Global National with Dawna Friesen

Parliament's fiscal watchdog says Prime Minister Mark Carney's economic plan for Canada is sustainable -- but with a catch. Also, a look at the government's fast-tracked projects and their environmental footprint. Plus, a seal's daring escape from killer whales is caught on camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his ambitious plan to build, build, build. Aaron McArthur reports on the major projects that Carney calls "nation-building" and what projects didn't make the cut, while David Akin has the political reaction. Canada's top spy makes a rare speech to talk about the biggest security threats facing the country. Jillian Piper reports on what CSIS director Daniel Rogers is warning about, and what's being done to thwart the threats. Jackson Proskow looks at how U.S. President Donald Trump is facing mounting questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and the upcoming House vote on releasing the Epstein files. Kevin Gallagher reports on the privacy concerns surrounding some controversial billboards in Toronto using facial detection technology. Plus, a final journey for a little girl who died at a Canadian residential school: Melissa Ridgen reports on the repatriation decades in the making. And it's been 10 years since the November 2015 Paris terror attacks: Mike Armstrong looks back at that horrific night, and explains how the pain still persists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A massive new document dump is reigniting questions about U.S. President Donald Trump's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Jackson Proskow reports on the explosive emails released about Trump and Epstein. Nathaniel Dove reports on the major corruption investigation in Ukraine, the huge kickbacks, and the resignations of top politicians. Mackenzie Gray breaks down what we know about Prime Minister Mark Carney's next list of "nation-building projects," set to be unveiled tomorrow; and Heather Yourex-West looks at how Alberta is hoping for a pipeline promise. Mike Armstrong looks at how the Quebec government's controversial new salary law for doctors is driving hundreds of them out of the province. Jillian Piper explains how Canada's prison watchdog has quit over his frustration that federal prisoners are not getting the mental health treatment he says they deserve. Plus, extending more than a Christmas tree branch: while relations between Canada and the U.S. have been strained, that's not stopping Nova Scotia from giving a big present to the city of Boston. Heidi Petracek explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Remembrance Day, David Akin takes you to the national ceremony in Ottawa honouring service and sacrifice as the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is marked. Touria Izri takes you to an important ceremony dedicated to Indigenous veterans, whose critical contributions were long ignored. Caryn Lieberman sits down for a chat with Canada's oldest veteran. And Heather Yourex-West speaks with two Second World War veterans about their past and their concerns for the future. In Montreal, Mike Armstrong reports on the surprise snowstorm that slammed southern Quebec, how people were digging out, and how meteorologists got it wrong. Jackson Proskow reports on the agreement that could finally end America's longest government shutdown, why it's not a done deal, and how it's causing political infighting. And Vincent McAviney explains how the British government is responding to the BBC's crisis, and the new accusations U.S. President Donald Trump is hurling against the network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada is no longer considered measles-free, a status that started in 1998. Touria Izri explains the resurgence of the highly contagious virus, and what doctors say needs to happen now. Jillian Piper reports on how Prime Minister Mark Carney is negotiating with the NDP and the Green Party on the federal budget. Jackson Proskow explains why the U.S. government shutdown could finally be nearing its end. Dawna Friesen explains why the BBC is embroiled in controversy, why two of the network's bosses just quit, and why U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to sue. Heidi Petracek reports on the plea for help from Canada's military families, who are feeling ignored. And Dawna sits down with this year's National Silver Cross Mother. Nancy Payne's son, Cpl. Randy Payne, was killed in Afghanistan in 2006. Dawna hears how Ms. Payne is keeping the memory of his son alive, and how she feels her son’s presence every single day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Twin typhoons slam into Southeast Asia as world leaders gather for the U.N. climate summit. Plus, U.S. airport operations in a tailspin as the government shutdown drags on. And remembering Chinese-Canadian veteran Gordon Quan -- how he fought for his country and his citizenship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ceremonies across Canada as the country marks National Indigenous Veterans Day. The tributes to their service, and the ongoing push for truth and healing. Plus, why a city at the heart of Ukraine's infrastructure is now in Russia's crosshairs. And how Canada is trying to enter the spotlight in one of the world's biggest music competitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a chaotic week for the federal Conservatives, with two MPs resigning. David Akin reports on how leader Pierre Poilievre is under intensifying scrutiny, and how party members are feeling. About 67,000 jobs were added in October, much more than analysts were expecting. Touria Izri breaks down the numbers and their potential impact. Heather Yourex-West explains how Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is addressing concerns about classroom sizes, and how she's defending her use of the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work. Candice Cole heads to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to find out how travellers are coping with hundreds of flights being grounded, a consequence of the record-breaking U.S. government shutdown. Plus, stock and awe: Anne Gaviola reports on the enormous deal at Tesla that would see CEO Elon Musk hit the road to becoming the world's first trillionaire. And reconciliation mission: Marney Blunt reports on the drive to support Indigenous veterans after their service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux has announced he's resigning from the Conservative caucus, just days after Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont crossed the floor to join the Liberals. Mackenzie Gray explains why Jeneroux is quitting, and what he's not