Global National: May 4, 2026 | Canada vows $1.5B in relief for some industries hurt by US tariffs

From Global News.

The federal government has announced a $1.5 billion financial aid package for steel, aluminum, and copper companies hurting from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Jillian Piper explains why the Liberals are doing this and the concerns about other industries drowning in hefty tariffs.

An Alberta separatist group says it’s one step closer to a referendum on whether the province should leave Canada. Heather Yourex-West reports on how many signatures are claimed to be on Stay Free Alberta’s petition and how there are still other obstacles before a potential vote could happen.

The U.S. and Israel’s ceasefire with Iran is being threatened by fresh attacks across the Strait of Hormuz and other parts of the Middle East. Jackson Proskow looks at what both sides are being accused of and the growing pressure to end the war amid a weakening global economy.

Plus, the Met Gala is always a spectacle, but some A-listers are skipping this year’s festival because of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ involvement. Touria Izri looks at the backlash to the Met Gala’s embrace of Bezos, and which high-profile names won’t be at the New York show.

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