Trade negotiations between Canada and the United States are reportedly accelerating, as other national stories include a complainant's lawyer discussing the Stronach mistrial. These developments are among the top stories being followed today.

The complainant's lawyer in the Frank Stronach sex assault case has attributed the mistrial to the defence and poor decisions, stating he believes a mistrial was not the correct outcome and accusing Stronach's lawyer of 'sneakily' obtaining information.