Your World Tonight

In a wide ranging interview with NBC's Meet the Press, U.S. President Donald Trump once again repeated his threat of making Canada the 51st state - but ruled out using the military to do so. He also addressed his tariffs, and their blows to his country's economy - and whether he is serious about wanted a third term in the White House. Also: For people in the Netherlands, May 4th is a day to honour the soldiers and civilians killed in the Second World War. And on this Remembrance Day, the Dutch are saluting their Canadian comrades with a gathering today in Holten, where many Canadian soldiers are buried.And: Part of Pope Francis' legacy includes opening some doors for women to have roles in the Catholic church. But the most important doors remain shut. And there are questions about whether the next Pope will give more opportunities for Catholic women to have a seat at the table.Plus: The search for two missing children in Nova Scotia, Israel plans to further expand military operations in Gaza, and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariff on auto parts is now in effect - covering everything from engines to door hinges. Canadian auto part imports are exempt for now under the Canada U.S. Mexico free trade agreement. But auto workers in this country are still feeling the sting of the trade war.Also: Voters in Australia have given the Labour party and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a rare second majority government. Much like in Canada, Donald Trump and his tariffs cast a large shadow over Australia's election. And that isn't the only similarity it shares with this country's most recent election.And: Whether its hockey, basketball or soccer - there's no doubt that professional women's sports leagues are enjoying unprecedented growth. But we'll tell you why profitability in women's sports remains elusive. Plus: The separatist movement in Alberta, Showcasing films from displaced directors, An Indigenous family reclaims the remains of their loved one, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds his first news conference since Monday's election win, dropping details of his upcoming meeting in Washington with the U.S. President, a visit from the King, and his priorities for a minority Liberal government.Plus: Trump tariff fallout. General Motors slashes shifts, and hundreds of jobs at its Oshawa, Ontario assembly plant – citing American auto levies. The union for the workers calls the measure ‘reckless,’ and vows to fight the decision.And: CBC News is inside Iran. Senior International Correspondent Margaret Evens gets rare access to the nation amid uncertain times across the Middle East, and ongoing talks with the U.S. over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.Also: Testimony from the alleged victim in the sexual assault trial of five former junior hockey players, Canadian war vets honoured in the Netherlands, and more.

Indigenous leaders speak out against Alberta's premier, and accuse Danielle Smith of trying to create a national unity crisis. The comments come as Alberta proposes a bill to make it easier for voters to trigger referendums — including on seceding from Canada.Also: Measles cases continue to rise across Canada. We look at where this highly contagious, but preventable disease is spiking, and what medical experts say are the reasons why.Plus: The Trump Administration shuffles the deck. U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is out after his involvement in the Signal chat scandal that saw the leak of sensitive details about a military strike in Yemen. But he’s being nominated for a new position.Also: Rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Quebec’s ban on cell phones in schools, and more.

Let’s make a deal. The U.S. President says he congratulated Mark Carney on his election win Monday. Trump says the Prime Minister will be in Washington within the next week to talk trade… and potentially reach an agreement on tariffs.And: Prime Minister Carney may be travelling to Washington but he already faces a long to-do list that includes picking a cabinet, making a budget, and tackling core issues he heard from voters, like affordability and housing.Also: Canadian students travel overseas to follow in the footsteps of soldiers who helped liberate the Dutch from Nazi occupation during the Second World War.Plus… Vancouver’s push for more mental health support after this weekend’s attacks, the long-awaited minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, and more.

The Liberals under Mark Carney have won a fourth consecutive term. With another minority government the Liberals will need to find allies to pass their legislative agenda.For the Conservatives... the dust is still settling. They had some big breakthroughs where they needed them, and they got the largest share of the popular vote in the party's history. But they failed to form a government. And leader Pierre Poilievre lost his own seat.The New Democratic Party will be looking for a new leader, after Jagmeet Singh lost his own seat and announced his intention to resign. The NDP suffered a historic defeat, losing official party status.Plus… Trump marks 100 days in office, and more.

