Global National: June 1, 2026 | Canada gets a D+ on poverty report card

Food Banks Canada is giving the country a failing grade on its 2026 poverty report card, criticizing most provinces and territories for failing to provide enough support to cope with the rising cost of living. Heidi Petracek explains what the report's authors are calling for, as families struggle to get by. U.S. President Donald Trump says he's been working the phones trying to save the Middle East ceasefire from falling apart. As Redmond Shannon reports, many obstacles remain in the way of lasting peace and the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Cricket Canada over "serious breaches" of its membership. Mike Armstrong reports on what Cricket Canada is being accused of, what's still unclear, how it follows allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption – and what the suspension means for athletes. Plus, hockey is the most popular sport in Edmonton, but the city is also becoming a growing hub for young soccer players across Canada. Heather Yourex-West looks at how Alberta's capital is helping develop Canada's next generation of stars. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews #GlobalNational #Poverty