Your World Tonight Government ends flight attendant's strike, Europe reacts to Trump-Putin meeting, A Canadian's story of detainment in the UAE, and more
Aug 16, 2025
The rapid end to the Air Canada flight attendants' strike reveals the government's swift intervention. Meanwhile, global tensions rise with Ukraine's President preparing for a pivotal meeting with Donald Trump while Europe watches closely. A harrowing story surfaces of a Canadian unjustly detained in the UAE for ten months, raising questions about embassy support. The podcast also touches on critical issues like honor killings in Pakistan, Indigenous land rights in Canada, and the exciting search for volunteers for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
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Prepare For Government Arbitration
- Do expect the federal government to intervene in major labour disputes to protect travel and the economy.
- Consider arbitration outcomes unpredictable and binding once imposed, warns employment lawyer Sandeep Gokhale.
Passenger With Critical Medication Disrupted
- Margot Peck was stuck in Scotland and worried about running low on critical medication during the strike.
- Air Canada rebooked her but the new itinerary created risky connections and stress for her health needs.
Alaska Summit Shifts Diplomatic Optics
- The Alaska summit signalled a potential U.S.-Russia rapprochement that unsettled Ukraine and its allies.
- Trump's warm treatment of Putin could reshape diplomacy, economy and security beyond Ukraine, analysts warn.