Liberal leader Mark Carney makes defence announcement in Halifax. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre makes housing announcement in Toronto. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh campaigns in greater Toronto and Hamilton area.

Western military commanders meet this week to discuss what happens when the fighting stops in Ukraine.

CBC News has confirmed CSIS has evidence Indian government agents tried to influence the race that made Pierre Poilievre Conservative leader.

US intelligence officials questioned about Yemen strike plans inadvertently shared with journalist in group chat.

Health officials track surge in measles cases across Canada.

This Canadian election will be a sprint, not a marathon. Already, only 35 days remain! And so, World Report wants to help you find the best podcast to keep you informed. First up: Power & Politics, CBC’s only political daily. Hosted by David Cochrane, this podcast is for listeners who want a steady flow of up-to-date political news. You’ll hear from those who’ve got the power, those who want it, and those affected most by it. New episodes drop Monday to Friday.

Their episode today:

Power & Politics' panel of political insiders — featuring former Justin Trudeau adviser Vandana Kattar, former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, former NDP national campaign director Brad Lavinge and Canada correspondent for The Economist Rob Russo — breaks down the duelling Liberal and Conservative tax cut proposals and whether either can fit into an increasingly uncertain fiscal picture. Plus, CBC reporters following the party leaders bring you the biggest moments from the early campaign trail, and TheWrit.ca's Éric Grenier analyzes each party's status in the polls.

More episodes of Power & Politics are available here: https://link.mgln.ai/7QsRF1

Canadian Election Day 2: Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre promise tax cuts, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh promises affordable housing on federal lands.

Canadian sovereignty and NATO spending now prominent campaign issues, as US President Donald Trump keeps threatening to annex Canada.

US and Russian negotiators meeting in Saudi Arabia today to discuss ceasefire in Ukraine.

UN AIDS agency says says there could be 2,000 new HIV infections globally every day due to USAID cuts.

South Korea's acting Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's impeachment overturned.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce deems Saint John, New Brunswick, most tariff-vulnerable city in the country.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a snap federal election with a vote on April 28th.

Israeli is stepping up airstrikes on Gaza, killing a senior Hamas figure.

Pope Francis is released from hospital after 5 weeks.

Parents across the U-S brace for fallout after Donald Trump orders to dismantle the Department of Education.

Growing backlash against Tesla and Elon Musk.

More Canadians move to Portugal after Donald Trump threatens to annex Canada.

CBC News learns Canadians will go to the polls on April 28th for federal election.

Starting in May, Canadians between the ages of 18 and 64 can start applying for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

RCMP discover a sophisticated, international human smuggling ring.

Air travel chaos as London's Heathrow airport shut down for the day.

Mark Carney holds his first - and possibly last - first ministers' meeting as Prime Minister.

Sudanese military recaptures presidential palace from paramilitary group.

Protests continue in Turkey over the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Robots make it easier for people in isolated communities to access certain healthcare procedures.

Prime Minister Mark Carney intends to call an election this Sunday.

China imposes a 100% tariff on Canadian canola and peas, and 25% tariff on seafood and pork. 

Beijing tells Ottawa to stay out of its judicial affairs, after Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, condemns the execution of 4 Canadian citizens.

Former female prisoner suing Ottawa, now that she's won her charter challenge on solitary confinement. 

At least 85 Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza overnight. 

Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order calling for the closure of the US Education Department. 

Artificial intelligence voice cloning can make scammers sound more like our family and friends. 

US President Donald Trump makes his first public remarks about the Canadian election since Mark Carney became Prime Minister. 

Israeli army targets northern Gaza, killing several people in strikes. 

Tesla no longer welcome at Vancouver auto show after cars, dealerships vandalized.

Gaza ceasefire broken, more than 400 Palestinians killed in overnight attack by Israel.

Arctic security and sovereignty a key focus for Prime Minister Mark Carney in Iqaluit. 

Canada's annual inflation rate rises to 2.6 per cent in February.

Prime Minister Mark Carney on a whistle-stop tour of Europe, shoring up support from Canada's allies. 

US President Donald Trump defends his use of a centuries-old law to deport more than 130 Venezuelans to El Salvador.

The Hudson's Bay Company in court today, applying to liquidate all 80 of its stores.