Best Future London Academy Podcasts (2025)

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Prime Minister Carney visits Rome with EU allies, Ukraine on the agenda 28:14

18h ago28:14

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In his first overseas trip since being elected, Prime Minister Mark Carney held crucial meetings with world leaders in Rome, who have gathered there for Pope Leo's inauguration. How the event is a prime opportunity to strengthen ties with Canada's allies, ahead of the G7 summit in Alberta next month. Plus, the stars kicked out of Major League Baseb…

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New twist at Hockey Canada trial; Hudson's Bay's future after Canadian Tire deal 29:11

2d ago29:11

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There's a new, legal twist at the Hockey Canada sex assault trial. Why the jury has been dismissed; how the case will proceed; and the details we can report after a publication ban was lifted. As crews fight Manitoba's raging wildfires, we'll tell you why the rain is not providing relief. Plus, how a problematic online portal frustrating people try…

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CEO EMEA of Ogilvy on How to Justify Investment to a CEO | Patou Nuytemans 1:03:02

2d ago1:03:02

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Learn about our Design Leaders programme 👉 https://fla.wiki/4dm4cVcPatou Nuytemans, CEO EMEA of Ogilvy, one of the world's most iconic creative agencies. Discover how she went from being an "unlikely candidate" from Belgium and rose through the ranks by embracing diverse roles across three continents, pioneering digital transformation, and turning …

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Wildfires spark state of emergency in southern Manitoba 29:16

3d ago29:16

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There is a state of emergency in southern Manitoba, as wildfires rage across the province, forcing evacuations and claiming lives. The harrowing accounts from one community, where two residents didn't make it out in time. Plus, a story decades in the making: A Nova Scotia man meets his Dutch half-sister for the very first time -- connected by their…

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Manitoba wildfires; Questions about Carney's housing strategy; Hockey and your health 29:43

4d ago29:43

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Deadly wildfires are racing through some Manitoba communities. The evacuations, the destruction, and anxiety over what's next. Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with his new cabinet. The tax cut he says will take effect in just weeks, and the confusion over his affordable housing strategy. Does Carney think housing prices need to be lower? You'll he…

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Carney's new cabinet; Honda Canada stalls EV investment; Golfer's round of a lifetime 29:52

5d ago29:52

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Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet is a mix of fresh faces and familiar names. Who's staying in their old job, who's changed, who was shuffled out, the reaction, and what's behind the selections. Why Honda Canada is postponing its $15 billion investment for electric vehicle (EV) at its Alliston, Ont. plant for two years. Israel has blocked hu…

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Global National Deep Dive: Carney's Cabinet 27:02

5d ago27:02

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his new cabinet. So who made the cut, who didn't, and why? Global National correspondent Neetu Garcha, Ottawa bureau chief Mercedes Stephenson, and chief political correspondent David Akin dive deep into the decisions behind the rookie MPs making their front-bench debuts, who's been left out, and what Carney'…

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Who will be in Carney's new cabinet; Qatar's luxury jet offer to Trump; U.S. national park 'thirst traps' 29:34

6d ago29:34

29:34

Prime Minister Mark Carney will soon unveil his new cabinet, which is expected to be a smaller team. Which ministers are expected to keep their jobs, who could be changing roles, and the new faces rumoured to make their front-bench debuts. How U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to receive a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar to replace Air Force…

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Liberals win one more seat in Parliament thanks to a single vote 29:25

7d ago29:25

29:25

Nearly two weeks after election night, the Liberals inched another seat closer to a majority government on Saturday, after a judicial recount left their candidate as the winner in the Quebec riding of Terrebonne, by a margin of just one vote. With three other federal ridings still awaiting recounts, the dynamics in Parliament remain uncertain. Lear…

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India-Pakistan ceasefire violations leave deal hanging by a thread 29:18

8d ago29:18

29:18

After a hopeful start to the day, relations between two nuclear-armed rivals appear to be holding on by a thread. India is accusing Pakistan of violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire the two nations signed early this morning -- a claim that Islamabad has denied. The deal would have paused days of deadly clashes and the largest flare up of violence bet…

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Global National One-On-One: Cardinal Thomas Collins 21:43

8d ago21:43

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Speaking to Global National's Jeff Semple, Canadian Cardinal Thomas Collins describes in his own words his experience of being in conclave, among over a hundred other cardinals from around the world inside the Sistine Chapel, to decide the next pope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Pope Leo XIV's first mass; U.S. tariffs' potential impact on Canadian interest rates 29:26

9d ago29:26

29:26

Pope Leo XIV holds his first mass. Redmond Shannon reports on the pontiff's warning to cardinals, and the hopes he can help unify Catholics. Jeff Semple reports on the calls for Pope Leo XIV to honour his predecessor's promise of returning thousands of artifacts housed in the Vatican Museum to Indigenous communities. In Canadian politics, what the …

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New pope named; Measles rising in Canada; AI victim impact statement 29:33

10d ago29:33

29:33

Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, has made history as the first American-born pope and new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Redmond Shannon was at Vatican City when white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel, signalling a new pope had been selected. He reports on the historic moment, Leo XIV's first speech, and the rea…

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Conclave begins; The rules of conclave; Dangerous escalation between India and Pakistan 30:19

11d ago30:19

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The Catholic Church's secretive ritual of selecting the next pope has begun. Jeff Semple and Redmond Shannon are in Rome to report on the rules and contenders of the conclave. We'll also talk to experts to see what Hollywood got right in the 2024 film "Conclave." Back in Canada, how a defence lawyer disputed statements made by the woman at the cent…

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Met Gala Superfine Beauty Guide 29:35

11d ago29:35

29:35

Michael Freeby discusses The Makeup Show, festival SZN, and more plus the best dressed of the Met Gala’s 2025 “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”!: Sabrina Carpenter! Juvenile! Evan Ross! Diana Ross! and more!

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IELTS Reading: Plant thermometers 🌡️ 30:14

11d ago30:14

30:14

How Plants Sense Temperature – IELTS Reading Made Easy This episode breaks down a challenging IELTS Reading Passage about how plants use light and temperature to grow. I’ll guide you through the key ideas, explain tricky vocabulary, and help you answer the questions with confidence. Perfect for Band 6–8 students who want to improve comprehension, b…

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Carney and Trump have first face-to-face meeting at White House 29:57

12d ago29:57

29:57

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump talked about a wide range of issues during their first sitdown at the White House. How Trump reacted when Carney underscored that Canada will "never" become the 51st American state; how Trump responded to questions about eliminating tariffs on Canada; what the pair discussed behind closed d…

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New, graphic testimony at Hockey Canada sex assault trial; Parts of Manitoba under state of emergency 32:00

13d ago32:00

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The woman at the centre of the Hockey Canada sex assault trial has taken the stand again. What says she endured in the hotel room in question; what she says happened when she tried to leave; and the message she says one player sent her the next day. Parts of Manitoba are under a state of emergency. The raging wildfires that ripped through several c…

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Trump reiterates threats against Canada's sovereignty ahead of Carney meeting 28:32

14d ago28:32

28:32

Days before Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with U.S. Donald Trump at the White House, the American leader once again flaunted threats against the sovereignty of Canada and Greenland. In an interview with NBC News, Trump says using military force to potentially annex Canada is off the table, but made it clear that economic force still is.…

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Desperate search for 2 missing Nova Scotia children; B.C. marks 1 week since Lapu Lapu tragedy 28:21

15d ago28:21

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Police and volunteers are scouring Pictou County, Nova Scotia for two children ages four and six, who have gone missing since Friday morning. The pair are believed to have wandered off, with RCMP saying there is no evidence of an abduction. Plus, a series of memorial masses were held around Vancouver on Saturday, to honour victims of last week's de…

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Global National One-On-One: Canadian Filmmaker David Cronenberg 22:06

15d ago22:06

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Iconic Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg has gained international acclaim for his unusual and disturbing films, exploring horrific violations of the human body. His latest movie, ‘The Shrouds’ is in theatres now. It's his most personal and emotional film yet. Eric Sorensen sat down with Cronenberg to discuss the movie and his legacy of “body horr…

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Complainant testifies at Hockey Canada sex assault trial 29:47

16d ago29:47

29:47

The woman at the centre of the Hockey Canada sex assault trial testifies. What she says happened at a London, Ontario bar on the night in question. In politics, Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump set a date for their first meeting at the White House, while federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's plan to regain a seat …

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Rising measles cases; Reprieve for auto industry; HBC auction 29:10

17d ago29:10

29:10

What's behind Ontario's alarming rise in measles cases; where else infections are increasing; and what public health units are focusing on now. The new reprieve for Canada's auto industry just before it was set to get slapped with more tariffs. Why Prime Minister Mark Carney will be moving into Rideau Cottage instead of 24 Sussex Drive. It wasn't e…

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Trump's glowing review of Carney; What's next for Poilievre, Tories; Saskatoon teen's weighty goals 29:44

18d ago29:44

29:44

U.S. President Donald Trump's kind words for Prime Minister Mark Carney ahead of their first White House meeting. Who could be in Carney's new cabinet. The pointed words from Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Ontario Premier Doug Ford after federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lost both his own seat and the election. What's the likelihood…

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Liberals win another minority government; Poilievre loses seat; NDP's big losses 29:27

19d ago29:27

29:27

The challenges ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney as the Liberals win another minority government. What's next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost his own riding? How the NDP lost official party status and its leader. Plus, the hopes the Liberals can reset relations with the Prairies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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Vancouver tragedy victims identified; Canadians vote; Big blackout in parts of Europe 27:31

