Global National: June 11

In our top story: Canada is temporarily dropping its random COVID-19 testing requirements at airports, but the federal government is facing criticism for not dropping the measures altogether.
Then, turning to the U.S. where hundreds of thousands of people came out across the country to “March for Our Lives” and call on lawmakers to take action on gun violence.
We also take a look at the agreements Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is returning from the Summit of the Americas with, and what he’s arguing needs to be done to tackle more global challenges.
Then, Mercedes Stephenson sits down with the U.S. ambassador to Canada to discuss how the U.S. and Canada compare in their efforts to tackle the climate emergency.
In B.C., a survey by the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner has found new data showing how many people have experienced or witnessed hate crimes, and the number who did not report the incidents.
Canadians may soon see new labels on ground meat in the coming weeks for foods high in sodium, saturated fats or sugars, and the move has some in the meat industry scratching their heads.
And we take a look at a program in Alberta for transgender and gender-diverse people that is helping them find the voice they feel best suits who they are.