Global National: April 30, 2024 | Baby, grandparents killed in Ontario wrong-way police chase

Four people have died, including a baby and their grandparents, after a major crash caused by a high-speed police chase through oncoming traffic on HIghway 401 east of Toronto. As Mike Drolet reports, the tragedy is raising questions about how police pursuits should be balanced against public safety.

History was made in the House of Commons after Speaker Greg Fergus expelled Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for refusing to withdraw a statement calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a "wacko." David Akin looks at how the Tories are doubling down instead of backing down, how that remark compares to other tense moments in previous Parliaments and whether Fergus can restore order to the House.

McGill University is asking Montreal police for help to remove pro-Palestinian protesters from an encampment on its campus. Mike Armstrong explains how police are reacting to the request and how lawyers have gone to the Quebec Superior Court hoping to ban protests within 100 metres of the school.

A growing number of American post-secondary institutions are struggling to maintain order of their campuses, where pro-Palestinian protesters are refusing to budge. Jackson Proskow explains how the situation is worsening at Columbia University, the epicentre of the movement and how these demonstrations are testing the limits of free speech.

Both Israel and Hamas are mulling over a ceasefire proposal, which includes the release of some of the most vulnerable Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, as well as a 40-day pause in the fighting in Gaza. As Redmond Shannon explains, regardless of a deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still determined to invade Rafah.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested and hospitalized after allegedly going on a stabbing rampage with a sword in northeastern London, killing a boy, 14, and injuring four other people. Crystal Goomansingh reports on what is known about the victims and the suspect.

Plus, the British Columbia government has purchased Lightning Rock, one of the most important First Nations burial sites in Western Canada, with the intent of eventually giving ownership rights to Sumas First Nation. Neetu Garcha reports on how the move is being hailed as a triumph for Indigenous rights around the world.

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[cfe-ya]

Nothing would justify if I lost my baby and my parent this way.

[dannyareia]

Stealing bottles of liquor doesn’t justify a police pursuit
To many HotHead Super Hero
Officers

[HAMBURGER-sl]

No consequences means more crimes and corruptions.

[robweeks]

Why chase when they will just release them next day anyways.

[natalielongarini]

OMG! That insane car chase on the highway over a liquor store robbery?!

[BDee]

Police should've immediately called off the chase as soon as innocent peoples lives were put at risk! What a joke!

[VictorHaley-ggtt]

Who is the driver being pursued. To be honest this MATTERS! STOP denying

[deanlancia]

Are these cops out of their minds? Did they not have a helicopter to follow them?

[UkrainianBullwinkle]

Very poor judgement on the police and probably should lose there jobs. But also very poor judgement on our law courts as well if a person is dangerous keep them locked up in jail and robberys won't happen with repeat offender's

[eddietat]

They *could* have just abandoned the chase and set up roadblocks but someone wanted to be a hero today.

[cj]

Durham police force is the most reckless and power hungry force in Ontario this show cased there actions.

[medw]

This is not the officers fault, only the perpetrators fault

[joeschlepp]

parliament almost broke out into a major biker brawl. quite entertaining.
fergus should be removed at once he's clearly in JT's pocket and biased . luckily the Conservatives all walked out other wise fergus may have been thrown out the front window of parliament.
just another liberal peon lackey.
in London the score after the 1st period is samurai wannabe 0 bobbies 1 with 2 sidelined due to injuries. who brings a knife to a gunfight? what a wacko 🤣🤣🤣

[bhangg_high]

Imagine losing your parents AND your kids in an car crash of this nature because some hero from the Durham regional police valued a few bottles of booze more than the lives they "swore to protect".

[alive]

Greg Fergus needs to go, he was the wrong choice to start with.

[coolhandluke]

What about the trucker. Poor reporting.🤮

[garryjha]

Such a terrible accident, pray for all first responders and for all family members and friends of the passed in Jesus name Amen!

[AnwerHashimSamnani]

May Love Peace Prevail in The World....

[Technoxity]

Have only negligent encounters or abusive circumstances with law enforcement. Some of the most corrupt and unliable with knowledge of the laws and how to properly enforce them even today

[DL-iqzo]

The police officers and chief are very much to blame for the tragic outcome of this irresponsible and negligent pursuit going the wrong way on a major highway. Condolences to the family.