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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 25 MIN

Spring fiscal update; the Trumps vs. Kimmel; Swift vs. A.I. misuse

from Global National with Dawna Friesen · host Global News

The federal government unveils its spring economic update. David Akin reports on the unprecedented strategy to beef up the skilled trades workforce, what's happening to Canada Pension Plan contributions, and what's missing from the announcement. Jillian Piper reports on Shell's $22-billion takeover of ARC Resources. Heather Yourex-West reports from Washington, D.C. on King Charles's candid address to U.S. Congress, and how his visit is more than symbolic. Mike Armstrong reports on the escalating feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. Redmond Shannon explains why the United Arab Emirates has decided to leave OPEC (the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries). Touria Izri explains what pop superstar Taylor Swift is doing to protect herself from artificial intelligence threats, and how there will be some legal hurdles. Plus, vigilante pothole patrol: Dan Spector catches up with the man who lost patience with his city, and took matters into his own hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government unveils its spring economic update. David Akin reports on the unprecedented strategy to beef up the skilled trades workforce, what's happening to Canada Pension Plan contributions, and what's missing from the announcement. Jillian Piper reports on Shell's $22-billion takeover of ARC Resources. Heather Yourex-West reports from Washington, D.C. on King Charles's candid address to U.S. Congress, and how his visit is more than symbolic. Mike Armstrong reports on the escalating feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. Redmond Shannon explains why the United Arab Emirates has decided to leave OPEC (the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries). Touria Izri explains what pop superstar Taylor Swift is doing to protect herself from artificial intelligence threats, and how there will be some legal hurdles. Plus, vigilante pothole patrol: Dan Spector catches up with the man who lost patience with his city, and took matters into his own hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The federal government unveils its spring economic update. David Akin reports on the unprecedented strategy to beef up the skilled trades workforce, what's happening to Canada Pension Plan contributions, and what's missing from the announcement....

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