Grey Cup champion, said players differ regarding how they complete their final game preparation.

“We won’t have any meetings (Saturday), we never have a meeting game day, ever,” Maas said. “Our guys are free, they understand what we’re setting out to do.

“There’s a curfew every night but other than that the guys understand what’s at stake, there’s no worry there. I prefer guys to relax now, be with their families and obviously be ready to go (Sunday) … but what you’ve done to get here, that stays the same.”

Edmonton head coach Mark Kilam said the Elks will continue their season-long routine of holding a team meeting Saturday night.

“But from now until that time, they’ll be with their families and taking it all in or doing what they’ve got to do,” he said. “We’ll come back (Saturday night) and just do the meeting that we always do.

“Then (Sunday), we have meetings and walkthrough in the morning before pre-game meal. Then it’s just a regular game day from that.”

Montreal and Edmonton released their final depth charts Saturday and both will have game-time decisions. The teams will have up until 30 minutes before kickoff to determine the status of defensive lineman Mustafa Johnson (Alouettes) and offensive tackle Jordan Murray (Elks).

Edmonton is in the Grey Cup for the first time since 2015.

Before the opening kickoff, the legendary Canadian Forces Snowbirds will perform their final public flyover in their CT-114 Tutor jets. The iconic aerial team will fly in formation just as Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan finishes O Canada.

Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor and James Barker Band will provide the pre-game entertainment. American country singer Riley Green will be the featured halftime act.

The game itself is an intriguing matchup.

Montreal’s offence is led by quarterback Alexander, the CFL’s outstanding player this season. And the Alouettes receiving corps features Tyson Philpot (CFL’s top Canadian with 124 catches, 1,809 yards and 13 TDs) and Tyler Snead (95 catches, 1,474 yards, 13 TDs).

Montreal led the CFL in offensive TDs (65), net offence (420.9), second-down conversion (56.7 per cent), average yards per play (7.53) and fewest sacks (19). The Alouettes were also second overall in passing yards (320.6).

Edmonton had the CFL’s top-ranked defence this season. It led in fewest offensive points allowed (23.6) and fewest net offensive yards (338.6), was tied with Hamilton in fewest offensive TDs allowed (44), and was second in both fewest rushing yards (81.4) and passing yards (272.7).

Edmonton also forced a CFL-high 53 turnovers, scored 178 points off turnovers (also tops) and had a plus-23 turnover ratio (first overall). Elks defensive back Tyrell Ford led the CFL in interceptions with seven.

Montreal committed the fewest turnovers (23) and interceptions (six) and sported the league’s second-best turnover ratio (plus-21).

Montreal is the 3.5-point favourite.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 14, 2026.

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Four people are facing charges following the killing of a 28-year-old man in Maple Ridge in May.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said Saturday that 25-year-old Charles Thomas Shields has been charged with one count of first-degree murder.

Meghan-Lynn Jean Nagle, 43; Jason Matthew Bauer, 40; and Samantha Jennifer Garnett, 47, have each been charged with one count of manslaughter.

Maple Ridge RCMP responded to a call in the 22300 block of Rover Rd. just before 7 p.m. on May 30.

Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.

First responders initiated life-saving measures but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The investigation was forwarded to the IHIT who worked in collaboration with RCMP Serious Crime Unit, Integrated Forensic Identification Service and the BC Coroners Service.

As a result of the investigation, the four suspects were arrested Friday.

“This was a tragic loss of life, and our thoughts remain with the victim’s loved ones as they navigate this difficult time,” Sgt. Freda Fong of the IHIT said in a news release.

“The charges mark a significant step in the judicial process, and IHIT wishes to acknowledge the dedication of our investigators and the support of our policing partners throughout this complex investigation.”

Police say they believe the incident was isolated and that the victim and the accused were known to each other.

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A fifth Canadian soldier has died from injuries sustained during a training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta last month.

Pte. William Douglas Dal Bianco of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry died on Friday, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) said in a news release.

Dal Bianco was receiving medical treatment in Ontario following the incident.

