As It Happens

As It Happens: Tuesday edition

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Part One

NAFTA: Jean Charest
With the clock ticking on NAFTA negotiations, Prime Minister Trudeau says Canada won't be budging on its dairy supply management system -- but former Quebec Premier Jean Charest says there should be no sacred cows. 

United Nations Yemen report
A new report from the UN says possible war crimes have been committed by all sides currently fighting in Yemen -- but, with thousands of non-combatants killed so far, the punishment is being enacted on civilians. 

Louis CK stand-up return
Just nine months after admitting to sexual misconduct, Louis CK gives a surprise performance at a New York comedy club -- and tonight, the club owner explains why the stand-up got to stand up on his stage. 

Part Two

Germany far-right protest
After a stabbing death in the city of Chemnitz in eastern Germany, thousands of anti-immigrant protesters stage an angry demonstration -- and are met by hundreds of people protesting against them. 

Sex doll brothel
It claims to be North America's first brothel of sex dolls -- and yet, Toronto city councillor John Filion is not only not impressed by the pioneering business, he's warning the owners not to open it at all.