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On Sunday, Canada formally recognized the state of Palestine while also condemning Hamas, joining the U.K. and Australia, piling even more pressure on Israel to end the humanitarian suffering. The recognition of a two-state solution was made on the eve of what will be a high-stakes United Nations summit this week, aimed at bringing an end to the decades-long conflict. The U.S. is not on board and does not support a two-state solution and — no surprise — Israel rejected it. Mackenzie Gray reports.
Some are accusing Canada, the U.K. and Australia of “rewarding terrorism,” including the federal Conservative party. And Canadian Jewish groups say the government is cowering to international pressure. Heather Yourex-West reports on the reaction here at home as Israel intensifies its offensive in Gaza City.
U.S. President Donald Trump was among tens of thousands of mourners who gathered in Arizona for Charlie Kirk’s memorial service. The Conservative activist was shot and killed while hosting a political event at a university campus in Utah earlier this month. As Candice Cole reports, Kirk’s murder has set off a fierce debate about free speech and political violence.
A major shift is underway in Canada’s beer industry. Moosehead Breweries confirmed this past week that it is phasing out bottled beer. The company’s distinctive green bottles have been used for nearly 50 years. Heidi Petracek explains why it’s making the move, how Trump’s tariffs factor in, and why some other breweries are not following suit.
A Quebec man has spent his life beating the odds and breaking barriers. Steven Atme is a music composer, producer, public speaker and advocate. He is hoping to improve mental health services and education for people living with autism and other disabilities. As Felicia Parrillo explains, his powerful message is striking a chord.
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