Global National: June 25

The federal Liberals have been defeated in a closely watched byelection. Toronto-St. Paul’s, a federal riding that’s long been Liberal red since 1993, is now Conservative blue. The message this sends, what’s frustrating voters, how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reacting, and the growing questions about whether Trudeau can remain the federal Liberals’ leader. After four straight months of declines, inflation in Canada went up in May. What this might mean for the Bank of Canada’s future decisions about its key interest rate, and how this might affect the federal Liberals’ already dwindling popularity. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be a free man after striking a deal with the U.S. He’s expected to return home to Australia. Redmond Shannon reports on Assange’s 14-year legal saga and plea deal, and why one journalist is worried about the precedent this could set for future similar cases. And hope turned into heartbreak in Edmonton after the Oilers’ historic comeback fell short against the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. How some Canadians still have a reason to celebrate.