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There were joyous scenes in both Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories today, as Hamas returned four more Israeli women and Israel freed 200 Palestinians from prison in the second week of the ceasefire. Also: The Democratic Republic of Congo is cutting diplomatic ties with neighbouring Rwanda. Fighting between Congolese forces and Rwanda-backed rebels is intensifying near the border, forcing more than 400-thousand people to flee their homes since the start of the year. And: As U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to end incentives for electric vehicle purchases, similar moves to roll back help for the E-V industry in this country are also putting consumers and automakers on a rocky road. Plus: Conservative super caucus in Ontario, looking ahead to Belarus' election, A Rome exhibit celebrating female artists, and more.

More Canadians are finding they’ve been overcharged for meat weighed at the grocery stores. And some are saying – the enforcement isn’t strong enough. Most of the time, there are no penalties, although the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has the power to impose them. Also: Corporations are getting into the veterinary business. A joint investigation between The Fifth Estate, Marketplace – and Radio-Canada’s Enquete and La Facture looks at the changing pet care industry. And how it might affect prices when you take your pet in for health care. And: The immigration crackdown begins in the U.S. Already hundreds of people have been deported to Guatemala via military plane. Critics are questioning the tactics and the use of the military in the new president’s plan. Plus: Vancouver’s plan to deal with the Downtown East Side, sedentary kids, returning home in Gaza, and more.

The field is set in the race to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader and Prime Minister. Today was the deadline for candidates to submit their paperwork. They now face a 45-day sprint before the party votes, with opposition parties circling, and a possible federal election to follow. We break down those who are in and out. Also: America first. Donald Trump faces the World Economic Forum for the first time since his return to the White House and takes his grievances to a global audience – and tells business leaders – make your products in the U.S., or face punishing tariffs. And: The benefits of ‘prehab.’ The Canadian based findings that may help lead to a speedier recovery for some surgery patients. Plus: The housing struggle facing some Jasper, Alberta residents after the fires; the controversy over Oscar-favourite Emilia Pérez; and more.

Online retail giant Amazon is closing all its facilities and slashing as many as 2,000 jobs in Quebec. The move comes after the recent unionization of employees at a Laval, Que., warehouse. But the retailer insists the decision is about cost-savings, not organized labour. Also: CBC News is on the ground in Ukraine’s Sumy region, three years into Russia’s invasion of the country. With no clear end in sight, Ukrainian troops are tired, cold and longing for peace — but willing to fight on. And: The bacterial infection shigella is spreading in homeless encampments across Canada. It causes intense diarrhea, and in some cases, is resistant to antibiotics. Plus: Team Canada meets again, cold temperatures in Canada and the southern U.S., President Trump axes DEI departments and more.

The federal government signals it’s ready for Trump’s tariffs, with matching penalties of its own. Late Monday, the U.S. President said he’d follow through with his threat on February 1st. Canada’s Prime Minister responded today from a cabinet meeting in Quebec, saying everything is on the table, including dollar-for-dollar retaliation. Reports suggest that the Trump administration wants to renegotiate the Canada - US - Mexico trade agreement. Also: All of this tariff talk is also reopening a conversation on pipelines in this country. Alberta's premier says Canada needs to consider projects once shelved. It's in an attempt to diversify markets for the biggest source of Canadian exports to the U.S. And: CBC News speaks with one of the Capitol riot defendants shortly after their prison release, following a sweeping pardon from Donald Trump. The President’s executive order wipes out charges and convictions for more than 1500 people accused in the January 6, 2021 incident. Trump’s actions sparked celebration from his supporters, and jeers from opponents. Plus: $500 Billion U.S. AI infrastructure announcement, crackdown on illegal immigration, West Bank violence and more.

He’s officially back. And emboldened. Donald Trump was sworn as the 47th President of the United States. The question today for Canadians was... What about tariffs? It appears there might be a slight reprieve. We have many angles covered on this historic day — from tariffs, to border security to climate change and more. And: Ozempic may work for more than diabetes and weight loss. New research is finding benefits for Alzheimer's, addiction, and infections. Also: Palestinians are returning to parts of Gaza they haven’t seen in months.

Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and government house leader Karina Gould have officially launched their campaigns to become next leader of the Liberal party. We'll take a look at how the race is shaping up. Also: After months of bombings, bloodshed and contentious, on and off negotiations...a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is now in effect. And: Donald Trump has promised his administration will carry out mass deportations, which could begin soon after his inauguration on Monday. We go to two communities where undocumented immigrants are preparing for an uncertain future.

A ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to go into effect in the coming hours. But whether things will proceed on schedule is an open question, as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed last minute objections - and says any ceasefire could only be temporary. Also: Businesses in Canada are bracing for impact, as the threat of tariffs from the U.S. We'll tell you how two important industries are feeling ahead of Donald Trump's swearing in. And: There still aren’t enough homes in Canada for the people who want to buy them, and new construction isn’t keeping up with demand. Could robots be the solution to this country's housing woes?

Radio-Canada has confirmed the Trudeau government could unveil its first round of counter-tariffs as soon as incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is sworn in on Monday. That first round – tariffs on $37 billion worth of American goods. And: Israel’s prime minister says hostages will be released on Sunday, after the security cabinet approves the ceasefire deal. Fighting in Gaza has not abated since the deal was announced, and dozens have died in the past two days. A recent study suggests the number of deaths in Gaza so far has been undercounted for months… and thousands more are dead. Also: Karen Pauls goes to the Canada/U.S. border to see how Ottawa’s enhanced measures are working. The plan includes more officers, and more technology, including drones and Blackhawk helicopters. Plus: Family members blocked from visiting loved ones in long-term care, food insecurity in Canadian cities, businesses struggle to prepare for tariff threat, and more.

Mark Carney has launched his bid to be leader of the Liberal Party, and the next prime minister of Canada. He’s painting himself as an outsider – because he has never held elected office. Carney says his main goal will be fixing the economy. And: A family fight is brewing in Canadian leadership, as the prime minister calls out Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for refusing to sign on to the federal plan on dealing with Donald Trump's tariff threat. Smith says a real Team Canada approach shouldn’t threaten export taxes on energy. She says the deal needs to show “respect” for Alberta taxpayers who've paid equalization transfers for decades. Also: A ceasefire seems tantalizingly close in the Middle East. But hasn’t been fully approved. U.S. officials call the delay a loose end, while Israel's prime minister calls it a last-minute crisis. Plus: Some evacuees of the Los Angeles wildfires return home to survey their damage, and loss; the efforts to get new medications to Canadians more quickly; the ticking clock in the U.S. on TikTok’s fate, and more.

Celebrations, and sombre reflections in Israel and Gaza as a deal is finally reached. The deal includes the release of hostages held in Gaza, and Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. World leaders are hailing it, families are relieved. Now the questions – what happens next? And will it hold? And: The premiers meet the Prime Minister to talk about how to handle the economic chaos presented by Donald Trump’s tariff threat. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith does not sign onto the plan. Also: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration bans red dye no. 3 from food – 35 years after it was banned from cosmetics for being a cancer risk. The additive is used to give some candies, snack cakes and maraschino cherries a bright red hue. Canada has not yet banned it. Plus: Trying to find a doctor in rural Canada and more.

More Liberals are declaring their intentions in relation to the party’s leadership race. Christy Clark and François-Philippe Champagne say they are out. Karina Gould is rumoured to be in. One big name — Mark Carney — flirted with the idea on The Daily Show with John Stewart. He’s expected to make an announcement on Thursday. And: Premiers say they want to know the federal plans for border security and economic stability ahead of Trump’s administration taking power on Monday. Trump announced his own plan: The External Revenue Service. He says it will be created on January 20th, to collect tariffs. Also: “On the edge”, “on the brink”, “on the verge” — all the “almost there” phrases are being trotted out to describe the state of negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza. Families on both sides are watching… and hoping. Plus: Los Angeles fires still not contained, intimate partner violence in Nova Scotia, dismantling DEI, and more.

Three big fires are burning in Los Angeles, and several smaller ones as well. At least two dozen people have died. And though some evacuation orders have been lifted, officials are warning people to return yet. Many areas are still unsafe. And: Alberta premier Danielle Smith says Canadians should be prepared for tariffs imposed by the U.S. She went to Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and met the incoming president. And Smith says she expects him to make good on his threats. Canadian leaders are preparing lists of retaliatory measures. Also: “Closer than ever.” Reports suggest a ceasefire agreement in Gaza could be signed before Trump takes office next week. Trump has threatened “all hell will break loose” if there is no deal by then. His vice-president J.D. Vance says that means enabling Israel to knock out the rest of Hamas. Plus: The future of pharmacare and federal dental care, the worst year for insured losses for weather events, the price of mail goes up, and more.

We're learning more this weekend about who's not seeking to be the next Liberal leader. Many names have been floated as potential successors to Justin Trudeau, but few have entered the race so far. And some high profile names have taken themselves out of the running. Also: As wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles, misinformation and conspiracy theories about those fires are spreading just as quickly online. And: Greenland says it's not for sale. But that hasn't stopped U.S. President-elect Donald Trump from threatening to take it. We look at how seriously that's being received. Plus: The latest on Donald Trump's tariff threats, the fifteenth anniversary of the Haiti earthquake, and more.