Canadians go to the polls to decide which party and leader will guide the country through economic turmoil, and threats from the U.S. president.And: More details about the victims in the ramming attack Saturday in Vancouver. Eleven people were killed, and more than a dozen are still in hospital. A 30-year-old man is charged with multiple counts of murder. He has no criminal history, but has had multiple mental health-related interactions with first responders in the past.Also: The Crown gave its opening statement in the trial of five former Canadian junior hockey players in London, Ontario.Plus: Trump’s immigration crackdown, Israel opposes ICJ hearing, BC wine boom, and more.

At least 11 people are dead and dozens more are injured after an SUV was allegedly rammed through the crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver. We have extensive coverage of the investigation now underway - and how communities in B.C. and across the country are mourning.Also: The federal election campaign is coming to a close. We have an in depth look at how campaign 2025 went -- from each of the main parties: the Liberals, the Conservatives, the NDP and the Bloc Quebecois

Federal party leaders are making their last pitches to voters, as the campaign enters its final weekend. While Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh make stops in Ontario, Pierre Poilievre is in B.C. - where seats in that province and others across western Canada could determine what form the next government takes.Also: World leaders, Catholics and thousands of others poured into Saint Peter's Square to say a final goodbye to Pope Francis at his funeral. You'll hear from Canadians who made the trip to Vatican City.And: Alberta is facing its worst measles outbreak in decades. As case numbers grow, physicians say they want the government to urge more Albertans to get vaccinated.Plus: Voter turnout in this general election, Political tensions between India and Pakistan, The future of Hudson's Bay, and more

With the federal election campaign heading into its last days, party leaders sharpen their messages to voters. Mark Carney leans into the public fear of American annexation, while Pierre Poilievre details the changes he’d deliver in his first 100 days if elected prime minister. Both the NDP and Bloc Quebecois leaders argue they’d have vital roles to play in holding the major parties to account. Polls still show the Liberals with a lead over the Conservatives, one reason being the seats the Liberals are poised to snatch from the Bloc Quebecois. For the first time in 20 years, the Liberals are threatening the Bloc in Northern Quebec, where the pitch is for voters to join the winning team.  The U.S. culture war takes another turn. The FBI arrests a sitting judge in Wisconsin, accusing her of helping a man wanted for deportation to evade the immigration officers waiting to nab him outside the courtroom. It was the last day for the public to pay respects to Pope Francis. People crowded into St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican – for a last farewell. A delegation of Canadian officials led by Governor General Mary Simon has arrived in Rome ahead of tomorrow’s funeral for the pontiff. And more….

With just a few days left in this election campaign Liberal leader Mark Carney is hammering home his pitch that he is the best one to take on U.S. President Donald Trump. But there are new questions tonight about just what was said when the two talked back in March.And: Cross border relations are crucial in this campaign. As many as 800-thousand Canadians live in the United States, but only a fraction of them voted in the last federal election. This time – they may be a bit more fired up.Also: A Calgary company connected to an E. coli outbreak that sickened hundreds of children at daycare centres in 2023 has pleaded guilty to bylaw infractions. The catering company Fuelling Minds admitted it did not have a food services business licence at the time of the outbreak.Plus: A drop in opioid deaths, Russia attack in Ukraine, Rome's most vulnerable residents pay their respects to the Pope, and more.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to deal with encampments of homeless people by arresting them. He pledged to clean up the problem in parks but to also get drug treatment for those who need it. Critics want to know how criminalizing homelessness deals with unaffordable housing and helping people in need. Still with the election, the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh says Liberal Mark Carney will win the election. And Singh told voters today they should keep the Liberals honest by voting for the NDP to deny Carney a majority government. Singh is facing discouraging polls that point to the loss of many NDP seats. Also, crown prosecutors in London, Ontario opened their case at the trial of five former hockey players on Canada’s World Junior team. They detailed the incident as alleged by a young woman who said the men sexually assaulted her. Opening arguments put the focus on the meaning of consent.  Plus, Canadians are among the many thousands of people in Rome standing in long and winding lines to file past the coffin of Pope Francis. And, the most recent report on the coral reefs of the world finds they are dying around the globe, but perhaps not forever. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 lineAnd: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a baseline 10 per cent tariff on almost every country. Canada is largely exempt from today’s tariffs because of the free trade deal. But there are still the 25 per cent tariffs previously announced. Prime Minister Carney said Canada will fight today’s tariffs with countermeasures.We’ll have all the details. 

