This Canadian election will be a sprint, not a marathon. Already, only 35 days remain! And so, World Report wants to help you find the best podcast to keep you informed. First up: Power & Politics, CBC’s only political daily. Hosted by David Cochrane, this podcast is for listeners who want a steady flow of up-to-date political news. You’ll hear from those who’ve got the power, those who want it, and those affected most by it. New episodes drop Monday to Friday.

Their episode today:

Power & Politics' panel of political insiders — featuring former Justin Trudeau adviser Vandana Kattar, former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, former NDP national campaign director Brad Lavinge and Canada correspondent for The Economist Rob Russo — breaks down the duelling Liberal and Conservative tax cut proposals and whether either can fit into an increasingly uncertain fiscal picture. Plus, CBC reporters following the party leaders bring you the biggest moments from the early campaign trail, and TheWrit.ca's Éric Grenier analyzes each party's status in the polls.

More episodes of Power & Politics are available here: https://link.mgln.ai/7QsRF1

Canadian Election Day 2: Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre promise tax cuts, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh promises affordable housing on federal lands.

Canadian sovereignty and NATO spending now prominent campaign issues, as US President Donald Trump keeps threatening to annex Canada.

US and Russian negotiators meeting in Saudi Arabia today to discuss ceasefire in Ukraine.

UN AIDS agency says says there could be 2,000 new HIV infections globally every day due to USAID cuts.

South Korea's acting Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's impeachment overturned.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce deems Saint John, New Brunswick, most tariff-vulnerable city in the country.

U-K prime minister Keir Starmer is urging Ukraine's allies to keep the pressure on Russia.

Hudson's Bay Company says it will begin liquidating as early as next week.

Thousands rally in South Korea calling for dismissal impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.

The Mark Carney era begins with prime minister and new cabinet sworn in today.

Joly says G7 is united on Ukraine ceasefire, waiting for Russia's response.

CBC Marketplace investigates ads offering shelter in exchange for sex.

Canadian ministers, Ontario's premier head to Washington to "lower the temperature" on trade talks.

How Canadian shoppers will be affected by retaliatory tariffs.

Canadian veterans say they feel betrayed by recent comments from the US government.

Canada announced counter tariffs in response to the steel and aluminum tariffs imposed overnight by US President Donald Trump.

Pro-independence party wins Greenland election.

Efforts to re-negotiate a water-sharing deal between Canada and US have stalled, raising concerns the Trump administration wants more control over the Columbia River.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a snap federal election with a vote on April 28th.

Israeli is stepping up airstrikes on Gaza, killing a senior Hamas figure.

Pope Francis is released from hospital after 5 weeks.

Parents across the U-S brace for fallout after Donald Trump orders to dismantle the Department of Education.

Growing backlash against Tesla and Elon Musk.

More Canadians move to Portugal after Donald Trump threatens to annex Canada.

CBC News learns Canadians will go to the polls on April 28th for federal election.

Starting in May, Canadians between the ages of 18 and 64 can start applying for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

RCMP discover a sophisticated, international human smuggling ring.

Air travel chaos as London's Heathrow airport shut down for the day.

Mark Carney holds his first - and possibly last - first ministers' meeting as Prime Minister.

Sudanese military recaptures presidential palace from paramilitary group.

Protests continue in Turkey over the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Robots make it easier for people in isolated communities to access certain healthcare procedures.

Prime Minister Mark Carney intends to call an election this Sunday.

China imposes a 100% tariff on Canadian canola and peas, and 25% tariff on seafood and pork. 

Beijing tells Ottawa to stay out of its judicial affairs, after Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, condemns the execution of 4 Canadian citizens.

Former female prisoner suing Ottawa, now that she's won her charter challenge on solitary confinement. 

At least 85 Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza overnight. 

Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order calling for the closure of the US Education Department. 

Artificial intelligence voice cloning can make scammers sound more like our family and friends. 

US President Donald Trump makes his first public remarks about the Canadian election since Mark Carney became Prime Minister. 

Israeli army targets northern Gaza, killing several people in strikes. 

Tesla no longer welcome at Vancouver auto show after cars, dealerships vandalized.

Gaza ceasefire broken, more than 400 Palestinians killed in overnight attack by Israel.

Arctic security and sovereignty a key focus for Prime Minister Mark Carney in Iqaluit. 

Canada's annual inflation rate rises to 2.6 per cent in February.

Prime Minister Mark Carney on a whistle-stop tour of Europe, shoring up support from Canada's allies. 

US President Donald Trump defends his use of a centuries-old law to deport more than 130 Venezuelans to El Salvador.

The Hudson's Bay Company in court today, applying to liquidate all 80 of its stores. 

Mark Carney set to take off for Europe in first overseas visit as Canada's Prime Minister.

U-S carries out large-scale attacks on Houthi rebel sites in Yemen.

China outraged over 20 percent U.S. levies.

Fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia kills at least 59 people.

Severe weather kills at least 34 people as violent tornadoes rip through U-S southeast.

Liberal leader Mark Carney makes defence announcement in Halifax. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre makes housing announcement in Toronto. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh campaigns in greater Toronto and Hamilton area.

Western military commanders meet this week to discuss what happens when the fighting stops in Ukraine.

CBC News has confirmed CSIS has evidence Indian government agents tried to influence the race that made Pierre Poilievre Conservative leader.

US intelligence officials questioned about Yemen strike plans inadvertently shared with journalist in group chat.

Health officials track surge in measles cases across Canada.

This Canadian election will be a sprint, not a marathon. Only 33 days remain! And so, World Report wants to help you find the best election podcast to keep you informed. Today we present House Party, a lively new election chat from the makers of The House. They promise their watch party is not (only) for political nerds.

House Party brings you three hosts (Catherine Cullen, Jason Markusoff, and Daniel Thibeault) in three locations (Ottawa, Alberta and Quebec) who get together on Wednesdays to tackle one big, burning election question. 

Their episode today:

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is catching heat for what she said to Americans about Canada's federal election. In a resurfaced March interview with right-wing media outlet Breitbart, Smith suggested the U.S. pause tariffs to avoid hurting Canadian Conservatives’ electoral chances. She also said Pierre Poilievre is the best leader for Canada because he’s more “in sync” with U.S. President Donald Trump. 

Today on House Party, journalists Catherine Cullen, Jason Markusoff and Daniel Thibeault dig into debate about the differences between Poilievre and Trump, their style, their policies — and why the Conservative candidate needs to straddle a wide swath of beliefs across the political right, if he wants to be elected Prime Minister.

More episodes of House Party are available here: https://link.mgln.ai/kv6axN

Jagmeet Singh says he will restore tax fairness in Canada. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre promises a tax cut for seniors. Liberal leader Mark Carney promises to build an all-Canadian network for vehicle manufacturing components.

Winnipeg police to release more details about "Buffalo Woman," the unnamed victim of a serial killer whose remains may be in the Prairie Green landfill.

The Atlantic published full transcript of high-level defense chat journalist Jeffery Goldberg accidently added to. 

Russia refuses to agree to a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, unless Ukraine lifts certain sanctions first.

Tesla Takedown movement protests Elon Musk's car company in the United States -- and now in Canada too.

Canada's government may need to respond to new US tariffs as early as next week, but the leaders are on the campaign trail.

Trump Administration auto tariffs prompt mixed reaction in US.

French president Emmanuel Macron says Trump's tariffs are a waste of time. 

Japan says it will consider all options to respond to Washington's auto tariffs. 

South Korea's wildfire crisis is getting worse. 

Amid fears of renewed civil war, South Sudan's main opposition party says its leader Riek Machar has been arrested. 

New Lancet report says USAID cuts will lead to millions of HIV-related deaths worldwide.

This election campaign is a sprint, not a marathon. Only 31 days remain! And so, World Report wants to help you find the best election podcast to keep you informed. Today, we present At Issue, a weekly panel powered by four of Canada’s top political journalists: host Rosie Barton (CBC’s chief political correspondent) and three heavyweight political columnists Chantal Hébert (L’actualité), Andrew Coyne (Globe and Mail) and Althia Raj (Toronto Star). These are the folks who can connect the dots, and cut through the spin. 

At Issue this week: Trump throws a tariff grenade into the election campaign. Federal campaigns are being forced to pivot as U.S. President Donald Trump drops 25% auto tariffs. The panel also discusses how party leaders are defending their political vulnerabilities, and why a number of Liberals are changing their minds and running again under Carney.

More episodes of At Issue are available here: https://link.mgln.ai/1H2Cnc

Mark Carney may speak to US President Donald Trump this morning, as he fights back on auto tariffs.

Statistics Canada reports GDP grew by 0.4% in January.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is trying to change the narrative around his campaign.

Powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake kills more than 140 people Myanmar and 8 people in Thailand.

Israel launches airstrikes on a Beirut suburb for the first time since Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire in November.

Danes boycott US goods as VP JD Vance makes controversial visit to Greenland.

King Charles is back at home after being treated briefly in hospital for side effects from his cancer treatment.

The Juno Awards break new ground with a dedicated category for the growing South Asian music scene in Canada.

This Canadian election will be a sprint, not a marathon. Only 30 days remain! And so, World Report wants to help you find the best election podcast to keep you informed. Today, we present The House with Catherine Cullen, a weekend digest dedicated to making politics make sense. This wide-ranging show talks to people across the political spectrum. And they like to mix it up — with in-depth interviews, immersive audio docs, special series and good old fashioned road trips. New episodes every Saturday. 

Their episode today: The Business Council of Canada explains the impact of Trump’s auto tariffs; Liberal candidate Marc Miller on how his party is prepared for the intensifying Canada-U.S. trade war; CBC reporters send postcards from the campaign trail; a deep dive into a Conservative-NDP battleground in Manitoba; party strategists explore takeaways from the first week of the race.

More episodes of The House are available here: https://link.mgln.ai/YmVxcj

More than 1,600 killed by Myanmar's earthquake as rescue efforts continue there and in Thailand.

Russian drone attack on Dnipro kills 4 and injures at least 21 others. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney says call with US President Donald Trump was productive.

NDP announces plan for emergency cap on grocery prices.

Pierre Poilievre promises tax relief for trade workers.

The makers of alcoholic products in Europe feel especially vulnerable to Trump's threats of tariffs as high as 200%.

Myanmar struggles to get emergency and medical supplies to earthquake zone while Bangkok searches rubble of collapsed high-rise.

Discontent and infighting within the Conservative campaign -- according to insiders.

NDP voters consider strategic voting in upcoming federal election.

Liberal leader Mark Carney refuses to expel candidate Paul Chiang from the Markham-Unionville race, after he says Conservative candidate should be sent to China. 

Carney promises to double the pace of construction and build 500,000 new homes each year.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promises to create a Canada First National Energy Corridor.

Sikh voters watch for signs of India meddling in election in Brampton, Ontario ridings. 

US president Donald Trump's tariff threat on Russian oil could impact the war in Ukraine.

Myanmar begins week of national mourning.

Paris court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty in embezzlement case. 

Canadian patriotism heavily featured during Sunday night's Juno Awards in Vancouver.

New US tariffs poised to hit Canada tomorrow.

The United States objects to Canada's French language requirements in its annual list of trade complaints.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he will fulfill a list of demands put forward by Canada's oil and gas industry.

Liberal candidate Paul Chiang bows out of Markham-Unionville race, after RCMP confirms it is investigating comments he made to Chinese-language media.

3 people killed in Israeli airstrikes targetting Hezbollah member in Beirut.

Petronas natural gas pipeline bursts in Malaysia, sending fireball 20 storeys into the air.

Myanmar’s military accused of blocking aid to earthquake survivors.

Global leaders bracing for US President Donald Trump's to unveil tariff plan.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre outlines plan to respond to new US tariffs. 

Mark Carney pauses campaigning to return to Ottawa for tariff annoucement. 

Jagmeet Singh and federal NDP may be looking for a boost from provincial New Democrats in Western Canada.

US federal judge dismisses corruption case against New York City mayor Eric Adams. 

Canadian gun license applications are hitting record highs.

President Donald Trump pits US economy against the world.

Canada wakes up to new auto sector tariffs. Stellantis assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario goes down for 2 weeks.

North American markets take a nose dive, the morning after US President Donald Trump's tariff annoucements.

China is facing a 54 per cent tariff - total - and is vowing to retaliate.

European Union laments the end of the postwar trading system.

Global financial markets continue to fall in the wake of Donald Trump's worldwide tariffs.

China imposes 34% tariff on US goods. 

Liberal leader Mark Carney promises to boost funding for CBC Radio-Canada as a way to protect the Canadian identity.

Tariffs emerge as key issue on Radio-Canada "Cinq Chefs" program.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh unveils plan to stop what he calls tax haven cheats.

South Korean constitutional court upholds Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

Jasmine Mooney says she feels lucky compared to some of the women she met during her 12 days in US immigration holding cells.

In one week, many Canadians snowbirds will have to register with the US government.

Give us 10 minutes every morning, and we’ll give you the biggest news stories happening in Canada and around the globe. New episodes every morning, Monday through Sunday, starting at 6 to 7 am ET.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has announced more help for Canada's skilled trades workers.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is in Newfoundland where he's unveiling more of the party's health platform.

Could the results of the next election damage Canadian unity?

Ukraine accuses Russia of lying about deadly airstrike on Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown.

As US tariffs begin rolling out around the world - global economies are preparing their responses.

Canada's tourism industry is hoping for a boost as vacationers boycott U-S destinations

We're approaching the halfway mark of the federal election campaign.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announces affordable housing plan.