“I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow service members mourning the loss of Private William Douglas Dal Bianco. No words can ease the pain of losing a loved one, and my thoughts remain with all those affected by this tragedy,” Defence Minister David McGuinty said in a news release. “We remain committed to supporting the families and the Canadian Armed Forces community during this profoundly difficult time, and to honouring Private Dal Bianco’s service, dedication and sacrifice to Canada.”

In a statement on social media, Prime Minister Mark Carney said his thoughts were with those impacted.

“Private Dal Bianco and his fellow soldiers were training to defend Canada. With their bright futures still before them, they chose to safeguard ours,” he said.

“That is service. Now, we serve them.”

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre also offered a statement of condolences.

“ put on the uniform to serve Canada, and Canada will not forget him,” he said on social media. “We pray for his family mourning this terrible loss, and for the 24 soldiers still fighting to recover in hospital.”

Dal Bianco is the fifth solider to have died following the incident on Oct. 17.

Sgt. Morgan Wong of Edmonton, Pte. Shaun Farrell of Prince Albert, Sask., Pte. Aidan Goulding of North Vancouver, B.C., and Pte. Hayden Lykkemark of Langley, B.C., are the other four deceased.

Approximately 350 troops with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry were taking part in a routine training exercise when intense winds rapidly pushed a nearby grass fire by way of the group.

After overwhelming the soldiers, the blaze then jumped the base fence and threatened nearby rural areas and the town of Wainwright.

The CAF said Saturday that 24 members remain in hospital receiving treatment and 14 members have been released from hospital.

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Just hours after a tanker in New Orleans lost its steering and slammed into a docked river cruise boat, the city’s port sued to make sure federal investigators can seize the vessel that is owned by a subsidiary of a Chinese company.

All 197 passengers and crew on the American Heritage cruise ship survived Friday as well as the crew on the tanker.

Officials said 32 people were brought to the hospital, including two police officers thrown into the Mississippi River when the boat rolled. But none of the injuries were critical and eight remained hospitalized Saturday.

 

The lawsuit, filed by the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans, said the Atlantic Asphalt tanker caused at least $1 million in damage to its terminal. A judge issued a warrant Friday giving federal officials control of the ship for now.

The tanker has been towed away from the site, but it could take weeks to move the cruise ship, which remains turned on its side against a terminal in the Mississippi River, Coast Guard Capt. Melanie Burnham told reporters Saturday.

The first step is to make sure the 16,000 gallons (60,500 liters) of fuel on the boat are removed safely, she said.

Traffic has been limited on the Mississippi River, but Burnham said boats should be able to move both upstream and downstream soon.

The tanker appeared to lose steering, but the exact cause of the crash is not known, Burnham said. The National Transportation Safety Board was sending investigators to New Orleans.

 

The first warning people on board the American Heritage had was the tanker blasting its horn several times as it floated toward the cruise ship, passenger Joe Knab told WDSU-TV.

The hit was hard, and the ship immediately started leaning. The crew gathered everyone on the third deck to put on life vests and start getting them off the boat, but it suddenly rolled and sent Knab and about 100 other passengers and crew into the muddy Mississippi River, where the water was 66-degree Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius).

Tugboat operators, other cruise ship captains, nearby workers, police and other rescuers rushed to help.

“It’s fine now, but it was a little scary there at the time. I thought I was drowning because I kept bobbing underneath — and the water doesn’t taste very good,” Knab told the television station, still in the jeans he was wearing on the boat, now covered in mud.

Knab said he thinks he was in the water about 15 minutes. He laughed and said his 20 years in the Navy likely helped him.

“They taught us not to drown,” Knab said.

Knab was wearing a shirt from a Hilton hotel where the passengers gathered. The rest of his belongings were in the river. Somehow his cellphone still worked. He hoped to get on a plane soon back to Wichita, Kansas, but he was not sure how Friday’s nationwide ground stop was going to throw another problem at him.

Putting the life vests on the passengers as they waited to get off the boat likely saved a number of lives when the boat suddenly turned into the water, New Orleans Harbor Police Chief Melanie Montroll said.

