Global National: March 16, 2025 | What’s the strategy behind Carney’s 1st trip abroad?

In tonight’s top story: Canada's new prime minister is embarking on his first trip abroad. Mark Carney is making quick stops in Paris and London before travelling to Iqaluit, Nunavut. A destination not on his itinerary is Washington, D.C., though President Donald Trump's trade war is expected to dominate discussions. As Canada's first unelected prime minister in four decades, Carney is facing pressure at home to call an election. As she travels with Carney, our Ottawa bureau chief Mercedes Stephenson reports on the political strategy behind his first foreign trip? As Carney focuses on shoring-up alliances abroad, the opposition here at home is demanding more transparency on Carney's financial dealings. The Conservative party says Carney should immediately disclose all of his personal investments. As Carney tells Global News, he's placed his assets into a blind trust. David Akin reports on the politics of the Liberal leader’s finances. South of the border, millions are in the path of a violent storm system tonight that has already killed at least 36 people. The deadly storms produced more than 40 tornadoes across eight states – from the midwest down to the deep south – decimating homes and businesses. In Missouri, at least 12 people are dead, as residents search for survivors among the debris. As Candice Cole reports, the powerful winds also fueled raging wildfires. Plus, the COVID-19 pandemic was declared five years ago this month. Millions of Canadians are still suffering from symptoms of "long COVID,” a condition that can be debilitating. Scientists are learning more about how the virus can cause long-term and sometimes invisible damage to the body. But as Julia Foy reports, they've yet to find a cure. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11083576/carneys-first-foreign-visit-uk-france/ 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 #MarkCarney