The White House says President Donald Trump is with his team – making final decisions on which countries to tariff and how high those tariffs will be. The actual announcement will come on Wednesday afternoon. Some senators are hoping to get the tariffs against Canada blocked – they are arguing the fentanyl crisis is not being fueled at Canada’s border.And: An annual U.S. list of global trade irritants – now includes Quebec’s language laws as a barrier to American businesses. The list also says Canada’s plan to reduce the use of plastics is a hurdle.Also: The federal consumer carbon tax is essentially gone. The rate has been set at zero. The tax had been a major issue the conservatives were planning to use against the Liberals during this election. How do the elimination of the tax, and the rebate people were receiving, affect consumers?Plus: The Conservative leader talks “biological clocks”, Myanmar’s junta is being accused of blocking international aid to the earthquake zone, Premier Danielle Smith defends recent trips to the United States, and more.

Liberal leader Mark Carney revealed his party’s housing plan, promising a program modelled on the home-building boom that followed the Second World War. It’s being stacked up against Conservative and NDP ideas to tackle Canada’s housing crisis.And: An ice storm in Ontario and Quebec leaves hundreds of thousands without power. Roads are blocked. Trees are down. The clean up could take weeks, as the powerful storm moves to Atlantic Canada.Also: It was supposed to be a few days in space that turned into a 9-month stay on the International Space Station. Astronauts from NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 have been back on Earth for a couple weeks now and are now sharing their extraordinary experience — and taking some of the responsibility for the problems that kept them up there for so long.Plus: The Liberal party stands by a candidate who suggested Canadians should turn a Conservative counterpart over to the Chinese consulate and collect a reward, new HIV prevention drug, earthquake search and recovery and more.

In just a few short days, Donald Trump is promising to use tariffs to liberate his country from foreign goods. Its not entirely clear yet what will happen on that day. But Canadians will likely pay a hefty price. Also: Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her trip to Florida to meet with conservative media personalities has paid off - getting the message out that tariffs are no good for either country. You'll hear how conservatives feel about her strategy, and whether or not Canadians think it's getting results.And: The threat of U.S. tariffs has health professionals warning about the rising cost of medical equipment. We'll take you to Newfoundland and Labrador, where the healthcare system is looking at everything it buys and searching for alternatives to U-S-made products. Plus: Search and rescue efforts continue in Myanmar and Thailand, Entering week two of the federal election campaign, Maple syrup industry braces for tariffs, and more.