doing. Global News has confirmed that Canadian officials relied on wiretaps and intercepted communications from British intelligence when Canada accused India's government of being connected to the June 2023 murder of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Jeff Semple reports on what the wiretaps reveal. Outrage is growing after the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear an appeal of an order to cull hundreds of ostriches because of an avian flu outbreak at a farm in Edgewood, B.C. Neetu Garcha looks at why the farm's owners are desperate to save the ostriches, why health officials say the birds need to be culled, and how protesters are vowing to not give up their fight. The lengthy and record-breaking U.S. government shutdown means dozens of American airports will reduce air traffic by up to 10 per cent, throwing a wrench in millions of travellers' plans. Jackson Proskow looks at how passengers are bracing for disruptions, and what they're being urged to do. A French government audit is blasting the Louvre for spending significantly more money on new art instead of security in the years before the brazen heist of several crown jewels. Redmond Shannon details the audit's findings, and explains why making the Louvre more secure may take longer than hoped. It's been three months since a fast-moving wildfire ravaged coastal communities in Conception Bay North, N.L. Heidi Petracek returns to the area to speak with people pleading for more support from the Newfoundland and Labrador government to help rebuild their lives, and hears how things have gotten even worse for some residents. And grizzly bears are making a comeback in Alberta, but their population increase is coinciding with a spike in conflicts with farmers and ranchers. Heather Yourex-West looks at how the province is trying to strike the right balance between public safety and wildlife recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris d'Entremont, who was elected as a Conservative MP in Nova Scotia, is now a Liberal. David Akin explains why d'Entremont defected; how the politician said more could follow suit; and how the Tory caucus is reacting. And Heidi Petracek speaks with voters in the MP's riding of Acadie - Annapolis for their reaction. Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget promises tens of billions in new spending and investments, but the money has to come from somewhere. Mackenzie Gray reports on the cuts, including the public servant job losses and what unions are warning could happen as a result. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs are legal. Jackson Proskow reports on how justices appear skeptical of the Trump administration, how the case will have huge implications on presidential power, and why Canada might not get much relief even if the tariffs are struck down. Democrats have struggled to restablish themselves since losing the 2024 presidential election, but the party may have some new momentum after winning several local and state votes. Eric Sorensen looks at who won, and the message it sends to Trump. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is investigating how a UPS cargo plane erupted into a fireball just after taking off in Louisville, Ky., killing at least 11 people. Mike Armstrong has the witness accounts from people on the ground, and what's known about how the tragedy. Plus, Paris is offering its residents a rare chance to win a burial spot alongside some of the most renowned names in art, literature, and philosaphy. Redmond Shannon explains why Parisians are getting the opportunity, and the conditions for the winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget has set out how it intends to chart Canada's economic future for the rest of 2025 and beyond. David Akin explains how much is being earmarked for housing, infrastructure, defence, tax breaks; the civil service job reductions; what is staying the status quo; and if opposition parties will support the budget, which would stave off a snap election during the holiday season. Anne Gaviola explains how there weren't a lot of nuggets that appealed to everyday Canadians; and Mackenzie Gray looks at some of the tradeoffs from the budget. Voters are heading to the polls to elect the next mayor of New York City, where democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a surprise frontrunner. Jackson Proskow explains what's fuelled Mamdani's rise, and what U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening if Mamdani wins. And Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice-presidents in American history, has died at age 84. Eric Sorensen looks back on Cheney's towering influence as a hardline conservative, how he was a key architect of the "war on terror," and how he became a fierce critic of Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal Liberals are preparing to present their first federal budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney, but they need help from other parties to pass it. David Akin explains what issues each opposition party is weighing, and the questions about whether the Liberals can pass their budget, win a confidence vote, and avoid a snap election during the holiday season. Jillian Piper looks at the promises to boost defence spending, and how that might influence trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. And Heidi Petracek looks at what young Canadians are hoping for from the budget. In Alberta, backlash is growing against the provincial government over its use of the notwithstanding clause to end the teachers strike. Heather Yourex-West explains how Alberta's back-to-work bill has spawned a campaign to recall more than a dozen MLAs who supported the legislation. Sudan's crisis is deepening. Redmond Shannon reports on the horrors women are facing, and the warning that history is repeating itself in Darfur. Plus, many Blue Jays fans are still trying to process their team's agonizing World Series loss, and some of them are already wondering what's in store for next season. Eric Sorensen reports on whether Toronto's historic run will prove to be a one-hit wonder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A heartbreaking end to the World Series, as the Toronto Blue Jays are defeated by the L.A. Dodgers in Game 7. A look at the national pride generated by their historic post-season, despite the disappointment of the team and its fans. Plus, why new polling suggests Prime Minister Mark Carney's incoming budget may please no one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Toronto Blue Jays are forced into one last World Series match against the L.A. Dodgers, raising Canadian baseball fans' anxieties sky high. Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney apologizes to Trump about Ontario's anti-tariff ad, as he prepares to faces challenges at home over the incoming budget. And the impact of daylight saving time changes on worker productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Toronto Blue Jays look to capture their first World Series title in decades, as millions of fans across Canada rally to their cause for Game 6 against the L.A. Dodgers. Plus, the turbulent times at America's airports. A look at the delays and the dire staffing from the U.S. government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A further fall from grace: Prince Andrew is stripped of his honours and titles. Dawna Friesen explains what else he's losing. Back in Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays are on the brink of winning the World Series. Jeff Semple looks at how the Jays crushed the Los Angeles Dodgers last night, and the excitement building for tomorrow's Game 6. U.S. President Donald Trump orders nuclear tests in his country to resume for the first time in decades. Jackson Proskow explains why, and looks at the potentially dangerous domino effect. Mackenzie Gray reports from South Korea on how that country is hoping to win the bid to build Canada's next fleet of submarines. Mike Armstrong explains the uproar in Quebec over how the province wants to change the way it pays doctors. Redmond Shannon reports on the calls to intervene in Sudan's brutal civil war. And Canada's songbird is making a comeback. Heidi Petracek explains how two of Anne Murray's biggest fans helped the legendary singer release a new album, her first in nearly two decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane Melissa is one of the most intense storms to ever hit the Caribbean. Jackson Proskow shows you the trail of devastation left behind in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba; and tells you where the storm is headed now. The Bank of Canada slashes its trendsetting interest rate again. Anne Gaviola explains why, and whether more cuts are coming. Prime Minister Mark Carney had dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump in South Korea. The meal was hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. So how did things go? Mackenzie Gray reports from Gyeongju. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra to apologize for going on a profanity-laced tirade over the Ontario government's anti-tariff ad. While teachers have been mandated back at work across Alberta, an even bigger labour problem could be brewing. As Heather Yourex-West explains, the provincial government's use of the notwithstanding clause has led to a coalition of Alberta unions threatening to organize a general strike. Canadian-made sniper rifles are being used by Russians on the battlefield in Ukraine despite sanctions banning military exports to Russia. Jeff Semple explains why Russia doesn't use domestic rifles, and how the firearms manufacturer is reacting to the revelation. Plus, grit and glamour: Eric Sorensen reports on the celebrities watching the World Series, as the Toronto Blue Jays dodged defeat last night to even the score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica, with winds that neared 300 kilometres per hour. Jackson Proskow reports on the havoc the storm is wreaking, the fears of flash flooding and landslides, and hears from two Montrealers caught in the crosshairs of the storm. Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell looks at how Melissa compares to some other strong hurricanes. The fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire is now on even shakier ground as both sides accuse each other of violating their agreement again. Mike Armstrong explains why Israel launched more attacks on Gaza, what Hamas is being accused of, and how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under immense pressure. Alberta schools will be back in session Wednesday after the provincial government used the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work. Heather Yourex-West explains how labour groups are vowing to fight back, and how it's not the first time a provincial government has made the same move. A Halifax teenager is facing multiple child pornography charges linked to an online extremist group preying on vulnerable children and teenagers. Heidi Petracek explains what the boy is accused of, how the group reaches its victims, and how parents can protect their children. There are new warnings about a conflict the world has ignored for more than two years. Redmond Shannon explains why the United Nations believes Sudan's civil war is about to get much worse. Also, why Amazon and Canada Post are cutting jobs. Plus, "Fawlty Towers" star Prunella Scales has died at the age of 93. And Monday's marathon matchup had MLB fans up very late and very disappointed. Eric Sorensen reports from Los Angeles on the hopes the Toronto Blue Jays can bounce back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump has cancelled all trade talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney because of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's anti-tariff ad that ran in the U.S. Dawna Friesen looks at how Ford is making no apologies, and who is supporting him, while Mackenzie Gray looks at whether trade negotiations can be salvaged, and where this leaves Carney. Back in Ottawa, David Akin reports on some of the measures being promised in the federal budget, including a tax credit for workers and funding for worker training programs. Over in Alberta, the provincial government is invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers to go back to work. Heather Yourex-West explains when students could return to classrooms, how labour groups are vowing to fight back, and what could happen to individual teachers who defy the back-to-work order. Jackson Proskow looks at how people in Jamaica are bracing for Hurricane Melissa, which could be the strongest storm on record to ever hit the island. Jeff Semple reports on Canadian-born activist Moninder Singh speaking publicly about the threats to his life, and why Singh believes the Indian government is involved. Plus, Eric Sorensen reports from Los Angeles, where the Toronto Blue Jays and their fans are on enemy turf for Game 3 of the World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney pitches new trade alliances at the ASEAN summit in Asia, after U.S. President Donald Trump terminates trade talks and raises tariffs. Plus. French police arrest suspects for that brazen daytime heist at the Louvre. But have they recovered the stolen crown jewels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices