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Trump’s Board of Peace says Israel response to Gaza flooding ‘insufficient’WARNING: This video contains disturbing images. Viewer discretion is advised. U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is calling the Gaza floods a “humanitarian emergency” and warning Israel that its efforts to alleviate suffering are “insufficient.” Redmond Shannon looks at the dismal living conditions for Gazans displaced by war, why Israel is being criticized, and...Global NationalNov 10
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Trump’s new Chief of Staff Stephen Miller may be bad news for CanadaFollowing the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections, a big question remains: How will President Donald Trump respond to voter backlash over a number of his policies, including immigration, the Iran war, and tariffs? After making a key personnel change yesterday, it seems clear that the president is doubling down on his agenda. Reggie Cecchini...PoliticsNov 7
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Hegseth says his potential impeachment ‘driven by ego, resentment’; has Trump’s supportUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday called moves to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war “a political spectacle” that would fail. Hegseth commented at a news conference a day after US Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, introduced eight articles of impeachment against him.PoliticsNov 10
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How will U.S. midterm results affect Trump’s trade war with CanadaTariffs are on the minds of 75 per cent of Americans voting in the midterms, according to a CATO Institute poll. For a Washington view on tariffs and how Prime Minister Carney is viewed in the U.S., “The West Block” spoke with Jamie Tronnes, who advocates smooth cross-border business relations.CanadaNov 1
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Trump says a deal with Iran ‘could happen’President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran wants to make a deal to end the U.S. war against Tehran and that such an agreement “could happen.” Contacts between Iran and the United States to end their eight-month war are continuing, Tehran said on Monday, after days of Iranian talks with Qatari mediators ended with...U.S. NewsNov 2
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Trump calls on Department of Justice to investigate Democrat lawmakersStill reeling from his party’s defeat last week during the U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump is now calling for Democratic lawmakers to be investigated by the Department of Justice (DOJ) — before power in Congress changes hands at the beginning of next year. Candice Cole has more from Washington.U.S. NewsNov 8
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Will Trump’s massive arch be completed after judge block’s construction?For the Trump administration, there is work to do with Democrats in control of Congress; major renovation projects face an uncertain future. Today, a federal judge blocked construction on Trump’s towering arch for 14 days. It’s a major setback to one of his most high-profile beautification legacy projects. But as Jackson Proskow reports, Trump is...PoliticsNov 6
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White House warns Democrats about investigating Trump administrationDemocrats, who will soon take control of U.S. Congress, are eager to investigate U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, but the White House is warning against doing that. Jackson Proskow explains why, as well as how Democrats are responding to what’s widely seen as an intimidation tactic.Global NationalNov 11
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Bryan Adams stands up for ‘Lake Ontario’ with new song that takes aim at Trump’s renaming attemptBryan Adams has turned the fight over Lake Ontario’s name into a new song that takes aim at Donald Trump’s attempt to rename the body of water. Adams says the song, titled ‘Lake Ontario,’ is for all the sane people on both shores, who know that the current madness will pass. The song also references...CanadaOct 29
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Trump names Stephen Miller his new chief of staffFollowing a dramatic shift in Washington, our Washington Correspondent Reggie Cecchini joins Jazan Grewal to break down the fallout from the U.S. midterm elections. This includes the elevation of Stephen Miller to chief of staff and the possible impeachment threat facing U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.PoliticsNov 7
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Business Matters: Carney, Trump talk trade over the weekendPrime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media site X that he had a “good conversation” on the future of trade with the U.S. president, while Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday that Canada and the U.S. are “very close” to reaching a trade deal. That story and more in Business Matters for November 2,...ConsumerNov 2
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Trump says Canada, U.S. have ‘concepts of a deal’U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday in Iowa that there were “concepts of a deal” with Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney said talks were ongoing. He went on to suggest the deal could include the Keystone XL pipeline and tariffs on dairy products.PoliticsNov 1
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‘President always loses midterms’: TrumpU.S. President Donald Trump told the media Tuesday that no matter how good or bad a president is, they tend to lose the midterm elections. “The president always loses for whatever reason in the midterms, whoever it is, Republican, Democrat, great president, lousy president.”U.S. NewsOct 20
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How Democrats could challenge Trump’s tariff powers if they win CongressU.S. President Donald Trump has turned to other laws to pursue his tariff agenda after the Supreme Court ruled against his sweeping global tariffs. A Democratic win in the midterms could open the door to legislation or spending restrictions aimed at limiting tariffs on Canada and other countries. But reclaiming Congress’s tariff authority would face...PoliticsOct 29
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‘Anger is coming’ after Trump Republican’s midterm losses: FrumAs world leaders brace for President Donald Trump’s reaction to a midterm pummeling, The West Block gets a prediction from a former Republican White House staffer. David Frum, staff writer for “The Atlantic”, joins the show.CanadaNov 8
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Trump claims Canada, U.S. are ‘very close’ to trade dealU.S. President Donald Trump now says his country is “very close” to reaching a trade deal with Canada, but it’s not the first time an agreement has seemed close either. Mackenzie Gray looks at what’s known about the renewed negotiations, and how the 2026 U.S. midterms could be playing a role.Global NationalNov 2
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Carney, Ford unveil $9B plan to support industries hit by Trump’s tariff warPrime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a $9 billion joint plan Wednesday to help tariff-affected industries. It includes a $5 billion Joint Steel Action Fund, $2.5 billion for the automotive sector and $1 billion for Ring of Fire mining development in northern Ontario.CanadaOct 21
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Trump faces lame-duck presidency after Republicans historic midterm lossU.S. Lawmakers have returned to the Capitol following a stunning reversal of fortune for Republicans in the U.S. midterms. With the U.S. House and Senate back in session, Republicans are now in a six-week sprint to pass President Donald Trump’s agenda before Democrats take control of both chambers. The to-do list is long, and it...PoliticsNov 9
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Midterm shake-up raises questions about Republicans’ future after TrumpThe midterm results are still taking shape, with razor-thin races in Alaska and Mississippi potentially reshaping the political map. As Reggie Cecchini reports, the results are raising questions about the future of the Republican Party and Trump’s influence over the MAGA movement.PoliticsNov 5
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2026 U.S. midterms: Why voters rejected Trump policies, rhetoricThe Democrats’ decisive victory in the 2026 U.S. midterms does not change who’s in the White House, but it will limit President Donald Trump’s powers for the remainder of his term. Eric Sorensen looks at what led to voters across the country rejecting Trump’s policies and rhetoric.Global NationalNov 4