Carney, Trump meet privately after FIFA World Cup draw
Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are co-hosting next summer’s FIFA World Cup. For many Canadians, the focus on Friday’s FIFA ceremony in Washington was split between our national soccer team and the political action on the sidelines. Following the event, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump held their first private meeting since Trump ended trade talks in October. Mackenzie Gray reports from the U.S. capitol on the draw, and the political drama.
By leading Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Team Canada may have avoided some of the top countries. But our path into the knockout rounds won’t be easy, with Switzerland and potentially another powerhouse European team standing in our way. Eric Sorensen looks at the matchups and how Canadian soccer fans are feeling about hosting the world’s most popular sporting event.
In other news, Canada’s job market is showing surprising strength. New data from Statistics Canada reveals a sharp drop in unemployment, with 54,000 new jobs added in November. It’s the second straight month that unemployment has dropped, but economists warn the devil is in the details. Jillian Piper explains what it means for the economy and interest rates.
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