Global National: May 26, 2026 | Tensions visible as western premiers' meeting concludes

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Tensions among premiers of western provinces and northern territories were on full display during the final day of their summit in Kananaskis, Alta. As Heather Yourex-West reports, Alberta separatism appears to be the main subject driving a wedge between those leaders. Google and Apple are among the companies voicing their opposition to Bill C-22, the federal government's proposed legislation aimed at making it easier for authorities to require firms to hand over private user data for investigations. Mackenzie Gray explains why there's opposition to the bill and what tech giants are threatening to do. The artificial intelligence industry wants to build new data centres in the Prairies, but it's a divisive topic in the region. Melissa Ridgen explains why Prairie provinces are being considered for AI facilities and why some communities are pushing back. Plus, it's been many moons since astronauts last walked on the lunar surface, but NASA is aiming to change that in the coming years.

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