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Chief Political Correspondent David Akin joined our Moises Canales-Lavigne to talk about the fallout from Monday’s provincial election and shares his take on some of the key stories to watch moving forward.

With Russia’s war in Ukraine approaching the end of its third year, some leaders at the G20 summit want to talk about the conflict, while others don’t. David Akin looks at who is being vocal about the war, and who appears uninterested in discussing it.

As world leaders – including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – wrap up the APEC forum in Peru and emerge in Brazil for the beginning of the G20 summit, talk of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and his looming tariffs will no doubt drive the discussions. David Akin reports.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends the G20 summit in Brazil, where Ukraine takes center stage following President Biden’s authorization of U.S. missiles by Ukraine. Chief political correspondent David Akin reports on how these developments, along with Donald Trump’s recent election victory, are shaping the agenda and Trudeau’s diplomatic priorities.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s past experience with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump — avoiding a prolonged tariff war and signing a new trade deal — has made him a valuable commodity at the two summits of world leaders he will attend over the next week. David Akin reports.

A group of volunteers in Almonte, Ont., has spent months sewing, stitching, and crocheting a beautiful woolen poppy display to honour Canada’s veterans and their sacrifices. David Akin explains how the project started, and how it’s bringing a community together.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is wrapping up the first two days at the Apec summit in Peru where leaders of Pacific nations, including China’s Xi Jinping have been meeting. The discussions have been taking place against the backdrop of a looming second term for Donald Trump and growing concerns over tariffs. David Akin has more.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is leaving the G20 summit disappointed with how other leaders did not strongly condemn Russia over its war in Ukraine. David Akin looks at Trudeau’s frustration; his thoughts on Ukraine now having permission to launch American-supplied long-range missiles at Russia; and why he says he’s not concerned about U.S. President-elect Donald...

At the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned world leaders that the incoming Donald Trump administration will be a constant challenge. Trump has already touted tough tariffs on all imports into the U.S. market – including a 10 per cent tax on all Canadian goods. As David Akin reports, Trudeau’s...

As neighbours and long-time allies of the U.S., Canada is among the countries with the most at stake as Donald Trump returns to the White House. David Akin explains how Canada could be affected by the second Trump presidency, including the looming threat of tariffs on Canadian imports.

The Canadian government is introducing new rules to try to force the country’s oil and gas sector to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions. They’re only draft regulations for now, but as David Akin explains, the plan is putting further strain on the federal government’s relationship with Alberta.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is staying put as Canada’s longest-serving premier after the Saskatchewan Party won its fifth straight majority. But as David Akin explains, some of Moe’s former cabinet ministers lost their seats, as the election results reveal the province’s sharp rural-urban divide.

There are in fact four provincial elections this fall with voters in Saskatchewan heading to the polls on Monday. Global’s chief political correspondent David Akin is in Regina where he’ll be part of Global’s election night coverage.

A group of Liberal MPs is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down. David Akin explains the deadline those rogue caucus members have given Trudeau, when the prime minister could address his critics, and whether that could make a difference.

Despite the plummeting popularity of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals, the New Brunswick Liberals will form a majority government after losing the last two provincial elections. David Akin explains what Liberals and Conservatives in other parts of Canada can take away from this vote; which premiers are contemplating calling a snap election;...

It’s been a fall of political intrigue and Sunday there was another major development. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston called a snap election saying he needs a clear mandate to stand up to Justin Trudeau and the federal government. Heidi Petracek has more from Halifax. There are in fact four provincial elections this fall with...

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: We talk to David Akin about how some MPs are expected to confront the Prime Minister. Plus, we have pop culture Halloween costume ideas with Lisa Kisber. Also, it’s another round of Susie Qs. Plus, we’ve got beauty tricks that last beyond Halloween. Also, we talk to Meghan...

There is more turmoil within the upper levels of the federal government, with four more Liberal cabinet ministers not seeking re-election. David Akin explains who is resigning, why, and how it intensifies the scrutiny on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has testified at a federal inquiry that he has the names of Conservative parliamentarians who are “engaged in” or are at “high risk” of foreign interference. David Akin reports on how Trudeau criticized Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for “choosing to play partisan games with foreign interference” and how Poilievre is responding,...

The Mekong River spans nearly 5,000 kilometres and is the world’s largest inland fishery. But the river’s flow hit an all-time low in 2023, according to a United Nations report. David Akin looks at how protecting the river requires a joint effort from multiple countries.