5 things to know for Wednesday, April 12, 2023 – CTV News

April 12, 2023

The Trudeau Foundation’s entire board of directors resigns, Canadians have mixed feelings about the current housing market, and the Pope wants a 40-year-old mystery solved.

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

1. ‘Political polarization’: The president and CEO of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation as well as its entire board of directors are resigning, citing the “politicization of the Foundation.”

2. Fear factor: A new poll suggests most Canadians feel they’re less safe now than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, and most think the provincial and federal governments are doing a poor job of addressing crime and public safety.

3. Bilateral agreement: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a range of new military, economic and cultural measures to support Ukraine in its war with Russia on Tuesday as he hosted a visit by his Ukrainian counterpart to Toronto.

4. Spring home-buying season: Canadians are experiencing mixed emotions when it comes to the housing market, with some feeling optimistic compared to the last year, and others uncertain amid a looming threat of recession.

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