Federal election speculation; Trump's fight over Epstein files; A.I. voice controversy
Prime Minister Mark Carney's budget faces a final confidence vote -- will it pass or send Canadians back to the polls? Plus, a prominent Republican turns on U.S. President Trump over the Epstein files controversy. And the Hollywood heavyweights stirring controversy for licensing their voices to artificial intelligence.
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Indigenous artifacts returned; Trump's tariff reversal; Women's sport supports
The Catholic Church repatriates dozens of priceless Indigenous artifacts to Canada. Why it's only a sample of what communities are asking for. Also, a rare reversal from the Trump administration on food tariffs, as U.S. grocery prices climb. Plus, Canada announces new funding and support for women's sport.
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Carney's budget under the microscope; Slippery seal's escape from killer whales
Parliament's fiscal watchdog says Prime Minister Mark Carney's economic plan for Canada is sustainable -- but with a catch. Also, a look at the government's fast-tracked projects and their environmental footprint. Plus, a seal's daring escape from killer whales is caught on camera.
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Carney's big projects; Top security threats; Is that billboard watching you?
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his ambitious plan to build, build, build. Aaron McArthur reports on the major projects that Carney calls "nation-building" and what projects didn't make the cut, while David Akin has the political reaction. Canada's top spy makes a rare speech to talk about the biggest security threats facing the country. Jillian Piper reports on what CSIS director Daniel Rogers is warning about, and what's being done to thwart the threats. Jackson Proskow looks at how U.S. President Donald Trump is facing mounting questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and the upcoming House vote on releasing the Epstein files. Kevin Gallagher reports on the privacy concerns surrounding some controversial billboards in Toronto using facial detection technology. Plus, a final journey for a little girl who died at a Canadian residential school: Melissa Ridgen reports on the repatriation decades in the making. And it's been 10 years since the November 2015 Paris terror attacks: Mike Armstrong looks back at that horrific night, and explains how the pain still persists.
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Newly released Epstein emails; Ukraine's corruption probe; Angry Que. doctors
A massive new document dump is reigniting questions about U.S. President Donald Trump's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Jackson Proskow reports on the explosive emails released about Trump and Epstein. Nathaniel Dove reports on the major corruption investigation in Ukraine, the huge kickbacks, and the resignations of top politicians. Mackenzie Gray breaks down what we know about Prime Minister Mark Carney's next list of "nation-building projects," set to be unveiled tomorrow; and Heather Yourex-West looks at how Alberta is hoping for a pipeline promise. Mike Armstrong looks at how the Quebec government's controversial new salary law for doctors is driving hundreds of them out of the province. Jillian Piper explains how Canada's prison watchdog has quit over his frustration that federal prisoners are not getting the mental health treatment he says they deserve. Plus, extending more than a Christmas tree branch: while relations between Canada and the U.S. have been strained, that's not stopping Nova Scotia from giving a big present to the city of Boston. Heidi Petracek explains why.
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Global National with Dawna Friesen is Canada’s early evening national news podcast, and provides a distinctive voice and approach to the day’s top stories.
Following its mission statement of “Story is everything,” the Global National team provides Canadians with in-depth analysis and perspective on important national and international events, connecting with audiences coast-to-coast, bringing clarity to the issues and news of the day.
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