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Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper on news stories that speak to the moment. An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner, Tom Harrington, and Stephanie Skenderis. Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.

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Wrap your day with the world’s biggest stories. We set the bar on the daily news catch-up, going deeper on news stories that speak to the moment. An evening news podcast updated seven days a week, from CBC News. Sort out what's real, what's relevant and what’s truly new, from a Canadian perspective, with hosts Susan Bonner, Tom Harrington, and Stephanie Skenderis. Context, analysis and surprise — all in about 25 minutes.

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Eve of tariffs, Quebec language law, carbon tax gone, and more

4/1/2025
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.

Duration:00:27:06

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Affordable housing plans, ice storm cleanup, and more

3/31/2025
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.

Duration:00:27:38

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Countdown to Trump's 'Liberation Day', Danielle Smith says mission accomplished, Rising cost of medical equipment, and more

3/30/2025
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.

Duration:00:26:29

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Conservative campaign dysfunction, SE Asia earthquake, Canada's brain gain and more

3/29/2025
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.

Duration:00:29:45

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Carney-Trump phone call, Myanmar earthquake, bourbon backlash and more

3/28/2025
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.

Duration:00:25:53

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Carney’s fighting words on tariffs, measles cases up in Ontario, and more

3/27/2025
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.

Duration:00:27:02

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Auto tariffs, pitching to seniors, Signalgate, and more

3/26/2025
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.

Duration:00:31:33

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Cdn election security, U.S. national security, home buying incentives, and more

3/25/2025
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.

Duration:00:25:42

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Campaign day two: tax cuts, affordability; violence in Gaza ramps up

3/24/2025
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.

Duration:00:25:50

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Federal election campaign: Day One

3/23/2025
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.

Duration:00:30:06

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Liberals expand dental care, Reverse migration, Forced sterilization survivors, and more

3/22/2025
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.

Duration:00:26:13

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First ministers meet, Conservative pitch to workers, a plan for the Bay, and more

3/21/2025
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.

Duration:00:26:50

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Election call Sunday, China tariffs, Delta crash questions and answers, and more

3/20/2025
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.

Duration:00:27:10

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Trump’s effect on Canadian politics, Ukraine/U.S. call, Tesla terrorism? and more

3/19/2025
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.

Duration:00:26:41

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Israel strikes Gaza, Trump and Putin talk, Arctic security, and more

3/18/2025
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…

Duration:00:27:20

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Carney in Europe, Poilievre on carbon tax, COVID-19 and schools, and more

3/17/2025
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.

Duration:00:25:57

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Carney goes abroad, Extreme weather in the U.S., Changes to Jordan's Principle and more

3/16/2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney has inherited a trade war with Canada's closest ally and threats of annexation straight from the White House. All while facing down the reality of an election in the near future. You'll hear all about the challenges facing the new prime minister, and his upcoming international tour in Europe. Also: Severe weather has created a path of destruction across the central and southern U-S. Dozens of people have been killed across six states after high wind gusts, hail, and a string of tornadoes. And: The federal program known as Jordan's Principle is meant to provide supports for First Nations children. But recent changes to the program are creating uncertainty and anxiety for many families. Plus: A nightclub fire in North Macedonia, Italy divided over support for the European Union, and more.

Duration:00:24:49

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Measles in Alberta, Hudson's Bay in dire straights, Coalition for Ukrainian security, and more

3/15/2025
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

Duration:00:26:37

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Canada’s new PM, Hudson’s Bay $1 billion in debt, Churchill portrait trial, and more

3/14/2025
Mark Carney is Canada’s new prime minister. He and his cabinet were sworn in this morning. The cabinet is smaller than the previous government’s. Carney says his main focus will be relations with the United States. And one of his first acts: taking aim at the carbon tax. There is already pushback though – from those who say his cabinet doesn’t represent the whole country. G7 Foreign ministers show solidarity with Canada, in the face of Donald Trump’s annexation threat. And: It dates back to 1670, and now Hudson’s Bay Company’s days might be numbered. Court documents show the retail giant is nearly a billion dollars in debt. Also: An art heist… unravelled thanks to a piece of tape, a storage locker, and a CBC reporter’s off-duty picture taking. The perpetrator has now pleaded guilty, and the iconic photo of Winston Churchill has been restored to the lobby of the Château Laurier. But there are still lingering questions. Plus: Canada’s sovereignty at the G7 finance ministers conference, the aftermath of protests in Bangladesh, and more.

Duration:00:27:15

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Trudeau’s last day, Canada’s tariff fight, ceasefire uncertainty, and more

3/13/2025
Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister tomorrow in Ottawa. So will his cabinet – which will be slimmed down from the 37 ministers current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has. We’ll have the details of what we know so far… who’s in, who’s out, and when the next election might be called. Spoiler alert: expect it soon. And: Federal Finance Minister Dominic Leblanc and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are in Washington meeting with the commerce secretary, as Canada tries to get some concessions on the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Other premiers are designing their own plans for how to combat tariffs, and they aren’t only worried about ones from the U.S. – Chinese tariffs on some Canadian goods come into effect next week. Also: Ceasefire or no? The messages coming out of Russia are mixed, at best. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is open to a ceasefire, but has laid out a long list of things that should be on the table. Plus: Ontario measles cases jump more than 100 per cent in two weeks, small businesses navigate tariffs and countertariffs, and more.

Duration:00:26:24