“Whether it’s 10 feet of water or 200 feet, having those vests, having that population put those vests on and kind of float upriver while we retrieve them — I think was the best factor of success,” Montroll said.

The American Heritage was finishing an eight-day cruise to several Mississippi River destinations.

 

The Atlantic Asphalt is a 520-foot-long (160-meter-long) vessel. It had a final destination in New Orleans, according to MarineTraffic, and was sailing under a flag for the Marshall Islands.

The ship is owned by a company called Nave Shipping SA, which is registered in Monrovia, Liberia, according to the International Maritime Organization and was one of the defendants in the lawsuit filed Friday.

Nave Shipping is a subsidiary of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation, a sprawling Chinese state-owned conglomerate, according to the live shipping tracker MarineTraffic.

China State Shipbuilding Corp. didn’t respond to an emailed request for comment.

The tanker involved in the crash specializes in carrying large quantities of asphalt and bitumen, a semi-solid substance that is often used for road construction and roofing, according to MarineTraffic.

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At least three businesses were lost following a major overnight fire that burned through the town centre in Mayerthorpe, Atla., the mayor said.

“Our community is facing a difficult and heartbreaking moment, “Mayor Allen (A.J.) Malcolm said while expressing his deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the fire.

“These businesses are more than just buildings. They represent years of hard work, dedication, personal investment, and relationships built within our community. Behind every business are people, families, livelihoods, and dreams,” he said in a statement posted to social media.

“Our downtown is an important part of who we are as a community. Seeing these businesses damaged and lost is difficult for all of us, and I know many residents are feeling a sense of sadness and loss today,” he continued.

Mayerthorpe is located approximately 120 km northwest of Edmonton.

Just before 6 a.m. Saturday, the town posted an advisory on social media asking residents to stay away from Main Street due to a “major structure fire” downtown.

“Heavy smoke is present,” the advisory said.

The town also asked residents to restrict water use for a 24-hour period.

Around noon Saturday, Lac Ste. Anne County said there was an active fire involving buildings along 50th Street.

“Heavy smoke is present in the vicinity. Those nearby are urged to limit outdoor exposure, keep windows and doors closed, and turn off air intakes if smoke is affecting your location,” the county said.

It asked the public to stay clear of the surrounding area to “ensure fire and emergency crews have unobstructed access.”

“ rapid response and dedication to protecting lives and property are second to none. We ask everyone to support their efforts by staying well clear of the area,” Reeve Jurgen Preugschas said in a news release.

According to the owner, a gym was one of the businesses lost in the fire.

One of the town’s historic buildings, built in 1941 and serving as a local grocer, was also lost, according to social media posts.

Twenty firefighters from nearby Sangudo, Cherhill, and Blue Ridge were deployed to help fight the flames.

In a statement released Saturday afternoon, Mayerthorpe RCMP said the investigation was in its early stages and investigators are working to determine whether the fire was “suspicious in nature.”

Investigators are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious to contact RCMP or local police.

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CALGARY – Montreal Alouettes safety Nate Beauchemin has been experiencing a homecoming of sorts this week even though the Alouettes are officially the visiting team when they face the Edmonton Elks in Sunday’s Grey Cup.

The standout defensive player, 23, was born in Calgary and was the country’s top university defensive player while playing at the University of Calgary in 2024. He was also a three-time Academic All-Canadian.

He was the 14th overall pick in the 2025 CFL draft.

After playing mainly special teams as a rookie, he finished this regular season with 61 defensive tackles, four interceptions and a fumble return for a touchdown.

“Being born here and then being able to come back for university and then again for the Grey Cup, what are the chances that I’m here in this spot back in the same stadium that developed me into the player that I am today and being able to have my family and friends come out – it’s just a blessing,” Beauchemin said after practice.

Beauchemin said he is well aware of the challenges of playing at aging McMahon Stadium which added artificial turf in recent years.

“You could say it’s one of the trickier ones just because of the wind but again, the weather this week has been absolutely beautiful. But no, it’s entirely weather dependent in this stadium,” he said.

“Having the new turf, it’s much better than when I was here but it’s just like home. If anything this is the stadium that I would rather play in.”

