Alberta separation anxiety grows; Carney's defence procurement promise; Poilievre eyes notwithstanding clause on mass murder sentences
The federal Liberals' resurgence ahead of the 2025 election campaign has led to an increasing number of Albertans wanting to break up from Canada. Dawna Friesen speaks with a prominent separatist about why he thinks Alberta should gain independence. Plus, Dawna looks at how the movement is putting Premier Danielle Smith under increasing pressure. Heather Yourex-West looks at the push for Canada's energy sector to become more independent from the U.S. On the campaign trail, David Akin looks at Liberal Leader Mark Carney's ambitious pledge to fix defence procurement, and Touria Izri looks at the unprecedented legal step Pierre Poilievre wants to take to punish mass murderers. And Dawna visits a barbershop in High River, Alta. called the Daily Male, where workers and customers focus on discussing each other's viewpoints, instead of dismissing them.
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Liberal lead in the polls dips as election campaign enters 4th week
New data from Ipsos – provided exclusively to Global News – suggests the gap between the Liberals and the Conservatives is narrowing. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promises to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials. And, the book industry worries U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could mean the next chapter is the last for some workers.
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Opponents attack Carney as week 3 of election campaign wraps
Liberal Leader Mark Carney veered away from the campaign trail for a second straight day on Saturday, after spending Friday in Ottawa chairing a special meeting on U.S.-Canada relations. His opponents are accusing Carney of taking a “free ride” and “hiding” from the public. Plus, the chilling effects of Trump’s actions are being felt across the U.S. judicial system – at least when it comes to deportations.
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GM lays off 500 workers, temporarily closes plant; Some TurboTax users complain; Captain Canuck's comeback
Canada’s already battered auto industry has received another blow, with General Motors temporarily closing one of its Ontario factories, resulting in hundreds of people losing their jobs. Why it's not related to U.S. tariffs. There's turmoil among some users of TurboTax. Why they owe the Canada Revenue Agency thousands of dollars and are blaming the software. Some Canadian snowbirds are saying "so long" to the U.S. How they're parting ways with their American properties. And Captain Canuck's comeback: the patriotic superhero Canadians are clamouring for right now.
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Arctic sovereignty and security under threat; Like a good neighbour, Yukon is there
The Canadian territories have long been aware of the importance of Canada's Arctic sovereignty and security. Now the rest of the country is starting to pay attention, too. Dawna Friesen reports from Whitehorse on how Russia and China's increased Arctic presence, as well as the unreliability of the U.S., has thrust Canada's North into the geopolitical spotlight. She also speaks with Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai about what he wants Ottawa to do. And Dawna drives across the border to Skagway, Alaska, where she speaks with residents about the importance of a strong Canada-U.S. relationship, and hears what Alaskans are afraid of losing with their neighbours in Yukon. On the campaign trail: how the Liberals' pledge to crack down on crime is drawing comparisons to the Conservatives' plan. Plus, how Pierre Poilievre is promising to slash housing development costs, and how he's responding to sliding poll numbers. And why U.S. President Donald Trump is being accused of insider training.
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