Canada's job losses; Lindsay Clancy mistrial; AI and job interviews

Canada's job losses; Lindsay Clancy mistrial; AI and job interviews

Author: Global News September 5, 2026 Duration: 26:00
Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August. Jillian Piper explains what led to the decline. The U.S., on the other hand, unexpectedly showed strong job numbers. Touria Izri explains what that might mean for the Canada-U.S. trade war. Candice Cole looks at how diesel prices in America have soared to an all-time high. A mistrial has been declared in the Lindsay Clancy case. The Massachusetts woman killed her three young children in 2023, but her lawyers say she shouldn't be held criminally responsible. Heidi Petracek looks at where the case goes from here. Redmond Shannon reports on the miraculous rescue of two men in flood-ravaged Nepal, and the difficulties and dangers that crews are facing. Jacqueline Hansen looks at job hunting in the age of artificial intelligence, and how landing an interview isn't quite as it seems. Plus, all the right moves: Heather Yourex-West introduces you to the Calgary teenager crowned a world highland dancing champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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