Emergency meeting of European leaders, Canada considers sending troops for Greenland, Algoma Steel plant closure, and more

January 18
30 mins

Episode Description

The European Union and the United Kingdom are presenting a united front, saying U.S. President Donald Trump's goal of taking over Greenland goes too far. E.U. ambassadors held an emergency meeting to strategize on how to respond to Trump's latest economic threats on the bloc.


Also: Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies. Two senior Canadian officials have told CBC News that a set of contingency plans were drawn up last week and presented to the federal government. Prime Minister Mark Carney was asked about Greenland earlier Sunday after meeting with political and financial leaders in Qatar. 


And: In Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - there’s a frontline view of the effects of the U.S. government’s tariff on steel. In a few months, Algoma Steel, the city's biggest employer, will layoff a thousand workers - more than a third of its workforce. We'll take you to Sault Ste. Marie to meet some of the people affected. 


Plus: Quebec's governing party sees another resignation, Grandparent scam in British Columbia, Celebrity cases of Lyme disease, and more.

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