Thursday, June 5, 2025

Global National: June 4, 2025 | Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in spac...




Marc Garneau, the first Canadian to go to space, has died at age 76. Garneau was also the former transport and foreign affairs minister during part of his 15-year tenure as an MP. Mike Armstrong looks back at Garneau's life and legacy in politics and beyond. Canada's federal government is mulling how to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump doubling tariffs on aluminum and steel imports to 50 per cent. David Akin explains why it's more likely Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals will try to negotiate with the Trump administration instead of retaliating. While the weather is cooling in the Prairies, persistent winds are fanning the flames of wildfires across the region. Melissa Ridgen looks at how communities are assessing the damage and how animal rescue groups are sheltering hundreds of pets who need a temporary home during the fire emergency. Plus, one year after falling at the final hurdle, the Edmonton Oilers are looking for revenge and redemption against the Florida Panthers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals. Heather Yourex-West explains why more Canadians are rallying behind the Oilers compared to a year ago. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/national/progra... Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #canada #news #world #wildfires #us #carney #trump