World Report December 2: Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Dec 2, 2025 Tensions rise as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff meets Putin to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine. Mark Carney faces scrutiny from First Nations over a contentious pipeline agreement. Alberta's 'Forever Canadian' petition gains traction, aiming to squelch separatist talk. Premier Danielle Smith outlines a bill to challenge the federal gun buyback. A tragic fire in Hong Kong prompts calls for an independent inquiry. Meanwhile, some Dene nations propose renaming Great Slave Lake to honor Indigenous heritage. Illegal sales of nicotine pouches to youth spark alarming concerns across Canada.
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Peace Plan Faces Tough Red Lines
- A revised U.S. peace plan for Ukraine is being negotiated directly with Putin in Moscow.
- Allies insist any deal must not reward Russia or leave Ukraine vulnerable to future aggression.
Pipeline Deal Sparks First Nations Tension
- Mark Carney may face First Nations scrutiny over a pipeline understanding at the AFN gathering.
- BC chiefs plan to push emergency motions to uphold the northern coast oil tanker ban.
Petition Forces Alberta Unity Question
- A citizen petition asking 'Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?' has enough verified signatures to reach the legislature.
- The move highlights broad anti-separatist sentiment but exposes intra-party divisions in the UCP.