May 17, 2023

GOOD MORNING

The annual pace of inflation rises in April, newly-released footage shows the use of force on an Indigenous prisoner in Quebec, and WestJet customers hold their breath as a strike notice jeopardizes travel plans.

Here's what you need to know to start your day.

Inflation edges up

The annual pace of inflation rose in April to 4.4 per cent for the first time since it peaked in June last year.

Excessive force

Newly-released surveillance footage captured from inside a Quebec prison shows a group of correctional officers kicking and piling on an individual in distress.

Far apart

WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech says a massive gap remains between the airline's offer to pilots and the union's counter-proposal for a new contract as job action looms.

Canada-Korea

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol signed a memorandum of understanding on supply chains for critical minerals and the transition to clean energy.

End 'Driver Inc.'

Several groups representing Canadian truckers are calling on the CRA to help end what they call a 'tax scam' impacting their industry, saying that it has reached the 'crisis level.'

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