# Carney strengthening alliances; B.C. snap election; Book battle royal

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Podcast: [Global National with Dawna Friesen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-national-with-dawna-friesen-7132668)
Published: 2026-09-23T01:23:00+00:00
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## Resource

World leaders gather at the United Nations, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a mission to strengthen alliances beyond the U.S., while American President Donald Trump is issuing an ultimatum to Iran. Mackenzie Gray reports from New York. Mackenzie also has the details on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Canada. Sarah MacDonald reports on B.C. Premier David Eby calling a snap election, and how it's a political gamble for him. The man accused of Sunday night's shooting outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ont., has died in hospital. A police officer guarding the synagogue was shot multiple times and is in critical but stable condition. Jeff Semple reports on the investigation into the violence, and how the suspected shooter, Sean Ward, 29, once served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Jillian Piper explains why labour leaders say Ottawa's new "Building Canada Strong Act" weakens the right for workers to go on strike. Heidi Petracek looks at how the 'Buy Canadian' trend is changing how grocery stores do business, and some of the apps helping shoppers. Charles Spencer's new book about the life and death of his sister, Princess Diana, is reopening old wounds with the British Royal family. Mike Armstrong reports on some of Spencer's accusations, and how Buckingham Palace and outspoken broadcaster Piers Morgan are pushing back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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