Canada’s premiers are on a diplomatic mission to Washington D.C. They’re trying to garner support for their fight against tariffs. Ontario’s Doug Ford, who is chair of the Council of the Federation, says the levies could mean chaos for the Canada-U.S. trade relationship. But the question remains… is anyone listening? 

And: President Donald Trump reaffirms the U.S. will take over Gaza. He says if Hamas doesn’t return all hostages on Saturday, then “all bets are off” and the ceasefire will be over. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees – if the hostages aren’t released, the ceasefire is dead. Hamas says Israel violated the ceasefire already by blocking aid from getting into Gaza. 

Also: Flu infections are on the rise in Canada. Typically, cases would have peaked by this time of year. Emergency rooms in some cities are packed with people showing symptoms. 

Plus: Arab Americans in Michigan react to Trump’s Gaza plans, how the tariffs might affect the U.S., and more. 

U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum in order to bolster his country’s industries. Canada exports more than $12 billion worth of aluminum into the U.S. each year, and more than $10 billion worth of steel. Leaders in both industries bracing for the hit, while calling on federal and provincial politicians to be ready to act.

And: Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre says Ottawa should have more control over Canada’s Arctic. He is proposing a permanent military base in Iqaluit, more rangers in the area, and two additional ice breakers. Poilievre says he would fund the plan by cutting foreign aid.

Also: The ceasefire in Gaza is in trouble. Hamas and Israel are accusing each other of violations. Hamas is refusing to release the next group of hostages, and Israel says it is making military preparations. In a separate development, the Palestinian Authority says it will stop financially supporting families of those convicted or killed while attacking Israelis.

Plus: Ontario’s premier says he is going to Washington, Ukrainians in Canada ask for extensions on their stay, and more.

In an exclusive Fox News interview, U.S President Donald Trump once again reiterated his threat of making Canada the 51st state. He also made a surprise announcement on Air Force One - saying he'll impose new tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports as early as Monday.

Also: More and more Canadians say they want to "buy Canadian" and trade with each other - reigniting a movement to break down trade barriers between the provinces. It's also making some Canadians second-guess travel down south. 

And: Athletes from around the world are in B.C. for the 2025 Invictus Games. Prince Harry launched the event 11 years ago to honour injured military and service personnel. But this year, it's also about bridging political divides.

Plus: Super Bowl Sunday, an investigation into Alberta's health authority, more Palestinians return to northern Gaza, and more.

Officials from nearly one-hundred countries are meeting in Paris to discuss Artificial Intelligence, including Canada's Prime Minister. The risks associated with AI are top of mind -- but so are the opportunities. 

Also: U.S. President Donald Trump is proposing a trade to Ukraine - military support for rare earth resources. We'll look at why Trump wants these resources so badly, and the other countries he's eyeing to get them.

And: Toxic drugs have killed tens of thousands of Canadians, but drug dealers are rarely charged directly in those deaths. Now there is a push to hand down tough punishments on drug dealers whose customers die from overdoses.

Plus: Court challenges to Donald Trump's executive orders, Canadian doctors scrutinize the Lucy Letby case, and more.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says U.S. President Donald Trump is serious about making Canada the 51st state. Trudeau was speaking to business leaders at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit. Cabinet minister Steven MacKinnon says the country is united by one thing: pride in being Canadian. The problem – it’s hard to predict what Trump might do next. 

And: The United Nations Human Rights Council is investigating what’s going on in Congo. Rebels have seized the city of Goma and there are reports of spiralling violence, rape and sexual slavery.

Also: Canada’s promise to take action on illegal fentanyl played a role in getting a month-long reprieve from the tariffs. But a complete crackdown would have to change how Canada deals with money laundering. 

Plus: Kanye West’s hate, Super Bowl security, pipelines and more.

The tariffs have been paused, but changes to U.S. import rules are already wreaking havoc with small businesses in Canada. The U.S. will stop allowing goods below a certain amount to be sent duty-free. We talk to companies who say their livelihoods will be dramatically hurt.

And: Sports fans are expected to wager a record amount on this Sunday's Super Bowl.

But that parlay could parlay itself into a public health risk. And experts want governments to do more to mitigate the health harms from gambling.

Also: Scientists have long known that whales have their own language. Researchers now say it is structured very much like human language – and the way they learn it is a lot like how a toddler learns to speak.

Plus: Gaza fallout, India deportations, H5N1 in cattle and more.

Donald Trump’s abrupt announcement about taking over Gaza has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and around the world. The White House says his reasons are humanitarian. Palestinians, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have rejected the idea, and are worried about what it would mean for the West Bank. The far right in Israel is celebrating, but many people on the street think it is unlikely to ever happen.

And: Trump’s tariff threats are driving the issues for political races here in Canada – pushing Liberal leadership candidates to focus on how to handle them. And the leader of the opposition, Pierre Poilievre, is also pivoting his message – from carbon tax to crime.

Also: As Canada looks to protect its economy from potential tariffs… one of the industries that could be hardest hit is auto manufacturing. Alexandre Silberman looks at whether there is any way to decouple a deeply integrated industry.

Plus: Drug trafficking in Canada, Elon Musk’s slashing agenda, Emilia Pérez controversy, and more.

Pause for effect – Canada is figuring out what to do while the tariff threat from the U.S. is on hold. It’s still a full-court press of lobbying the Trump administration to remove the threat entirely. One of the things Canada is doing – naming a so-called fentanyl czar to combat drug trafficking. Less than one per cent of fentanyl that gets into the U.S. comes from Canada. But the cost of combatting it pales in comparison to the potential economic harm of tariffs. 

And: U.S. president Donald Trump says reconstruction of Gaza will take years, and Palestinians will need to find somewhere else to live and call home. Trump’s comments are on the same day he met with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.

Also: Another way to mitigate the damage - better interprovincial trade. That could reduce reliance on the U.S. market. It could eventually boost Canada’s GDP by $200 billion. But it won’t be easy – one Nova Scotia medical equipment maker points out it is currently easier to sell products overseas, than to customers in other provinces.

Plus: China retaliates against U.S. tariffs, ten dead in mass shooting in Sweden, ebola outbreak, and more.

The White House has paused tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days. The dramatic turnaround came after phone calls between U.S. president Donald Trump and the leaders of Canada and Mexico. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will take several measures to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking, including appointing a “fentanyl czar”, listing cartels as terrorists, and launching joint strike force with the U.S. to combat organized crime. 

The uncertainty may be over for now, but Canadian anger is still there. Canadians have been responding to the tariff threat by rejecting U.S. products. The “Buy Canadian” movement is gaining steam, and some are hoping it will continue, no matter what happens next. 

The anti-U.S. sentiment is brewing in other arenas as well – literally. Fans are booing the American anthem at NHL and NBA games. We look at the cracks in what – until now – has been a strong international relationship. 

The markets took a bit of a hit, as did the Canadian dollar – dropping to its lowest level in two decades. But both rebounded - even before the news of the pause. We’ll have more with our senior business correspondent. 

And Trump isn’t only targeting North America and China – he is threatening tariffs on the European Union as well. EU leaders meeting in Brussels say a tariff war makes no sense, and would be bad for all sides.

We're talking tariffs on the podcast, and the Canadian response on what Donald Trump has imposed on this country. We'll be looking at how multiple sectors are preparing - from auto makers to agriculture to oil and gas. U-S alcohol brands will also be coming off the shelves - as Premiers take their own measures. Plus, we'll take a look at a renewed push to "buy Canadian".