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• B.C. flooding, immigration museum CEO quits, orcas cooperating with dolphins, and more

  Evacuation orders expanded in B.C.'s Fraser Valley. Floodwaters and landslides cut off the Lower Mainland from the Interior. Residents are bracing themselves – similar weather devastated the region in 2021, killing farm animals, and causing billions of dollars in damage.And: The CEO of one of Canada's national museums is retiring one day after a damning report accused her of mistreating staff over the course of a decade. The report says she used inappropriate language, including calling a senior leadership team 'sluts.'Also: Canadian researchers have captured rare video of killer whales and dolphins foraging salmon together off the B.C. coast. And scientists say these interactions aren’t just chance encounters.Plus: Venezuela denounces the seizure of an oil tanker by the U.S. as international piracy, passengers stranded on VIA Rail for 12 hours, Toronto police connect three cold case murders to one man, and more.

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• U.S. trade rep on CUSMA, Quebec anti-corruption probe, Robert Munsch’s “last hurrah”, and more

  The Trump administration is casting doubt on the future of the Canada/U.S./Mexico trade deal. A top official suggests the three-way pact could be replaced by separate bilateral deals — a change that would send shockwaves through the markets, businesses, and cause more uncertainty for the Canadian economy. It comes as all three countries prepare to review the deal starting next year.And: Quebec's anti-corruption police launch a criminal investigation after allegations of a cash-for-votes scheme among the provincial Liberal Party.Also: A serious and silly conversation with best-selling Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch. He has dementia and Parkinson’s disease and has been approved for medical assistance in dying. He talks to chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault about what that means for him, and the plans for his legacy after he’s gone.Plus: Bank of Canada rate holds steady, dangerous addition to street drug supply, Sophie Kinsella dies, and more.

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• Canada’s ambassador to US steps down, the plight of Sudan’s children, pipeline vote, prepping Canada’s military, and more

  The UN children's agency is calling for urgent action to protect kids in Sudan. Warning in a new report, millions of children are in dire need of life-saving aid.And: A position-defining vote, or a political stunt? Conservatives put forward a non-binding motion on Ottawa’s pipeline agreement with Alberta. In an interview with CBC News on Sunday, Poilievre said it was designed to force Prime Minister Mark Carney to prove to Canadians he's serious about building a pipeline. Liberals say it’s a waste of time, and they are rejecting it as a cynical ploy to divide them.Also: The Department of National Defence is looking to recruit hundreds of thousands of reservists. It's the most ambitious revamping of the Canadian forces since the Cold War. The question is — how will they pull it off when they’re struggling to recruit, feed, clothe and equip the members they already have?Plus: Canada’s ambassador to US steps down, dozens of Indigenous cultural items back on Canadian soil, Israel debates conscription for ultra orthodox, and more.

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• PR for foreign doctors, Air Transat strike looming, social media ban for kids, and more

  The federal government is promising more spots for permanent residency for foreign doctors working in Canada. The goal – keep them in the country, and boost Canadians’ access to family doctors.And: Canadian travel plans are in jeopardy again this year. Air Transat pilots have issued a strike notice. The airline says if there’s no deal by tomorrow, it will start grounding flights. Without a deal, those pilots could walk off the job Wednesday morning.Also: Australia is the first country trying to ban children from using social media, but the rest of the world is watching. The ban goes into place on Wednesday.Plus: Paramount launches a hostile bid for Warner Bros., anti-hate bill stalls after a deal is brokered without PMO approval, Thailand-Cambodia tensions, alleged hate crime investigated at Toronto seniors' building, and more.

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• Extortion threats against South Asians, Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, Australia's teen social media ban, and more

  South Asians in Canada accuse Ottawa of putting foreign policy interests ahead of their safety. They're holding a series of town halls in multiple cities across the country, to address what they call an extortion crisis facing their communities. Also: Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, after a two-year hiatus. Saturday night saw the lighting of a Christmas tree in Manger Square. You'll hear how officials are hoping the ceremony will herald an economic revival for the tourism-reliant city.And: Australia is about to attempt what many parents see as a losing battle - forcing kids off social media. On Wednesday, it will become the first country in the world to ban anyone under 16 from having social media accounts. We'll take you to Sydney for more.Plus: Recruitment crisis in Canada's Armed forces, One year since regime change in Syria, German secessionists gain popularity, and more.

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