Just over a quarter of Quebecers (26 per cent) indicated they should have to give up their Canadian citizenship in an independent Quebec, said the poll conducted last month by Leger Marketing for the Association for Canadian Studies. In Quebec, 15 per cent of respondents indicated ethnic minorities would be better off in an independent Quebec, and 57 per cent said they would not. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementTwo thirds of Canadians (64 per cent) believe Quebecers would not be better off in an independent Quebec, according to the poll. In Quebec, 27 per cent of respondents indicated Quebec would be better off as an independent country, and 57 per cent said the opposite. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn Quebec, 25 per cent of respondents believe an independent Quebec would have more global influence, while 56 indicated it would not.

This offense was as good as anyone in football last year, but did indeed struggle in one major area for much of the year. The Cowboys were 83% in the red zone in their first three home games this year. They failed to convert in the red zone just twice in 12 opportunities. They failed to convert in the red zone at least twice in every one of their final five home games. Cowboys will need to spend a lot of time this offseason working on their red zone offense.

From protests in Iran to relations with China, experts from a range of disciplines across the Faculty of Arts & Science are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy professor Jason Stanley talks to MS Now about U.S. President Donald Trump’s net worth growth during his presidency. Department of Computer Science professor Arvind Gupta assesses for BNN Bloomberg Canada’s electrical vehicle sector. Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy founding director Janice Stein talks to CBC: The National about Donald Trump's threats of annexing Greenland. Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy professor Jason Stanley receives coverage in the Daily Mail for his op-ed about leaving the U.S. for Canada.

VanishedNewsDuration 45:10A ski vacation to Quebec’s Mont Tremblant turned into a nightmare. Last February, after a night out, 22-year-old Liam Toman vanished without a trace. All that remains of his last moments are CCTV footage and his wallet, with cards and cash intact.

Province considering expansion of black bear hunting in B.C. NewsDuration 6:50Black bears are currently a legal huntable species in B.C. Now, the provincial government is mulling a proposal to expand the black bear hunting season in response to fruit and vegetable producers requesting an extension. But animal welfare advocates, including the executive director of The Fur-Bearers wildlife protection non-profit, say there should be non-lethal strategies if farmers are concerned about bears.

Canada loosens tariffs on Chinese EVsNewsDuration 1:23Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a trade deal with China to allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada. In return, Ottawa expects Beijing to drop canola seed duties to 15 per cent by March.

Ford warns that granting Chinese EV makers access to Canada at lower tariffs could undermine Canadian-made vehicles’ access to the U.S., “our largest export destination,” according to the National Post. He also maintains that EV tariffs should stay in place unless China opens an electric-vehicle plant in Ontario and hires unionized Canadian workers, according to CBC News. Details of deal with ChinaThe federal deal will allow up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada each year at a 6.1 per cent tariff in exchange for lower duties on Canadian canola and other agricultural products. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has agreed to let “tens of thousands of Chinese electric vehicles” into the country at a lower tariff rate in return for reduced tariffs on canola, lobsters, crabs and peas. Carney says that this EV import quota will represent about three per cent of the domestic EV market and will make some electric vehicles more affordable for Canadians.

He launched dozens of careers and mentored many more, helping Indigenous journalists find a voice in an industry that had rarely welcomed them. He was a firm believer in human rights, so it is no surprise that he had a passion for journalism, Indigenous journalism. His father, Tehotenion Walter David Sr. of Akwesasne, enlisted during the Second World War in 1939 at just 14. So David didn’t go, but he always thought he ended up with a better education outside school, anyway. After he left APTN, David occasionally returned as a mentor.

Political Panel | New canola agreement with ChinaNewsDuration 13:13Premier Scott Moe was a part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's contingent during trade negotiations in China. Moe says the 'significant deal' will help canola imports to China. The Morning Edition's weekly political panel breaks down the news. It features political pundit Murray Mandryk, CBC's Alexander Quon and Morning Edition host Adam Hunter.

Toronto and Montreal’s major airports continue to recover from Thursday’s snowstorm and travellers should expect some delays. In an early Friday morning interview with CP 24, Pearson Airport duty manager John Ventresca said “it’s recovery day.”Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThere are “lots of people … in the terminals today, so come a little bit earlier,” he said. “Check with the airlines that those flights are operating on time,” said Ventresca. Bad weather may delay flights connected to several areas such as Florida, New York, Washington, Philadelphia and Seattle. Flightstats said, delays were “low and decreasing.”Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary.

BEIJING AND OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded furiously on Friday to a trade deal announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney to allow some Chinese electric vehicles into Canada. Ford issues a series of demands for Carney in response to the deal with China. “To fix this mess, Prime Minister Carney and the federal government need to urgently step up and support Ontario’s auto sector. Some trade analysts have warned that a deal with China also risks provoking U.S. President Donald Trump . National PostOur website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary.

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OTTAWA — While Parliament Hill swirls with speculation about potential floor-crossings, one Conservative MP is raising his hand, but for a different reason: To assist Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government navigate the Canada-U.S. relationship. “I think everyone knows where I stand,” Jamil Jivani smiles and says, seated in his Parliament Hill office on Friday morning. “I hope they’re considering it.”It is not just that the MP, who has earned a reputation for being unafraid to share his opinions, is eager to help. Diamond Isinger, who served as a special advisor to former prime minister Justin Trudeau on Canada-U.S. relations, said “Canadians made very clear in this last election” that they believe the Liberals were the best party to deal with Trump. As for what Opposition Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre thinks about its overtures, the MP said Poilievre has also offered to help.

Attendees could hear more about the campaign for a referendum on independence and also sign a petition pushing for such a referendum. WATCH | People turn up at central Alberta community halls to sign petition calling for referendum on independence:Début du widget . Large crowds gather to sign Alberta separation petitionSupporters of Alberta's independence lined up in central Alberta Wednesday night to sign a petition, calling for the province to separate from the rest of Canada. Last year, Sylvestre applied to have a similar referendum question heard: Do you agree that the province of Alberta shall become a sovereign country and cease to be a province in Canada? Around the same time, the Forever Canadian petition was verified as successful (new window) by Elections Alberta, with over 400,000 votes.

A few flurries or snow showers possible. Morning high of 27F with temps falling to near 15. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph..TonightPartly cloudy skies during the evening will give way to cloudy skies overnight. Low near 10F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.