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>>> Ceasefire negotiations for the war in ukraine may be back on the table, but only one that recognizes the current battlefield lines. [Speaking in Alternate Language] russian president vladomir putin told reporters peace talks must resume but based on common sense. In ukraine, president volodmyr zelenskyy visited a printing house that was destroyed by a russian missile attack that killed at least seven people. >>> A group with links to the terror group isis may be behind a fatal shooting at a restaurant near toronto three years ago. The jury heard in court today that the victim was likely targeted because he wanted to expose his alleged killer. Ctv's jon woodward is tracking the story. >> Reporter: it was a bloody scene in may of 2021 in chicken land. Five people shot, 25-year-old naim akl died in an attack that shocked the city of mississauga. >> I just don't understand. >> Senseless. Really is, senseless. >> Reporter: at the time, police released this surveillance video of the gunman before and after the shooting. Part of the investigation that led to the arrest of three men. And led the crown attorney to tell a jury in the first degree murder trial of the brampton courthouse that akl had gone to work in abbasi's warehouse. The crown attorney said you will hear evidence that akl became aware the group pledged allegiance to isis. They weren't just buying and selling products. They had pledged allegiance to isis and money was being used to finance that organization sent back home to further that cause. He was planning to go to the authorities and betray the others. It's our position that the others came up with a plan to prevent that from happening, a plan to kill naim akl and his family. The plan was put into action with nav entering the restaurant, pulling a handgun and shooting seven times in less than 18 seconds. Witnesses told the court they saw a slender man rush from the restaurant and hop into the trunk of a waiting honda accord. It sped off. Inside, akl's mother had heard several pops. She was shot in the army and rushed in to see several other family members being shot including a son. She said I looked at him. He was looking at me. I could see the blood everywhere on the ground. I could do nothing. If she she said she called 9-1-1 and asked any driver in the gas station for help. Police pulled footage from 70 dash cams and surveillance cameras enroute to follow the route back to abbasi's business, a major break in the case. Jon woodward, ctv news. >> Heather: a ceremony is set to begin just hours from now in france where officials are preparing to return the remains of an unknown soldier home to newfoundland. The soldier represents the hundreds who never made it back. Ctv's garrett barry is in beaumont-hamel and introduces us to a group with a very special role in tomorrow's service. >> Reporter: they've been practicing all week. The pressure is on. Tomorrow's event is once in a lifetime. >> Big honour. Such a weight on your shoulders to perform to your highest standard really. It's to go out there, make sure you look the part, act the part. You're bringing home one of our own. >> Reporter: for the newfoundlanders in this group it's a very special job. Bringing a countryman home for the first time in a hundred years. >> Something as big as this is hard to put into words. Like to be a newfoundlander and as far as I can think back, everyone is a newfoundlander from where my family is from. >> Reporter: they'll walk alongside an unknown soldier as he heads back home to newfoundland. >> Everyone's going to feel very solemn. I think feelings are going to be a bit high. I'm proud to be there. >> Reporter: many put their hand up to walk alongside the casket, so it be picked is a real honour. >> There's a lot of history around it obviously. Being in the military, our family in the military. So I want to take it personal and it's a great honour. >> Just feel proud really. Feel proud. Represent canada. Represent newfoundland. You're here and it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. >> Reporter: that same group will accompany the unknown soldier on his final trip to be entombed at the national war memorial in downtown st. John's. It will happen july 1st, newfoundland and labrador's memorial day. Heather? >> Heather: garrett, a few people in the story are wearing a special flower that you also have on. Tell us a little more about that? >> These blue flowers are forget me notes, similar to the poppies worn on remembrance day. It was actually exactly a hundred years ago that the veterans association of newfoundland adopted these blue flowers as their official symbol. They sold them, part of the project to pay for war memorials. To this day, newfoundlanders and labradorians will wear the blue flowers to remember the sacrifice of newfoundlanders and labradorians in wars fought overseas. Heather? >> Heather: a very moving tribute.