One man is under arrest after an hours-long lockdown on Parliament Hill.

Ukraine says at least one person is dead after overnight drone and missile strikes in Kyiv.

Pope Francis makes his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago.

Some of President Donald Trump's new policies have some Canadian sports teams choosing to stay put. 

Baseball bat makers are seeing a surge in the sport's latest craze - the torpedo bat. 

Canadian scientist, Dr. Daniel Drucker, wins 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for role in discovering hormone used in Ozempic.

A volitile day on the global stock market, following US President's Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan. 

European Union trade ministers meet to discuss how the 27-country block will respond to new tariffs. 

Palestinian medics say 1 reporter killed, 9 more injured in Israeli strike on media tent in Khan Younis.

Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney make very different pitched to voters in British Columbia.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh meets with laid off Hudson's Bay workers.

Some customers accuse PC Optimum of unfair practices.

North American markets looking up on opening, after a chaotic Monday. 

Thousands of Conservative supporters show up to Pierre Poilievre rally, featuring former prime minister Stephen Harper. 

Liberal leader Mark Carney says Canada is fighting US tariffs on every front. 

High-level indirect talks between the US and Iran expected this weekend. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his troops have captured 2 Chinese fighters working with Russia in eastern Ukraine.

At least 18 people are dead after the roof of a nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic.

2SLGBTQ+ people in Nova Scotia say they feel unsafe after sex shop and bookstore repeatedly vandalized. 

More than 100 mayors and municipal leaders push to get the environment back on the election agenda. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney convenes cabinet committee to discuss Donald Trump's tariffs.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre promises his government will not pass any laws to restrict abortion.

China raises its counter measures on the US. Asian stock markets slide further growing fears of China-US trade war.

US Supreme Court rules unanimously against the Trump Administration on controversial immigration file.

US diplomatic envoy arrives in Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin

A closer look at the push for global carbon tax on international shipping.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says Mark Carney is not the right person to enter trade talks with the United States. 

Liberal and NDP leaders campaign in the same Saskatoon riding. 

U.S.-Russian dual citizen and ballerina Ksenia Karelina released in prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. 

Ukraine's president accused Russia of recruiting more than 150 Chinese nationals online to join its war effort. 

Death toll on Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse rises to at least 218. 

UPEI artist-in-residence quits over controversial painting about US politics. 

China ups tariffs on U.S. imports to 84%, starting at midnight.

Canada's retaliatory 25% tariff on US-made vehicles that do not comply with new NAFTA rules goes into effect. 

Israeli airstrike kills at least 29 Palestinians in Gaza City. 

Some Muslim and Arab-Canadian voters want to hear more from Canada's leaders on the war in Gaza. 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pitches a new tough on crime law. 

Longtime Ottawa resident stranded in the United Kingdom after her wallet and permanent residency card were stolen.

China takes its complaint about US tariffs to World Trade Organization.

The Trump Administration is exempting smartphones and computers from the punishing tariffs facing China.

High level talks between Iran and the United States have concluded in Oman. 

US tariffs fuel calls for new Canadian pipeline.

Voters in Gabon are heading to the polls for the first time since 2023.

Canada shuts out Switzerland, 4-0, in Group A play at the women's ice hockey world championships in Czech Republic.

Big Wreck named Canadian ambassadors to Record Store Day.

Rosemary Barton looks at the campaign as it passes the halfway point, and what to expect in this week's debates.

Ukraine's emergency service says at least 34 people are dead after a Russian missile strike on a northern city.

Israel attacks the last operating hospital in Gaza City.

Officials in the Dominican Republic say a woman rescued from the rubble of a roof collapse has died, bringing death toll to 226.

China's president is looking to deepen his country's ties with some Southeast Asian nations in face of US tariffs.

For the first time in over 20 years, a Canadian is in contention to win the Masters. 

Housing a key issue for voters in Nunavut. 

Election promise round up: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he will give judges the power to sentence mass murderers to consecutive prison sentences. Liberal leader Mark Carney introduces a "made-in-Canda" defence procurement strategy. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh unveils national strategy to tackle the nursing shortage. 

Global markets are on the uptick, despite the ongoing confusion over US tariffs.

Incumbent Conservative President Daniel Noboa declares victory in Ecuador election, seen as a test of his war-on-drugs. 

Peruvian author and Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89.

Hungarian lawmakers prepare to vote on a constitutional amendment that would restrict the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. 

New guidelines released for how to manage obesity for children and adolescents in Canada. 

Canada's inflation rate dipped in March to 2.3%.

Japanese news outlet reports Honda considering moving some of its production out of Canada after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent auto tariff.

