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Canada and a group of European allies are set to recognize an independent Palestinian state next week at the United Nations' General Assembly. As Israel pushes on with its military takeover of Gaza, Canadian officials say its the only way to salvage a two state solution.  Also: This week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing hefty fees on H-1B work visas. The move is putt...

The federal government wants to make intimidating people at places of worship — and displaying hate symbols in public — criminal offences. They’re part of legislation intended to crack down on the rising number of hate-related incidents. And: Canadians are taking a big step back from the U.S., and the American ambassador is unimpressed. Pete Hoekstra claims Canadians aren’t passionate about the re...

Free speech advocates are sounding the alarm over the sudden suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show. They sayit’s part of a broader attack on dissent by the Trump administration. U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sign some major tech and nuclear deals. They also sidestepped several thorny issues that have strained their trans-Atlantic relationship.&nbsp...

In a sign it is expecting some rough waters ahead for the economy, the Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent. And: Alberta’s privacy commissioner raises red flags about the province’s plan to add citizenship status to driver’s licences. She says the benefit is unclear. Also: U.S. President Donald Trump receives a royal welcome at Windsor castle in Engl...

Food insecurity is up in Canada. That means more people don’t know where their next meal is coming from, or how much food they will be able to afford. And: Leaving the cabinet, leaving elected politics… Chrystia Freeland says it’s time for her to seek fresh challenges. That means a cabinet shuffle, just over a month before budget day. We’ll have the details on what’s next. Also: The suspect in the...

How Canadians can afford housing and groceries were top of the agenda as the House of Commons began its fall sitting. Opposition leader Pierre Poilivere was back in his chair after losing his seat in Ottawa, then winning a byelection in Alberta. He and Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off for the first time in Question Period. We’ll have the details of how that went, and the plans and promises on...

One of Mark Carney's election promises was to building affordable housing in Canada - and lots of it. Today, the Prime Minister outlined how this government will tackle this gargantuan task - announcing the creation of a new agency that will guide the process. Also: Parliament returns from its summer break on Monday - with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre back in the house after a byelection w...

The U.S. President has issued his latest ultimatum on the Russia-Ukraine war. But the demand is directed at NATO. Donald Trump says the U.S. will slap major sanctions on Russia only when NATO members agree to stop buying Russian oil. It's one of several conditions the President is demanding that could cause a snag for alliance members, including Canada. Also: Parliament resumes next week in Ottawa...

A 22-year-old Utah man is arrested in the killing of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk earlier this week on a university campus. Authorities say Tyler Robinson’s family and friends convinced him to turn himself in. And: CBC News has learned the federal government plans to crack down on people willfully intimidating and obstructing others who are entering places of worship, cultural commun...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says it’s time to build big, and build quickly. Today he revealed a list of five “nation building” projects, including LNG production, and small nuclear reactors. We’ll look at two of those projects in a bit more detail — mines in Saskatchewan and B.C. More on the plans, the people and the pushback. And: The hunt is on for the person who shot Conservative influencer Char...

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk — founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA — died in hospital after being shot at a speaking event at a Utah college. The 31-year-old was a key ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and influential in driving youth support for Trump during last year’s election. And: Canada pledges support for Poland after multiple Russian drones violated Po...

Israel strikes the headquarters of Hamas political leaders in Qatar. Hamas says five of its members are dead. Israel calls it retaliation for a gun attack yesterday in Jerusalem. Qatar calls today’s strike a cowardly criminal assault. The escalation is drawing condemnation from other countries in the Middle East, and around the world. And: Barrie, Ontario becomes the latest city to declare a state...

Prime Minister Mark Carney rolls out his strategy to brace the Canadian economy for a long-term tariff war. He and his ministers announce the details of millions in spending to help businesses — and employees — survive. And: Alberta’s government reveals the latest plan on sexually explicit books in school libraries. Also: Canadian doctors say sports betting ads promote dangerous behaviour, and cou...

People in Ukraine are on edge after Russia launched its largest air assault of the war so far. Kyiv's main government building was struck for the first time - and multiple people were killed. You’ll hear about the scale of the bombardment, and reaction from Ukraine’s western allies. Also: People are returning to Whati, Northwest Territories - after an evacuation order was lifted this weekend. But...

Canadians are remembering hockey legend Ken Dryden, who died yesterday at the age of 78. During his career, Dryden was a Hall of Famer - with six Stanley Cups under his goalie pads - and was a key part of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970s. He was also a lawyer, author, politician AND NHL executive. We'll take a look back on his long and storied career. Also: The Toronto International Film Festiv...

Canada’s unemployment rate is at its highest in nearly a decade, excluding the first years of the pandemic. The economy lost 66,000 jobs last month. Particularly hard hit – industries most exposed to tariffs. And: Prime Minister Mark Carney announces billions in funding he says will transform that faltering economy. He calls it the most comprehensive suite of trade measures in Canadian history. We...

Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba is mourning the death of an 18-year-old, who was killed in a mass stabbing by her brother this morning. Another seven people from the community were injured. We’ll have the latest details. Vaccines were front and centre as a U.S. senate committee grilled Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Senators asked about his decisions to replace all expert members of...

Prime Minister Mark Carney warns American tariffs on Canada won’t likely be lifted any time soon. His cabinet met to talk about walking the tightrope of boosting defense spending and protecting the economy from tariffs, all while “spending less”. And: Carbon capture is a key part of industry’s plans to mitigate climate change. But it turns out the world’s storage capacity is a lot smaller than we...

The first day of school is a lunch bag letdown for students at Dalhousie University in Halifax. A lockout means most classes have been cancelled, and it’s not clear when they will start up again. And: The military has a spare parts problem. A CBC exclusive on Canada’s battle readiness. Also: The legacy of Graham Greene. The Oscar-nominated Canadian actor died yesterday. He lit up stages and screen...

Evacuees are arriving in Hay River, N.W.T. from multiple communities. Residents of Fort Providence are watching and waiting as a fast-moving wildfire bears down on their homes. The smoke is spreading to other parts of Canada. And: In Newfoundland and Labrador, kids and families are trying to navigate the first days of school under the shadow of one of the province’s worst wildfire seasons — with c...

Hundreds of people in the Northwest Territories are out of their homes due to rapidly spreading wildfires, with Fort Providence becoming the latest community under evacuation order. More are getting ready to go, at a moment's notice. Dry conditions and high winds creating ideal conditions for wildfires - and officials calling the fire situation "critical". Also: Alberta's premier is halfway throug...

Wildfires have ravaged much of Canada during this summer. First, it was the Prairies, then Atlantic Canada - now, wildfires are leading to evacuation orders in the North. The small community of Whati, Northwest Territories is nearly empty - as an encroaching fire threatens the community. Also: A federal appeals court decision on Friday ruled many of President Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal. Th...

From classics to contemporary works, more than 200 books are being removed from libraries and classrooms by the Edmonton Public School Board. It follows a provincial directive targeting literature with sexual content. And: A stabbing at an Ottawa grocery store is being investigated as a hate-motivated crime that targeted a Jewish woman. Politicians have been condemning the attack that has left the...

A new national report on sports highlights ‘widespread abuse,’ and a ‘culture of silence’ is occurring at all levels. The Future of Sport Commission in Canada says the federal government needs to do better to protect our athletes from maltreatment, and made 71 recommendations, including the creation of an independent watchdog for sport. And: Members of a U.S. family are suing the makers of artific...

More Canadians are getting caught up in U.S. President Donald Trump’s border security crackdown. New data shows American agents are searching more mobile phones than ever before, even though trips south of the 49th parallel continue to plummet. And: Denmark has summoned the head of the U.S. Embassy over claims three Americans linked to Trump are running an influence campaign in Greenland. The trio...