Wildfires have been sweeping through Los Angeles for five straight days. Whole neighbourhoods have been turned to ash. Despite a brief lull in the winds, they are expected to pick back up - and firefighters are still having difficulty containing the flames. Also: After a string of disappointing seasons, the Rideau Canal has opened for public skating this winter. Its the earliest opening of the skateway since 2018. But as Canada experiences warmer winters, the future of the skateway is unpredictable. And: A team of scientists in Antarctica is studying a chunk of ice drilled from deep below the earth's surface. They're hoping ancient particles within the ice will help to understand the history and future of Earth's climate. Plus: An apartment building in Iqaluit destroyed by fire, homelessness crisis in Ontario, and more

The people of Los Angeles are pulling together as the fires burn on the outskirts of the city — volunteers, donation centres, and families helping families. But the city is also seeing some of the worst of human nature — scam texts, looting, and selfishness. Police have imposed curfews and sent in the National Guard to stop looting, and the FBI is investigating after a water bomber provided by Quebec was struck by a civilian drone. And: The disaster in L.A. is highlighting another problem: insurance. Many people in the area lost their insurance coverage because it got too expensive, or companies refused to renew it. It’s a concern elsewhere too — including Canada — as climate change makes some residential areas too risky to insure. Also: The Liberals have set some of the rules for their leadership campaign. A few people have declared their intentions to run, but another cabinet minister says she’s out: Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. There are still no details about whether there will be a convention, or how the voting will happen, but one thing we do know… the new leader and next prime minister will be chosen by March 9th. Plus: Trump given an unconditional discharge, inauguration in Venezuela, banks bail on net zero pledge, and more.

Two of the fires in Los Angeles are still zero per cent contained. Beyond the smoke and flames, there are worries about water quality, and electricity. And fighting an urban wildfire has its own challenges — including fire hydrants that aren’t able to provide enough water for the scale of the destruction. Canada has offered help. And: A CBC investigation shows Loblaws and other grocery stores are selling underweighted meat — meaning it’s not as heavy as they are charging for. They are including the packaging in the weight, which is not allowed. Also: Parents across Canada got a warning this week that their kids’ information was exposed in a cyber attack. We look at the way schools across the country are vulnerable to online hacking. Plus: Norovirus on the rise in Canada and the U.S., anger over a rape case in India, newcomers looking for housing, and more.

Fires are out of control around Los Angeles. Tens of thousands of people have been told to evacuate. Thousands more are on standby. There have been deaths and injuries, and over 1000 homes and businesses have been lost. Hurricane force winds have prevented firefighters from getting control of the fires. The weather has shifted over time, so instead of fire seasons, officials now talk about a year of fire. And: Two days after Justin Trudeau said he would leave, the Liberal party caucus met and talked about what’s next. One big name has already said he won’t run: Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The main concern for whoever does step up: How to deal with the Donald Trump administration in the U.S. Also: Canada’s government isn’t the only one trying to respond to Trump. Greenland is trying to make it clear: The territory is not up for grabs. Yesterday, Trump would not rule out using military force to take it over. Plus: How does Meta’s change of heart on fact-checking affect Canada? How can doctors who move here find work? And more.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he is prepared to use economic force to take over Canada. He says the U.S. is spending billions a year to protect Canada, and it would make sense to make it the 51st state. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted on X: “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States.” Trump also wouldn’t rule out using the military to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal. And: The federal Liberals are setting the rules for a leadership race, now that Justin Trudeau is stepping down. We’ll have a look at who might run, and what’s ahead for the party. The Conservatives are taking the opportunity to say that no matter who runs for Liberal leader, the ideas will be the same, and it’s time for change. Also: Tuberculosis cases are on the rise in some Canadian cities. Health researchers say TB is affecting newcomers because of lower vaccination rates and wider infection rates in their home countries. Plus: Earthquake in Tibet kills more than 120, Saskatchewan goes after wild pigs, and more.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau now says he isn’t the best choice to lead the Liberals into the next election, and he will step down as soon as the party picks another leader. That leader will also automatically become prime minister. There are warnings the party constitution could leave the campaign open to foreign interference. Trudeau says his main regret from his time in office is not getting electoral reform done. Opposition leaders Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh say it’s time for a federal election. Several premiers have already signalled their biggest concern: that the federal government needs to keep its eye on relations with the U.S. Plus: Flu numbers are up in Canada, Elon Musk wades into UK politics, and more.