Canada Post Cuts Back Services Amid Strike, PM Defends Decision

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his government's decision to drastically scale back services at Canada Post this week. Carney says the beleaguered Crown corporation is simply not viable. The Liberal government announced the overhaul this week, arguing it's needed to ensure the company's survival. However, the union hit back, calling a sudden and nationwide strike – now into its second day. Touria Izri reports on the dispute, the delays and fears of widespread job losses in Saturday's top story.

Carney is also facing criticism for the amount of time he's been spending outside of Canada. This week, he is in the U.K., wrapping up meetings with several European leaders on investment, trade and security-related matters – and is now left defending his efforts abroad to the Canadian public. Mackenzie Gray reports.

And during that visit to the U.K., Carney took the opportunity to cheer on Team Canada at Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final. The Liberal leader and his wife joined a record-breaking crowd of roughly 82,000 for the match against the top-seeded team, England. Eric Sorensen reports on the thrilling finale, watched by a new generation of Canadian fans.

Meanwhile, south of the border, U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating his controversial use of military personnel in more American cities. Trump says he will next deploy federal troops to Portland, Ore., while granting them permission to use “full force” against any potential threats. As Candice Cole reports, this comes amid renewed tensions around federal immigration facilities.

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