In the news today: Tariff relief packages, Alberta referendum latest, Arctic sea ice.

Canada's federal government announced a $7.5 billion tariff-relief package, on top of the $25 billion in relief programs created over the past 18 months. This package includes $2 billion for the "Canada Strong Diversification Fund" which supports medium-sized companies with capital maintenance projects. A new measure allows workers who have voluntarily left their jobs to access employment insurance without a penalty, as long as their recent job loss is beyond their control.

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America," accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of lying about the U.S.'s intention to continue trading with Ontario. Alberta's Opposition leader, Naheed Nenshi, urged Premier Danielle Smith to cancel a referendum on separating from Canada as the country navigates a trade war with the U.S. Scientists from Newfoundland are leading a mission to embed a polar research vessel into Arctic sea ice during the darkest months, using it as a floating base for research.

Winnipeg's north end is undergoing a revitalization effort, with one pilot project providing affordable home ownership to residents living in vacant, dilapidated homes. Canada has submitted the documentary "Nina Roza" for consideration in the international film category at the Oscars, based on the story of an art consultant investigating a Bulgarian-Canadian child prodigy.