To a man, the Alouettes are indicating they’ve got something to prove after losing the 2025 Grey Cup to Saskatchewan.

“We fell short last year and it’s something that I reminded myself of all off season then we got together in May ready to go to work. We had one goal in mind and it was the Grey Cup,” said linebacker Geoffery Cantin-Arku.

“Now we’re here and it’s time to finish and there’s no excuse. I think anything short of the Grey Cup is a disappointment for this organization.”

Defensive back Tyrice Beverette said it left a bad taste.

“Everybody feels that. It’s very motivating because when you get there and you lose a championship it’s like a break up,” he said.

“It leaves a bad taste in your mouth for a long time. We all been waiting for this moment and we finally got it.”

Head coach Jason Maas said the only negative from the effort at the last Grey Cup was the score.

“Everything else we felt great about except for the result and that result helped propel us to where we are today I believe…a better football team,” Maas said.

Beauchemin said if he were a betting man he would put his money on Montreal.

“Al’s win. I don’t have a point spread but I’m very confident in our whole team.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 14, 2026.

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MONTREAL – The Colorado Avalanche will have to make do without their two biggest stars in the coming weeks.

Head coach Jared Bednar told reporters ahead of Saturday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens that forward Nathan MacKinnon is out at least one month, while defenceman Cale Makar will miss approximately two weeks.

MacKinnon and Makar both exited Thursday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators with lower-body injuries in the second period.

MacKinnon sustained the injury after Senators defenceman Artem Zub cross-checked him in the hip area. Makar then left when he appeared to hurt his right leg after stopping to control the puck in the offensive zone.

A Hart Trophy winner as league MVP in 2024, MacKinnon has 10 goals and 20 assists in 20 games this season.

Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s best defenceman, has five goals and 18 assists in 19 games for Colorado (11-6-3).

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 14, 2026.

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A nationwide ground stop in the U.S. ended around 8:15 p.m. Eastern Friday night and some flights to and from U.S. airports have taken off.

However, normalizing air traffic after the longest flight stoppage in 25 years will be slow, authorities warned, and chaos continues at airports across Canada and the U.S.

Fernandes and Griffiths were expecting an easy flight to Orlando, Fl. when they arrived at Pearson International Airport Friday evening. Instead, they were met with uncertainty about whether or not they would make it to their destination.

“We met another couple that’s going to Miami, but we’re going to Orlando. Their flight is not grounded but ours is and we’re flying out at the exact same time with the same flight company,” Fernandes told Global News Friday.

She said when they arrived at the airport they spoke with an Air Canada agent.

“He said ‘I don’t know. The situation seems a bit dicey.’ But we can’t really leave because we could miss our flight,” Fernandes said.

The couple waited for a couple hours before deciding to go home and have only received a cancellation from the airline.

Other passengers across the country said they were looking into other options, such as renting a car and driving to their destination.

In a statement to Global News, Air Canada said it cancelled approximately 250 flights on Friday, affecting around 27,000 customers.

“This was a significant disruption, and its effects have carried over into today, with additional cancellations as aircraft and crews are out of position across our network,” Air Canada spokesperson Yasmine Mehdi told Global News on Saturday.

According to the flight tracker platform Flight Aware, 9,155 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were cancelled Friday. The same platform showed more than 4,000 flights cancelled by midday Saturday.

Forty-seven cancellations were recorded at Calgary International Airport Friday and approximately 48 departing flights were delayed, a spokesperson said, adding that they could not confirm all disruptions were related to the ground stop.

A spokesperson for Porter Airlines told Global News that it will likely take through the weekend for schedules to return to normal.

“Passengers have been rebooked on the next available flight. If the new itinerary does not meet the passenger’s needs, they will be refunded to the original form of payment,” the spokesperson said.

In a statement on social media, West Jet said it was offering guests travelling to and from continental U.S., Mexico or the Caribbean, with travel scheduled between Friday and Sunday, the opportunity to make a one-time change, or cancellation at no fee.

In an update Saturday, Bryan Bedford, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, said 41,000 flights within, into and out of the U.S. were scheduled for Saturday and the public could expect that between 4,000 and 5,000 of those would be cancelled.

