On this episode of Global National: The fallout of last week’s deadly explosion in Beirut has now rocked Lebanon’s government, with Hassan Diab resigning as prime minister, along with the resignation of his cabinet. As Crystal Goomansingh reports, Lebanon’s future is only growing more uncertain.
Also, the Chinese government is seemingly taking further steps to quash the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, by arresting more of Beijing’s critics, including media mogul Jimmy Lai and young democracy activist Agnes Chow. As Redmond Shannon reports, it comes as relations worsen between China and the West, including Canada.
Turning to Canadian news: the Public Health Agency of Canada’s new modelling suggests the country could get through a second wave of COVID-19 without having to shut down schools and businesses again. Heather Yourex-West explains why.
Plus, the federal government is defending its decision to have the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) oversee the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program. Mike Le Couteur explains why this is being compared to the WE Charity controversy.
After a tornado killed two teens in Manitoba, there are renewed concerns about the effectiveness of Canada’s tornado warning systems. As Eric Sorensen explains, critics are calling for a much needed upgrade.
And Nova Scotia’s Mi’kmaq community is on a mission to keep their traditions alive. Alexa MacLean explains how the art of building a canoe keeps craftsman Todd Labrador connected to his ancestors.