More than half-a-dozen Conservatives who spoke to CBC News describe the party's election campaign as "dysfunctional" "highly disorganized" and "a mess." The sources include individuals both inside and outside the campaign.Also: The number of people killed by a massive earthquake in Myanmar has grown to more than 1,600. And that number is expected to rise futher as rescuers search for survivors in the rubble.And: As the Trump administration battles with universities in the U.S., some high profile professors are moving to Canada. Could the U.S. brain drain be Canada's brain gain?Plus: Dispatches from the campaign trail, Tesla Takedown protests, and Malaysian business owners fume over new rules for tobacco sellers.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Friday, a conversation the leaders are describing as "extremely productive" and "constructive".Also: Rescue operations continue in Myanmar and Thailand following a devastating earthquake. Hundreds are feared dead.And: There are sobering messages landing in the heart of Kentucky bourbon country. One of the state's main exports is caught up in the cross-border trade war.Plus: The battle for Vancouver Island, Vice President Vance gets frosty reception in Greenland, South Asian music at the Junos and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner for Canada. And he says Canada will respond next week, when new tariffs are supposed to take effect. Carney says he still hasn’t spoken to President Donald Trump, but expects to have a call within the next few days. And he says he has a strategy to save Canadian industries – that doesn’t rely on U.S. markets.And: The tariffs are shifting the focus on the campaign trail. Party leaders have stepped forward to show their support for workers, and their anger at Trump’s actions.Also: Another jump in measles cases in Ontario. The province added 102 new cases in the past week. That means more than 570 confirmed and suspected cases since the outbreak began in October.Plus: Auto workers plan for uncertainty, ICE agents arrest student protesters, and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a 25 per cent tariff on finished automobiles - starting next week. Canada sends more than 90 per cent of the cars and trucks it manufactures to the U.S. And the move could have a major impact – on an industry already struggling with uncertainty.The major parties are making their pitches to seniors – a demographic that is most likely to vote. Many seniors are now working into their 70s and 80s. The Conservatives are offering to let them earn up to $34,000 tax free, and keep their savings in RRSPs until the age of 73 (up from 71). The NDP is proposing to help those with lower incomes, which includes many seniors. One plan – eliminating GST on essentials such as energy, internet and mobile phone bills.And: Alberta premier Danielle Smith has thrown herself into the federal election campaign. She’s defending her approach to the U.S. tariff threats. The premier is heading to the U.S. to speak at a fundraiser with a right-wing podcaster who has been critical of Canada. Smith also lashed out at those who are criticizing her.Also: U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says he initiated the group chat heard ‘round the world. The Atlantic magazine has now released what it says are full transcripts of a group chat about plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen. The White House is insisting none of the information was classified. Democrats are accusing them of lying to the country.Plus: Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe, also known as Buffalo Woman, is identified, HBC workers denied severance while senior managers get bonuses, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been under pressure for his past life, Palestinians in Gaza protest against Hamas and more.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he won the leadership race fair and square. Poilievre is responding to allegations the Indian government tried to interfere in the process – in his favour. Even if true, there is no evidence Poilievre was aware it was happening. Poilievre himself today pointed a finger at Liberal leader Mark Carney – saying that when Carney was an advisor to the government, he had secret talks with the deputy governor of China’s central bank.And: The two biggest parties in this campaign are trying to lure voters who want to buy homes with incentives, and tax breaks.Also: U.S. national and international security are in question after a journalist was mistakenly added to a text chat about plans to bomb targets in Yemen.Plus: Where the leaders are, U.S. brokers a Black Sea deal for Ukraine and Russia, what happens to data if 23andMe goes bankrupt, and more.

Federal party leaders aren't wasting any time diving right in to an issue that defines the lives of many people in this country – the cost of living. The Conservatives have announced their plan to cut income taxes for the middle class, following a similar move from the Liberals. We have reports on what people are looking for, and what the promises will deliver.And: Israel's army says it has intercepted two projectiles that crossed into the country from Gaza tonight. And officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes have killed at least 65 people in the last 24 hours. More on violence, and the complicated work of returning to a ceasefire.Also: Backlash to a U.S. plan to send a delegation, including the National Security Advisor, and the vice president’s wife, to Greenland.Plus: Hyundai announces billions in investment in the U.S., what the federal party leaders are up to, and more.

Canada's 45th General Election is now underway. You'll hear what the leaders of all the major political parties are saying on day one of the campaign - and how they're pitching themselves to voters.Also: Canadians from across the country tell us what ballot box issues they care most about.And: We'll take you to Washington to talk about the how the strained Canada-U.S. relationship is playing out on the campaign trail. 

The federal Liberals announced today they will expand access to dental care. But with the news coming just one day before an election call, are the Liberals trying to kick the New Democrats in the teeth? Also: As the Trump administration continues its crackdown on immigration, a growing trend in reverse migration is emerging. The uncertainty at the U.S. border is leading many Latin American migrants to make the difficult trek back home. And: For decades, Indigenous women across Canada have been forced or coerced into getting sterilized right after giving birth. You'll hear the story of one woman who went through it, and has now reclaimed her body. Plus: An "Elbows Up" rally in Toronto, European countries threaten to pull out of the Ottawa treaty, robots in Japan's retirement homes, and more.