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>>> Documentary filmmaker morgan spurlock has died following complications with cancer. The director was best known for his mcdonald's film supersize me. Ctv's kamil karamali has more. >> Double quarter pounder with cheese meal. >> Reporter: putting his body and his health on the line became a part of morgan spurlock's legacy. >> I think I have to supersize. >> Reporter: known for his oscar nominated megahit supersize me, the documentary filmmaker ate nothing but mcdonald's for an entire month. >> You're going to die. >> I want more. More. More. More. >> Reporter: despite his deteriorating condition. >> I think that people don't realize that just these types of diets can be very dangerous. >> Reporter: the movie took a bite out of the fast-food industry raising awareness of america's obesity. McDONALD'S discontinued their supersize menu and included healthier options. >> Because of him it changed from supersize from a bargain to an epidemic in the pop culture imagination. >> Reporter: spurlock used the film's successes as a springboard. >> Osama. >> Reporter: releasing where in the world is osama bin laden. >> I want to do films that don't polarize people but make things that are for everybody. >> Reporter: directing a film for boy band one direction and hosting his own show on cnn. Spurlock stepped down from his production company in 2017 after admitting to sexual misconduct. The west virginia native died from complications due to cancer at the age of 53. His brother saying morgan gave so much through his art, ideas and generosity. Today the world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him. >> Became an actor in his own documentary. Paved the way for reality television. Even the way he changed entertainment and how we consume it was a huge impact. >> Reporter: most will remember him for a film that showed his hunger to the world, what followed was continuing to make films that everyone had an appetite for. Kamil karamali, ctv news, toronto. >> Heather: still ahead, looking to fly? This is not your average scene at altitude. [ ] the luxury airline offering owners and their pets a howling good time. [ ] [Ambient Sounds] [Ambient Sounds] [Ambient Sounds] [Silence] This is her why. What's yours? Discover the science behind managing weight at truthaboutweight.ca. Wall paper or paint.We make thousands of financialdecisions every day. Stay on top of it all withalerts and insights from the cibc Smart Account. -Ahh... this thing isn't getting any better... -And it won't get better. It's a nail fungus infection. -On top of that, it looks gross! -and it can spread to other people. It's contagious. You need a prescription. Ask your doctor or foot care practitioner about prescription treatments that can be applied to the nail. ( ) In here... you can expect to find... crystal clear audio... expansive display space... endless entertainment... and more comfort for everyone... But even with all that... we still left room... for all the unpredictability... spontaneity.. and unexpected things... you'll find out here... Jeep. Grand Cherokee. The most awarded suv ever. ( ) (Clattering) ( ) I sit back And let a Bud light the way ( ) When we work to end inequity... ( ) we help start something better. Support Even the Odds. . It's spring time in paris and the kings and queens of clay have come out to play Tennis played on another planet That is a piece of art right there Ooo lala! Roland garros on tsn and tsn+ (Snickering) Hanging tree Like a puzzle piece stops now. Man: Us tribute's don't have a choice. My name is Alex Hitchons. Call me Hitch. >> Heather: a top official from the professional women's

hockey league says the schedule will be expanded next year and the teams will get a new look. >> Yes, team name logos are well under way and working an that. There will be more regular season games. Each team will play 30 next season. This season we only played 24. >> Heather: minnesota and boston are playing in the finals in the best of five series. Next season will also give the three canadian teams another chance at the walter cup. >>> Move over frequent flyers. There's a new breed in first class. Bark air, a luxury dog airline took to the skies from new york to los angeles. Pampered pooches were served shoes on silver platters, barkachinos and had access to an onboard spa. The service doesn't come cheap. One way flights range from 6 to $8,000 for one dog and one human companion. >>> After the break, a noisy invasion. The sound of cicadas as trillions emerge in a rare phenomenon. [ ] If you think EVs have about as much personality as a toaster, we don't blame you. That's why we didn't make just any EVs. We made an ev so powerful, it can charge another ev. ( ) And an ev with a mode that does this. ( ) The only ev that's a Mustang. The only ev that's an f150. ( ) What keeps baby's skin healthy? A diaper that doesn't leave skin wet. That's why Pampers Swaddlers absorbs wetness better for up to 100%leakproof protection and 0% skin irritation. Pampers. For healthy baby skin. Good. Good. Good morning. Hey. Good morning with Dulcolax ...for a gentle and fast relieve Dulcolax Soft Chews works with the water in your body... in as little as 30 minutes. Making your good morning... ...even better with Dulcolax. When the Murrays discovered Gain Scent Beads, they fell in love with the irresistible scent. Huh, huh, so did their dog Roger. Gain Scent Beads keep even the stinkiest stuff smelling fresh. The words in your head, you're the only one that can hear them. Say it! Yes I can, Yes I must. Watch me! Payment plans available at OnePeloton.ca. Terms apply. Isn't it absolutely bonkers that you can walk into a store... hand someone a piece of plastic... and they will willingly hand over Reese's cups? Forget flying cars— this is it. We're at the pinnacle. We know you care. But if this is all too real for you and your loved ones. Make the call. Because we care too. Home Instead. To us, it's personal. >> Heather: there's a distinct sound ringing in the parts of the U.S. you may have heard about the historic invasion of two broods of cicadas emerging this year. It seems to have inspired fascination and annoyance in equal measure. This natural wonder is set to be the biggest invasion in hundreds of years aas ctv's joy malbon reports, the cicadaapalooza is getting loud. >> Reporter: hear that? That's the sound of millions, no trillions, of squiggly red eyed bugs buzzing over the southern U.S. they've taken over sarah weinberg's backyard in georgia. >> No, I really wasn't prepared because I've never seen this before. >> Yeah. >> This is my first invasion. >> Reporter: emerging this year, two broods of cicadas hatching at the same time. In states like illinois, missouri and iowa. Some are calling it a cicadaapalooza. >> They're massive loud bugs that fly everywhere. >> Reporter: last time that happened, thomas jefferson was president and in the swarm of red eyes they're spotting rare blue eyed cicadas, a genetic mutation described as one in a million. >> It's like finding that needle in a haystack. You spot the blue one, they really stand out. It's unusual and rare and it's fun to find. >> Reporter: scientists will tell you that high pitched sound... Like the roar of a jackhammer are the males just looking for love. So, yeah, it gets loud. >> Males sing to attract the females. They mate. The males pretty much then die. The females go find a tree limb that they can lay their eggs in. >> Reporter: in the CAROLINAs, this chorus of cicadas was so deafening, people called 9-1-1 to complain.

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(Taking Stock theme) >> Welcome to Taking Stock, I'm Amanda Lang. Coming up, a look at trade in Canada, including the confidence level of business relationships with key trading partners, and the dirty secret in Canada that internal trade is still far from free. That's all ahead. First, Canada's trading relationships are vital to our economic wellbeing. Here's what you need to know. Trade matters, it drives two thirds of Canada's GDP with one in six jobs linked to exports. Economists estimate that incomes are 15% to 40% higher than they would otherwise be thanks to trade. Canada has 15 free trade agreements that cover 51 countries, representing 1.5 Billion consumers. Our relationship with the U.S. is of course the most important-- The Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement which replaced NAFTA was worth $1.8 Trillion in 2022. In 2022, Canadian exports and goods and services rose 21.2%, to $940.4 Billion, driven by price increases, especially in commodities. Meanwhile, goods and services imports also rose 20.5% to $936.2 Billion. 2022 wasn't as good for foreign investment. With new incentives for investment in the U.S., Canada saw foreign investment contract 21.5%. And Canadian investment abroad also fell by 15.8%, though both were above the long-term pre-pandemic average. Exporters in Canada are feeling good these days. Export Development Canada reports confidence is up 5 points to 70.1, though that is still below the historical average of 72.7. One big reason could be uncertainty about the U.S. trade deal. It's up for review in two years time, and a Trump Presidency could spell trouble; he's promised tariffs on imports of 10%. Given how much is at stake, maintaining confidence in our trade deals and in our partners is obviously important, and are we feeling confident? Ross Prusakowski is Deputy Chief Economist at Export Development Canada. Thanks for being with us. >> Thanks for having me. >> And of course, at EDC you keep tabs on how people are feeling, exporters. Uh, the numbers I would say are pretty good, Ross, but below historical average. So what do we make of that? >> I think what we're making out of it is that consumers-- Or sorry, businesses are feeling more confident after last couple of years of COVID disruption, but we're still not all the way back to where we were pre-COVID. I think interest rates and the uncertainty around the global environment, and especially some of the trade disruptions with 90% of exporters flagging that this is a key issue for them, that is what's keeping confidence from getting back above historical levels. >> And of course, we just recently saw tariffs increase by U.S. President Biden on Chinese goods. It'll be phased in over time, but it is an era where tariffs are alive and well in the world, even among trading partners, Ross. So what do you think that does to confidence for exporting businesses? >> I think it's just a continuation of what we've seen since the Pandemic where we had supply chain shocks, where we had tariffs coming from even before the Pandemic with the Trump administration; this is just another iteration of it. I think what it means for businesses is that, you know, the era where you could have a supply chain and not have to mind it too much? That's ended. So now, companies have to be more mindful of global developments, and also pay attention to how the geopolitics are evolving, and they might get caught if they're not. >> Because we know that, uh, you know, on the geopolitical front, free trade is less-- I don't wanna say it's less in vogue, but it certainly seems to have less support around the world, even among former allies than we have seen. Former trading allies, I should say. And I'd put the U.S. on that list, right? We had to renegotiate our biggest trade deal, it's up for another review in two years. It just feels a little bit less like a given. Does that, from where you sit, has that changed the tone for businesses that are considering trying to do trade in another country? >> I don't think so at all. I think it's something to be mindful of and I think it's for companies to pay attention to, but the benefits of international trade are pretty extensive. It provides diversification, and especially given the slow growth environment that we have in Canada and a little bit in North America, given high interest rates, given our slow growth in Canada because we are so indebted-- It provides an avenue for businesses to continue to grow revenue, to grow employment, and to, you know, challenge other competitors and make sure that they're not getting boxed out by international competitors themselves. So though it's an extra layer of challenge, I think it's actually one that companies can deal with, and if they manage it correctly, can really help supercharge their businesses. >> And to your point, uh, the economy benefits from more open trading, from businesses that are looking at the globe as their competition. So therefore I guess, it stands to reason that we should look at policies that are supportive of trade. Do we have the right mix in place, could we do better in this country of supporting

businesses that do wanna trade? >> I think there's always opportunities for improvement, especially given, you know, we have a diverse and, uh, a diverse country with a lot of different governments, and a very large country geographically, so there's always opportunities to improve infrastructure, to improve coordination between levels of government, but I'd say that broadly what we've seen in Canada is a pretty supportive policy mix. We have CTPPP with the Indo-Pacific, which is supportive of trade. We have CETA. You mentioned the renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement-- All these put pretty significant platforms in place for Canadian companies, I think now is just enabling them to use them more, and for companies to start looking outside our borders a bit more. >> You know, the old saw is that Canada's a trading nation but not necessarily a nation of traders; how are we doing on a cultural front? Are we thinking entrepreneurially, are we thinking like traders? >> Yes, with our trade confidence index, you can see that, you know, roughly 20% of companies are already doing business internationally and looking to expand their investments, and you've got another, about a fifth, 20% of companies, that are looking to actually start exporting even more. So I think, you know, there is always this Canadian trope that we are conservative, we are a little bit reticent to go out into global markets. But what we are seeing is that companies see that as a key source of growth, especially given the current domestic environment. So that's a space that we actually expect that we will see as we go forward more demand, and in our end of year survey we are expecting probably even more interest in exporting. >> Amanda: Ross, it's so good to have you for this. Appreciate your time. >> Thank you very much for having me. >> Amanda: Ross Prusakowski is deputy chief economist at Export Development Canada. Still ahead, Canada's good standing in the world is important when it comes to our trade relationships. So, are we losing influence? Stay with us. -Ahh... this thing isn't getting any better... -And it won't get better. It's a nail fungus infection. -On top of that, it looks gross! -and it can spread to other people. It's contagious. You need a prescription. Ask your doctor or foot care practitioner about prescription treatments that can be applied to the nail. [ ] You might not know how to fix a broken air conditioner. SFX:[phone/truck/bag/fan] But we do. "That was fast." And if you need a new one pay as little as three dollars a day and make no monthly rental payments for 6 months Call on Reliance With FASTSIGNS, create factory grade visual solutions to perfect your process. FASTSIGNS. Make Your Statement™. Still up at 2 AM? Again? Tonight, try PureZzz All Night to help increase total sleep time. Unlike some other sleep aids, our extended release melatonin slowly releases up to 6 hours. ZzzQuil PureZzz All Night. Fall Asleep.Wake refreshed. Sometimes your work shirt needs to be for more than just work. Like when it needs to be a big soft shoulder to cry on. Which is why Downy does more to make clothes softer, fresher and better. Downy Breathe life into your laundry. With HelloFresh, get more out of your budget without compromising on quality or flavour. Delicious meals with fresh ingredients that save on food waste and trips to the grocery store. Order now at HelloFresh.ca If you think EVs have about as much personality as a toaster, we don't blame you. That's why we didn't make just any EVs. We made an EV so powerful, it can charge another EV. ( ) And an EV with a mode that does this. ( ) The only EV that's a Mustang. The only EV that's an F150. ( ) Like a puzzle piece stops now. Man: Us tribute's don't have a choice. My name is Alex Hitchons. Call me Hitch. >> Well, Canada has typically traded on its good name to build economic value, but are we in danger of losing clout in the world, and with it, the potential of some of that economic value? Janice Stein is a professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and she is with us now. Janice, thanks for being here. >> Pleasure, Amanda. >> So there is a relationship of course between our reputation and how we are viewed and the ties we make with other nations and I'm curious to start with you on where we stand. Have we seen a degradation of our relationship with other countries? >> I don't think it is a general degradation, but there is a question whether we are providing value, especially on defence, when we step up to the big tables, Amanda. I don't think there's much debate about that. >> And we did of course see the government recently raise the amount we will spend on defence. Do things like that help to put us in a different position at some of those tables? >> It sure helps. There is no question about it.

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