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MP Randy Boissonnault is out of cabinet. The decision follows controversy over his background and business dealings. Boissonnault is facing accusations he has misrepresented his Indigenous connections.
And: Cleanup is underway in B.C. after the bomb cyclone weather phenomenon. Tens of thousands of people have no power, and many schools and services are closed. It’s unusual for wind of hurricane intensity to happen so far north.
Also: Canada has temporarily closed its embassy in Kyiv, as has the United States. Ottawa says the security situation is too dangerous. There are fears of escalation from Russia, after the U.S. allowed Ukraine to use long-range weapons, and anti-personnel landmines. But Ukraine is accusing Russia of spreading a fake warning about an imminent mass air attack.
Plus: The Canada Post strike delays provincial support cheques, Jimmy Lai testifies in Hong Kong, new clues on the origins of Covid-19, and more.
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A mental health report card shows Canada lags behind other G7 nations in mental health spending, and 2.5 million Canadians aren’t getting the help they need.
And: After 1,000 days, a new phase of the war in Ukraine takes shape. Russia says Ukraine fired U.S.-supplied long-range missiles into its territory for the first time. Moscow also released its nuclear doctrine — lowering the threshold for when the country would use nuclear weapons.
Also: A shelter is opening in Calgary that’s only the second of its kind in Canada. It’s to protect victims of intimate partner violence. But it’s not for women — it’s for men and their children. Domestic abuse against men is on the rise, but it’s a crime that isn’t often exposed.
Plus: Trudeau at the G20, Canadians less supportive of immigration, COP day 9, Randy Boissonnault under pressure, and more.
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Former justice minister Irwin Cotler has confirmed a report saying he was a target for assassination – by suspected Iranian agents. He says the plot was foiled but he is still receiving 24/7 RCMP protection.
And: Conservative MPs want Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault to quit. Boissonnault is facing a growing number of questions about what he’s said about his business activities and his family’s Indigenous identity.
Also: Moscow is furious with Washington after the U.S. gave Ukraine the go-ahead to fire American long-range missiles deeper into Russia.
Plus: Nearly 100 aid trucks were looted in Gaza amid fears of famine, Roblox adds protection for younger users, girls in sport, and more.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say Canada and the U.S. should forge a new free-trade pact without Mexico. They are pitching it as a plan to avoid potential tariffs on Canadian goods from the incoming Donald Trump administration - who has promised to go after Mexico for its trade relations with China.
Also: Multiple U.S. media sources are reporting President Joe Biden is authorizing Ukraine to use American long-range missiles -- to strike targets inside Russia. The decision comes after one of Russia's largest air assaults on Ukraine overnight.
And: The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Toronto Argonauts battle it out for the Grey Cup. We'll take you to Vancouver, where fans from all over the country have come to take in the game.
Plus: Medically assisted dying legislation in the U.K., an investigation into deepfake pornography, the latest on the Canada Post strike and more.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is at the annual APEC summit, aiming to solidify trade deals with countries in the Asia-Pacific. Leaders have one focus in mind - how to insulate their economies from potential U.S. protectionism.
Also: The Italian coastguard is facing a criminal complaint from a German NGO that rescues migrants heading to Europe by boat. They accuse coastal authorities of moving too slowly to save a ship in distress - leading to the deaths of 21 people.
And: FIFA's Football for Schools program is bringing soccer lessons to teachers and coaches in Yellowknife.
Plus: The latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, RFK Jr's controversial appointment in Donald Trump's incoming government, issues with lane assist features in cars, and more.
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Tens of thousands of postal workers are on strike, halting mail and package deliveries across the country. The shutdown is hitting millions of Canadians and businesses, just as the holiday shopping season is about to start.
And: Canadian cancer researchers are excited about targeted alpha therapy. It’s a new form of treatment that some doctors say is more powerful at attacking cancer cells than existing methods, and with fewer side effects.
Also: Stolen. Swapped out. Sold. Recovered. And now, back home. The happy ending to an art heist of one of the world’s most iconic photos – The Roaring Lion – a wartime portrait of Winston Churchill returns to the Chateâu Laurier.
Plus: Sudan’s civil war, illegal miners trapped in South Africa, Winnipeg’s sports teams on a roll and more.
