Global National with Dawna Friesen

Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a mission to build both relationships and big projects. Aaron McArthur reports from Prince Rupert, B.C. on Carney's major meeting with Coastal First Nations leaders about resource development, as Indigenous leaders reiterated their opposition to a pipeline. Carney is now on his way to China. David Akin will be travelling with him, and explains how this trip will be...

Iranian Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi Minister says his country is prepared for war but also ready for dialogue with the U.S., which is keeping a close eye on the growing deadly unrest. Vincent McAviney reports on how the Iranian regime is trying to navigate widespread opposition protests; and Eric Sorensen looks at why the odds of a regime change in Iran appear to be growing. In Washington, Cand...

Reports of hundreds dead in Iran, as the regime cracks down on anti-government protests while threatening to retaliate should the U.S. intervene. Plus, how the Trump administration is defending an ICE agent's fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. And why a single robin is stirring a birdwatching frenzy in Montreal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What we're learning from the deepening anti-government unrest in Iran, as an information blackout drags on. Plus, the growing demonstrations in the U.S. fueled by shootings involving ICE. And how scientists are using sound to track and protect fish off of the B.C. coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unrest in Iran is intensifying. Redmond Shannon reports on what the regime is now doing to suppress protesters, and the pleas for U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene; and Heidi Petracek speaks with Iranian-Canadians about what they hope will happen. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is now under fire for two shootings this week. Jackson Proskow reports on...

Tensions are rising in Minneapolis in the aftermath of Renee Nicole Good's death. The 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer yesterday. Jackson Proskow reports from Minneapolis on the competing narratives from federal and Minnesota officials putting the community on edge, and Dawna Friesen looks at what we're learning about the victim. Ven...

There is outrage after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis. Touria Izri reports on the deadly confrontation, how the White House is justifying the shooting, and how Minnesota officials are pushing back. Politicians and Indigenous leaders are assessing the damage on Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Man., where a power outage in Decembe...

U.S. President Donald Trump renews his threats to annex Greenland. Jackson Proskow reports on the reaction from both the Danish territory and Denmark; and what a potential seizure could mean for NATO. Mackenzie Gray reports from Paris on Ukraine's allies agreeing on a framework of security guarantees, and what Canada may do to help keep Ukraine secure. Mackenzie also has what Prime Minister Mark C...

Venezuela's ousted leader appears in an American court after being captured in a U.S. military strike. What he claims as he pleads not guilty, and as the Trump administration shrugs off claims of violating international law. Plus, how Iran is now in U.S. President Trump's sights, as it grapples with nationwide unrest. And the Quebec man now cancer-free, years after being given just months to live....

The chaos and questions of legality following the U.S. military raid to capture Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Plus, the worries that the Trump administration won't stop there with its foreign policy strategy. And why the Canadian lumber industry isn't measuring up to opportunities abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. military captures the authoritarian leader of Venezuela, after a deadly assault on the country's capital. A look at the celebrations and the condemnations toward the attack. Plus, the rallies in Canada in solidarity with protests in Iran. And the concerns and consequences over widespread online deepfakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investigators believe they've pinpointed the likely cause of the deadly New Year's fire at a Swiss ski resort bar. Redmond Shannon reports on the findings, and the heartbreaking pleas from families to find missing loved ones. As economic protests rage in Iran, Eric Sorensen reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to Iran if it kills peaceful demonstrators. Meanwhile, scrutiny is growing a...

The start of 2026 has been marred by tragedy in Switzerland. Redmond Shannon reports on the deadly fire at a resort that sent revellers running for their lives; the victims; and what may have ignited the flames. Back in Canada, Seán O'Shea reports on the tragic discovery inside a Barrie, Ont. home, and what shocked neighbours are saying. Skylar Peters updates the situation in Calgary, where boil w...

Calgary suffers its second water main break in less than two years. Russia strikes Ukraine on New Year's Eve, as hope again fades for a ceasefire. How German thieves got away with millions in a Christmas bank heist. Plus, Hockey Canada unveils its full Olympic roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's being blamed for a spike in Toronto's opioid overdoses. The search for two armed suspects in Saskatchewan after a deadly shooting at a First Nation. Plus, Canada warns of a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as Israel prepares to ban dozens of aid organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From freezing rain to gusty winds, the winter storm pummeling parts of Quebec and Ontario. Plus, the hero of Australia's deadly Bondi Beach mass shooting speaks out in his first interview, after taking the gunman head on. And darts, beers, costumes, and a prize worth millions in the World Darts Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The presidents of the U.S. and Ukraine meet again, as a peace deal with Russia seems close. Plus, the legacy and controversies of French actor turned activist Brigitte Bardot. And looking back at an unprecedented year in Canadian politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned new Russian air attacks overnight against Ukraine and announced additional economic assistance for the beleaguered country. Mackenzie Gray was there for the $2.5B announcement. Candice Cole reports on the winter storms that have been wreaking havoc across parts of the U.S., and could soon threaten millions of Canadians. With the last surviving member of the Dio...

It's the white Christmas that came a day too late. A winter storm on this Boxing Day blasted Toronto, resulting in misery for people on the roads, the sidewalks, and at the airport. Seán O'Shea braved the elements to report on the treacherous travel conditions, and whether any relief is on the way. Neetu Garcha reports on the widening scope of damage from California's deadly downpour, and the warn...

At least two people have been killed in southern California, where a powerful storm has triggered raging floodwaters and mudslides. Neetu Garcha reports on the rescue missions, the hardest-hit areas, and whether any relief is in sight. An Edmonton family is in mourning this Christmas, after a loved one died in hospital waiting for hours to see a doctor. Sarah Komadina speaks with Prashant Sreekuma...

There's cautious optimism in Ukraine peace is on the horizon. Mackenzie Gray reports on the concessions President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making, what Russia wants, and the sticking points. Is it censoring free speech or fighting disinformation? Candice Cole explains why the U.S. has imposed visa bans on a group of Europeans combatting online hate and disinformation. Parts of western North America...

The U.S. Department of Justice has released a new batch of documents pertaining to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Candice Cole reports on the emails that mention U.S. President Donald Trump, the former prince Andrew, and the alleged letter sent to convicted sex offender and disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar; and how this new batch of files comes with a disclaimer from the DOJ. Elections Alb...

Canada has officially named its new ambassador to the U.S. Mackenzie Gray explains who Mark Wiseman is, and why he's already under fire. Newly released court documents are revealing more details about the Bondi Beach massacre investigation. Stuart Greer reports on how police say the suspected gunmen allegedly took months to prepare for the attack, and why the debate about Australia's new proposed...

The U.S. crackdown on oil tankers from Venezuela, and the consequences on the oil and gas industry. Plus, why some of the newly released Epstein files and photographs were suddenly removed. And the impact of the trade war on the holiday shopping season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The revelations and redactions from the first batch of the long-awaited Epstein files, released by the U.S. Department of Justice. Why they are fueling accusations of a cover-up. Plus, the American airstrikes on Syria targeting the so-called Islamic State. And concerns around the growing number of Canadians skipping out on travel vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...