On Saturday's episode of Global National: protesters stage demonstrations across the country to demand stronger protections for migrant workers amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, especially as nearly 700 temporary foreign workers in Windsor-Essex have tested positive for the virus. David Akin has more on the calls for change.

Meanwhile, south of the border Americans celebrate Independence Day even as the number of cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. continues to surge. Jennifer Johnson reports on the celebrations and the fear that too many are flouting coronavirus restrictions.

As health officials plead with Americans to follow Coronavirus restrictions, wearing a mask has become a political symbol with some supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump refusing to wear one despite the health risks. Reggie Cecchini explains.

Back in Canada, a Halifax taxi driver has been thrown into the spotlight after he became the victim of a racist attack when he tried to get his fare to put on a face mask. As Alexa MacLean reports, politicians and the public are asking why no charges have been laid.

Meanwhile, the United Nations is warning about the impact of the novel coronavirus on food security. With a worsening crisis facing millions of displaced Syrians, the World Food Programme is launching a historic humanitarian response. Redmond Shannon reports.

Finally, Canada's more than 300 unique species have now been catalogued and British Columbia is home to more than a third of them. As Linda Aylesworth explains, the reason could date back to the ice age.

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