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Canadians may be more engaged in this election race than ever before. More than seven million people cast a ballot over the weekend. It’s a record for advance polls. There are just six days left until Election Day, and the parties are working hard to push out their messages. The Conservatives have become the last major party to release a fully-costed platform. We have a look at what’s in it.
And: The funeral for Pope Francis will happen on Saturday. World leaders are expected to attend. His body will lie in state for three days at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. On this Earth Day, some are remembering his environmental legacy — and his message about the urgency of the climate crisis.
Also: Five former NHL players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in London, Ontario have pleaded not guilty. A woman says she was assaulted in a hotel room after a 2018 gala celebrating Canada's world junior hockey win. The trial began today and is expected to last weeks.
Plus: IMF cuts global growth forecast, Canada set to export liquid natural gas from B.C., to Asia, and more.
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Pope Francis has died at 88. Catholics around the world are in mourning, as plans are made for his funeral. We have reaction from around the world, and here in Canada, including from Indigenous people, whom the Pope apologized to for the abuses that happened at residential schools.
And: Canadians are having to use their own money – to access basic healthcare. A shortage of family doctors across the country means private clinics are stepping in to fill the gap.
Also: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is on the defensive – again. A New York Times report says he texted attack plans to people in his family on the message app Signal.
Plus: The campaigns have one more week to make their pitches to voters in the federal election. We have updates on what the major party leaders are up to.
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Canadians are voting in record numbers this weekend in advance polls across the country, with nearly two million ballots cast on Friday alone. The high turnout comes as parties begin releasing their costed platforms, and as the campaign heads into its final week.
Also: Major cities like Toronto have seen a spike in the number of homeless encampments. But city officials across the country say many of them are starting to appear in more suburban areas. You'll hear what's behind the shift.
And: In the coastal town of Shediac, New Brunswick - the population of immigrants from the Phillipines has grown exponentially. We'll tell you one woman's story of bringing authentic Filipino food - and another new business - to the community.
Plus: The investigation into the killing of aid workers in Gaza, U.S. Supreme Court halts deportations by the Trump administration, and more.
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Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh unveil the Liberal and NDP costed platforms, as Pierre Poilievre talks about tackling the fentanyl crisis. You'll hear about today's election campaign announcements as Canadians continue to head to advance polls to get their votes in early.
Also: The crackdown on immigration in the U.S. has sent hundreds of asylum seekers to Panama - in a deal that has been widely criticized by human rights groups. We'll take you to Panama City, where those people - many from Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East - are struggling to figure out what to do next.
And: The NHL playoffs start tonight with five Canadian teams in contention for the Stanley Cup. You'll hear why there's some hope one of those teams could bring it home this year.
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Advance polls are open, bringing with them the opportunity to vote, but also some frustration. Line ups at some polls are long, as people use a holiday to get out and vote.
And: U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to help broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine but – he won’t wait forever. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. could give up on the talks within days. One discussion that’s still happening – a possible mineral deal between the U.S. and Ukraine.
Also: Bible stories are proving to be a big business for studios and streamers. Both Amazon and Netflix have signed deals to have more Biblical content.
Plus: A Democratic senator visits a man in El Salvador who was mistakenly deported from the U.S., new search and rescue drone technology on B.C.’s North Shore, and more.
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It’s debate night – again. The major party leaders will directly face off with each other for the last time before election day. With just over a week to go, there’s a lot on the line for each of them.
One cohort that may be watching closely: farmers. We have a story about what farmers in northern Alberta want to hear before they cast their votes.
And: Saskatoon is facing a crisis of opioid overdose deaths. Experts say the supply has gotten more toxic, and some days emergency crews respond to an average of one overdose per hour. And libraries were closed because so many people were taking drugs there.
Also: Could there be life on another planet? Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet – chemical fingerprints that could be produced by a life form. And in another study, a researcher at the University of Calgary finds evidence that suggests Mars once had a carbon cycle – support for the idea the red planet may once have been able to support life.
Plus: Trump talks to Italy’s prime minister, Canadian schools decide not to travel to the U.S., and more.
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Canada’s main election rivals are on stage tonight for one of their toughest challenges: the French language debate. The Conservatives, NDP and Bloc Québécois will be out to take the sheen off the Liberals who are doing well in the polls. Absent from the stage will be the Green Party, which lost its spot at the eleventh hour.
And: Dozens of ridings where First Nations people dominate – are close races in this campaign. But their issues have not found much traction, so the question is how many will choose to cast a ballot?
