Social media check at U.S. border; Canada targets pornographic deepfakes

The White House is proposing sweeping new rules that will affect how tourists from dozens of nations enter the U.S. Candice Cole looks at how some foreigners may have to disclose their social media history, what else could be required, whether Canadian citizens would be affected, and why the changes are being made. Alberta's government has used the notwithstanding clause again. This time, it's to prevent legal challenges against three laws affecting young transgender people in the province. Heather Yourex-West reports on the new legislation, and the potential political fallout for Premier Danielle Smith. With the Bank of Canada keeping its benchmark interest rate at 2.25%, Mackenzie Gray looks at what this signals, and what could happen in 2026. In the U.S., President Donald Trump says consumer prices are going down, but many Americans don't see it that way. Heidi Petracek explains why Trump's messaging is missing the mark with voters. The federal Liberals want to outlaw a modern type of sexual exploitation in its Criminal Code overhaul. Jillian Piper explains how the new legislation will try to curb pornographic deepfakes created by artificial intelligence, and what the law still fails to do. Plus, Redmond Shannon explains what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says needs to happen for an election to take place. And on thin ice: Mike Armstrong looks at what could happen if Italy's main hockey venue isn't ready in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices