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U.S. Canada trade woes, Hurricane Melissa, Alberta to force teachers back to work, and more

U.S. Canada trade woes, Hurricane Melissa, Alberta to force teachers back to work, and more

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There's been a wave of reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat on Canada. We have the latest on how both sides of the border are addressing it. Meanwhile, Mark Carney is in Malaysia for the ASEAN summit - trying to make the case that, in the face of global economic uncertainty, Canada remains a dependable trading partner.


Also: People in Jamaica are preparing for Hurricane Melissa to make landfall on Monday. The Category 4 storm is gathering strength as it heads for the island's southern coast - bringing fears of powerful floods and storm surge along with it. You'll hear more about the preparations on the ground from Kingston.


And: After three weeks of job action, there’s still no deal between Alberta's teachers and the provincial government. But those teachers could soon be forced back to the classroom - as the the province prepares to introduce back-to-work legislation. And other unions are watching closely.


Plus: Nunavut election, replacing lead pipes in Ontario, and more.
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