Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms
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MONTREAL - A former Quebec delegate general in New York says the U.S. midterm results have created an opportunity for Canada to rebuild ties with Americans in the energy industry.
Home News Canada Canada Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms MONTREAL - A former Quebec delegate general in New York says the U.S. midterm results have created an opportunity for Canada to rebuild ties with Americans in the energy industry. Nov. 6, 2026 Nov. 6, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago 1 min read Save New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Copy article link Email Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Whatsapp Share on BlueSky Share on Threads Catherine Loubier, former delegate general of Quebec in New York, speaks during the HEC Montreal Energy Conference in Montreal, on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes GMH Make us a preferred source on Google flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thestar.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar : By Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman The Canadian Press MONTREAL - A former Quebec delegate general in New York says the U.S. midterm results have created an opportunity for Canada to rebuild ties with Americans in the energy industry. But Catherine Loubier says she doesn’t expect Trump’s tariffs will disappear after this week’s midterms results. Loubier also worked as adviser to former prime minister Stephen Harper and now sits as a director on several corporate boards, including for a battery manufacturer and a tech company. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW She spoke to The Canadian Press at an energy conference in Montreal organized by HEC Montréal and the province’s energy regulator. She praised efforts to widen Canada’s energy exports to new markets around the world and urged government and industry officials to continue that work while rebuilding the relationship with the United States. She also says she expects Trump to double down on his “America First” approach in the last two years of his term. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 5, 2026. The Canadian Press Make us a preferred source on Google Journalistic Standards About The Star Trending Federal Politics Carney government holds immigration targets steady, allows 200,000 temporary residents to apply for permanent status 15 hrs ago Federal Politics Mark Carney’s big-spending budget pours billions into housing, business and benefits as deficits persist 12 hrs ago Politics Poilievre’s deputy chief of staff departing for private-sector job 11 hrs ago Blue Jays Blue Jays address Anthony Santander’s Islamophobic social media posts 14 hrs ago Federal Politics 11 major highlights from the 2026 federal budget — including one price tag still missing 8 hrs ago World Mexican judge arrested in Ryan Wedding case. U.S. says he took $2 million bribe to free Canadian right-hand man 11 hrs ago Federal Politics Budget reveals details about how to invest in Mark Carney’s sovereign wealth fund 13 hrs ago Middle East ‘JD, habibi.’ Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s use of a term of affection in his victory speech 10 hrs ago More News Africa Prominent government critics across Africa are facing treason charges. It’s often to silence them 17 mins ago World Trump discusses Middle East de-escalation with Qatar’s emir, and other Mideast news 24 mins ago United States Atlanta’s new giant pandas will make their public debut after a 2-year absence 26 mins ago Africa Tanzania opposition leader Lissu sentenced to 4 years for incitement, acquitted of treason 35 mins ago United States Clergy candidates’ message of ‘love your neighbor’ powers Democrats’ midterm election gains 41 mins ago Africa Leader of Kenyan doomsday cult sentenced to 200 years in prison Article was updated 24 mins ago More from the Star & partners
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