20d ago27:31

27:31

Note: This newscast was produced and uploaded before any election results came in. What Vancouver police are saying about the victims and suspect in the Lapu Lapu festival tragedy. Canadians go to the polls in the most consequential federal election in decades. Plus, what caused a major blackout in Spain, Portugal, and parts of France? Learn more a…

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Canada mourns with Vancouver after deadly tragedy at a Filipino festival 29:39

21d ago29:39

29:39

Messages of condolence are coming in from across the country and around the world following a mass casualty event in Vancouver last night. The driver of an SUV crashing though a crowd at a Filipino celebration. Police now say 11 people are dead ranging in age from five to 65. Many more are in hospital. A suspect is in custody and authorities believ…

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Final farewells to Pope Francis with funeral held at the Vatican 29:03

22d ago29:03

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An estimated 250,000 people showed up to Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday to say a final farewell. Among those in attendance were a number of world leaders along with pilgrims from all around the globe. Many waited though the night to be part of a congregation like no other. The faithful and clergy were joined by those who just wanted to be there…

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Mistrial declared in ex-world junior hockey players' sex assault case 28:35

23d ago28:35

28:35

In London, Ontario, a judge in the sexual assault trial of five former world junior hockey players has declared a mistrial. While that doesn't mean the trial is over, it will have to start all over again with a brand new jury. Plus with election day on Monday, Canada's federal party leaders are doing whatever they can to squeeze out the last possib…

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Trump's threats against Canada re-emerge days before federal election 28:55

24d ago28:55

28:55

Liberal Leader Mark Carney confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump brought up the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state during the pair's only phone call since Carney became prime minister. We look at how Carney isn't concerned by Trump's threat, and how other federal party leaders are reacting, as Trump's spectre re-emerges on the campaign tra…

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Quebec sovereigntists put Canada first; The Bay to close all stores; Graphics details at trial of 5 hockey players 29:14

25d ago29:14

29:14

How the shadow of U.S. President Donald Trump is influencing some Quebec voters, who are now putting separatism on the backburner. The federal Liberals' goals to swipe seats from the NDP in British Columbia; and how the Conservatives are trying to capture centrist voters. The graphic evidence presented to the jury at the sex assault trial of five h…

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Conservatives unveil costed platform; Pope's final hours and funeral details 30:33

26d ago30:33

30:33

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has finally released his party's fully-costed platform. The billions of dollars in spending and cuts Poilievre is promising; what the Tories are betting on; the unanswered questions; how it compares to the Liberals' plan; and what economists are saying. Redmond Shannon reports from the Vatican on the new details…

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World mourns Pope Francis; Federal NDP's uncertain future 28:53

27d ago28:53

28:53

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, just hours after his appearance at Easter Sunday mass. How people around the world are reacting; his cause of death; the early details of his funeral; the causes he championed; the barriers he broke; and how he was seen as a global conscience in a world lacking voices of moral authority. Plus, with one week l…

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Federal parties gear up for final week of election campaign 28:57

28d ago28:57

28:57

It's crunch time on the federal campaign trail, and as Canadians weigh their options this holiday weekend, Liberal leader Mark Carney hit the road to sell his fully costed platform. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also took aim at Carney’s recently released platform. He claimed that the Liberals' planned $130 billion in spending and tax cuts w…

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Carney reveals Liberal platform as election campaign enters home stretch 29:09

29d ago29:09

29:09

With just 9 days left to go in the federal election campaign, Mark Carney's Liberals unveil their new costed platform -- with promises of new funding for health and defence, and no tax hikes. But how much is it alll expected to cost? Plus, Pierre Poilievre promises that the Conservative platform is coming soon, as he pledges to create a mandatory d…

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Advance voting begins; U.S. ultimatum to leave Ukraine-Russia peace talks 28:51

30d ago28:51

28:51

Advance voting is officially underway in Canada with more than a week until election day. How Liberal Leader Mark Carney is leaning hard into warnings about U.S. President Donald Trump. While the Conservatives are pledging to sack the ban on single-use plastics, there are questions about Pierre Poilievre's previous promise to fire the Bank of Canad…

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Dissecting English leaders debate; Measles cases multiply in Canada; Is there life beyond Earth? 31:03

1M ago31:03

31:03

It's debate night again in Montreal. The jabs each federal political party leader took at each other; how they defended their policies; how each leader fared; their change in demeanour compared to last night's French debate; and why news conferences with the leaders after the English debate were cancelled at the last minute. Measles cases are multi…

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Leaders face off in French; Where interest rates could go; It's not easy being the Green Party; NSL kicks off 29:45

1M ago29:45

29:45

Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet sparred in the French debate. How Carney tried to sell himself; how Poilievre softened his approach; Singh's message to voters; and the particular set of voters Blanchet is going after. Why the Green Party was dis…

