Canada’s Environment Minister defends the pipeline deal

This episode of As It Happens covers a range of compelling stories from across Canada and beyond. A landmark Supreme Court decision allows survivors of intimate partner violence to sue their abusers in civil court, marking a significant shift in legal recognition of systemic abuse. The episode features emotional interviews with plaintiff Kuldeep Balawalia and her lawyer Julie Kay Hannaford, who reflect on the long legal battle and the profound impact of the ruling. In sports, fan France Bergeron shares her unique experience as a season ticket holder for both the Montreal Victoire and Ottawa Charge in the PWHL Walter Cup Finals, describing her dual loyalty as a 'polyamorous' relationship with hockey. Meanwhile, a new study reveals Neanderthals may have practiced early dentistry to treat severe tooth infections, offering insight into their social and medical sophistication. On the environmental front, Canada's Environment Minister Julie DeBruyssen defends a new carbon pricing agreement with Alberta, arguing it strengthens emissions targets through a guaranteed price floor. Critics, including British Columbia's Premier David Eby, raise concerns about provincial inequities and special treatment. The episode also explores the Emerald Coast Open in Florida, where divers compete to harvest invasive lionfish, with the catch being used for food and education. Finally, a CBC investigation uncovers ties between Canada’s Second Sons Canada and global fascist fight clubs, prompting experts to warn of a coordinated, international white supremacist movement that exploits youth disillusionment.