Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes

Indigenous groups are in Montreal to welcome dozens of cultural objects back from the Vatican.Parliamentary Budget officer says Carney government's affordable housing plan insufficient.Ukrainian and American negotiators, meeting in Miami, say that any real prospect of peace depends entirely on Russia. Renewed fighting in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo is forcing hundreds of civilians to flee their homes.A memorial in Montreal to honour victims of 1989 mass shooting of women at the École Polytechnique.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump are expected to meet briefly today on the sidelines of FIFA World Cup draw. For the third month in row, Canada has added jobs to the economy; 54,000 in November. Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72 billion. Pentagon announces it has killed four men in another boat strike in Pacific. Russian president Vladimir Putin begins state visit to India.  Cauldron for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics lit at Italy’s presidential palace with 2 months to go.

Canada's Food Price Report predicts grocery prices will rise 4-6% next year.  Despite trade tensions, Prime Minister Mark Carney, US President Donald Trump, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will all be on stage together tomorrow for FIFA World Cup Draw.  Ukraine's lead negotiator is preparing for a high-stakes meeting with US Envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami today. Officials say five people, including two children, were killed in Israeli air strikes near Khan Younis. Social media giant Meta begins to remove access to its platforms for young Australians, ahead of world-first social media ban.  A Prince Albert retiree is speaking out, after falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam involving a deep-fake CBC news report.  Steve Cropper, song writer, guitarist with Booker T and the McG's, dies in Nashville at age 84. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to fix the First Nations child welfare system.Canada pledges more than 200 million dollars in funding for Ukraine at NATO meeting.Saskatchewan NDP introduces bill to compel provincial government to adopt a wildfire strategy.Search for missing Malaysian flight MH-370 to resume.US President Donald Trump pauses all immigration applications from 19 countries, including Somalia and Afghanistan. Trailer Park Boys star Mike Smith will be in court this morning for his sexual assault case.EXCLUSIVE: Rare Mercedes-Benz supercar linked to Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding.

Breaking News: Assembly of First Nations adopts emergency resolution calling for oil tanker ban to be upheald along British Columbia's northern coast, and for immediate withdrawal of the Canada-Alberta memorandum of understanding.  US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff in Moscow to push Ukraine peace plan with Russian President Vladmir Putin.  Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says his country wants "peace with soveriegnty" as Trump Administration considers nexts moves in Caribbean.  Kids Can Press condemns social media post from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth depicting Franklin the Turtle as member of US military.  Hong Kong inquiry into deadly apartment complex fire aims to reform construction industry.  Tobacco-free nicotine pouches like Zyn are supposed to only be sold in pharmacies, but our reporters were able to buy them illegally at corner stores across Canada. 

US Lawmakers vow to scrutinize the Trump Administration's military action in the Caribbean Sea, and whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued an order to "kill everyone" on a small vessel in September.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says maintaining his country's sovereignty is key, as US officials travel to Russia to continue peace talks. Search continues for the suspect or suspects in a shooting in Stockton, California that left 4 people dead, including 3 children.  At least 604 people have been killed by flooding and landslides in Indonesia.  Advocates say the fight against HIV/AIDS has changed since the first World AIDS day in 1988.  WestJet and Air Transat passengers fight back after airlines falsely claim they can’t film disputes. 

Rubio and Witkoff are meeting with Ukraine's negotiators in Florida as Trump pushes to broker a deal. Netanyahu says a pardon for him in corruption trial would be in ‘national interest’. Gaza death toll crosses 70,000 as Israel continues strikes; at least 350 killed amid ceasefire. Concerns are mounting about a wider conflict following Donald Trump's threat to close Venezuelan airspace. Children are among victims in mass shooting at birthday party in Stockton, California. Number of deaths in Sri Lanka from Cyclone Ditwah approaches 200. Germany's Christmas markets open with festive cheer and tight security following deadly attack last year.

Two ships of Russia's sanctioned shadow fleet caught fire in the Black Sea off Turkey. A renewed Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, has killed at least three people, challenging the new U.S.-led push for peace. Trump says Venezuela airspace to be shut ‘in its entirety’ as tensions rise. Trump announces pardon of Honduran ex-president ahead of election. Cyclone Ditwah leaves a devastated Sri Lanka behind, moves to Indian coast. Hong Kong mourns 128 victims of apartment complex fire. Consumer resolve to 'buy Canadian' wavers with holiday season shopping.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are extolling the benefits of their new energy understanding. But there is scepticism. Members of Alberta's United Conservative Party say the MOU signed with Ottawa doesn't do enough to get a new pipeline built.  US president Donald Trump vows to "permanently pause migration" from what he calls Third World countries.  Pope Leo XIV starts second day of his tour of Turkey at Istanbul's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%.

Memorandum of understanding expected between Alberta and government over pipeline.Quebec to table new secularism bill today banning prayer rooms in universities, CEGEPs.Number of people killed in Hong Kong apartment complex fire climbs to 75. Hundreds more missing.Authorities: Suspect who shot National Guard soldiers in DC worked with CIA in Afghanistan.Hundreds of animals killed by trains on B.C. railroads, documents reveal.