Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux has announced he's resigning from the Conservative caucus, just days after Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont crossed the floor to join the Liberals. Mackenzie Gray explains why Jeneroux is quitting, and what he's not doing. Global News has confirmed that Canadian officials relied on wiretaps and intercepted communications from British intelligence when Canada accused India's government of being connected to the June 2023 murder of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Jeff Semple reports on what the wiretaps reveal. Outrage is growing after the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear an appeal of an order to cull hundreds of ostriches because of an avian flu outbreak at a farm in Edgewood, B.C. Neetu Garcha looks at why the farm's owners are desperate to save the ostriches, why health officials say the birds need to be culled, and how protesters are vowing to not give up their fight. The lengthy and record-breaking U.S. government shutdown means dozens of American airports will reduce air traffic by up to 10 per cent, throwing a wrench in millions of travellers' plans. Jackson Proskow looks at how passengers are bracing for disruptions, and what they're being urged to do. A French government audit is blasting the Louvre for spending significantly more money on new art instead of security in the years before the brazen heist of several crown jewels. Redmond Shannon details the audit's findings, and explains why making the Louvre more secure may take longer than hoped. It's been three months since a fast-moving wildfire ravaged coastal communities in Conception Bay North, N.L. Heidi Petracek returns to the area to speak with people pleading for more support from the Newfoundland and Labrador government to help rebuild their lives, and hears how things have gotten even worse for some residents. And grizzly bears are making a comeback in Alberta, but their population increase is coinciding with a spike in conflicts with farmers and ranchers. Heather Yourex-West looks at how the province is trying to strike the right balance between public safety and wildlife recovery.
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Chris d'Entremont, who was elected as a Conservative MP in Nova Scotia, is now a Liberal. David Akin explains why d'Entremont defected; how
the politician said more could follow suit; and how the Tory caucus is reacting. And Heidi Petracek speaks with voters in the MP's riding of Acadie - Annapolis for their reaction. Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget promises tens of billions in new spending and investments, but the money has to come from somewhere. Mackenzie Gray reports on the cuts, including the public servant job losses and what unions are warning could happen as a result. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs are legal. Jackson Proskow reports on how justices appear skeptical of the Trump administration, how the case will have huge implications on presidential power, and why Canada might not get much relief even if the tariffs are struck down. Democrats have struggled to restablish themselves since losing the 2024 presidential election, but the party may have some new momentum after winning several local and state votes. Eric Sorensen looks at who won, and the message it sends to Trump. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is investigating how a UPS cargo plane erupted into a fireball just after taking off in Louisville, Ky., killing at least 11 people. Mike Armstrong has the witness accounts from people on the ground, and what's known about how the tragedy. Plus, Paris is offering its residents a rare chance to win a burial spot alongside some of the most renowned names in art, literature, and philosaphy. Redmond Shannon explains why Parisians are getting the opportunity, and the conditions for the winners.
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Carney Liberals' first budget; Remembering Dick Cheney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget has set out how it intends to chart Canada's economic future for the rest of 2025 and beyond. David Akin explains how much is being earmarked for housing, infrastructure, defence, tax breaks; the civil service job reductions; what is staying the status quo; and if opposition parties will support the budget, which would stave off a snap election during the holiday season. Anne Gaviola explains how there weren't a lot of nuggets that appealed to everyday Canadians; and Mackenzie Gray looks at some of the tradeoffs from the budget. Voters are heading to the polls to elect the next mayor of New York City, where democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a surprise frontrunner. Jackson Proskow explains what's fuelled Mamdani's rise, and what U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening if Mamdani wins. And Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice-presidents in American history, has died at age 84. Eric Sorensen looks back on Cheney's towering influence as a hardline conservative, how he was a key architect of the "war on terror," and how he became a fierce critic of Trump.
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Federal budget crunch; Back-to-work backlash; Jays one-hit wonder?
The federal Liberals are preparing to present their first federal budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney, but they need help from other parties to pass it. David Akin explains what issues each opposition party is weighing, and the questions about whether the Liberals can pass their budget, win a confidence vote, and avoid a snap election during the holiday season. Jillian Piper looks at the promises to boost defence spending, and how that might influence trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. And Heidi Petracek looks at what young Canadians are hoping for from the budget. In Alberta, backlash is growing against the provincial government over its use of the notwithstanding clause to end the teachers strike. Heather Yourex-West explains how Alberta's back-to-work bill has spawned a campaign to recall more than a dozen MLAs who supported the legislation. Sudan's crisis is deepening. Redmond Shannon reports on the horrors women are facing, and the warning that history is repeating itself in Darfur. Plus, many Blue Jays fans are still trying to process their team's agonizing World Series loss, and some of them are already wondering what's in store for next season. Eric Sorensen reports on whether Toronto's historic run will prove to be a one-hit wonder.
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Heartbreaking loss for the Blue Jays; Doubts loom over Carney's budget
A heartbreaking end to the World Series, as the Toronto Blue Jays are defeated by the L.A. Dodgers in Game 7. A look at the national pride generated by their historic post-season, despite the disappointment of the team and its fans. Plus, why new polling suggests Prime Minister Mark Carney's incoming budget may please no one.
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