Global National: July 1, 2026 | Carney urges unity as Canadians celebrate Canada Day

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On Canada's 159th birthday, Prime Minister Mark Carney told the nation that “Canada is worth fighting for.” David Akin reports on Carney's Canada Day speech promoting unity and strength, the messages from new Governor General Louise Arbour and from Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, as well as the festivities on Parliament Hill. The U.S. is officially saying it won't renew the Canada-United States-Mexico (CUSMA) trade agreement that's been in place since 2020. Touria Izri explains the potential motive, how the move does not kill the deal, the uncertainty of free trade in North America and what it could take for a new deal to be signed. Millions of people are baking under a dangerous heat dome, with temperatures soaring well above 30°C in large parts of Canada and the U.S. Heidi Petracek reports on the events being impacted by the summer heat and how people are trying to cope. Plus, rumours are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at New York City’s Madison

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