# Montreal police racism allegations; Are smartphones birth control?

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Podcast: [Global National with Dawna Friesen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-national-with-dawna-friesen-7132668)
Published: 2026-06-14T01:02:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU4623134712.mp3
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## Resource

Disturbing allegations are being levelled at a Montreal police unit. Mike Armstrong explains why 16 officers are being accused of racism against citizens, the potentially criminal acts involved, and who blew the whistle. Sarah MacDonald explains how Vancouver is preparing for its first FIFA World Cup match. Seán O'Shea looks at the World Cup's economic impact so far. Jillian Piper reports from Dublin on Prime Minister Mark Carney's calls for a stronger relationship between Canada and Ireland. Candice Cole reports on the signs a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran may be imminent. Vincent McAviney tells you about the growing protests in Albania over a planned resort by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Plus, contact blocked: Touria Izri reports on the new research linking smartphones to declining fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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