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Pope Francis has died at 88. Catholics around the world are in mourning, as plans are made for his funeral. We have reaction from around the world, and here in Canada, including from Indigenous people, whom the Pope apologized to for the abuses that happened at residential schools. And: Canadians are having to use their own money – to access basic healthcare. A shortage of family doctors across the country means private clinics are stepping in to fill the gap. Also: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete H...
Canadians are voting in record numbers this weekend in advance polls across the country, with nearly two million ballots cast on Friday alone. The high turnout comes as parties begin releasing their costed platforms, and as the campaign heads into its final week. Also: Major cities like Toronto have seen a spike in the number of homeless encampments. But city officials across the country say many of them are starting to appear in more suburban areas. You'll hear what's behind the shift. And: In ...
Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh unveil the Liberal and NDP costed platforms, as Pierre Poilievre talks about tackling the fentanyl crisis. You'll hear about today's election campaign announcements as Canadians continue to head to advance polls to get their votes in early. Also: The crackdown on immigration in the U.S. has sent hundreds of asylum seekers to Panama - in a deal that has been widely criticized by human rights groups. We'll take you to Panama City, where those people - many from Easter...
Advance polls are open, bringing with them the opportunity to vote, but also some frustration. Line ups at some polls are long, as people use a holiday to get out and vote. And: U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to help broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine but – he won’t wait forever. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. could give up on the talks within days. One discussion that’s still happening – a possible mineral deal between the U.S. and Ukraine. Also: Bible...
It’s debate night – again. The major party leaders will directly face off with each other for the last time before election day. With just over a week to go, there’s a lot on the line for each of them. One cohort that may be watching closely: farmers. We have a story about what farmers in northern Alberta want to hear before they cast their votes. And: Saskatoon is facing a crisis of opioid overdose deaths. Experts say the supply has gotten more toxic, and some days emergency crews respond to an...
Canada’s main election rivals are on stage tonight for one of their toughest challenges: the French language debate. The Conservatives, NDP and Bloc Québécois will be out to take the sheen off the Liberals who are doing well in the polls. Absent from the stage will be the Green Party, which lost its spot at the eleventh hour. And: Dozens of ridings where First Nations people dominate – are close races in this campaign. But their issues have not found much traction, so the question is how many wi...
Honda says it is not planning to move production out of Canada in the foreseeable future. A report in Japanese media claimed the automaker was considering moving to the United States in response to Donald Trump’s tariff plan. Political leaders respond on the federal campaign trail. And: Overall inflation cooled to 2.3 per cent in Canada last month, but the price of food rose. Products such as orange juice, fruits and vegetables are being hit by cross-border tariffs. Also: The Alberta government ...
Canada’s party leaders react to a proposal to circumvent the constitution to get tougher on convicted criminals. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he’s willing to use the notwithstanding clause to allow for longer prison sentences. Liberal Leader Mark Carney called using the plan “a dangerous step.” And: Donald Trump may be changing his plans for global trade... again. The U.S. president says he's considering helping U.S.-based auto-makers, maybe by holding off on tariffs for parts from ...
Time is running out for leaders to sell their pitches to voters, with the federal campaign entering its final weeks. The Conservative party is accusing the Liberals of attempting to bring American style politics to Canada - after Liberal operatives planted buttons with divisive messages at a Conservative conference in Ottawa last week. Also: More than 20 million Canadians visited the U.S. last year. But those numbers are shrinking, as political tensions and tariff concerns start to spill over in...
Smartphones, computers and other electronics have now been exempted from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on China. You'll hear how that could bring some relief to American consumers. Also: Thousands of Canadian students head to the U.S. every year to attend university. But recent tensions between the two countries have some students thinking twice about moving south of the border. And: We'll take you to northeast Scotland, where a peat-bog has been named a UNESCO world heritage site. Peopl...
GM lays off hundreds of workers from a plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. The plant makes EV delivery vans. The company is pointing to the market, saying it is in a slump. But the union is pointing to U.S. policies, including tariffs, and a turn away from EVs. And: The White House says the U.S. can’t be dependent on China. The two countries have raised their tariffs to levels that will make trade between them very difficult. Some U.S. companies say that could force them out of business altogether. And...
There is no end to the volatility and uncertainty in Washington. The U.S. president is now pledging new – even higher – tariffs on Chinese goods. He says he’s working to cut deals with other trading partners. At the same time, Donald Trump is being accused of manipulating the stock market. And: Canada now has more measles cases this year than it’s had since the disease was declared eradicated in 1998. Ontario added 155 new measles cases in the past week, pushing Canada to more than 800 infection...
This episode covers Donald Trump's fluctuating tariff policies and their impact on global markets, including a specific focus on China. It also discusses the Conservative Party's proposed bail reforms, Liberal and NDP election pledges, the rise in asylum seekers entering Canada, the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the shortage of skilled tradespeople in Canada. The episode concludes with the release of a LeBron James Ken doll.
The stock market continued its volatility today as the Trump administration said that new tariffs would go into effect at midnight. With the economic uncertainty, the administration faced new questions about their trade policy. And: Talks between Iran and the US will begin this weekend. This after a surprise announcement of negotiations by President Trump yesterday. Also: Dire wolves have been extinct for thousands of years. But now an American biotech company says it has resurrected the species...
This episode of Your World Tonight focuses on the economic impact of Trump's trade war and its effects on Canada, particularly Alberta's energy sector. It examines the political responses from federal party leaders during the election campaign, along with rising concerns about Western alienation and national unity. The episode also looks at specific Alberta ridings and concludes with a report on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s mega-deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.
As the White House justifies its economy-shaking moves on tariffs yesterday, Its sending some messaging that some say is contradictory and confusing. We'll also take a look at how the Canadian auto and lumber industries are dealing with tariffs. Also: Israel is admitting its soldiers made mistakes in the killing of 15 paramedics in southern Gaza two weeks ago. It comes as new cell phone video retrieved from one of the medics appears to contradict Israeli assertions that their vehicles had no lig...
This episode covers the economic impact and global response to President Trump's new tariffs, including worldwide protests and concerns about potential trade wars. It also discusses the Canadian federal election campaign, focusing on key promises and battleground provinces, and examines how U.S. aid cuts could affect the fight against HIV in Africa. Finally, it highlights a unique community in Minnesota affected by U.S.-Canada tensions and a B.C. city's innovative approach to healthcare.
Donald Trump’s unprecedented global trade war is leading to historic losses on financial markets. Trillions of dollars have been wiped out, while new data shows the Canadian economy lost thousands of jobs last month. And: Ontario continues to struggle through the aftermath of a massive ice storm. Also: A Canadian woman detained by U.S. border agents tells her story. Plus: Battleground Quebec, candidates dropped, competing visions for the CBC and more....
Canada will be imposing counter tariffs on the U.S. that mirror what the Americans are imposing on businesses here. That means 25 per cent on non-CUSMA-compliant vehicles. It’s another weapon in the trade war ignited by U.S. President Donald Trump’s moves yesterday – to reshape global commerce. And: On the campaign trail, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says Trump’s actions are ‘tariff madness.’ He is pitching a policy of removing the GST from Canadian-made cars. Also: New research suggests...
U.S. President Donald Trump announces a baseline 10 per cent tariff on almost every country. Canada is largely exempt from today’s tariffs because of the free trade deal. But there are still the 25 per cent tariffs previously announced. Prime Minister Carney said Canada will fight today’s tariffs with countermeasures. We’ll have all the details.
The White House says President Donald Trump is with his team – making final decisions on which countries to tariff and how high those tariffs will be. The actual announcement will come on Wednesday afternoon. Some senators are hoping to get the tariffs against Canada blocked – they are arguing the fentanyl crisis is not being fueled at Canada’s border. And: An annual U.S. list of global trade irritants – now includes Quebec’s language laws as a barrier to American businesses. The list also says ...
Liberal leader Mark Carney revealed his party’s housing plan, promising a program modelled on the home-building boom that followed the Second World War. It’s being stacked up against Conservative and NDP ideas to tackle Canada’s housing crisis. And: An ice storm in Ontario and Quebec leaves hundreds of thousands without power. Roads are blocked. Trees are down. The clean up could take weeks, as the powerful storm moves to Atlantic Canada. Also: It was supposed to be a few days in space that turn...
In just a few short days, Donald Trump is promising to use tariffs to liberate his country from foreign goods. Its not entirely clear yet what will happen on that day. But Canadians will likely pay a hefty price. Also: Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her trip to Florida to meet with conservative media personalities has paid off - getting the message out that tariffs are no good for either country. You'll hear how conservatives feel about her strategy, and whether or not Canadians think...
More than half-a-dozen Conservatives who spoke to CBC News describe the party's election campaign as "dysfunctional" "highly disorganized" and "a mess." The sources include individuals both inside and outside the campaign. Also: The number of people killed by a massive earthquake in Myanmar has grown to more than 1,600. And that number is expected to rise futher as rescuers search for survivors in the rubble. And: As the Trump administration battles with universities in the U.S., some high profi...
Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone on Friday, a conversation the leaders are describing as "extremely productive" and "constructive". Also: Rescue operations continue in Myanmar and Thailand following a devastating earthquake. Hundreds are feared dead. And: There are sobering messages landing in the heart of Kentucky bourbon country. One of the state's main exports is caught up in the cross-border trade war. Plus: The battle for Vancouver Island, Vice Pre...
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner for Canada. And he says Canada will respond next week, when new tariffs are supposed to take effect. Carney says he still hasn’t spoken to President Donald Trump, but expects to have a call within the next few days. And he says he has a strategy to save Canadian industries – that doesn’t rely on U.S. markets. And: The tariffs are shifting the focus on the campaign trail. Party leaders have stepped forward to show their supp...
U.S. President Donald Trump announces a 25 per cent tariff on finished automobiles - starting next week. Canada sends more than 90 per cent of the cars and trucks it manufactures to the U.S. And the move could have a major impact – on an industry already struggling with uncertainty. The major parties are making their pitches to seniors – a demographic that is most likely to vote. Many seniors are now working into their 70s and 80s. The Conservatives are offering to let them earn up to $34,000 ta...
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he won the leadership race fair and square. Poilievre is responding to allegations the Indian government tried to interfere in the process – in his favour. Even if true, there is no evidence Poilievre was aware it was happening. Poilievre himself today pointed a finger at Liberal leader Mark Carney – saying that when Carney was an advisor to the government, he had secret talks with the deputy governor of China’s central bank. And: The two biggest parties...
Federal party leaders aren't wasting any time diving right in to an issue that defines the lives of many people in this country – the cost of living. The Conservatives have announced their plan to cut income taxes for the middle class, following a similar move from the Liberals. We have reports on what people are looking for, and what the promises will deliver. And: Israel's army says it has intercepted two projectiles that crossed into the country from Gaza tonight. And officials in Gaza say Is...
Canada's 45th General Election is now underway. You'll hear what the leaders of all the major political parties are saying on day one of the campaign - and how they're pitching themselves to voters. Also: Canadians from across the country tell us what ballot box issues they care most about. And: We'll take you to Washington to talk about the how the strained Canada-U.S. relationship is playing out on the campaign trail.
