This roundup of stories from The Canadian Press highlights key developments in Canadian politics, healthcare, housing, and sports as of November 13, 2025.
Carney to Announce Major Projects Referrals
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Terrace, British Columbia, on Thursday to unveil the next set of major projects that the government will submit for potential fast-track approval. According to a senior source in the Ontario government, the Crawford Nickel Project is expected to be included in this announcement directed to the newly established Major Projects Office. Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed satisfaction regarding the project's selection but voiced frustration over the stagnation of other initiatives, particularly urging progress for planned mining ventures in the Ring of Fire region of northern Ontario.
Support for Budget Infrastructure Plan Evident in Polls
Recent polling indicates a growing consensus among Canadians across political affiliations and provinces concerning Prime Minister Carney's first federal budget, presented on November 4. Leger polling revealed that 76 percent of respondents support the proposed 10-year, $51-billion local infrastructure fund. Additionally, 74 percent approved of the government's reduced immigration targets, while 60 percent favored substantial investments aimed at modernizing Canada’s military. However, a pollster cautioned that delays in delivering on critical infrastructure and housing issues could reignite regional tensions, necessitating follow-through on these substantial promises.
Housing Advocates Call for More Aggressive Action
Housing advocates have expressed disappointment with the federal budget's provisions, which they regard as falling short of addressing Canada's pressing housing crisis. The budget earmarked $25 billion for housing development over the next five years, aiming to close a significant housing supply gap identified by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The agency estimates that to restore housing affordability to levels seen in 2019, Canada will need to construct between 430,000 and 480,000 new housing units annually—approximately double the current construction rate. Canadian Home Builders’ Association CEO Kevin Lee emphasized the need for more dynamic federal policies to facilitate home ownership and meet these ambitious targets.
Pharmaceutical Losses from National Stockpile Reported
The Public Health Agency of Canada disclosed substantial losses totaling more than $20 million in pharmaceutical products from the national stockpile this year, attributed to a "temperature deviation." While specifics about the lost items remain undisclosed due to national security concerns, Health Canada indicated that these products include vaccines and other pharmaceutical responses to public emergencies. The agency reassured that the losses will not hinder the stockpile's capacity to manage future public health crises.
Final Arguments in Daycare Crash Hearing
Final arguments will commence today in a Quebec court regarding the case of Pierre Ny St-Amand, who drove a city bus into a Montreal-area daycare in 2023, resulting in the tragic deaths of two children and injuries to six others. Ny St-Amand’s lawyers contend that declaring him a high-risk offender would violate his constitutional rights, advocating for the dismissal of the section of the Criminal Code that permits such designations for individuals deemed not criminally responsible. In April, the presiding judge acknowledged that Ny St-Amand was likely in psychosis at the time of the incident.
Original Gainer the Gopher Reflects on His Experiences
Don Hewitt, who portrayed the original Gainer the Gopher for the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the late 1970s, recollects his time in the mascot suit, humorously noting its unpleasant smell due to infrequent washing. With the Grey Cup rapidly approaching, Gainer is set to travel to Winnipeg for the event, where he will participate in festivities leading up to the game against the Montreal Alouettes, bringing nostalgia for Canadian football fans.
In summary, the stories reflect pivotal moments in Canadian governance, economic support initiatives, housing advocacy, critical public health disclosures, judicial proceedings, and the sporting culture within Canada as it navigates the complexities of the modern era.
