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Analysis Justin Trudeau takes a lot of questions, but doesn't always answer

There is one potential caveat in the case for a prime minister's question period: it might expose the prime minister to more questions, but it won't necessarily result in more answers. More 5:00 AM ET

• Liberals drop some proposals, but seem ready to move ahead with reform to Parliament May 01 video
• Trudeau tries something new at question period, but impasse on democratic reform remains Apr 05 video
• Analysis Why the Liberals are still struggling to change how Canadian democracy works: Aaron Wherry Apr 05
• Analysis Theresa May's marathon Q&A shows there's more than one way to pester a prime minister Mar 31

Territory off Newfoundland coast 1st to vote in French election

When you mention the French election to people in St-Pierre-Miquelon, many shake their heads in dismay. More May 06

• Macron's presidential campaign alleges 'massive' hacking attack after emails, documents leaked May 06
• CBC IN FRANCE Neither Le Pen nor Macron: Many French voters refuse to accept their options for president May 02 video

New Tool or toy?: Why fidget toys may be hurting as many kids as they help

The so-called fidget toys making their way into classrooms across North America are billed as a way to soothe restless kids and help them focus. But some experts say they might be harming as many children as they help. More 5:15 AM ET video

• All the rage: Are spinner toys a useful concentration tool or bad distraction? May 03 video
• Fidget spinner twirling off Manitoba shelves as the newest hit toy May 04 video

Quebec enlists Canadian Forces in fight against rising floodwaters

Environment Canada says a massive system is slowly drenching much of Ontario, the Maritimes and Quebec. Record precipitation levels — with double to triple the seasonal norms for rainfall — have threatened to trigger widespread flooding in those areas. More May 06 video

• Watch Quebec calls in the military to fight rising floodwaters 2:08
• Premier urges safety as Canadian troops deployed to help with Quebec flooding May 06 video
• More Gatineau residents leaving homes as military arrives to provide flood relief May 06 video