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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 25 MIN

Trump's NATO warning; Reality check on Ottawa promise; Layoffs and A.I.

from Global National with Dawna Friesen · host Global News

U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring allies to help police the Strait of Hormuz as his war on Iran rages on. Candice Cole reports on Trump's warning to NATO, and how allies, including Canada, are responding. Heather Yourex-West has a reality check on Canada's promise to quickly ramp up oil production to help lower prices, and what provincial governments could do instead. Meta is reportedly about to shrink its workforce to offset spending on artificial intelligence. Touria Izri looks at why some economists don't believe this narrative, and what job cuts mean for young people searching for work. David Akin looks at how Ottawa is ramping up spending on space-related projects. Plus, red, white and Oscar gold: Heidi Petracek reports on the Canadians who won big on Hollywood's biggest night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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