CTV National News for April 4: New data on Canada's health care crisis

A heated exchange between Pierre Poilievre and Justin Trudeau led to the opposition leader's dismissal from parliament; Canada's finance minister backtracks on a proposed capital gains tax hike, also; OPP are being questioned over their handling of a high-speed chase that ended tragically.

Canadian university students heed the call from across the border to protest the war in Gaza; and one B.C. women's call for justice in the name of her husband who died while waiting for emergency care.

A Pro-Palestinian protest movement that started in the U.S. has now reached Canada, sparking safety concerns on campuses; Some food banks are sounding the alarm as new data shows how more and more Canadians are turning to them for help; and the Wooden Walls distillery in St. Johns who just won the top prize at the World Vodka Awards. 

B.C. recriminalizes use of drugs in public spaces; meanwhile, whale calf swims out of a B.C. lagoon after being trapped for a month.

New York’s highest court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction; meanwhile, Trump seeks immunity from criminal charges.

U.S. congress passes legislation that could ban TikTok, meanwhile; environment minister seeks limits on plastic production.

Doctor advocates are criticizing the hike to capital gains tax; RCMP allege two Quebec men tried to sell military drones to Libya; critics call out B.C.’s about face over suing Meta, TikTok; and why a man is running across Canada in 99 days.

Monday, April 23, 2024: British Columbia, Alberta are already dealing with dozens of wildfires; nations meet to try to create a deal to end plastic pollution.

A guilty verdict in the case of a Saskatchewan father who abducted his own daughter over the COVID-19 vaccine; Isreal strikes back at Iran.

What's driving the biggest jump at the pump in two years for millions of drivers; and, the manhunt for a social media daredevil.