The federal government may be legalizing medical marijuana, but vets are voicing their concerns about the drug's impact on humans' four-legged friends. Plus, we've got the latest on the rhetoric ramping up as the U.S. looks to renegotiate NAFTA and a story from Down Under, where a senator has resigned over her Canadian citizenship.
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1. Fighting back: A trade expert says Canadian negotiators should demand the U.S. abandons its 'Buy American' policies, if the White House wants Canada to open protected industries to U.S. business interests.
2. Settlement commended: Two Canadian senators are throwing their support behind the federal government's multi-million dollar settlement with Omar Khadr. However, critics are still firing back.
3. Change in B.C.: A new B.C. government is set to be sworn in today, following months of election intrigue and the collapse of the provincial Liberal party majority.
4. Resignation: An Australian senator has announced she is stepping down after discovering she holds dual Canadian citizenship, contravening election rules.
5. Pot for pets? Veterinarians are expressing their concern as some pet owners turn to medical marijuana to help their pets, despite no regulations or guidelines for usage.
