'Canada First' was the message today from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at a rally in Ottawa. Poilievre outlined his vision for the country - as polls show his party's long held lead has narrowed.

Also: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebukes U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance - after he accused European leaders of censoring free speech of parties like the far-right AFD. And Germans across the country are reacting.

And: It's a flag day like none other. With the country teetering on the edge of a trade war and threats of annexation from our closest ally - you'll hear how Canadians are coming together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag.

Plus: A professor returns to his destroyed classroom in Gaza, The push to watch more Canadian films, and more.