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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 27 MIN

Ebola fears; Alberta political drama; Cuba in the crosshairs

from Global National with Dawna Friesen · host Global News

An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit had to be diverted to Montreal because it was carrying a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of three countries subject to a U.S. travel ban because of Ebola virus fears. Mike Armstrong reports on the mid-air diversion, why the passenger was able to board in the first place, and the challenging scramble to create a vaccine. Heather Yourex-West explains why two Alberta cabinet ministers resigned, and what it means for the province's separatist campaign. An $8 billion federal settlement from 2021 included the promise of legislation to guarantee clean drinking water for all First Nations across Canada, but that still hasn't happened yet. Melissa Ridgen explains how Ottawa is being accused of breaking promises, and the pressure for a court to force the government's hand. Vincent McAviney reports on the growing fears U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a military intervention in Cuba. Jackson Proskow reports on America's Republican senators suspending Trump's plans to spend billions of dollars in taxpayer money on a new White House ballroom and an 'anti-weaponization fund' to compensate victims of political persecution. Plus, the Montreal Victoire have won the 2026 Walter Cup, becoming the first Canadian team to win the PWHL's most prestigious trophy. Eric Sorensen explains how the Victoire's victory caps off a banner month for the rapidly-growing league, and how this triumph is more than about a championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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