Global National: Nov. 29, 2024 | Trudeau meets Trump in surprise Florida trip after tariff threats
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plane landed in Florida for an unexpected meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on Friday, just days after the incoming president threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian imports. Mercedes Stephenson has the details. Plus, late on Thursday night, MPs in the House of Commons voted to pass Trudeau's proposed tax break, bringing it one step closer to reality. However, not all businesses see it as a boon. Mackenze Gray reports. Canada's highest court has ruled British Columbia can move ahead with a class-action lawsuit representing provinces across Canada, suing opioid makers for their alleged role in the country's drug epidemic. The decision comes as B.C. attempts to recover health-care costs for the addiction crisis that has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Touria Izri has more on the unprecedented ruling. For the second night in a row, there have been large protests on the streets of Georgia's capital Tbilisi. Opposition supporters clashed with police, after the country's government said it would suspend its talks to join the European Union (EU) until 2028. Redmond Shannon reports. It may not be easy to study massive wild animals, but Dalhousie University researchers are finding new ways to shed light on a protected species: polar bear poop. From the effects of climate change to the impact of dietary alterations, scientists are discovering its value in getting to the bottom of some important questions. Heidi Petracek explains. The Notre Dame cathedral partially opened its doors on Friday, after being closed for more than 5.5 years. The gothic masterpiece was gutted by a huge fire in 2019, and was almost completely destroyed. The 12th-century cathedral will officially reopen to the public next week. Mike Armstrong has more. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca 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