What you need to know
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the Paris Peace Forum as part of the commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day, in Paris, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. First it was French President Emmanuel Macron’s moment to take on what politicians who wrapped themselves in the cloak of nationalism.And after other world leaders had their say on a historic Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the fray, telling a Paris crowd that decaying trust among citizens in institutions will lead them to look for easy answers “in populism, in nationalism, in closing borders, in shutting down trade, in xenophobia.???THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Jean-Francois Badias
Swapping roles: A federal cabinet shuffle is taking place this morning, with Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott taking the post of retiring Treasury Board president Scott Brison. Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O’Regan is expected to take over Philpott’s portfolio, and a Nova Scotia MP is expected to be promoted to cabinet. READ MORE
Plaque pilfered: A plaque designating the Ukrainian Labour Temple as a national historic site has been stolen. “To see this, it’s kind of an insult to the local community. Winnipeg is a better city than this,” said Glenn Michalchuk, the temple’s president. Ryan Thorpe reports. READ MORE
Weather
Your forecast: Today will be mainly cloudy with a low of -11 C and wind chill of -18 this morning.
What’s happening today
‘Not entitled’: China said today a former Canadian diplomat detained there does not have diplomatic immunity, rejecting a complaint by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. READ MORE
Brexit bid: PM makes British Prime Minister Theresa May will make a last-ditch attempt to win support for her unpopular Brexit deal in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is set to leave the European Union on March 29. READ MORE
In case you missed it
TREVOR HAGAN / THE CANADIAN PRESSWinnipeg Jets’ Dmitry Kulikov (5), Patrik Laine (29) and Bryan Little (18) celebrate after Laine scored on Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) during second period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Little caps comeback: The Jets overcame 2-0 and 3-2 deficits to beat the Anaheim Ducks as Bryan Little scored in the closing seconds of overtime last night. Mike McIntyre reports. READ MORE
Big changes to boundaries: In his latest column, Dan Lett delves into how significantly different electoral boundaries will affect Manitoba politicians’ plans for the 2020 provincial election. READ MORE
Battling blazes: Fire crews were busy Sunday evening fighting a garage fire on Cross Creek Place and a kitchen fire on St. Jean Baptiste Street.
On this date
On Jan. 14, 1960: The Winnipeg Free Press reported that the Indigenous community at Sandy Bay was facing starvation in the face of government indifference and public unconcern; with fishing and trapping not generating much income, and with farm work scarce, joblessness and poverty were hitting the community hard. J.C. Irvine of Winnipeg became Manitoba’s first woman senator. Ottawa planned to “extend the federal vote to Indians,” as it was highlighted in the throne speech.
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