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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. 

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.

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.

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.

Nearly 830 million adults in the world have diabetes. The percentage of people with the disease is more than double previous estimates from 1990. Researchers are trying to figure out what’s driving the increase – and why more than half of those with diabetes aren’t getting treatment.And: Thousands of people are in Toronto for the Taylor Swift concerts. The first show is tonight, and the city is buzzing. But some people are still looking for tickets, which are being resold for thousands of dollars.Also: The RCMP is rolling out bodycams for officers across the country. And the plan is already drawing scrutiny over when the cameras are used and who gets access to the footage.Plus: Critics on both sides of the aisle pan Donald Trump’s pick of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, digital currency’s sudden surge, satirical site The Onion has won a bidding war for Alex Jones’ Infowars platform, Canada leads a multinational brigade to bolster security along NATO’S eastern flank, and much more.

Following a bitter U.S. election campaign, a triumphant Donald Trump returned to the White House for a meeting with President Joe Biden. It was part of the transfer of power between outgoing and incoming presidents. President-elect Trump has been naming key loyalists to senior roles within the administration. And Canada is watching closely.And: Nearly a decade after Canada started a national bank of umbilical cord blood, only a few dozen units out of several thousand have been used. Despite so few transfusions, advocates of the bank say the lifesaving possibilities in preserving cord blood makes it an important addition to the healthcare toolbox in Canada.Also: Swifties have descended on Toronto. Tens of thousands of fans are coming for Taylor Swift’s six-night concert run – and they’re bringing big business to Toronto. But it’s also a security challenge. The first of six shows is scheduled for Thursday night, and the city will find out if months of preparation have paid off.Plus: Tough conversations ahead between Canada and the U.S., settler violence in the occupied West Bank, congressional UFO hearing, and more.

Ottawa is sending port workers and employers in Montreal and Vancouver to binding arbitration. It’s not the first time this year the Liberal government has stepped in to end a strike or lockout.And: Canada’s national soccer teams have been spying on their rivals for years. Former team members say the coaching staff pressured them to be involved.Also: Food bank use in Toronto is breaking records – again.Plus: Former B.C. Premier John Horgan has died, Archbishop of Canterbury resigns for not acting on widespread abuse at church camps, COP29 climate conference and more.

It was an emotional day on Parliament Hill as people gathered for Remembrance Day services. Young and old remembered Canada’s war veterans. This year's Silver Cross mother highlighted mental health and PTSD.And: The shadow of Donald Trump has cast a cloud over the world climate conference, COP29. It opened today in Azerbaijan with deep concern that once he is president, Trump will undo whatever climate commitments the U.S. agrees to at the summit. Some wonder if that prospect will cause other countries to rein in their own ambitions as well.Also: Free transit, anyone? Orangeville, Ontario sees ridership more than double after it scraps fares – an idea with growing support, though unlikely to catch on in bigger cities.Plus: Israel talks annexation of West Bank settlements, dockworkers in Montreal locked out, and Donald Trump starts filling positions in his administration.

Murray Sinclair was honoured today in a national ceremony in Winnipeg. We'll take you to today's memorial and those paying tribute.Also: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is narrowing down who will join his inner circle, ruling out some of his most prominent critics as he prepares for his return to the White House.And: Opioid overdoses kill thousands of Canadians each year. That is leading some politicians and experts to push a new and controversial approach to addiction -- forcing people into treatment.Plus: The first suspected human case of bird flu in Canada, misinformation spreading in Spain, Dene men taking up sewing and more.

A shadow of uncertainty looms of Ukraine's war effort, now that Donald Trump will be the next U.S. president. Trump has repeatedly questioned how much his country spends on foreign wars -- especially in Ukraine. But Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Ukraine can still count on Canada. Also: At least 25 people are dead and more than 60 others wounded after a bomb attack at a busy train station in Pakistan. A separatist militant group is claiming responsibility for the attack - escalating a decades-long insurgency there. And: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will be coming to a close, after her upcoming stops in Canada. We'll talk about how Swift has reshaped the music industry, and paved the way for a new generation. Plus: New reports on famine in Gaza, Canada's arctic foreign policy, Manitoba removes math education requirements, and more.