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Honda denies moving out of Canada; How low gas prices could drop; Ultimate Montreal Canadiens mancave 29:28

1M ago29:28

29:28

Honda denies a Japanese news report claiming the automaker was considering moving production from Canada to the U.S. due to tariffs. The company's reassurances, and how the trade war is driving uncertainty in the auto industry. The Liberals' pledge to help mid-career workers with retraining; and the Conservatives' promise to help protect seniors fr…

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Alberta separation anxiety grows; Carney's defence procurement promise; Poilievre eyes notwithstanding clause on mass murder sentences 28:46

1M ago28:46

28:46

The federal Liberals' resurgence ahead of the 2025 election campaign has led to an increasing number of Albertans wanting to break up from Canada. Dawna Friesen speaks with a prominent separatist about why he thinks Alberta should gain independence. Plus, Dawna looks at how the movement is putting Premier Danielle Smith under increasing pressure. H…

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Liberal lead in the polls dips as election campaign enters 4th week 28:23

1M ago28:23

28:23

New data from Ipsos – provided exclusively to Global News – suggests the gap between the Liberals and the Conservatives is narrowing. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promises to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials. And, the book industry worries U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could mean the next chapter is the las…

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Opponents attack Carney as week 3 of election campaign wraps 28:26

1M ago28:26

28:26

Liberal Leader Mark Carney veered away from the campaign trail for a second straight day on Saturday, after spending Friday in Ottawa chairing a special meeting on U.S.-Canada relations. His opponents are accusing Carney of taking a “free ride” and “hiding” from the public. Plus, the chilling effects of Trump’s actions are being felt across the U.S…

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GM lays off 500 workers, temporarily closes plant; Some TurboTax users complain; Captain Canuck's comeback 29:06

1M ago29:06

29:06

Canada’s already battered auto industry has received another blow, with General Motors temporarily closing one of its Ontario factories, resulting in hundreds of people losing their jobs. Why it's not related to U.S. tariffs. There's turmoil among some users of TurboTax. Why they owe the Canada Revenue Agency thousands of dollars and are blaming th…

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Arctic sovereignty and security under threat; Like a good neighbour, Yukon is there 29:10

1M ago29:10

29:10

The Canadian territories have long been aware of the importance of Canada's Arctic sovereignty and security. Now the rest of the country is starting to pay attention, too. Dawna Friesen reports from Whitehorse on how Russia and China's increased Arctic presence, as well as the unreliability of the U.S., has thrust Canada's North into the geopolitic…

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Global National One-On-One: Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai 15:34

1M ago15:34

15:34

The North is not a place most Canadians visit, and with just three federal seats, it's not usually a place political leaders make a priority. But that is changing. Canada's Arctic security and sovereignty are now pressing concerns - both for people who live there, and the rest of Canada. Under the command of U.S. President Donald Trump, America is …

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Trump pauses most global tariffs, raises China to 125%; Canada's Stanley Cup hopes 29:29

1M ago29:29

29:29

U.S. President Donald Trump is walking back most of his "Liberation Day" global tariffs for 90 days, except for pre-existing levies on Canada and Mexico. But he hiked tariffs on Chinese goods to 125 per cent. How Trump is changing his approach; and how two of the world's largest economies are locked in a trade war. The Liberals' plan for Canadian e…

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Trump slaps 104% tariffs on China; Can U.S. border agents search your phone? 29:04

1M ago29:04

29:04

U.S. President Donald Trump ignores pressure to turf his tariffs, and slaps an enormous new tax on Chinese imports. How Canadians could be caught in the crossfire of the escalating trade war between China and the U.S. Canadians are getting worried about America's beefed-up border. The new concerns about phones being searched, and what people need t…

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Trump defiant on tariffs as stocks nosedive; Canadian behind 'White Lotus' soundtrack 29:41

1M ago29:41

29:41

How U.S. President Donald Trump is defending his global trade war despite plummeting stocks. The advice on how to protect your money and mental health. What both the Liberals and the Conservatives are promising to help protect seniors' retirement savings as the markets tank. And while many people are worried about their finances right now, at least…

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Carney's campaign heads west as Liberals hold lead in the polls 28:45

1M ago28:45

28:45

With his Liberals maintaining momentum in opinion polls, Mark Carney is heading to B.C. for the first time as the federal election campaign enters its third week. Meanwhile, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is also on the west coast. Speaking just outside Vancouver, he promised funding for a new and controversial drug addiction recovery program…

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International protests kick off against Trump's trade war 28:59

1M ago28:59

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U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war has gone global with a 10 per cent tariff in effect on all imports from several countries. As steeper levies loom, "Hands Off" protests have emerged in cities across the U.S., Canada and beyond. This coordinated backlash against Trump's latest executive actions comes as he urges Americans to “hang tough,” pro…

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