# Liberals' labour code plans; Trump bans press; Japan's centenarian milestone

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Podcast: [Global National with Dawna Friesen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-national-with-dawna-friesen-7132668)
Published: 2026-09-20T01:00:00+00:00
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The governing Liberals are looking into possible changes to Canada's labour code, on the second day of their caucus retreat. What that could mean for striking labour unions in the future. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump bans three major news outlets in his latest attack on press freedoms. And what we can learn from Japan as it hits a milestone in the number of people there living past 100. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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