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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 26 MIN

Ottawa's gas relief; Carney's majority gov't; Toronto Tempo players

from Global National with Dawna Friesen · host Global News

After landing a majority government, Prime Minister Mark Carney's first act was to suspend the federal excise tax on gas, diesel, and aviation fuel. Mackenzie Gray explains what's behind the move, how long it'll be paused for, and Heidi Petracek looks at how much money it could save Canadians. David Akin breaks down Monday night's byelection sweep that gave the federal Liberals their majority government, and how the opposition parties are reacting. Redmond Shannon reports on the ongoing standoff at the Strait of Hormuz, and when peace talks might resume. Heather Yourex-West explains the uproar over upcoming cuts to health care for refugees in Canada. Plus, Canada's first WNBA team is building its roster: Eric Sorensen tells you whom the Toronto Tempo has recruited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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