First ministers have their first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Alberta’s premier says Carney and his environment minister are not on the same page when it comes to energy and emissions.And: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging to get 350,000 more trade workers trained across the country. He’s calling it his “more boots, less suits” plan.Also: Hudson’s Bay is trying to save itself – using six stores in Ontario and Quebec. A judge has approved The Bay’s plan to restructure, which will leave those stores open – for now. It will preserve some of the company's 9,364 jobs, but it’s not clear how many.Plus: International travel chaos after a fire near Heathrow airport in London, country music’s rise in Canada, and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will call an election on Sunday, CBC News sources have confirmed. The major party leaders have already started campaign style outings. Carney himself made an announcement about a GST break for first-time house buyers. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre pledged today to create pre-approved permits for major resources or energy projects called "shovel ready zones." But they both need something first – to get elected.Also: Canada is facing a 100 per cent tariff on canola oil and canola meal, and a 25 per cent duty on aquatic products and pork. But this time, it's not the U.S. imposing the levies. China has slapped tariffs on $3.7 billion worth of Canadian goods.Also: Hard questions about a hard landing: the Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on a Delta Airlines plane that crashed last month at Pearson Airport in Toronto. The investigation is still ongoing... but a number of lawsuits against the airline have already been filed.Plus: Gaza fighting ramps up, Trump dismantles department of education, and more.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Canada needs to protect its trade and sovereignty in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. And he says Trump himself is suggesting Poilievre is the best person to defend Canada’s interests.The NDP’s fortunes are falling, according to national polling. With likely just days to go before an election call, the party needs to find a way to connect… beyond the popular social media videos of its leader. How does it demonstrate it has the heft for one of the major issues: standing up to Trump?And: U.S. President Donald Trump had another high-level phone call about ending the war in Ukraine. A day after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he talked to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy. A conversation both said was friendly and productive. Like Russia, Ukraine has agreed not to target infrastructure for the next 30 days. But Kyiv says Moscow has already violated that agreement.Also: They used to be envied for their sleek design and innovative technology, but these days Tesla vehicles are taking heat. Getting a lot of unwanted attention because of the politics and actions of the company's CEO, Elon Musk. U.S. officials, and even Trump, are saying it’s domestic terrorism.Plus: Thousands protest in Turkey, Israel steps up its new offensive in Gaza, and more.

Israel says air strikes in Gaza are going to continue. It’s accusing Hamas of refusing to return hostages, and impeding ceasefire negotiations. Hamas says Israel is changing the terms of the original ceasefire agreement signed two months ago. Israel now says those negotiations will only take place “under fire”. More than 400 people were killed in the strikes early Tuesday.Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will set up an early-warning radar system in the Arctic. It will start scanning the skies by 2029. Carney went to Iqaluit to make the announcement. He also pledged more money for housing and help for the region to become less dependent on coal.Russia’s president has agreed to pause attacks… but only those aimed at energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin spoke for more than two hours with U.S. President Donald Trump. The two came away from the conversation suggesting a ceasefire was possible… sometime in the future. The pause on targeting infrastructure is temporary – expected to last just 30 days.They’re home! After nine months in space, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have splashed down back on Earth. They left for an eight-day visit, but wound up spending nine months on the International Space Station, studying the effects of long-term space stays on the human body.Plus: Can Canada get out of the deal to buy F35s? And is the country ready for another pandemic? And more…

Mark Carney is on his first international trip since becoming Canada’s prime minister.He’s in Europe – trying to shore up support as Canada looks for new trading partners and stronger diplomatic backing for any battles with the U.S. He’s also working to appeal to Canadian voters – with an election expected any day now.And: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he would cancel the industrial carbon pricing put in by the Liberal government, and instead reward heavy industries that make products with lower emissions. He says the approach should be carrot, and not stick.Also: What did they learn? Five years after the COVID-19 lockdowns started, we talk to families about how their children were affected. Down: reading and math scores. Up: anxiety and absenteeism.Plus: Mapping the waters of the Antarctic, charities in Canada are being hurt by tariffs, and more.

Alberta is the latest province with an outbreak of measles, with the highly contagious virus now detected in Calgary. You'll hear how doctors are trying to keep the public informed before the upcoming travel season. Also: More than nine thousand Canadians are at risk of losing their jobs if Hudson's Bay cannot secure financing to keep itself afloat. Without it, the company could begin the process of liquidating as early as next week. And: Britain's Prime Minister is rallying Western allies to push for peace in Ukraine. Canada is part of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" to fill a gap left by the U-S, which has signaled it may no longer provide security guarantees to Kyiv.Plus: Newfoundland and Labrador bets on tourism, robots in Japanese classrooms, and more