In the news today: Carney to meet with Trump in Washington

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed…

Tariff relief tempered as Carney set to have second Oval Office meeting with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his second meeting in the Oval Office with U.S. President Donald Trump today as he balances the expectations of Canadians with the realities of trying to negotiate any tariff relief. Trump Monday indicated he is committed to his tariffs and boasted about companies leaving Canada and moving to the United States. Some experts are tempering expectations that today’s White House meeting will result in a drop of tariffs but they say it’s about playing the long game. Carney and Trump have been in constant contact since the two leaders met at the White House in May as Ottawa looks for a tariff-off ramp.

Biggest teachers’ strike in Alberta enters day two

As a provincewide strike by Alberta’s teachers enters its second day, a labour expert says in terms of sheer size, it is already making history. Jason Foster, a labour relations professor at Athabasca University, says the strike by 51,000 members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association makes it the largest labour walkout in provincial history. Foster says the last teachers’ strike was in 2002 and involved less than half that number, at 21,000. The province last offered 12 per cent wage hikes over four years and hiring 3,000 more teachers to reduce overcrowded classrooms, but that was rejected by teachers.

Here’s what else we’re watching…

Convoy protest leaders to be sentenced in Ottawa

“Freedom Convoy” leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are expected to learn their sentences today, nearly four years after the protest movement that blockaded downtown Ottawa for several weeks. In April, both Lich and Barber were found guilty of mischief, while Barber was also found guilty of an additional offence of counselling others to commit mischief. The Crown asked for Lich to be sentenced to seven years in prison, and for Barber to be sentenced to eight years. Lich and Barber were leaders of the protest that drew thousands of people and hundreds of trucks to downtown Ottawa in early 2022 in an effort to get all COVID-19 public health measures lifted.

Alberta Premier to discuss energy plans in Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Ottawa this week, following up on her now week-old pledge to help fund the development of a proposal for a new oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast. Smith is hopeful the project — which as of yet has no private sector proponent or a suggested route option — can be submitted for consideration by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new Major Projects Office by next spring. Smith is expected to hold a news conference in Ottawa this morning to provide an update on Alberta’s efforts to work with the federal government to “create lasting prosperity” for Canadians.

Foreign-aid executive says efficiency key to solve poverty

As the Carney government moves to refocus foreign aid on efficient investment, a major recipient of Canadian development funds says Ottawa should strike a balance between prudent spending and advancing Canadian values. Asif Saleh leads the Bangladesh-based BRAC, one of the world’s largest non-profit organizations. He says aid works best when it provides local employment and cuts out duplication in development projects funded by foreign governments. While Prime Minister Mark Carney did not say last month whether he will join the U.S. in cutting back on foreign aid, he said his focus is on finding efficient ways of using Canadian money abroad.

Jays look to finish sweep of Yankees in ALDS

The Toronto Blue Jays look to take another step toward the World Series when they take on the Yankees tonight in New York. The Blue Jays enter Game 3 of the best-of-five American League Division Series with a 2-0 lead after winning the first two games at home by a combined score of 23-8. Pitcher Shane Bieber gets the ball for the Blue Jays and will try to emulate excellent starts in this series by veteran Kevin Gausman and rookie Trey Yesavage. If the Blue Jays win tonight, they will await the winner of a series between Seattle and Detroit in the AL Championship Series.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 7, 2025.