Your World Tonight Ford on Reagan ad, Alberta’s teachers to be legislated back, U.S. biometric scans for visitors, and more
Oct 27, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Kate McKenna, a CBC reporter focused on federal politics, talks about Doug Ford's controversial ad that Donald Trump blames for halting trade negotiations, asserting that the ad was effective. Helena Mahalik shares poignant updates on Denare Beach’s recovery after devastating wildfires, highlighting community resilience and the push for fire-resistant housing. Other key topics include Alberta's legislation to force teachers back to work and the U.S.'s new biometric scanning requirements for travelers.
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Ad Sparked A Diplomatic Fallout
- Doug Ford defends the anti-tariff ad that U.S. President Trump blamed for derailing trade talks.
- Ford says the ad was effective and had backing from other Canadian leaders, complicating Ottawa-Washington relations.
Push To Fast-Track Back-To-Work Law
- Alberta will table fast-tracked legislation to force teachers back to work and limit debate.
- The government aims to end the strike quickly, possibly without hard class-size caps in the bill.
Notwithstanding Clause Looms As Flashpoint
- The notwithstanding clause is being discussed as a possible 'nuclear option' to shield the back-to-work law from charter challenges.
- Unions warn this could provoke wider coordinated responses across the public sector.