Global National: Nov. 21

Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached a deal that will see the release of several Hamas-held hostages in exchange for a pause in the fighting in Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners. The details of the tentative agreement; how Israel is prepared to resume its campaign in Gaza despite the deal; and the potential ripple effects of the U.S.-brokered deal. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has presented the federal government’s fall economic statement, with a focus on boosting Canada’s housing supply by spending another $16 million. When that money will actually be made available; how the feds are also targeting Airbnb operators; the reaction from the opposition; and how renters are paying the price while waiting for a long-term solution to restore housing affordability in Canada. Plus: something just didn’t make any…cents. The clues that led to a big bust of counterfeit toonies shipped from China.