The Prime Minister of the Netherlands says attacks on Israeli soccer fans are a sign of increasing antisemitism in the country. Videos show riot police intervening in street clashes, with some attackers targeting Jews. That kind of targeted violence is stoking fears among Jews here in Canada. They say it’s a reminder that they aren’t safe. And: Authorities in the U.S. search for the people behind racist texts targeting Black Americans. The messages, referencing ‘plantations’ and ‘slave catchers’ were sent amid increased tensions following Donald Trump’s election win. And they may have a Canadian connection. Also: Average rent prices across Canada declined for the first time since 2021, but only in big cities, reflecting a spike in demand as Canadians search for more affordable housing in less expensive markets.Plus: New details about an alleged Russian sabotage plot to place explosives on planes bound for Canada, the FBI tells CBC News it has received tips on the whereabouts of former Olympian turned alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding, Indigenous Veterans Day and more.

U.S. President Joe Biden publicly spoke for the first time since Tuesday’s election. He urged Americans to ‘bring down’ the temperature after weeks of inflamed rhetoric. He promised a peaceful transition to a Donald Trump administration, which is already hard at work planning its next steps.And: The federal government is closing Canada’s TikTok offices, citing concerns over national security. But Canadians can still access the popular app, raising questions about what this move accomplishes and whether more needs to be done to protect users and national security.Also: 2024 is “virtually certain” to be the hottest year ever recorded, according to a new report from the European climate service. And some experts warn things could heat up even more when Donald Trump returns to the White House next year.Plus: Border concerns in the U.S. and Canada, and how a Canadian-made app is helping rescue the stories of veterans, before their legacies fade.

By any measure, it’s a historic comeback: From two impeachments and electoral defeat in 2020, to felony convictions and conspiracy charges, to a decisive victory early this morning. Donald Trump's reelection is the first time in two decades a Republican has won the popular vote. His party is also likely to control both houses of Congress. The results underscore a major re-alignment of the American political landscape. Trump’s ambitious agenda includes ending the war in Ukraine, imposing tariffs on imports, and mass deportations. And that’s just on day one. His election sent the US dollar surging. Canada is already pushing for exemptions from those tariffs, and launching a charm offensive to keep trade relations sweet. People in Ukraine and the Middle East worry how Trump’s ascendancy will affect the wars where they are.

The nervous energy is palpable across the United States, as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump wait for the verdict of the voters. We have coverage from both U.S. presidential campaigns, and on the races for the House and Senate.  And: Canada is a target for Russian sabotage - including a dangerous plot to plant explosive devices on planes bound for North America. Ottawa is warning Moscow it won’t tolerate any threat to Canadians. Plus: Canada doesn’t collect cancer data by race or ethnicity - but that could be crucial to know who needs early screening for breast cancer. And more  

Judge. Senator. Activist. Canada is remembering the life and legacy of Murray Sinclair. His family confirmed the 73 year old died today. Best remembered for leading the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Sinclair spent years listening to residential school survivors – bringing to light historical traumas that continue to shape Canada’s relationship with Indigenous people today. And: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both making an aggressive final push -- fitting for what's been a particularly aggressive campaign for the U-S presidency. And some of the aggression is leading officials to increase security measures for candidates, and voting officials. Also: Canada’s federal government unveils its draft plan to impose a greenhouse gas emissions cap on the country’s oil and gas sector. The goal: cap emissions 35 per cent below 2019 levels. The plan is prompting fury from Alberta’s premier.Plus: Protests at Hindu and Sikh temples in B-C and Ontario, the legendary hit-maker and producer Quincy Jones has died and much more.