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Good morning, I'm John Northcott.

We begin this hour with breaking news from Winnipeg.

The Federal New Democratic Party has a new leader.

Please welcome the new leader of Canada's NDP, the new four chefs to NPD, Avi Lewis.

Avi Lewis, a former journalist and filmmaker, won the leadership on the first ballot this morning

with 56% of the vote.

The victory scene as a potential major turning point for the new Democrats is they struggle

to regain official party status after a devastating loss in the last federal election.

The CBC's Marina von Stackelberg is at the convention in Winnipeg.

So Marina, a decisive win.

What was the mood like on the floor?

Yeah, I just came from the front of the convention center where Avi Lewis just gave his

victory speech and there was a noticeable excitement and energy there from his supporters.

Not everyone here, though, cheering for him.

All candidates were lined up right at the front to get the news when he won.

He turned to hug his biggest opponent, Heather McPherson.

She smiled, composed, but you can see the disappointment in her eyes.

She also got a hug from Libby Davies who was a big Lewis supporter but also a very important NDPer

here. Lewis invited all the other candidates up on stage, the caucus with him,

not necessarily how McPherson hoped to get on to the stage.

But Lewis really was seen as the frontrunner here.

He raised more money, brought in new members.

He had the biggest sort of public campaign and he really excited a base of people,

including environmentalists, youth and activists.

Have a listen to some of his speech.

After seven months of campaigning across this country,

and speaking to thousands upon thousands of Canadians,

here's one thing I know for sure and I want to say it out loud.

Canada, mark your calendar.

The NDP comeback starts now.

So Marina, what challenges does Avi Lewis face as the new leader?

He's got to internally unite this party and he also has to now sell himself to Canadians,

which is going to be a big task.

It's something that he says he's going to start, write this moment.

But it'll be interesting to see how Canadians feel about this new leader.

CBC's Marina von Stackelberg in Winnipeg.

Thanks Marina.

You're welcome.

And now overseas.

That was the sound over Tehran as strikes hit a key security facility.

The violence is now triggering a massive military escalation.

The Washington Post reports the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations inside

Iran. The plan involves targeted raids by US Marines to seize coastal missile sites and

key oil hubs. President Trump hasn't signed off on the plan yet, but thousands of troops are

now in position.

What you're hearing there is the arrival of a high-stakes motorcade in Islamabad this morning.

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are meeting for an emergency summit.

Pakistan is acting as the middleman, relaying a 15-point US peace proposal to Tehran.

But the exit ramp is narrowing.

Fresh strikes hit the gulf overnight, with air-raid sirens sending people to shelters in

Kuwait and Bahrain. One of the targets, a massive aluminum plant in Bahrain,

where at least two workers were injured.

Pope Leo is issued a sharp rebuke to global leaders as the war in Iran enters its second month.

During a Palm Sunday Mass, before tens of thousands in St. Peter's Square,

the Pope said God rejects the prayers of those who wage war and have, quote,

hands full of blood.

While Leo didn't name names, his homily follows weeks of criticism toward both the US invasion

of Iran and Israel's operations in Lebanon.

Ukraine's president is rallying support for his cause in the Middle East.

Vladimir Zelensky is signing a 10-year defense cooperation deal with several gulf states,

including Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Zelensky also made a bold claim about Russia's involvement

in the war against Iran. Dominic Volitis says more.

NBC's interview with Vladimir Zelensky last night covered plenty of ground.

And during the recording, there was a rare moment of candor from the Ukrainian president,

when he was asked about US President Donald Trump's commitment to his country.

Let me just ask you very directly. Do you think President Trump cares about the future of your country?

Hope so. But you don't know for sure.

The policy of the United States today, they care about the United States more,

During the interview, Zelensky also claimed Russia had shared satellite intelligence with Iran

before it attacked a US-based and Saudi Arabia on Thursday. A number of American troops were wounded

in the strike. NBC's interview was recorded in the Middle East, where Zelensky has announced new

10-year defense agreements with Qatar and Saudi Arabia. A similar deal is expected with the

United Arab Emirates in the coming days. The Gulf States are hoping to leverage Ukraine's

knowledge of countering drones and missiles in exchange for investment in its defense industry

and supplies of fuel. Dominic Volitis for CBC News, Bristol, England.

Three, two, one, go for the leg!

Well, there is something special inside those eggs. That's the sound of an Easter egg hunt

designed for accessibility. The Canadian National Institute for the Blind has teamed up with groups

across the country to make sure every child can join the search using eggs that beep. The CBC's

Sam Simpson was there. That's what hidden treasure sounds like. Dozens of palm-sized,

colorful, beeping Easter eggs are hidden among an Edmonton Science Center, and seven-year-old

Kami Duncan is ready to hunt them down with her baby brother. I can hear them by my sense of hearing

and when I get close to them, I pick one up and then Jackson, I will take turns.

The annual event lets children who are blind and low vision in on the holiday tradition.

A U.S. police officer started this in 2005 for his blind daughter. That's why police

services across Canada help out every year. This Easter, the hunt is on in Halifax, Ottawa,

Calgary, and Edmonton. Where Detective Ryan Catcher has volunteered with the event for five years.

I've seen kids come from year one, very timid, not wanting to go out there on their own.

To year two, three, and four where they're gung-hold, they're running out there on their own.

It's really exciting to see the growth and development in the kids.

Yeah, I'm expecting me to do something better than the last.

All right, we find a few more eggs.

In Calgary, six-year-old Zander Bertram and his mom Nancy have made this their Easter tradition.

Having opportunities where all kids can come and play together and be equal,

making accessibility less of a barrier and more of a commonplace thing is just wonderful.

The CNIB hopes the hunt helps children feel included and reminds adults to build accessible

events. So everyone can hop in on the fun. Sam Samson, CBC News, Edmonton.

And finally, the Juno Awards are being held this evening in Hamilton, Ontario.

But last night, several artists received their awards during the opening gala.

The CBC's Griffin Yeager has more.

It was a night of Canadian pride and some empty seats.

Tate McRae swept the Juno opening night gala winning best pop album,

single album and artist of the year beating out giants like the weekend and Justin Bieber

with fan choice still up for grabs.

But like many winners Saturday, she did not attend,

opting to thank fans on Instagram writing she's so honored.

The stars who did show brought the heart.

The beaches took rock album of the year and told press despite their global fame,

they love coming home to celebrate.

Um, you know, we do have the privilege of getting to travel all over the world,

but we'll never feel as supported and loved as we do in Canada.

The night had some history too.

Alex Cuba also not in attendance won the inaugural Latin recording of the year.

And first nominated in 96 hip-hop star Socrates took home his first win this year

for rap single of the year on his track with Julie Black and rapper Toby,

who took the mic to thank him.

I listened to their voices growing up so to do this with them is so beautiful.

This all leading up to the main show set to be packed with performances and big honors

for Nelly Furtado, Joni Mitchell, and Daniel Caesar.

Griffin Yeager, CBC News, Hamilton, Ontario.

And that is the latest national and international news from World Report.

I'm John Northcott.

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