Global National: Sept. 9, 2024 | Mark Carney joins Liberals as special advisor to Trudeau

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is taking on a new role as chair of a Liberal Party task force, advising Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on economic growth. David Akin looks at Carney's resume, how the Conservatives are criticizing his appointment, and whether the move may be an early sign of a potential Liberal leadership bid.

After an already turbulent travel season, Air Canada is warning it could start grounding planes ahead of a potential pilots' strike. Mackenzie Gray explains when the stoppage could start and how it could play out, the disagreements between the company and the pilots' union in negotiations for a new deal, and how affected passengers may be entitled to compensation.

Former Winnipeg fashion mogul Peter Nygård has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his sexual assault convictions in Toronto, stemming from allegations dating back as far as the 1980s. As Catherine McDonald reports, the judge overseeing the case said Nygård showed no empathy for his victims.

Friends, family, and teammates gathered in Pennsylvania for the funeral of NHL athlete Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who were killed in August when they were hit by an alleged drunk driver while out for a bike ride. As Heather Yourex-West reports, the Gaudreau brothers are being remembered as loving fathers and husbands who always put family first.

More than 10,000 students and at least 400 teachers in Gaza have been killed in 11 months of war between Israel and Hamas, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Education. Redmond Shannon reports on how the bloodshed is keeping all of Gaza's schools closed, and how hundreds of thousands of children are unable to receive the education they deserve.

After a wildly successful opening season, the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) now has official team names and logos for each of its six franchises. As Eric Sorensen reports, it's another big step for the PWHL as it looks to increase its rapidly growing fanbase.

Plus, James Earl Jones, the renowned actor best known for providing the voices of Darth Vader in 'Star Wars' and Mufasa in 'The Lion King,' has died at age 93. Heidi Petracek looks back at how Jones used his iconic voice to become a master of stage of screen.

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[saskshark]

I am very upset that I could not make a comment on the CBC news website yesterday. Everyone was blocked out....

[Resologist]

Don't need Mark Carney's expensive advice to tell Trudeau that Canadians don't like him. Two federal elections resulting in minority governments says that out loud!

[DBoucher-qk]

Who is paying this Carney fella? We are….more tax payer money gone poof!

[frankd]

Maybe he wants a $9 Million condo too
One last slurp at the trough before the ship goes down.

[Javy_Valen_Tain]

Canadian taxes and prices will rip you off, keep away!

[saskshark]

Hello CBC. This is not free press. Global is much better..LOLOL...

[dsbarclayeng]

Mark Carney will give the Liberal Party some advice on the economy at the party's caucus retreat in Nanaimo, B.C.’
Translation: He will try to teach them the very basics of Economics 101. Good luck with that.

[CanPat]

Mark Carney's allegiance is to the international banking community.

[wandafardy]

He is where the money is on climate. Big money to be made.

[DannyL-cv]

It's really too bad Carney is going to ruin his name with that party.

[dsbarclayeng]

Fast food isn't dining. Its poison.

[PaulAllen-rmin]

Carbon Tax Carney, this dude is a clown.

[Dukes-gc]

Blame trudeau for letting terrorrest in our country

[grandmufftwerkin]

A Carney is perfect for Justin's circus.

[Brad.]

CARNEY IS AS BAD OR WORSE THAN TRUDEY!

[Wolfvain-qssu]

F jt F carney, F air canada. Nygard meh, don't care. Crap news all around

[infolover_]

I'm heart broken for the loss of Mr. James Earl Jones, his profound voice gave the creeps for the infamous character Darth Vader, may God rest his soul!...

[AnwerHashimSamnani]

May Love Peace Prevail In The World....

[chatwithjat]

Carney is the clown who made principal residence exemptions more complicated for filing and if you don't do it, major penalties. Also went after entrepeneurs and professionals to increase their taxes. Tax, tax, tax.

[BDee]

Mark carbon tax carney has an estimate net worth of $96 billion. He will help fix canada and save the working class!