Global National: Dec. 18, 2024 | Canadian dollar drops below 70 cents USD

Political and financial uncertainty pushed Canada's dollar below $0.70 cents U.S. for the first time since March 2020. Anne Gaviola explains what's driving the Canadian dollar's nose dive, and the reaction to it. From tariff threats to social media claims about Canadians wanting to join their southern neighbours, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has talked a lot about Canada and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ahead of his second term. Mackenzie Gray looks at what Trump is getting wrong about Canada's relationship with the U.S. Canadians are waiting to see how Trudeau will respond after several high-profile Liberals resigned from his cabinet, including former deputy prime minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland. David Akin looks at how Trudeau is expected to shuffle his cabinet and why that could be challenging. Plus, decades after being kicked out of the Canadian military because of her sexuality, Diane Pitre has been awarded one of Canada's highest honours. Jeff Semple speaks with the former soldier about being appointed to the Order of Canada and what it means to her. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/national/program/global-national 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 #globalnational