Canada to recognize Palestinian state; Russia rattled; Mercy for murderer

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will join other countries in recognizing Palestine as a state. Dawna Friesen looks at why, and the conditions that must be met; and Mike Armstrong reports on whether anything is changing for Palestinians struggling to stave off starvation in Gaza. Time is running out for Canada to reach a trade deal with the U.S. Mackenzie Gray explains what this means for interest rates, and whether Canada can escape a recession; while Anne Gaviola looks at how central banks work. One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded has rattled Russia. Jackson Proskow reports on the far-reaching ripple effects, and what might come next. In Quebec, Sébastien Simon, who murdered Brigitte Serre, 17, in a January 2006 gas station robbery, is being allowed to leave prison on escorted day trips. Dan Spector explains why the Parole Board believes Simon has earned this. Dan will also speak with Serre's family for their reaction. Plus: Heather Yourex-West reports on the asteroid that could crash into the moon, what it means for us earthlings and all the technology we rely on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices