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Canada is currently meeting with South Korea to discuss new trade options and potentially purchase new submarines; Premier Kinew is travelling to Churchill, Manitoba to explore the potential industrial and energy-based economic opportunities; Alberta separatist confirms ‘high-level’ meeting with Trump administration; and more.

Conservatives share their enthusiasm as Pierre Poilievre solidifies his place as party leader; a mother is hoping that the public will still come forward with information as to her son’s whereabouts; tourists are enjoying the cold in Canada’s capital as the annual Winterlude Festival begins; and more.

Canada has signed an MOU with South Korea that includes discussions on bringing their auto manufacturing to Canada; trade tensions with the U.S. were front and centre as premiers gathered in Ottawa; growing calls to boycott FIFA over Trump’s immigration crackdown. Plus, new Canada Post stamps pay tribute to Canadian hip-hop icons.

Mike Le Couteur breaks down claims that PM Mark Carney walked back comments made in his Davos speech during a phone meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump; Abigail Bimman looks at countries seeking to implement social media regulations to protect youth, and where Canada stands in implementing its own legislation; Garrett Barry explains how heavy snowfall in St. John's, N.L., is disrupting the city's ability to restock grocery stores and has led to wasted food.

A break down of the steps Ottawa is taking in newly announced measures to help curb grocery costs in Canada; A look at the growing tension in Minnesota after an E.R. nurse was killed by a federal agent over the weekend and the response from the White House; How global warming could cause future geopolitical issues for Canada, complicating the country's approach to securing the Arctic.

The massive snowfall has led to cancelled flights, traffic accidents, and more throughout Canada, PM Mark Carney has returned to Canada as the Liberals remain just two seats shy of a majority, a petition proposing Alberta separates from the rest of Canada is gaining momentum as some residents say the government doesn’t support them; and more.

A man fatally shot by ICE officers in Minneapolis has now been identified as 37-year-old Alex Peretti; a dangerous polar vortex passing through Canada is pushing homeless shelters beyond their limits; residents in Northwest Territories are struggling with homelessness as public housing units fall to disrepair; and more.

The FBI has released footage of Canadian former Olympian and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding being escorted off a plane after he was arrested in Mexico City; Breaking development in the case of a Canadian woman’s death in Mexico; Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded a two-day Liberal cabinet retreat in Quebec following words with U.S. President Donald Trump; and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump is withdrawing his invitation to Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the American-led Board of Peace; How PM Mark Carney's speech could affect trade talks with the U.S. after being criticized by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick; Coming off the heels of his acclaimed speech in Davos, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered another speech defending Canadian values.

A look at U.S. President Donald Trump's response to Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech, which called for unity among middle-power nations; A break down of U.S. President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum and the possible deal struck between Trump and NATO on Greenland;  The divide over Canada's trade deal with China, as it could impact industries across Canada in both positive and negative ways.

Mike Le Couteur has more on the balancing act for Canada as it looks to support Greenland while U.S. President Donald Trump issues new tariffs on EU countries; Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports on PM Mark Carney's arrival in Davos for the World Economic Forum, where U.S. President Donald Trump is the topic of conversation; Heather Wright reports a warning from doctors in Canada that the country's health-care system could collapse if a major emergency occurs during the World Cup.

Prime Minister Mark Carney visits Qatar to strengthen bilateral ties; European leaders push back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland; Prince Edward Island is seeing strong population growth, but housing and health services are struggling to keep pace; and more.

New reactions from the automotive industry and car enthusiasts as Canada strikes a landmark deal with China; canola tariffs added pressures to an already difficult growing year, but the new trade agreement could spark hope for the future; PM Mark Carney is currently meeting with Qatari officials as Canada continues to diversify trade away from the U.S.; and more.

Rachel Aiello reports on the strong, mixed reaction from officials back in Canada following the announcement of Canada’s new trade deal with China; Joy Malbon has more on U.S. President Donald Trump's reaction to the Canada-China trade deal and the growing concern from NATO over the U.S. push for Greenland; Heather Wright looks at the political fallout over Canada dropping its 100 per cent tariff on Chinese EVs and how it will impact the market and consumers.

Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports on a new era of relations between Canada and China after signing new agreements to boost exports between the two countries; Heather Wright looks at the chaotic travel conditions in central Canada after a nasty winter storm causes road closures and major flight delays across the country; Despite a national decline in home sales in 2025, experts are forecasting a slight rebound in 2026, thanks to first-time homebuyers. Abigail Bimman explains.