Your World Tonight Trump accuses lawmakers of sedition, Trans Mountain expansion proposal, Ryan Wedding, and more
Nov 20, 2025
Erin Collins, a seasoned CBC journalist focused on Alberta's energy, dives into the ongoing clash over the Trans Mountain pipeline, highlighting Alberta's push for a new route amid B.C.'s resistance. Karina Roman, reporting from Abu Dhabi, sheds light on Prime Minister Mark Carney's trade visits that raise human rights concerns. Christine Birak uncovers troubling research linking privatized health care to worse patient outcomes and avoidable deaths, sparking a crucial conversation on the future of health policy.
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Presidential Attack Intensifies Civil-Military Rift
- Donald Trump called Democratic lawmakers' message to troops 'seditious' and said it was "punishable by death," escalating political tensions.
- The lawmakers urged service members to refuse illegal orders, highlighting a deep institutional clash over military authority.
Pipeline Politics Reveal Federal Balancing Act
- Alberta's Danielle Smith rejects B.C.'s plan to merely expand Trans Mountain and pushes for a new pipeline backed by Ottawa.
- British Columbia and many coastal First Nations oppose new tanker routes and lifting the tanker ban, complicating federal negotiations.
Carney Seeks Trade Diversification With Caveats
- Prime Minister Mark Carney began free trade talks and signed a long-awaited investment agreement with the UAE to diversify trade beyond the U.S.
- Human rights groups warn Canada may pay a moral cost for deeper ties with the Gulf state over alleged security concerns.
