Shake off the weekend, it's time to start the week with the latest edition of the five things you need to know this Monday: The COP21 climate summit gets underway in Paris; after the in-store sales of Black Friday, today is 'Cyber Monday' where bargain-seekers take their hunt online; Canada's refugee processing centre in Amman, Jordan, is now open; voters in Newfoundland and Labrador head to the provincial polls; and the Edmonton Eskimos are this year's CFL Grey Cup champions. Plus, we've got five ways to stretch the lower loonie when it comes to vacation time.

1. Paris climate talks: Climate change talks get underway at the UN summit in Paris today, where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to be an environmentally-conscious voice for Canada. Delegates will work toward establishing new climate change targets for beyond 2020.

2. Cyber Monday: Forget standing in line in front of a brick-and-mortar store. It's Cyber Monday, when high-tech retailers offer big sales to customers shopping online, from the comfort of their home or office. Here's a guide to staying safe when you're shopping online for bargains today.

3. Refugee processing begins: Canada's refugee processing centre in Jordan is open, and officials are beginning to work their way through thousands of Syrians waiting for resettlement. Applicants are being told to expect travel by the end of February.

4. Newfoundland and Labrador votes: Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador will go to the polls today for the provincial election. The ruling Conservatives face a tough test in the Liberals, who will attempt to end the Tories' 12-year reign.

5. Grey Cup afterglow: Fans of the Edmonton Eskimos are still celebrating their team's thrilling comeback victory over the Ottawa Reblacks at the 103rd Grey Cup on Sunday night, in Winnipeg.

Plus, one more thing for Money Monday: With the loonie hovering around US$0.75, Canadians accustomed to travelling south of the border may be re-thinking their travel plans. In light of the lower loonie, CTVNews.ca looks at five ways you can stretch your dollar while travelling.