Global National: Aug. 18, 2021 | Questions over Canada’s Afghan refugee plan

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The efforts in Kabul to help thousands of people leave Afghanistan continue. Both Canada and the United Kingdom have pledged to resettle 20,000 Afghan refugees, though their timelines differ. Redmond Shannon reports, opposition is growing to the Taliban takeover, both in Afghanistan and abroad.

There's growing questions over Canada's promise to accept 20,000 Afghan refugees amid the Taliban's takeover. Will that include former interpreters who worked with Canadian troops? How quick can Canada grant asylum? Mercedes Stephenson explains what Ottawa has disclosed so far.

Plus, Mercedes' coverage continues with Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, the former head of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, who has been charged with sexual assault.

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says he expects all candidates to take rapid tests or be vaccinated for COVID-19 while on the campaign trail, breaking his silence on the matter after days of pressure. But as Abigail Bimman reports, O'Toole is steadfast in his opposition to mandating vaccines.

Nova Scotia's election has ended with a Progressive Conservative victory over the incumbent Liberal government. Ross Lord explains how health care helped the PCs win over voters and what Nova Scotia's shift could mean for the upcoming federal election.

Ontario has become the first province to approve and offer a third COVID-19 vaccine dose to vulnerable people. Now, the U.S. is going one step beyond by offering a booster shot to all adults over age 18. Jamie Mauracher has the response to both decisions from Canadian health experts.

Canada's inflation rate spiked to its highest level in a decade this July at 3.7 per cent. Some of the biggest jumps happened at the gas pump, in the real estate market and at restaurants. Anne Gaviola explains what's influencing prices and what could be in store for Canadians down the road.

As the Taliban retakes Afghanistan, there are fears Canada's efforts to accept 20,000 Afghans won't be enough to save everyone at risk. As Mike Drolet explains, advocates say Canada should have stepped up years ago.

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