Also: A new chapter in Canadian sports is about to begin. The long-awaited "Northern Super League" – Canada's first pro women's soccer league – launches tonight with its inaugural match in Vancouver.
Plus: The Bank of Canada stands pat on interest rates, the UK Supreme Court rules on the definition of “woman”, and more.
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Honda says it is not planning to move production out of Canada in the foreseeable future. A report in Japanese media claimed the automaker was considering moving to the United States in response to Donald Trump’s tariff plan. Political leaders respond on the federal campaign trail.
And: Overall inflation cooled to 2.3 per cent in Canada last month, but the price of food rose. Products such as orange juice, fruits and vegetables are being hit by cross-border tariffs.
Also: The Alberta government unveils health care legislation aimed at helping people with severe addiction, including plans for intervening when a person refuses to be treated.
Plus: Children’s mattresses may contain harmful chemicals, the 80th anniversary of Canadian troops helping to liberate the Netherlands from the Nazis, and more.
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Canada’s party leaders react to a proposal to circumvent the constitution to get tougher on convicted criminals. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he’s willing to use the notwithstanding clause to allow for longer prison sentences. Liberal Leader Mark Carney called using the plan “a dangerous step.”
And: Donald Trump may be changing his plans for global trade... again. The U.S. president says he's considering helping U.S.-based auto-makers, maybe by holding off on tariffs for parts from Mexico... and Canada. That could help Canadian workers – for a while. But Trump's long-term goal is still to bring auto sector jobs to the U.S.
Also: Obesity researchers in Canada are pushing a major rethink in the treatment of children with obesity. The guidelines define obesity as a chronic health problem, and encourage doctors to break down the stigma associated with it. And that interventions like drugs or surgery should be considered only in limited circumstances.
Plus: Trump edges close to defying the Supreme Court, why so few candidates are talking about the climate crisis, hope for infrastructure spending in the North, and more.
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Time is running out for leaders to sell their pitches to voters, with the federal campaign entering its final weeks. The Conservative party is accusing the Liberals of attempting to bring American style politics to Canada - after Liberal operatives planted buttons with divisive messages at a Conservative conference in Ottawa last week.
Also: More than 20 million Canadians visited the U.S. last year. But those numbers are shrinking, as political tensions and tariff concerns start to spill over into tourism. You'll hear from business owners in New York and New Jersey - on how the lack of Canadian tourists is affecting their bottom line
And: Hong Kong is seeing an increase in the number of elderly people coping with loneliness. As many young professionals move away for opportunities, their aging parents are looking for ways to avoid falling into social isolation.
Plus: More confusion over U.S. tariffs, Gaza's last functioning hospital hit by Israeli airstrikes, and more.
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Smartphones, computers and other electronics have now been exempted from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on China. You'll hear how that could bring some relief to American consumers.
Also: Thousands of Canadian students head to the U.S. every year to attend university. But recent tensions between the two countries have some students thinking twice about moving south of the border.
And: We'll take you to northeast Scotland, where a peat-bog has been named a UNESCO world heritage site. People there are hoping the new status will help undo some environmental impacts that drove people to leave the region hundreds of years ago.
Plus: U.S. and Iran hold nuclear talks, Disability advocates demand more from federal leaders, Italy sends asylum seekers to Albania, and more.
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GM lays off hundreds of workers from a plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. The plant makes EV delivery vans. The company is pointing to the market, saying it is in a slump. But the union is pointing to U.S. policies, including tariffs, and a turn away from EVs.
And: The White House says the U.S. can’t be dependent on China. The two countries have raised their tariffs to levels that will make trade between them very difficult. Some U.S. companies say that could force them out of business altogether. And it all could have a trickle-down effect on the cost of Chinese goods in Canada.
Also: Municipal leaders from across the country say there is a major issue missing from the federal election campaign. Their plan — Elbows up for Climate Action — includes ideas they say will address climate change… AND the threats to Canada’s economic sovereignty.
Plus: polls suggest the NDP may be flirting with the loss of its party status, countries reach a deal on global fuel standards, and more.
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There is no end to the volatility and uncertainty in Washington. The U.S. president is now pledging new – even higher – tariffs on Chinese goods. He says he’s working to cut deals with other trading partners. At the same time, Donald Trump is being accused of manipulating the stock market.
And: Canada now has more measles cases this year than it’s had since the disease was declared eradicated in 1998. Ontario added 155 new measles cases in the past week, pushing Canada to more than 800 infections.
Also: Canadians are staying away from the U.S.. Travel across the border has dropped dramatically in the past two months. Anger at the tariffs, and fear of increased scrutiny at the border are two of the reasons people are choosing not to go.
