In the news today: U.S. midterms today, Carney in Antigua, is AI stealing youth jobs?

Midterm elections in the United States take place today, serving as a referendum on President Donald Trump's presidency. Republicans face a challenging campaign, with polls indicating a drop in Trump's approval due to economic issues like rising gas and diesel prices, high inflation, and the Iran war. Democrats appear close to winning the House, needing only three additional seats to secure a narrow majority.

However, control of the Senate remains uncertain, with the crucial Michigan race potentially determining the outcome. Republican Senator from Maine fights against the backlash over Trump's tariffs, which have negatively impacted the state's forest product exports and caused job losses. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Antigua and Barbuda for a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government, focusing on trade and diplomatic ties.

An AI data center proposal in Nova Scotia has generated skepticism among local residents, who are concerned about the project's scale and potential oversight issues. However, a recent study from Statistics Canada suggests that AI may not be the primary cause of the decline in youth hiring. The study found "no broad evidence" that the rise of AI has led to substantial decreases in hiring or increases in job separation rates in Canada.

Instead, AI is reshaping workflows and redefining jobs, but may not be eliminating entire jobs at the moment. This report by The Canadian Press was first published on November 3, 2026.