Global National: Feb. 1, 2022 | O'Toole faces Conservative leadership vote after caucus revolt

On this episode of Global National: Canada's Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is fighting to keep his job as he now faces an impending vote on his leadership triggered by a revolt within his caucus. Mercedes Stephenson reports on what Tory gripes led dozens of MPs to turn against O'Toole and what the squabbling means for the party's future.

Meanwhile, anxiety and frustration are growing among Ottawa residents, as throngs of truckers and other demonstrators who arrived last week to protest Canada's COVID-19 restrictions continue to disrupt life in the capital. From traffic jams and shuttered businesses, to noise-polluted nights and people urinating in the streets, Abigail Bimman looks at why Ottawans are calling for action on the demonstrators.

In Alberta, RCMP made an attempt to remove the blockade of truckers and protesters in the town of Coutts. They're also demanding an end to COVID-19 and vaccine restrictions, after days of jamming a key route connecting to the U.S. border. Heather Yourex-West reports on what unfolded at the scene and the response from Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.

Some provinces are beginning to open up again as the Omicron-driven fifth wave of COVID-19 shows signs of cresting. Doctors still warn a potential resurgence could lie ahead. And as Jamie Mauracher reports, Western Canada still faces concerning hospitalization levels.

Plus, diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis in Eastern Europe have stalled, as the Russian military continues to build up along Ukraine's borders, stoking fears of an invasion. As Jackson Proskow reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin is accusing the U.S. of escalating tensions, as Western allies refuse to budge on his demands.

A family of Afghan refugees, who fled the Taliban takeover with hopes of coming to Canada, also remains stuck in limbo in Ukraine, as the threat of a potential Russian invasion looms. Crystal Goomansingh spoke with refugee Jawed Haqmal, a former interpreter for the Canadian Forces, about his fears for his family and his anger toward Ottawa.

And after playing 22 seasons in the NFL and bagging a record seven Super Bowl championships throughout his career, football superstar Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement at age 44. Eric Sorensen looks back at the almost mythical yet complicated sports legacy Brady is leaving behind.

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