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Mar 21, 2025 • 27min

First ministers meet, Conservative pitch to workers, a plan for the Bay, and more

First ministers have their first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Alberta’s premier says Carney and his environment minister are not on the same page when it comes to energy and emissions.And: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging to get 350,000 more trade workers trained across the country. He’s calling it his “more boots, less suits” plan.Also: Hudson’s Bay is trying to save itself – using six stores in Ontario and Quebec. A judge has approved The Bay’s plan to restructure, which will leave those stores open – for now. It will preserve some of the company's 9,364 jobs, but it’s not clear how many.Plus: International travel chaos after a fire near Heathrow airport in London, country music’s rise in Canada, and more.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 27min

Election call Sunday, China tariffs, Delta crash questions and answers, and more

A Canadian election is looming, with leaders making bold promises on housing and resource projects. Meanwhile, trade tensions escalate as China imposes hefty tariffs on Canadian goods. The investigation into the Delta Airlines crash raises questions about airline safety and legal ramifications. On the international front, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, impacting countless lives. Additionally, privacy concerns are spotlighted as unvaccinated individuals lead to a spike in measles cases in Ontario.
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Mar 19, 2025 • 27min

Trump’s effect on Canadian politics, Ukraine/U.S. call, Tesla terrorism? and more

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada needs to protect its trade and sovereignty in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. And he says Trump himself is suggesting Poilievre is the best person to defend Canada’s interests.The NDP’s fortunes are falling, according to national polling. With likely just days to go before an election call, the party needs to find a way to connect… beyond the popular social media videos of its leader. How does it demonstrate it has the heft for one of the major issues: standing up to Trump?And: U.S. President Donald Trump had another high-level phone call about ending the war in Ukraine. A day after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he talked to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy. A conversation both said was friendly and productive. Like Russia, Ukraine has agreed not to target infrastructure for the next 30 days. But Kyiv says Moscow has already violated that agreement.Also: They used to be envied for their sleek design and innovative technology, but these days Tesla vehicles are taking heat. Getting a lot of unwanted attention because of the politics and actions of the company's CEO, Elon Musk. U.S. officials, and even Trump, are saying it’s domestic terrorism.Plus: Thousands protest in Turkey, Israel steps up its new offensive in Gaza, and more.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 27min

Israel strikes Gaza, Trump and Putin talk, Arctic security, and more

Israel says air strikes in Gaza are going to continue. It’s accusing Hamas of refusing to return hostages, and impeding ceasefire negotiations. Hamas says Israel is changing the terms of the original ceasefire agreement signed two months ago. Israel now says those negotiations will only take place “under fire”. More than 400 people were killed in the strikes early Tuesday.Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will set up an early-warning radar system in the Arctic. It will start scanning the skies by 2029. Carney went to Iqaluit to make the announcement. He also pledged more money for housing and help for the region to become less dependent on coal.Russia’s president has agreed to pause attacks… but only those aimed at energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin spoke for more than two hours with U.S. President Donald Trump. The two came away from the conversation suggesting a ceasefire was possible… sometime in the future. The pause on targeting infrastructure is temporary – expected to last just 30 days.They’re home! After nine months in space, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have splashed down back on Earth. They left for an eight-day visit, but wound up spending nine months on the International Space Station, studying the effects of long-term space stays on the human body.Plus: Can Canada get out of the deal to buy F35s? And is the country ready for another pandemic? And more…
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Mar 17, 2025 • 26min

Carney in Europe, Poilievre on carbon tax, COVID-19 and schools, and more

Mark Carney is on his first international trip since becoming Canada’s prime minister.He’s in Europe – trying to shore up support as Canada looks for new trading partners and stronger diplomatic backing for any battles with the U.S. He’s also working to appeal to Canadian voters – with an election expected any day now.And: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he would cancel the industrial carbon pricing put in by the Liberal government, and instead reward heavy industries that make products with lower emissions. He says the approach should be carrot, and not stick.Also: What did they learn? Five years after the COVID-19 lockdowns started, we talk to families about how their children were affected. Down: reading and math scores. Up: anxiety and absenteeism.Plus: Mapping the waters of the Antarctic, charities in Canada are being hurt by tariffs, and more.
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Mar 15, 2025 • 27min

Measles in Alberta, Hudson's Bay in dire straits, Coalition for Ukrainian security, and more

Alberta is the latest province with an outbreak of measles, with the highly contagious virus now detected in Calgary. You'll hear how doctors are trying to keep the public informed before the upcoming travel season. Also: More than nine thousand Canadians are at risk of losing their jobs if Hudson's Bay cannot secure financing to keep itself afloat. Without it, the company could begin the process of liquidating as early as next week. And: Britain's Prime Minister is rallying Western allies to push for peace in Ukraine. Canada is part of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" to fill a gap left by the U-S, which has signaled it may no longer provide security guarantees to Kyiv.Plus: Newfoundland and Labrador bets on tourism, robots in Japanese classrooms, and more

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