Documents obtained by CBC News show Transport Canada officials were warned about the risks of WestJet’s reconfigured planes, which limited leg room in many seats. A flight attendant called the new design an ‘imminent safety risk.’

Also: NDP faithful are gathered in Winnipeg this weekend to choose a new leader. The winner will take over a party with just a handful of MPs, and one trying to recover from its worst election result in a half century.

And: The increasing threats to some of the world’s most recognizable animal species, and the new efforts to save them from extinction.

Plus: Canada’s gun buyback program, NASA preps for Artemis launch, Junos weekend, and more.