Canada Votes 2025: Tariffs and international trade are the top priority for some Alberta farmers.

On second anniversary of Sudan's civil war, Sudanese-Canadians want Ottawa to do more.

More permanent residents tell CBC News about being stranded abroad.

Swedish livestream airs wildly popular spring moose migration.

Bank of Canada overnight interest rate remains unchanged at 2.75 percent.

Green Party dropped from federal leaders' debates for not running enough candidates. 

Some Quebec employers are worried reduced immigration will compound labour shortages.

Malaysia is latest stop in Chinese president Xi Jinping's regional trade tour.

Bank of Canada to set its latest interest rate in midst of global economic chaos.

UK Supreme Court defines 'woman' as biological, but adds trans people have legal protection against discrimination and harassment. 

Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and Yves-François Blanchet gear up for their second major showdown of this election campaign.

Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault releases full, costed platform.

A key infrastructure project to divert energy to Nunavut is taking a step forward 

U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio and U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, are in Paris to hold talks about Ukraine, Iran.

Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, seen as a key broker between E.U., U.S. as she meets Donald Trump in Washington today.

Hearing begins to examine whether to give the Menendez Brothers a reduced sentence.

As Canadians prepare to head to the ballot box, the integrity of this vote matters more than ever. From foreign agents to fake influencers... How serious are the risks to Canada's democracy? Can Elon Musk be considered a hostile state actor? And what are officials doing about these threats? Parliamentary reporter Janyce McGregor will tell you where we're most vulnerable, why meddling keeps happening, and what you need to know in this season of spin.

Featuring:

Gloria Fung, the Canadian Coalition for a Foreign Influence Transparency Registry

Henry Chan, former co-director of Saskatchewan Stands with Hong Kong 

Balpreet Singh, World Sikh Organization

Sukhdev Singh Gill radio host of 'AJJ DI AWAAZ' 

Kiu Rezvanifar, President of the Canadian Ethnic Media Association

Former NDP MP Charlie Angus

Beatrice Wayne, Director of Research and Policy, Samara Centre for Democracy

Stéphane Perrault, Elections Canada Chief Electoral Officer

Vivek Krishnamurthy, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Law School

...and more!

Federal Leaders went face-to-face in the one and only English debate last night. 

U.S. officials send mixed messages regarding ceasefire in Ukraine.

Airlines shifting plans as more Canadians abandon plans for US travel.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney unveils party's platform that includes $130-billion in new spending over next 4 years.

Iran and US hold talks in Rome in pursuit of deal over Tehran's nuclear program.

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks planned deportations of Venezuelans detained in Texas. 

The first round of the NHL playoffs gets underway today with Eastern Conference play.

Record number of voters turn out in advance polls just over a week before the federal election.

Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia's Putin of breaking Easter truce.

The Pope makes a brief appearance at Vatican's Easter mass.

One week until voting day, Canada! At World Report, we know democracy doesn't happen in a silo. That's why we're recommending the IDEAS for a Better Canada series. IDEAS invites listeners to slow down, check their assumptions, and maybe even change their minds. And with another federal election approaching, Nahlah Ayed has been hosting cross-Canada discussions that focus on local solutions with the potential to inspire national change. The four-part series was made in partnership with the Samara Centre for Democracy.

In today's episode: an audience in Edmonton considered ways to nurture healthier conversations across political divides, and shared strategies to foster civil debate.

You can listen to all of the IDEAS for a Better Canada series here:  https://link.mgln.ai/tmupPj

Vatican confirms Pope Francis has died at age 88. 

Indigenous people reflect on the Pope's efforts at reconciliation in Canada. 

Canada's political leaders reflect on Pope Francis' life and legacy. 

Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet boldly predicts Liberal leader Mark Carney will be Prime Minister. 

Today last day Advance Polls are open in Canadian election. 

US Vice President JD Vance meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre releases his party's costed platform.

Cardinals from around the world arrive at the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis's funeral. 

Church masses take place around the globe to remember Pope Francis. 

Indigenous leaders hope next Pope continues reconciliation work. 

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to release his party's costed platform today. Liberal leader Mark Carney and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh both try to position themselves as the best leader to stand up to US president Donald Trump.

Workers who were laid off by a former Better Business Bureau are now suing for severance.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre releases his party's costed platform.

Cardinals from around the world arrive at the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis's funeral. 

Church masses take place around the globe to remember Pope Francis. 

Indigenous leaders hope next Pope continues reconciliation work. 

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to release his party's costed platform today. Liberal leader Mark Carney and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh both try to position themselves as the best leader to stand up to US president Donald Trump.

Workers who were laid off by a former Better Business Bureau are now suing for severance.