March 31: Monday's top stories in 10 minutes

A volitile day on the global stock market, following US President's Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan.  European Union trade ministers meet to discuss how the 27-country block will respond to new tariffs.  Palestinian medics say 1 reporter killed, 9 more injured in Israeli strike on media tent in Khan Younis. Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney make very different pitched to voters in British Columbia. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh meets with laid off Hudson's Bay workers. Some customers accuse PC Optimum of unfair practices.

We're approaching the halfway mark of the federal election campaign.NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announces affordable housing plan.One man is under arrest after an hours-long lockdown on Parliament Hill.Ukraine says at least one person is dead after overnight drone and missile strikes in Kyiv.Pope Francis makes his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago.Some of President Donald Trump's new policies have some Canadian sports teams choosing to stay put. Baseball bat makers are seeing a surge in the sport's latest craze - the torpedo bat. Canadian scientist, Dr. Daniel Drucker, wins 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for role in discovering hormone used in Ozempic.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has announced more help for Canada's skilled trades workers. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is in Newfoundland where he's unveiling more of the party's health platform.Could the results of the next election damage Canadian unity?Ukraine accuses Russia of lying about deadly airstrike on Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown.As US tariffs begin rolling out around the world - global economies are preparing their responses. Canada's tourism industry is hoping for a boost as vacationers boycott U-S destinations

Global financial markets continue to fall in the wake of Donald Trump's worldwide tariffs. China imposes 34% tariff on US goods.  Liberal leader Mark Carney promises to boost funding for CBC Radio-Canada as a way to protect the Canadian identity. Tariffs emerge as key issue on Radio-Canada "Cinq Chefs" program. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh unveils plan to stop what he calls tax haven cheats. South Korean constitutional court upholds Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. Jasmine Mooney says she feels lucky compared to some of the women she met during her 12 days in US immigration holding cells. In one week, many Canadians snowbirds will have to register with the US government.

Give us 10 minutes every morning, and we’ll give you the biggest news stories happening in Canada and around the globe. New episodes every morning, Monday through Sunday, starting at 6 to 7 am ET.

President Donald Trump pits US economy against the world. Canada wakes up to new auto sector tariffs. Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario goes down for 2 weeks. North American markets take a nose dive, the morning after US President Donald Trump's tariff annoucements. China is facing a 54 per cent tariff - total - and is vowing to retaliate. European Union laments the end of the postwar trading system.

Global leaders bracing for US President Donald Trump's to unveil tariff plan. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre outlines plan to respond to new US tariffs.  Mark Carney pauses campaigning to return to Ottawa for tariff annoucement.  Jagmeet Singh and federal NDP may be looking for a boost from provincial New Democrats in Western Canada. US federal judge dismisses corruption case against New York City mayor Eric Adams.  Canadian gun license applications are hitting record highs.

New US tariffs poised to hit Canada tomorrow. The United States objects to Canada's French language requirements in its annual list of trade complaints. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he will fulfill a list of demands put forward by Canada's oil and gas industry. Liberal candidate Paul Chiang bows out of Markham-Unionville race, after RCMP confirms it is investigating comments he made to Chinese-language media. 3 people killed in Israeli airstrikes targetting Hezbollah member in Beirut. Petronas natural gas pipeline bursts in Malaysia, sending fireball 20 storeys into the air. Myanmar’s military accused of blocking aid to earthquake survivors.

Liberal leader Mark Carney refuses to expel candidate Paul Chiang from the Markham-Unionville race, after he says Conservative candidate should be sent to China. Carney promises to double the pace of construction and build 500,000 new homes each year.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promises to create a Canada First National Energy Corridor.Sikh voters watch for signs of India meddling in election in Brampton, Ontario ridings. US president Donald Trump's tariff threat on Russian oil could impact the war in Ukraine.Myanmar begins week of national mourning.Paris court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty in embezzlement case. Canadian patriotism heavily featured during Sunday night's Juno Awards in Vancouver.

Myanmar struggles to get emergency and medical supplies to earthquake zone while Bangkok searches rubble of collapsed high-rise.Discontent and infighting within the Conservative campaign -- according to insiders.NDP voters consider strategic voting in upcoming federal election.