 Ottawa’s new AI strategy promises growth and jobs, but critics say key questions about security and safeguards persist; As Canada and the U.S. hold trade talks, the provinces and Washington offices seek to influence the negotiations; Advocates say Manitoba’s new funding and staffing measures fall short as frontline workers battle a growing opioid overdose crisis. 

<p>&nbsp;Ottawa&rsquo;s new AI strategy promises growth and jobs, but critics say key questions about security and safeguards persist; As Canada and the U.S. hold trade talks, the provinces and Washington offices seek to influence the negotiations; Advocates say Manitoba&rsquo;s new funding and staffing measures fall short as frontline workers battle a growing opioid overdose crisis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>CTV National News is Canada's most-watched national news program. Now you can stay up to date Monday to Sunday with the CTV National News Podcast, delivered nightly. Listen to Canada&rsquo;s most trusted newscast featuring stories from here and around the world with a perspective that is distinctly Canadian and backed by the #1 news organization in Canada.</p>