The Real News Podcast Nora Loreto's news headlines for Tuesday, January, 6 2026
Jan 6, 2026
Nora Loreto delivers a morning digest of urgent news. A Quebec report reveals critical training failures linked to a construction tragedy. Ontario workers rally against a back-to-office mandate, raising significant union concerns. Chrystia Freeland transitions to an advisory position with Zelensky, prompting discussions of conflict of interest. Meanwhile, a UK activist halts a hunger strike amid health issues. In Gaza, death tolls soar, and flash floods in Afghanistan wreak havoc. Tune in for insights on pressing global events and local issues.
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Training Failures Led To A Preventable Death
- Quebec's safety report links a worker's death to systemic failures in training, equipment and site supervision.
- The case shows that lack of qualifications and mandatory health-and-safety training directly increases workplace fatality risk.
Office Mandate Sparks Worker Protests
- Ontario's return-to-office mandate reverses a hybrid policy introduced in 2022 and has provoked worker protests.
- Unions argue logistics and insufficient office space make a five-day return impractical for many public service employees.
Freeland Chooses Ukraine, Raises Conflict Questions
- Chrystia Freeland will resign as an MP after accepting an advisory role to Ukraine amid conflict-of-interest pressure.
- The episode exposes gaps in Canada’s rules about public office holders advising foreign governments and recent registration requirements for foreign agents.