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Nov 19, 2025 Karina Roman, CBC reporter, covers Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial visit to the UAE, where he seeks foreign investment amidst human-rights concerns. Sarah Levitt discusses the arrest of Atna Onha, linked to Montreal organized crime, and his potential extradition to the U.S. David Fraser shares the inspiring story of Dhanushka Wickramasinghe, the only survivor of an Ottawa homicide, as he reflects on the sentencing of his family's killer. Each topic reveals deep implications for Canada and beyond.
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Pragmatism And Human Rights Tension
- Canada is pursuing pragmatic foreign investment deals despite imperfect partners like the UAE.
- Critics urge tying any agreement to human-rights conditions over concerns about UAE actions in Sudan.
Carney's Investment Drive In The Gulf
- Mark Carney is prioritizing foreign direct investment to fund major Canadian projects and diversify trade partners.
- He meets UAE leaders to pursue an investment promotion and protection agreement with sovereign wealth funds.
Alleged Montreal Crime Link To U.S. Probe
- Atna Onha was arrested by RCMP at the FBI's request and may be extradited to the U.S. on charges tied to murder and cocaine trafficking.
- Radio Canada links Onha's case to Ryan Wedding, an alleged drug kingpin on the FBI's top-10 most-wanted list.