Carney and Trump talk; Trump and Musk's bromance on the rocks
Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump have maintained direct trade and security talks since their May 6th Oval Office meeting, according to Canadian and American officials. The hope among Canada's exporters; and what Ontario Premier Doug Ford says needs to happen if a solution isn't made soon. U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's bromance has suddenly imploded. what Trump claims made Musk go "crazy," how Musk alleges Trump "is in the Epstein files," and how the public feud could trigger a power struggle among Republicans. And from being the first Canadian to go to space, to serving as an MP for 15 years, Marc Garneau inspired people across the country for decades before his death at age 76. Dawna Friesen speaks with astronaut David Saint-Jacques about how Garneau gave Canadians the "right to dream," and embodied the "spirit of service."
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Mourning Marc Garneau; Mission to predict wildfires; Canadians jump on Oilers bandwagon
Marc Garneau, the first Canadian to go to space who would later become a federal cabinet minister, has died at the age of 76. We'll look back at Garneau's life and legacy in politics and beyond. Also, how the federal government's strategy to tackle the doubling of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum is focused more on negotiation than retaliation; and what industry leaders want Prime Minister Mark Carney to do. As wildfires rage across the Prairies, how animal rescue groups are trying to find foster homes for displaced pets; and how some scientists are on a mission to predict where and when these kinds of fires could erupt. Plus, why more Canadians are rallying behind the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals compared to last year.
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New U.S. tariff hike; Canada's new border bill; Lost dog's 160-km adventure
U.S. President Donald Trump is doubling pre-existing tariffs on American steel and aluminum imports from 25 to 50 per cent. How Trump is justifying his decision; how soon the hike will take effect; and how Canadian officials are reacting. The federal government introduces a bill aimed at cracking down on migrants and fentanyl trafficking. How the legislation gives new powers to border officers, police, Canada Post workers, and even Health Canada. Also, Melissa Ridgen explains why frustration is growing over Saskatchewan's response to raging wildfires. Plus, Redmond Shannon explains how Hamas is blaming Israel for killing Palestinians trying to access aid; and how Israel is responding. And Heidi Petracek brings us some levity, with the doggone tale of a pup who vanished for 36 days, only to be found at sea.
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Premiers' pitch to Carney; Wind affects Prairie wildfire fight; Future of historic Bay buildings
Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Canada's premiers. What was on the agenda; the big projects premiers want to make a reality; and the pressure to speed up the approval process. How shifting winds are affecting the wildfire fight across the Prairies; and the frightening situation one group of firefighters faced. The investigation is underway into a heinous attack at an Israeli rally in Colorado. What's known about the suspect, and what he was armed with. Plus, what might be in store for all those historic Hudson's Bay buildings.
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Terror attack in Colorado; Gazans killed while getting aid; Hudson's Bay's last day
The FBI investigates what it's calling a terror attack during a demonstration in Colorado. Plus, mourning in Gaza following an attack near an aid distribution centre that reportedly killed over two dozen Palestinians. And Canadian shoppers say farewell to Hudson's Bay, on the final day of liquidation sales for the historic company.
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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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