Conservatives' shifting strategy?; McMorris injured in Milan; Canadian top dog

Conservatives' shifting strategy?; McMorris injured in Milan; Canadian top dog

Author: Global News February 5, 2026 Duration: 25:46
Is it political theatre or a genuine offer to help? After months of criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney's approach to trade negotiations with the U.S., the federal Conservatives now appear to be cooperating with the minority government Liberals. David Akin explains how Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre met with Carney privately, and why Conservative MP Jamil Jivani is making a trip to Washington, D.C. In Alberta, Heather Yourex-West explains why Premier Danielle Smith is demanding changes to the way federal judges are appointed - or else. Canadian Olympic snowboarder Mark McMorris, a three-time Olympic medallist, has suffered a "heavy crash" during final preparations for the Milano-Cortina Olympics. Redmond Shannon reports from Milan on the injury Canadian Olympic snowboarder Mark McMorris has suffered. Jackson Proskow reports from Washington, D.C. on the growing concerns U.S. President Donald Trump wants to take control of the 2026 midterm elections, even though the Constitution says states run elections. Touria Izri reports on Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates breaking his silence about his relationship to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Plus: for the first time since 2015, a Canadian canine has won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Heidi Petracek looks at Penny the Doberman pinscher's emergence as top dog, her Ontario roots, and where she'll be heading next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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