Plus: Doctors say "brain drain" to the U.S. could become a Canadian "brain gain", campaign pledges, and more.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has made another surprise announcement – dropping tariffs against most countries to 10 per cent. The major exception – China. That country will see a jump to 125 per cent. Trump’s moves have roiled the stock market, and the foundation of the financial system – the bond market. Our senior business correspondent Peter Armstrong explains what it all means.
And: On the federal election campaign trail, the Conservatives are pitching a “three strikes and you’re out” policy on bail reform. But is it constitutional?
Also: Another Trump policy is having an effect in Canada – leading to a sudden rise in the number of asylum seekers arriving from the U.S.. A surge that began after the Trump administration ended protections for some refugees.
Plus: Dozens dead after Israeli airstrike, shortage of skilled tradespeople in Canada, and more.
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The stock market continued its volatility today as the Trump administration said that new tariffs would go into effect at midnight. With the economic uncertainty, the administration faced new questions about their trade policy.
And: Talks between Iran and the US will begin this weekend. This after a surprise announcement of negotiations by President Trump yesterday.
Also: Dire wolves have been extinct for thousands of years. But now an American biotech company says it has resurrected the species. Not everyone is convinced.
Plus: The Conservative campaign is having huge rallies — will this translate into votes, the NDP is fighting for political survival — will a change in strategy boost its electoral chances, the Liberal campaign travels to Alberta, and more.
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Donald Trump issued a new ultimatum to China on tariffs as the stock market backlash to the president’s trade action continued. Monday trading kicked off with a rollercoaster ride on worldwide markets and the day ended with further losses across the board, including the price of crude oil which hit a new low. Federal party leaders all addressed the economic uncertainty on the campaign trail, with Liberal Leader Mark Carney saying the risk of recession in the United States has gone up “significantly” and it will have an impact on the Canadian economy.
And this is a special edition of Your World Tonight. We are in Alberta, exploring the issues that matter to Albertans in this federal election campaign and how those feelings could shape the national conversation.
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As the White House justifies its economy-shaking moves on tariffs yesterday, Its sending some messaging that some say is contradictory and confusing. We'll also take a look at how the Canadian auto and lumber industries are dealing with tariffs.
Also: Israel is admitting its soldiers made mistakes in the killing of 15 paramedics in southern Gaza two weeks ago. It comes as new cell phone video retrieved from one of the medics appears to contradict Israeli assertions that their vehicles had no lights or markings.
And: History was made on the ice today - with Alexander Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's 31-year goal-scoring record. He scored his 895th career goal, becoming the top goal scorer in N-H-L history.
Plus: Protests over French far-right politician Marine Le Pen, Conservatives target NDP seats in B.C., Inside Egypt's new capital, and more
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U.S. President Donald Trump's most sweeping tariffs to date are now in effect. Ten percent across the board tariffs kicked in at midnight, targeting almost all U.S. imports except for those from Canada or Mexico. It's a measure that could trigger retaliation from all corners of the world.
Also: British Columbia is proving to be a volatile battleground for the parties in this federal election. It all could amount to many seats changing colours on election night, including two held by party leaders.
And: Northwest Angle is a small community in Minnesota - part of the U.S., but surrounded by Canada on three sides. We'll take you there to hear what its residents have to say about the new tension between the two countries.
Plus: Worldwide protests against U.S. tariffs, how U.S. aid cuts could affect the spread of HIV in Africa, one B.C. city buys a medical clinic, and more.
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Donald Trump’s unprecedented global trade war is leading to historic losses on financial markets. Trillions of dollars have been wiped out, while new data shows the Canadian economy lost thousands of jobs last month.
And: Ontario continues to struggle through the aftermath of a massive ice storm.
Also: A Canadian woman detained by U.S. border agents tells her story.
Plus: Battleground Quebec, candidates dropped, competing visions for the CBC and more.
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Canada will be imposing counter tariffs on the U.S. that mirror what the Americans are imposing on businesses here. That means 25 per cent on non-CUSMA-compliant vehicles. It’s another weapon in the trade war ignited by U.S. President Donald Trump’s moves yesterday – to reshape global commerce.
And: On the campaign trail, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says Trump’s actions are ‘tariff madness.’ He is pitching a policy of removing the GST from Canadian-made cars.
Also: New research suggests getting the shingles vaccine could significantly lower your risk of dementia. It's some of the strongest evidence yet that viral infections impact long-term brain function. And preventing them could help protect your cognitive health.
Plus: New measles cases in Ontario, Europe reacts to tariffs, and more.
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