Your World Tonight AFN rejects Ottawa/Alberta deal, Putin ready for war with Europe, facial recognition on police body cams, and more
Dec 2, 2025
Marina von Stackelberg, a CBC reporter focused on Indigenous issues, discusses the Assembly of First Nations' strong rejection of the Canada-Alberta pipeline deal, addressing First Nations rights concerns. The conversation then shifts to international tensions, as Putin declares Russia is ready for war in Europe amidst U.S. diplomatic efforts. Additionally, Edmonton police pilot facial recognition technology on body cams, sparking privacy debates. The show also touches on rising cancer diagnoses and a historic auction of the Hudson's Bay Royal Charter.
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First Nations Reject Pipeline MOU
- The Assembly of First Nations unanimously demanded Ottawa withdraw the Canada-Alberta MOU over a pipeline and reaffirmed support for B.C.'s tanker ban.
- National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak said chiefs are united and free, prior and informed consent must be respected before projects proceed.
Modernization Drives Steel Job Losses
- Algoma Steel laid off 1,000 workers despite recent federal loans as it transitions to electric arc furnaces and faces U.S. tariffs.
- The shift to more efficient furnaces and lost export markets made layoffs likely despite government support.
Putin Signals Strength Before Peace Talks
- Vladimir Putin warned Europe that Russia is ready for war if Europe chooses to start one, framing strength before talks.
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin in Moscow to press a revised U.S. peace plan for Ukraine.
