Your World Tonight Pipeline politics, Trump crackdown on immigration, is “Buy Canadian” over? And more
Nov 28, 2025
A cabinet resignation sparks debates over environmental policies, revealing rifts within the Liberal party. Trump's controversial immigration pause follows a tragic shooting involving an Afghan asylum seeker. Measles cases are surging globally, raising alarms about vaccination gaps. Meanwhile, concerns arise over the declining momentum of the 'Buy Canadian' initiative as consumer habits shift. Additionally, the Israeli military faces scrutiny over the shooting of Palestinian men, raising tensions in the West Bank.
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Pipeline Deal Forces A Policy Trade-Off
- The federal Memorandum of Understanding signals a major shift in Ottawa's environmental policy by facilitating a pipeline to the Pacific in exchange for Alberta emissions commitments.
- The deal forces the Liberals to balance energy expansion with new industrial carbon pricing and methane reductions, creating internal and interprovincial tensions.
Environment Minister Quits Over Deal
- Stephen Gilbeault resigned from cabinet over the MOU because he opposed rolling back environmental policies.
- His departure exposed ideological fractures within the Liberal caucus over the government's new energy approach.
Party Members React Loudly In Edmonton
- At the UCP AGM in Edmonton, Danielle Smith faced cheers and jeers as members debated trusting Ottawa after the pipeline deal.
- Some delegates voiced separatist sentiment and deep mistrust of federal interference, illustrating grassroots resistance.