--- title: "Ex-diplomat sees chance for Canada to rebuild US energy ties" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/ex-diplomat-sees-chance-for-canada-to-rebuild-us-energy-ties" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/ex-diplomat-sees-chance-for-canada-to-rebuild-us-energy-ties" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/ex-diplomat-sees-chance-for-canada-to-rebuild-us-energy-ties.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/ex-diplomat-sees-chance-for-canada-to-rebuild-us-energy-ties" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-11-06T12:25:13.154Z" source_reported: "2026-11-06T11:36:26.655Z" updated: "2026-11-06T12:25:13.154Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 60 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-06T13:30:32.976255+00:00" --- # Ex-diplomat sees chance for Canada to rebuild US energy ties *Catherine Loubier believes US midterm results offer an opening for renewed cooperation.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to a named body, and the report is corroborated by three other outlets. - Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. The report is clear and holds together, and it states what led to the situation. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The language is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - US midterm election results offer Canada an opportunity to rebuild energy industry ties with Americans, according to Catherine Loubier. - Loubier, a former Quebec delegate general in New York, does not expect former president Trump's tariffs to be removed following the elections. - Loubier previously advised former prime minister Stephen Harper and currently serves on the boards of a battery manufacturer and a tech company. - She spoke at an energy conference in Montreal organised by HEC Montréal and the province's energy regulator. Catherine Loubier, who previously served as Quebec's delegate general in New York, stated that the results of the US midterm elections create an opportunity for Canada to re-establish connections with Americans in the energy sector. Loubier also indicated that she does not anticipate the removal of tariffs previously imposed by former president Trump following the elections. Loubier's past roles include serving as an advisor to former prime minister Stephen Harper. She currently holds positions on the boards of a battery manufacturing company and a technology firm. These comments were made during an energy conference held in Montreal, an event organised by HEC Montréal in conjunction with the province's energy regulator. ## Coverage comparison ## What the coverage left out None of the reports printed below mention any specific details about the US midterm election results themselves, such as which party gained control of Congress or specific races that were decided. ## Who covered it Shares of the 12 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 67% (8) - Centre: 33% (4) - Right: 0% (0) 1 of 13 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-06T13:30:32.976255+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-06T14:15:24.562Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Both The Toronto Star and NiagaraFallsReview.ca digests reported that Catherine Loubier, a former Quebec delegate general in New York, believes the US midterm results have created an opportunity for Canada to rebuild ties with Americans in the energy industry. ### Centre - CP24 and CTV News digests both reported Catherine Loubier's view that the US midterm results offer an opportunity for Canada to rebuild energy industry ties with Americans. CTV News's full report also included that Loubier does not expect Trump's tariffs to disappear after the midterms. It further detailed Loubier's past work as an advisor to former prime minister Stephen Harper and her current board positions at a battery manufacturer and a tech company. The report noted she spoke at an energy conference in Montreal organised by HEC Montréal and the province's energy regulator. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 6 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 6 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/former-quebec-diplomat-sees-opportunity-to-rebuild-energy-ties-after-us-midterms) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms - [CP24](https://cp24.com/news/canada/2026/11/06/former-quebec-diplomat-sees-opportunity-to-rebuild-energy-ties-after-us-midterms) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms - [National Observer](https://nationalobserver.com/2026/11/06/news/former-quebec-diplomat-sees-opportunity-rebuild-energy-ties-after-us-midterms) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms - [Narcity](https://narcity.com/former-quebec-diplomat-reacts-to-u-s-midterms) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms - [mtlblog.com](https://mtlblog.com/former-quebec-diplomat-reacts-to-u-s-midterms) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/canada/former-quebec-diplomat-sees-opportunity-to-rebuild-energy-ties-after-u-s-midterms/article_2e48e5cb-091d-512f-8ebb-42f49750bcbb.html) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms - [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/the-mix/former-quebec-diplomat-sees-opportunity-to-rebuild-energy-ties-after-us-midterms-12987204) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/national-business/former-quebec-diplomat-sees-opportunity-to-rebuild-energy-ties-after-us-midterms-12987201) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms - [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/national-business/former-quebec-diplomat-sees-opportunity-to-rebuild-energy-ties-after-us-midterms-12987201) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms - [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/business/former-quebec-diplomat-sees-opportunity-to-rebuild-energy-ties-after-u-s-midterms/article_fea7d57f-3d99-55a1-9b1b-f163bac19017.html) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/former-quebec-diplomat-sees-opportunity-to-rebuild-energy-ties-after-u-s-midterms/article_a8b2d03b-6858-5d7c-a656-a76b623995be.html) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms - [The Record](https://therecord.com/business/former-quebec-diplomat-sees-opportunity-to-rebuild-energy-ties-after-u-s-midterms/article_0db6ed00-6677-5e02-87e9-abd5dc12f295.html) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/11/06/former-quebec-diplomat-sees-opportunity-to-rebuild-energy-ties-after-u-s-midterms) — Former Quebec diplomat sees opportunity to rebuild energy ties after U.S. midterms ## Questions **What opportunity do the US midterm results present for Canada?** Catherine Loubier, a former Quebec delegate general in New York, stated that the US midterm election results create an opportunity for Canada to rebuild its energy industry ties with Americans. She believes this is a chance to re-establish connections in the sector. **Will former president Trump's tariffs be removed after the US midterms?** Catherine Loubier does not expect former president Trump's tariffs to disappear following the US midterm elections. She indicated that she anticipates he may continue his 'America First' approach. **Where did Catherine Loubier make these remarks?** Catherine Loubier spoke at an energy conference in Montreal. The event was organised by HEC Montréal in collaboration with the province's energy regulator. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/ex-diplomat-sees-chance-for-canada-to-rebuild-us-energy-ties. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Ex-diplomat sees chance for Canada to rebuild US energy ties", https://mediabias.news/politics/ex-diplomat-sees-chance-for-canada-to-rebuild-us-energy-ties