CBC News in Reviews - November

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http://newsinreview.cbclearning.ca/

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IN THIS ISSUE........

JUSTIN TRUDEAU: FEDERAL LIBERAL'S FUTURE? (Length: 17:06)
Does Justin Trudeau have what it takes to be the country’s next prime minister? This is the question everyone has been asking since he announced his intention to run for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada. This News in Review story explores the famous Trudeau name, Justin’s political career so far and the buzz surrounding his announcement.

ONTARIO TEACHERS & DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS (Length: 14.42)
Is it a violation of constitutional rights, or the necessary action of a government in a time of severe fiscal restraint? In early September, Dalton McGuinty’s government bypassed the traditional collective-bargaining process and legislated a new agreement into force for Ontario teachers’ unions. This News in Review story examines the controversial Bill 115 that enforces a wage freeze for Ontario teachers and restricts their right to strike.

CANADA'S SOCCER FIXING SCANDAL (Length: 14:24)
Soccer has become increasingly popular in Canada in recent years. Millions of Canadians watch what’s known as “The Beautiful Game” online and on television. This means big business — and big betting — both here and around the world. News in Review follows the story of an international match-fixing syndicate operating in the semi-professional Canadian Soccer League and a scandal that led to criminal charges in Germany.

E. COLI HEALTH HAZARD (Length: 15:46)
The biggest beef recall in Canadian history started with a routine test for E. coli at the United States border on September 3. In the following weeks at least 12 people from B.C. to Newfoundland would become ill. News in Review follows the story as tainted beef became a massive political and safety issue…and called into question the actions of the federal government and its inspectors.