The Canadian territories have long been aware of the importance of Canada's Arctic sovereignty and security. Now the rest of the country is starting to pay attention, too. Dawna Friesen reports from Whitehorse on how Russia and China's increased Arctic presence, as well as the unreliability of the U.S., has thrust Canada's North into the geopolitical spotlight. She also speaks with Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai about what he wants Ottawa to do. And Dawna drives across the border to Skagway, Alaska, where she speaks with residents about the importance of a strong Canada-U.S. relationship, and hears what Alaskans are afraid of losing with their neighbours in Yukon. On the campaign trail: how the Liberals' pledge to crack down on crime is drawing comparisons to the Conservatives' plan. Plus, how Pierre Poilievre is promising to slash housing development costs, and how he's responding to sliding poll numbers. And why U.S. President Donald Trump is being accused of insider training.

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Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's reporter Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson speaks with Nainesh Kotak about accident insurance

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Alex Pierson looks into tax havens. Are they exclusively for the rich?

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Alex Pierson speaks with an EY Travel expert on US/Canada tourism

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Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski

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Alex Pierson and John Oakley crossover special.

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Mike Drolet speaks with J. Dale Shoemaker about migrants held at the border

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U.S. President Donald Trump unveils his new, wide-ranging, reciprocal tariffs. Which countries are getting hit the hardest; why Canada is not on the list, and what that might mean; how Canada is reacting; and what the auto sector and beef producers are afraid of losing in this trade war. Plus, from portraying Jim Morrison to Batman and Iceman, we'll reflect on the extraordinary legacy of Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood's greatest leading men.

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Alex Pierson asks lawyer Ryan O'Connor if the time fits the crime in Canada

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