“It’s just getting worse,” says Catherine Lussier of housing group FRAPRU, as advocates from across Canada came together in Montreal to speak on housing solutions and concerns amid the crisis. Tehosterihens Deer reports.

“It’s such a small amount for them, but it’s a big amount for me,” said Montrealer Emily Reny, who wants a refund from Air Canada after cancelling tickets due to a cancer diagnosis. Erin Seize reports.

The federal Liberal party is getting set to chose its next leader over the weekend, who will then become Canada’s next Prime Minister. Frontrunner Mark Carney is coming under fire from Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre ahead of the vote.

Four days after saying Canada cannot avoid tariffs, Donald Trump has signed further tariff pauses. Goods in compliance with CUSMA will stay tariff-free until April 2. Energy and potash still face a 10 per cent tariff.