Parliament Audio 11:55 AM ET

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P02 - (WEA-Cda-Flooding) MONTREAL. x-11s. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is offering assurances of help from the federal government for people and businesses affected by spring flooding in Ontario and Quebec. In Montreal today, Trudeau told reporters he was grateful for all of the people who've been helping those affected by the high waters. ("..challenging situation.") (SOURCE:The Canadian Press)

TAG: Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for most of southern and eastern Ontario, with up to 90-millimetres of rain expected through Saturday. Another 30-millimetres of rain is expected as the storm moves east through the Montreal area -- adding to problems in areas where high water has forced hundreds out of their homes. …