Trade deadline déjà vu; Montreal police strategies; Alberta cave rescue

Trade deadline déjà vu; Montreal police strategies; Alberta cave rescue

Author: Global News August 22, 2026 Duration: 26:52
Yet another U.S. tariff deadline is looming over Canada. Mackenzie Gray looks at how another round of last-minute trade talks are going between Canadian and American officials; and Sarah MacDonald hears from businesses who say a long-term tariff of any amount could be hugely hurtful. Phil Carpenter reports on what Montreal police are planning to do in an attempt to regain public trust. Eric Sorensen reports on Thunderhead, the national monument unveiled today in Ottawa honouring the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Candice Cole looks at how the U.S. will soon unveil what President Donald Trump calls the "most crushing economic operation ever" against Iran. Touria Izri tells you about what a new Canadian-made drone can do that would send other drones crashing; how it was inspired by cats; and how it can aid research. Plus, between a rock and a hard place: Heather Yourex-West reports on the new Canadian technology that helped with a cave rescue in Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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