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Queen Elizabeth called Boris Johnson ‘idiot,’ new Brexit book revealsRoyal expert Patricia Treble for the latest highlights from the palace, including updates on Camilla’s health, Princess Katherine’s public appearances during Remembrance events, and King Charles’ unique fitness routine with a Canadian twist. Plus, we discuss Prince Andrew’s unexpected housing win and Queen Elizabeth’s reported views on Boris Johnson revealed in a new Brexit book.The Morning ShowNov 11
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Macron appoints new French prime ministerTwo months after France’s snap election ended in political deadlock, Emmanuel Macron has named Michael Bernier, the EU’s former Brexit negotiator, as the country’s new prime minister.PoliticsSep 5
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Keir Starmer thinks U.K. can improve on ‘botched’ Brexit dealBritain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Monday to get a better deal with the European Union (EU) on post-Brexit trading rules, saying former prime minister Boris Johnson a “botched” the deal. “We’re not going to be able to get a better relationship unless we demonstrate a commitment to the relationship of the agreements...PoliticsJul 8
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U.K. pauses post-Brexit trading with CanadaJoe Scarpelli is joined by Lawrence Herman, Chair of Canadian International Trade Tribunal to discuss paused trade talks between U.K. and Canada.Feb 3
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U.K. suspends post-Brexit trade deal discussions with Canadian governmentNegotiations between Canada and the U.K. regarding a post-Brexit trade deal are on pause after nearly two years of negotiations. It is the first time the U.K. has suspended conversations with a trade partner since it left the European Union.CanadaJan 27
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Global National: July 4Millions of Canadians and Americans are under multi-day heat wave alerts, as the World Meteorological Organization, the United Nations’ weather agency, sounds the alarm about the return of the El Niño weather phenomenon. The group’s predictions for record-breaking warmth, the climbing financial costs of climate change going beyond property losses, and what insurance companies want...Global NationalJul 4, 2023
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UK labour shortage struggles are causing supply issuesThe United Kingdom is facing a labour shortage and struggling to “build back better” during the pandemic after “getting Brexit done.” As Redmond Shannon reports, the consequences of the crisis are showing up at gas pumps and grocery stores.Global NationalOct 7, 2021
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Global National: Oct. 7Saskatchewan opens its emergency operations centre to deal with the province’s fourth wave, as business owners across Canada await the fate of soon-to-expire federal subsidies. Why Canadians energy bills are expected to climb, and how Britain’s labour force is struggling in the wake of Brexit. Plus, a Crown corporation gives its stamp of approval to...Oct 7, 2021
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Brexit: Boris Johnson says talks “looking difficult” as EU warns just hours left to strike dealBritain and the European Union have just hours left to navigate the very narrow path to a trade deal that would prevent the most turbulent finale to the Brexit crisis in less than two weeks’ time, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said on Friday. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said trade talks were “looking difficult”...WorldDec 18, 2020
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Trudeau, Johnson announce Canada-UK trade deal ahead of Brexit deadlineCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, along with International Trade Minister Mary Ng and U.K. Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss on Saturday announced a new trade deal between the two countries ahead of the Dec. 31 Brexit deadline, which would have triggered new tariffs on a range...CanadaNov 21, 2020
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Coronavirus: U.K.’s Johnson stresses global co-operation following approval of Pfizer vaccineWhen asked if Brexit had allowed the U.K. to approve Pfizer’s BioNTech vaccine earlier than other European countries, Prime Minister British Johnson on Wednesday stressed the work done by “scientists around the world” to roll-out the COVID-19 vaccine.WorldDec 2, 2020
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U.K. PM Boris Johnson says Brexit deal hopeful, but unlikelyBritain is likely to leave the European Union without a trade deal in just under three weeks’ time, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday. Britain quit the European Union in January, but remains an informal member until Dec. 31 — the end of a transition period during which it has remained in the...WorldDec 11, 2020
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Boris Johnson: U.K. unlikely to strike Brexit trade deal with EUA year after promising to strike a Brexit deal, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now pivoting away from that pledge. As the deadline to make it happen creeps closer, Crystal Goomansingh explains why a deal isn’t likely, and the uncharted waters businesses face.Global NationalDec 11, 2020
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Brexit: UK PM Johnson, EU executive say talks still at impasse, could miss deadlineBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday said the two parties were still at an impasse in Brexit talks and they could miss an end-of-the-month deadline. Johnson said there is a deal to be done and they’ll continue to try to find one. Von der Leyen added...WorldDec 13, 2020
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Brexit: Johnson says EU, UK both benefit from newly-announced trade dealBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday the trade deal reached with the European Union (EU) will be of benefit for both parties and not just the United Kingdom (UK), adding that it’s “a good thing” for Europe to have a prosperous UK.EconomyDec 24, 2020
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Brexit: British Prime Minister Johnson announces Brexit trade deal reachedBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Thursday a Canada-style trade deal has been reached between the EU and the U.K. seven days ahead of its exit, saying Britain had taken back control of its laws, borders and fishing waters.EconomyDec 24, 2020
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‘Brexit’ vote to decide UK’s future with European UnionIt’s decision day: The United Kingdom will decide it’s future, or lack thereof, with the European Union. And as Jeff Semple reports, 46.5 million people have signed up to vote – the largest electoral signup in Britain’s history for one of the most important questions that country has had to face.WorldJun 23, 2016
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What Could Stop BrexitMon, Jun 27: The dust has now settled post Brexit but the future of Britain and The European Union is still very uncertain. One theory that was circulating this weekend is that Brexit might not even happen. So today Farah Nasser dug deeper into that.Jun 27, 2016
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Britons watching and waiting as leaders spar over BrexitTue, Jun 28: Millions of Brits are wishing someone could give them a list of what happens next, after last week’s referendum vote to leave the EU. But as Jeff Semple reports, breaking up is hard to do.Global NationalJun 28, 2016
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Polls closed in Brexit referendum: Will U.K. leave or remain in EU?Thu, Jun 23: Polls have closed in the U.K. Millions of people have cast their votes on what’s widely seen as the most important referendum in decades —deciding whether to remain in the EU or leave. Jeff Semple reports from London.Global NationalJun 23, 2016