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Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising to double Canada’s electricity grid, which is already under strain as demand for power soars across the country. Mackenzie Gray explains the plan’s timeline, how much it will cost, Carney’s promise to lower energy bills and the potential impact on the environment.

A judge has quashed a petition calling for a referendum on Alberta separatism because it violates First Nations treaty rights. Heather Yourex-West reports on how Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is vowing to appeal that ruling and how the political stakes are high for her, too.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump’s summit appears to be friendly, but Taiwan’s status is still a flashpoint for both sides. Candice Cole explains what the two leaders are discussing, and Xi’s stern warning to Trump about Taiwan.

Plus, a Canadian woman is a leading voice among hundreds in the United Kingdom accusing billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexually assaulting or trafficking them. Al-Fayed died in 2023 before any charges were laid against him. Redmond Shannon speaks with Shanta Sundarason about her push for a public inquiry into Al-Fayed’s alleged crimes and how the case is about more than just the businessman.

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