Intro

Japan, Australia say they will not send ships to the Strait of Hormuz, at request of US President Donald Trump. 

Beijing is a major exporter to Middle East and China is feeling the squeeze from US-Israel war in Iran.

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street on the final leg of his overseas tour.

Scientists map genome of MSX, a deadly oyster disease that affects the Atlantic oyster industry. 

Canadian filmmaking talent bring home Oscars from 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.