Quebec Liberal Party Leader Pablo Rodriguez has resigned, CBC News has learned. Sources say Rodriguez felt he had become too great a distraction for the party. The party has been investigating allegations of illegal campaign donations.

And: The federal Liberals have been gaining MPs after two crossed the floor from the Conservatives. In a year-end interview with CBC’s Rosemary Barton, Prime Minister Mark Carney says more MPs could cross the floor to join the government.

Also: U.S. ski resorts are bracing for a holiday season without the typical boost from Canadian travelers. Canadians have been avoiding travelling to the United States since President Donald Trump launched a trade war and joked about Canada becoming the 51st state.

Plus: Severe weather in B.C., Trump speech to the nation, Minnesota ICE crackdowns, Italian women’s hockey team trains in Canada, and more.

Que. Lib leader quits, Carney on floor crossing, U.S. lures Canadian skiers, and more