What’s next for Canada’s Conservative Party following O’Toole oust?

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On this episode of Global National: Erin O'Toole is now out as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, after losing a decisive vote on his leadership spurred by a caucus revolt within his own party. David Akin reports on how O'Toole fought to keep his job and what his ousting now means for the Tories' future.

Meanwhile, as disruptive protesters demanding an end to COVID-19 restrictions refuse to leave Ottawa, residents are questioning why the city's police are not taking more action to clear them out. Abigail Bimman explains what's causing police to hesitate and what options they are considering, as residents' frustrations boil.

After days of protesters jamming a key route to the U.S. border, there are signs the blockade in Coutts, Alta. is easing as traffic is now being allowed to pass through. But as Heather Yourex-West reports, an incident near the blockade resulted in a car crash and an assault on a couple driving nearby.

Plus, the United States is moving thousands more troops to Eastern Europe, as Russia refuses to back down over its military buildup along Ukraine's border. Jackson Proskow breaks down the American deployment strategy and the leaked documents detailing NATO's response to the Kremlin's demands.

In China, the 2022 Winter Olympics are set to kick off in Beijing in a matter of days, yet the games may already be facing less global enthusiasm than usual. As Eric Sorensen reports, China's severe COVID-19 restrictions and a slew of human rights controversies are souring the mood around the upcoming competition.

And known for taking a stand to protect science from political interference, renowned Canadian ecologist and Dalhousie University Professor Jeffrey Hutchings has died at 63. Ross Lord looks at how Hutchings's work made an impact on the Atlantic fishing industry and how he helped inspire his fellow scientists.