Global National June 29

Thousands of travellers are stranded due to a mechanics’ strike at WestJet, prompting federal government intervention. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political future is uncertain following a significant loss for the Liberals. In the United States, there’s a mounting push for President Joe Biden to reconsider his 2024 presidential election run. Conflict in Ukraine persists, with Russian missile strikes causing casualties and reports of attacks by Ukraine in Russia’s southwestern region. Additionally, new regulations targeting “greenwashing” in Canada have sparked opposition from industry and some provincial leaders.