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World leaders are among the thousands gathering for Pope Francis's funeral. Zelensky and Trump meet before the Pope's funeral. Last weekend of election campaigning has party leaders criss crossing the country. Quebec expected to yield much different results this election. Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexually exploiting her as teenager, has died. Deadly parasite threatens PEI's wild oyster fishing season.

3 days left in the Canadian election campaign means Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh are carefully calculated in their every move. Polls suggest the NDP could be experiencing a national decline in support. Tension between India and Pakistan grows with troops briefly exchanging cross-border fire. The mayor of Kyiv says Ukraine may be forced to cede territory to Russia as part of a peace deal. Police in Halifax say they foiled teenager's plot to bring weapons to a school. A Quebec Superior Court judge has struck down a tuition hike for out-of-province students in Quebec.

US President Donald Trump says Canada is better as a state than country, muses about raising auto tariffs again. Liberal leader Mark Carney, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh push back against Trump's threats. Conservative supporters feel a wave of patriotism at Pierre Poilievre rally. Homeless shelters work to spread the word about election day in Canada. Nine killed and dozens injured in major Russian overnight attack on Kyiv. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi vows revenge on "terrorists" who killed 26 in Tuesday's Kashmir attack. So many people show up to say goodbye to Pope Francis, The Vatican keeps St. Peter's Basilica open overnight. Trump administration's deportation of undocumented immigrants raises concerns about Canada-US Safe Third Country agreement.

Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh agree Canada's national defence has to change, now that Donald Trump is in the White House. Liberal leader campaigns to take seats from the Bloc Quebecois in Quebec. The body of Pope Francis moves to St. Peter's Basilica for three days of public mourning. In Indian-administered Kashmir the search is on for four armed gunmen. Looksmaxxing forums tell boys and young men how to be better, stronger, more masculine. But researchers say this online activity is harmful.

Cardinals from around the world arrive at the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis's funeral. Church masses take place around the globe to remember Pope Francis. Indigenous leaders hope next Pope continues reconciliation work. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to release his party's costed platform today. Liberal leader Mark Carney and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh both try to position themselves as the best leader to stand up to US president Donald Trump. PEI tourism industry concerned about now the cap on international students.

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Vatican confirms Pope Francis has died at age 88. World leaders remember Francis as "the People's Pope" who showed a tireless commitment to the weakest members of society. Canadians struggling to find a doctor, considering expensive private clinics, urge federal leaders to address healthcare affordability. Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet boldly predicts Liberal leader Mark Carney will be Prime Minister. Today last day Advance Polls are open in Canadian election. US Vice President JD Vance meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Poilievre says costed platform is coming 'soon,' becoming last leader to release a plan. Zelensky says Russian attacks on going despite despite Putin's 'Easter truce' pledge. Uganda struggles with influx of refugees. Gambling addiction among senior citizens is a growing problem in Hong Kong. Increasing number of unhoused people relocating encampments to small communities.

Liberal leader, Mark Carney, and New Democrat leader, Jagmeet Singh, expected to release campaign platforms today. US Supreme Court temporarily blocks planned deportations of Venezuelans detained in Texas. US president Donald Trump defends deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García. Donald Trump's unpopularity influences upcoming Australian election. Donald Trump's trade war is pushing up the cost of chocolate this Easter season.

As Canadians prepare to head to the ballot box, the integrity of this vote matters more than ever. From foreign agents to fake influencers... How serious are the risks to Canada's democracy? Can Elon Musk be considered a hostile state actor? And what are officials doing about these threats? Parliamentary reporter Janyce McGregor will tell you where we're most vulnerable, why meddling keeps happening, and what you need to know in this season of spin. Featuring: Gloria Fung, the Canadian Coalition for a Foreign Influence Transparency Registry Henry Chan, former co-director of Saskatchewan Stands with Hong Kong Balpreet Singh, World Sikh Organization Sukhdev Singh Gill radio host of 'AJJ DI AWAAZ' Kiu Rezvanifar, President of the Canadian Ethnic Media Association Former NDP MP Charlie Angus Beatrice Wayne, Director of Research and Policy, Samara Centre for Democracy Stéphane Perrault, Elections Canada Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Krishnamurthy, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Law School ...and more!

Federal Leaders went face-to-face in the one and only english debate last night. U.S. threatens to walk away from Russia-Ukraine peace talks over lack of progress. Airlines shifting plans as more Canadians abandon plans for US travel.

