Global National: Jan. 23

Canada’s federal court has ruled that the Trudeau government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to shut down protests in 2022 was “unreasonable” and unjustified — contradicting a previous public inquiry. Twenty-four Israeli soldiers were killed in the deadliest day for the military since the Hamas raid that trigged its war on Hamas — a significant setback that could add to mounting calls for a ceasefire. In the U.S., Trump has tightened his grip on the Republican presidential nomination, delivering a setback to Nikki Haley in New Hampshire. Meanwhile, Canada is also getting ready for the U.S. election and the possibility of another Trump presidency. Trudeau announced a “Team Canada” approach at the Liberal cabinet retreat, tapping key ministers to work with Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. and business leaders to prepare for possible outcomes. Plus, a heli-ski trip in British Columbia has turned tragic after a helicopter went down about 50 kilometres northwest of Terrace, B.C. And a sombre ceremony in the small community of L’Isle Verte in Eastern Quebec, as it marks the 10th anniversary of a fire that ripped through a senior’s residence. EDITOR’S NOTE: In our reporting regarding the Emergencies Act ruling, we misidentified justice John Mosley as being named Richard Mosley. We apologize for the error.