Global National with Dawna Friesen

A winter storm crashes into southern Ontario and Quebec. Mike Armstrong reports on the chaos for drivers, fliers, and anyone else braving the elements. Prime Minister Mark Carney is aiming to turn around Canada's turbulent relationship with China. David Akin reports from Beijing about the deals Carney just made; and explains why Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe was at a meeting between Carney and Chinese Premier Li Quiang. Redmond Shannon reports on Iran's damage control over its crackdown on protests, the conflicting claims about the death toll, and how a Canadian citizen has died in Iran "at the hands of the Iranian authorities," according to Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. Jackson Proskow reports on the anger over a second shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis, and why President Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act. Jeff Semple reports from Bogotá, Colombia on what Venezuela's crisis means for Colombian President Gustavo Petro ahead of an election, and how Petro has butted heads with U.S. President Donald Trump. Heather Yourex-West speaks with people outside a town hall in Red Deer, Alta. about why they want their province to divorce Canada, as the separatist movement appears to be gaining momentum. Neetu Garcha reports on the first International Space Station mission cut short due to an astronaut's medical issue; and what Canadian researchers are trying to figure out. Plus: who's been presented with the Nobel Peace Prize, even though he didn't win it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After long insisting he'd be around for the fall provincial election, Quebec's premier is quitting. Mike Armstrong explains why François Legault says now is the time to go; and what this might mean for the separatist movement. Kashechewan First Nation is under a state of emergency again. This time, it's because the remote, northern Ontario community's water treatment plant and sewage systems failed in December. Jillian Piper reports the pressure on the province and Ottawa to act faster, what Kashechewan leaders are pleading for, and how many people have yet to be evacuated. A meeting in Washington, D.C. between Danish, Greenlandic, and U.S. officials failed to solve their disagreement on Greenland's future. Jackson Proskow reports on how U.S. President Donald Trump is reiterating his desire to acquire Greenland; how Denmark and Greenland are not backing down either; and how European allies are responding. Redmond Shannon reports on the beliefs protests are continuing in Iran, where it's exceedingly difficult to confirm anything because of the communications blackout. Neetu Garcha explains why photojournalist Amber Bracken and news outlet The Narwhal are suing the RCMP. Plus, fight or flight? We've all seen the videos of people acting out, sometimes violently, on airplanes. So what's the remedy? U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy thinks he has the answer, but travellers disagree. Heather Yourex-West looks at the discourse surrounding the declining state of air travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a mission to build both relationships and big projects. Aaron McArthur reports from Prince Rupert, B.C. on Carney's major meeting with Coastal First Nations leaders about resource development, as Indigenous leaders reiterated their opposition to a pipeline. Carney is now on his way to China. David Akin will be travelling with him, and explains how this trip will be key for Canada's canola producers. Jackson Proskow reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's message to Iranians, and Redmond Shannon reports on the new information trickling out of Iran, which is under a communications blackout. Heather Yourex-West explains why Alberta doctors say the province's emergency rooms are in crisis. Candice Cole explains how Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen is underscoring his country's preference to stick with Denmark ahead of a high-stakes meeting with Trump, who's been repeating his desire to take over Greenland. And Heidi Petracek reports on when Artemis II is set to finally launch to the moon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iranian Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi Minister says his country is prepared for war but also ready for dialogue with the U.S., which is keeping a close eye on the growing deadly unrest. Vincent McAviney reports on how the Iranian regime is trying to navigate widespread opposition protests; and Eric Sorensen looks at why the odds of a regime change in Iran appear to be growing. In Washington, Candice Cole explains why Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is a facing a criminal investigation, how he's pushing back, and how the situation threatens the U.S. central bank's independency. Back in Canada, the federal Liberals' gun buyback plan is being criticized after a pilot of the program resulted in far fewer firearms being handed in than expected. Heidi Petracek explains how Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is responding to the criticism, the changes he's making, and what some critics say should happen instead. David Akin explains what Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to achieve on his trip to China, and why two Liberal MPs cut short their working trip to Taiwan ahead of Carney's trip. Touria Izri explains the backlash to Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, why two countries have temporarily blocked it, and the pressure on Canada to take action. Plus, life in the fast lane: Calgary runner Rory Linkletter has become the first Canadian to run a half-marathon in less than one hour. Heather Yourex-West speaks with Linkletter about his achievement, and the goals he's setting ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports of hundreds dead in Iran, as the regime cracks down on anti-government protests while threatening to retaliate should the U.S. intervene. Plus, how the Trump administration is defending an ICE agent's fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. And why a single robin is stirring a birdwatching frenzy in Montreal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices