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>>> Norway, spain, and ireland announced intention to formally recognize a palestinian state, a declaration that would take effect on tuesday. >> I've spoken with a number of other leaders and counter parts. I'm confident that further countries will join us in taking this important step in the coming weeks. >> Leaders say they hope the move brings new momentum to a two-state solution, adding it's not a decision against israel or in favour of hamas, but one in support of peace. Here at home, it's a move ndp leader jagmeet singh says he'd like to see canada take as well. >> We absolutely believe we need to recognize palestine as a state to move forward with the two-state solution, to move forward for a peaceful solution. We maintain our position, we have a private members motion on this. A private members bill on this. My foreign affairs critic. This is the new democrats position. Most importantly, canada should take this position. Justin trudeau should take this position. Other countries have already made it clear that that is one of the ways forward to bringing the two-state solution back to the forefront, and we believe it's a fundmental step towards peace. >> Israel has reacted angrily to the move by ireland, norway, and spain, and recalled its ambassadors to those countries. >>> Search and rescue efforts continue in an iowa community following a ferocious tornado on tuesday. >> It's horrific. Hard to describe until you can see the devastation. At the same time, I can't tell you how heart warming it is to see everybody out there helping each other. >> The twister carved a path of destruction levelling homes and crushing vehicles. The hospital in the town was among the buildings damaged, which meant at least a dozen injured people had to be rushed to nearby hospitals. More than a hundred first responders continued to climb through the wreckage.

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>>> In new york, annual spectacle has begun on the hudson river. 36 edition kicking off with the traditional parade of ships. Nearly a dozen vessels taking part in this year's event. A celebration of maritime services it offers the public a chance to meet members of the navy, marine corps, and the coast guard as well as two of the ships. About 3,000 military personnel will take part in the event over the next week. >>> Summer is just around the corner and many families are planning their vacations. A new survey finds considering the price of gas, food, and lodging, many people will be staying closer to home to try to save some money. >>> In a country with long winters, the summer vacation is a staple for many canadian families. This year, a survey by deloitte found 74% plan to stay in canada close to their home region. 65% are planning a summer road trip. >> Canadians are intending to spend a bit more this year. They're still price sensitive. But they do intend to get out there and spend money. >> Reporter: a familiar theme is the great outdoors with many hoping to take in nature and local attractions. Canadians will spend just over $2,400. That's just for lodging and transportation. 35% won't be travelling at all because they can't afford it. >> Definitely there's a percentage of canadians that are not planning on travelling in a major way this year. >>> Another survey by kayak found 2 of the top domestic destinations this summer will be calgary and edmonton. The website also says for canadians who want to stretch their dollar outside of the country, searches for south and central america have increased by more than 30%. >> In the summer, we're seeing south and central america prices down by 12 and 13% each. Definitely a place you can go to get more value for your dollar. >> Reporter: while europe is still a favourite for canadians, price have increased over last year. Some tourists are bypassing the favourite cities of london and paris to visit more affordable destinations. >> Currently we're seeing rome, lisbon, and athens, as well as amsterdam as the most popular destination. >> According to the website, anyone planning a vacation should lock in soon. You'll usually pay a premium for trips booked in july and august.

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>> I don't like the word away from israel. We all recognize israel in its own right is an extraordinary country. I keep on saying that. People tend to always look at the horror that happened in gaza. But israel is also a country of remarkable progress. Scientific prowess. I think there's a commitment on the part of the european to maintain the relationship with israel. But at the same time, to give a very strong signal that enough is enough and get on with the creation of a palestinian state. And I know that the saudis and others are on the same -- so the real issue is not getting away from israel, the real issue is getting enough countries of the world to put enough pressure on israel, famous palestinian state, living in peace, side by side. >> We heard before the deputy prime minister and the ndp leader was sort of taking different stances. The ndp leader wants to see canada recognize a palestinian state. The deputy prime minister saying that canada supports a two-state solution. What would need to happen for canada to follow suit and recognize a palestinian state. >> I think we'll probably be the last one to do so because we're under the pressure of the united states to follow with what joe biden is pursuing. Biden wants to be supportive of the two-state solution and not recognizing the palestinian state at the present. By the way, there's also serious issue when you talk about recognizing a state. Because normally it goes to recognize territory. You have to have border. Laws that apply to the country in all of that. All the legal condition of a state are not applied at the present state to the palestinian because they have no control on their future nor on their institution. >> We've run out of time. Thank you for your insights today, senior fellow at the university of ottawa and former canadian ambassador to egypt. >> Thank you very much for having me. >> Ella: the crown has wrapped up its case against admitted winnipeg killer today. Handwritten letters penned, giving a look into his mind while in prison. Skibicki skibicki skibicki. >> Reporter: nine letters over four months, penned by jeremy skibicki between january and april 2023 and mailed to an inmate at a women's institution in nova scotia. They were submitted wednesday by winnipeg police detective sergeant McDONALD. Seized with a search warrant. At the time, he was held at correctional centre. McDONALD testified some of the letters were destroyed, but the remaining ones were turned over. He also said he spoke to the inmates skibicki appeared to be writing to but do not provide information about that. Writes about a multifaceted plan to -- a romantic relationship with the inmate calling her sweetheart and saying I will seriously consider getting married to you. Skibicki also discusses his case, writing I'm seriously considering giving up even though I have a not criminally response with experts. I can have 100 experts while the crown has none and I'd still get convicted by a bunch of morons. Pleaded not guilty to -- but letter admitted to several murders. The ninth and final letter was written by skibicki to the inmate on april 25th, 2023. It's not clear if any other letters were sent or received after that time. >> Ella: serial killer robert pickton will remain in a medically induced coma for at least the next few days after attacked in a quebec prison. Police say medical staff will need to assess whether he can live without life support. The 74-year-old was attacked on sunday in what's being described as a major assault. Pickton is serving a life sentence for second-degree murder. Tried in 2007 where he was charged with the murder of 26 women. Many of them indigenous. 51-year-old suspect is set to be interviewed in the attack.

>>> Westjet is calling for a full federal government review into the way airports are funded in canada. Major airports are operated on federally owned land and must pay rent to the government. Part of those costs get passed on to consumers in the form of extra fees. Westjet ceo says these drive up the cost of flying in canada and is calling on ottawa to stop collecting rent. >> Wants to have these charges removed because he wants fares to be able to go lower. The problem is if you remove those charges from the canadian travelling public, somebody has to backfill those revenues that are being generated by those fees. And unfortunately, the remedy for that would be it will be all of canadian taxpayers rather than just air travellers who will be funding airports. And I'm not sure we're ready to take on that challenge just yet. >> Ella: troubling new look today at just how much canadians are struggling. A new report suggests a quarter are facing food insecurity and almost half feel worse off financially than they did last year. >>> Officials at the daily bread food bank say demand has never been greater. Thousands of new clients arriving each month. They have jobs, but not enough money to pay the rent and afford groceries. >> Welcoming about 12 to 13,000 torontonians are coming to the food bank for the first time. We're growing at 3 to 5% in the city of toronto every single month. This past april, there were 311,000 client visits, up from about 60,000 in prepandemic. >>> The bleak numbers match a report released today by food banks canada. It works with 5100 local food banks and community groups in all provinces and territories. Here's a look at the findings. 44% of people feel they are doing worse financially compared to last year. And 1 in 4 are experiencing food insecurity. >> Stands out for me is that behind all these numbers are real people and real folks who are struggling to make ends meet like never before. Families with jobs that should be able to afford food to put on their table. >> Reporter: food banks canada looked at the overall situation with poverty across the country, comparing the progress of every government. Here's a sample of the report card. The federal government was given a d minus. Ontario, a d minus. Quebec a c plus, alberta d minus, and british columbia, d plus, and the yukon inconclusive, not enough data. >> Nova scotia and P.E.I. did manage to bring that you are scores up a bit. I don't want to suggest no one's taking action. >> Reporter: federal and provincial governments need a poverty reduction plan, and a greater sense of urgency to address this growing problem. >> Ella: coming up, new sexual assault lawsuit, the details after the break. [ ] (Snickering) Hanging tree ego, the #1 rated brand in cordless outdoor power, brings you the ego power+ string trimmer with powerload technology. Feed the line, push the button and get back to work. Find an ego retailer near you. Summer starts... now! The new dq Summer Blizzard Menu. New Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Party, New Picnic Peach Cobbler. And more delicious flavors. Start summer now! Only at dq. Happy tastes good. Dust is always in the air.And cleaning it (ugh) is the worst. So get a Swiffer Duster. It captures dust in one swipe, without lifting a thing. Trap and lock 3 times more dust. Oh yeah. You'll love Swiffer or your money back. Leon's Spring it on event ends Wednesday! Get incredible deals on furniture. Save up to 50% on select clearance mattresses. Save up to $1,000 on select Appliance and tv packages. Last chance to spring into savings. When you back hurts, life hurts. Robax dual action formula relieves pain and relaxes tight muscles. Take back your back with Robax. Depend offers all day protection. So you can say "yes" to alll-most anything. Yes! Yes! Yes! No! Depend. The only thing stronger than us, is you. ( ) You're just too good to be true

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