No clear winner in last night's federal leader's French language debate. Southern Ontario's 905 region is critical battleground in upcoming election. U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio and U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, are in Paris to hold talks about Ukraine, Iran. Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, seen as a key broker between E.U., U.S. as she meets Donald Trump in Washington today. Hearing begins to examine whether to give the Menendez Brothers a reduced sentence. Cambridge university scientists find possible signs of life on distant planet.

Federal party leaders hold French-language debate tonight. Some Quebec employers are worried reduced immigration will compound labour shortages. Malaysia is latest stop in Chinese president Xi Jinping's regional trade tour. China's economy sees higher than expect growth in first quarter, ahead of Trump tariffs. Bank of Canada to set its latest interest rate in midst of global economic chaos. Last day for Canadian students to vote on post-secondary campuses.

On second anniversary of Sudan's civil war, Sudanese-Canadians want Ottawa to do more. Statistics Canada to release its latest report on inflation. Canada Votes 2025: Tariffs and international trade are the top priority for some Alberta farmers. Federal party leaders campaign in Quebec ahead of French-language debate. Chinese president Xi Jinping on charm offensive in southeast Asia, part trade war with US. J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura pleads not guilty to indecent assault. Singaopore calls general election for May 3. More permanent residents tell CBC News about being stranded abroad.

New guidelines released for how to manage obesity for children and adolescents in Canada. Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre appear on popular French-language talk show "Tout le monde en parle." NDP leader Jagmeet Singh to campaign alongside health care workers in Toronto. Housing a key issue for voters in Nunavut. Asian markets get a boost after US President Donald Trump announces tariff exemption on electronics. Incumbent Conservative President Daniel Noboa declares victory in Ecuador election, seen as a test of his war-on-drugs. Hungarian lawmakers prepare to vote on a constitutional amendment that would restrict the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Experts question admissions test used by almost every medical school in Canada.

The last functioning hospital in Gaza City is hit by Israeli missiles. The acting mayor of a northern Ukrainian city says more than 20 people are dead after a Russian missile strike. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh trying to reverse flagging electoral fortunes in Northern Ontario. Attendees at US college fair in Toronto worry about deteriorating Canada-US relationship. China's president Xi Jinping will be visiting Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia this week to shore up relations in face of US tariffs. Some Canadian bakeries and sweets shops are taking a stand against U-S tariffs and annexation threats. Canada's Corey Conners – just four strokes behind leader, Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy at Masters.

Delegations from the US and Iran holding talks in Oman over Tehran's nuclear program. Donald Trump urges Russia to get moving on Ukraine ceasefire as US envoy meets with Vladimir Putin. Voters in Gabon are heading to the polls for the first time since 2023. It's now just 16 days until Canadians head to the polls. US tariffs fuel calls for new Canadian pipeline. Preliminary report on nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic fails to clarify cause. Canadian Corey Conners is major contender at Augusta's Masters golf tournament.

More than 100 mayors and municipal leaders push to get the environment back in prominence during Canadian election. Prime Minister Mark Carney convenes cabinet committee to discuss Donald Trump's tariffs. China raises its counter measures on the US. Asian stock markets slide further growing fears of China-US trade war. Preliminary hearing into sex crime charges against billionaire Frank Stronach scheduled in Toronto. Canada dealing with a record number of measles cases. Heavy rain across Nepal and northeast India is being blamed for almost 100 deaths. A closer look at the push for global carbon tax on international shipping.

Conservative party rules make it difficult for reporters to cover Pierre Poilievre on his campaign tour. Liberal leader Mark Carney and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh campaign in the same Saskatoon riding. Beijing vows it won't back down from trade war with US President Donald Trump. Canadian Snowbirds take flight from Florida over aggression from Trump Administration. UPEI artist-in-residence quits over controversial painting about US politics.

US President Donald Trump's new reciprocal tariffs are now in effect. Canada imposes retaliatory 25% tariff on US-made vehicles that do not comply with new NAFTA rules. Windsor, Ontario's Dainty Rice unsure of future, as it faces tariffs from both sides of the border. Concerns grow in many Southeast Asian industries that export to US, now that significant tariffs in effect. Rescuers still at Jet Set nightclub in Dominican Republic, after roof collapsed killing at least 98 people. Liberal leader Mark Carney looking to build support in Alberta. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh speaking to First Nations leaders and voters.