Your World Tonight

The cost of living seems to keep going up. And now the federal government is issuing a rebate to roughly 12 million people based on income. It replaces the GST/HST credit. The opposition calls it a gimmick.

And: Quebec’s health minister tables legislation that would ban the sale of energy drinks to those under 16.

Also: What if you had to shelter in place, 400 kilometres above the surface of the Earth? Astronauts on the International Space Station prepared to evacuate, amid a disagreement between space agencies over how to fix an air leak.

Plus: Synagogue attack, pride speech interrupted by mayor, employment numbers, Quebec soccer players and more.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he uses AI – and he’s hoping more Canadians will soon use it too. Carney unveiled his government's long-awaited strategy on artificial intelligence. It includes spending up to $2 billion to maximize the benefits, prevent the harms, and give Canada more control over how our data is used.

And: Scaling up on AI means more data centres. Canada has just five large scale centres so far, and there are plans for nearly 100 more… but there’s pushback in Alberta, where most of the centres are being planned.

Also: There apparently IS enough aviation fuel for flights. That message is now coming from some major airlines, weeks after scarce supply warnings prompted thousands of flight cancellations.

Plus: Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, Alberta separation and treaty rights, and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump is back at it — announcing new tariffs. He says he’s targeting countries for not cracking down on forced labour, including Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney says new rules are in the works to strengthen Canada's enforcement regime.

And: The 2026 FIFA World Cup won't just showcase the best in soccer — it will also feature the highest-level technology in the sport. Reporter Tanya Fletcher will have more on what that means for the games.

Also: In a rare move, the federal government is asking Canada's radio and TV regulator to review a recent decision. Late last month, the CRTC announced hikes on fees that U.S. streaming giants have to pay into Canadian content. The move was slammed by tech giants and U.S. politicians.

Plus: Canada’s effort to combat forced labour, British protests over race and policing, CBS shakeup, and more.

Canada has given the U.S. and Mexico official notice that it wants the free trade deal between the three countries to be renewed.

And: Canada’s GDP shrank two quarters in a row for the first time since 2020. It’s not quite a full-blown recession, but it’s getting a full-blown reaction from the opposition.

Also: The World Meteorological Organization warns countries to start preparing now for the onset of El Niño. The weather pattern will likely return this year, bringing extreme weather with it. And the effects of climate change are likely to make things worse.

Plus: Inside NORAD bunker preparing for World Cup, Canada's cloud computing problem, whooping cranes threatened by fire, massive Russian attack on Ukraine, and more.

CBC News has a draft copy of the federal government’s long-delayed strategy on artificial intelligence. It’s promising to create up to 90,000 jobs, protect Canadians against the risks of AI, and massively boost the number of businesses that use it.

And: A new drug for pancreatic cancer is showing unprecedented promise. In a trial, it doubled survival time for patients who had already gone through one round of chemotherapy. It’s not on the market yet, but it is a sign of progress in treating one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

Also: It's one of the fastest growing games in Canada. But the organization in charge of cricket in this country is under increasing fire. The sport's international governing body has suspended its membership after an investigation by CBC's The Fifth Estate put a spotlight on issues of corruption and allegations of match fixing.

Plus: Prime Minister Carney outlines plan to deal with antisemitism, U.S.-Iran negotiations, and more.