“We will still have delays and cancellations today, but that will set us up for a full recovery tomorrow and based on everything that we’re hearing from our airline partners, they believe that they’ll be able to have full schedule integrity by the close of business on Sunday,” he said.

Bedford said every passenger would either be re-accommodated or will receive a refund but said “everyone should reach out to their air carriers directly.”

In an update Saturday, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said officials see “zero evidence” the disruption was caused by a cyber attack or related to any AI systems.

He said the disruption was caused during “routine maintenance” to shift the network from copper wires to fibre.

“It’s pretty straightforward work that we were doing yesterday at a very remote location. So what we’re working to determine was whether we had incompetence, meaning was it user error or installer error from L3Harris or did they install a faulty router?” he said.

L3Harris owns and operates the FAA air traffic control communications system.

In a statement on social media, L3Harris said it was supporting the FAA in its investigation “to understand the conditions that led to the Nov. 13 ground stop of our nation’s air travel.

“L3Harris takes the nationwide ground stop and its impact on travelers, airlines and air traffic operations seriously,” the company said.

Duffy said the FAA has been working for some time to replace antiquated equipment that will bring its communications systems up to date with the latest technologies.

The FAA already replaced thousands of old copper wires with fibre optic lines and upgraded hundreds of radio systems as part of the overhaul that began last year after Congress approved $12.5 billion in funding. Duffy said he is pushing for $30 billion more to complete the work.

“The number one mission at the FAA and our air traffic organization is to fly people to their destinations safely and we will air on the side of safety. We’ll keep airplanes on the ground unless we are 100 per cent confident we’ve got the stability and the resiliency to operate safely,” Bedford said.

“I’m confident, very, very confident that the system is operating as safe today as it was two weeks ago,” he added.

John Gradek, an aviation management expert and professor at McGill University, told Global News there is “good reason” to update the copper wire technology, but argued that some of the greater technological updates the FAA is making “have not been fully tested.”

“It’s Mr. Duffy’s own making,” he said. “It’s a fairly complicated system. It’s not something that’s just an iPhone that you basically run systems. They have about 30 different systems that have to talk to each other to make this thing work.”

Friday’s halt was the second nationwide ground stop of all departures since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The other happened in January 2023, when the FAA paused all domestic departures for less than two hours.

– With files from Global News’ Colin D’Mello, The Canadian Press and The Associated Press

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Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with the U.S. are making progress, but Ottawa won’t accept a deal that doesn’t allow for a viable auto sector.

“Lots of people think that we should just go and take whatever deal,” Carney said Saturday in Manila.

“This government will not settle for a deal with the United States that is not consistent with a viable Canadian auto sector.”

Carney was speaking at a news conference, three months after Canada pulled out of trade talks with the U.S., saying there had been last-minute demands from Washington that included a hit to Canada’s auto sector.

“This is one of the fundamental issues in our trade negotiation, and we are making progress toward that,” he said of the auto sector, adding it was also “one of the most challenging issues” in the talks.

Carney revealed he had “quite a long, substantive conversation” this week with U.S. President Donald Trump, in which both U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Trump’s chief of staff Stephen Miller were on the line.

Carney said the American automotive market relies in part on Canadian manufacturing, and the continental industry is challenged by speed of production and by electrification.

“The sooner that we can get to a stable trading relationship under the new trade policy of the United States for the auto sector, it’s absolutely in the interest of course of Canadian workers, Canadian auto sector, but very much the U.S. as well,” he said.

Carney also said that Chinese investment in Canada’s auto sector is restricted to a set timeline and amount of vehicles, and will be reassessed based on multiple factors including the state of Canada’s integration into the U.S. automotive sector.

Carney also reiterated that Ottawa feels automaker Stellantis has not met obligations it took when accepting federal funds as it signed a deal to sell its Brampton, Ont., assembly plant to defence contractor Roshel.

“We’re not satisfied in any way with the current situation and the partial approach that Stellantis has taken here,” Carney said.

“The expectation is that Stellantis fully respects its engagements to the workers and to Canada.”

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