The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/01/13 at 10:00 EST

Episode Date: January 13, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/01/13 at 10:00 EST

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From CBC News, it's the world this hour. I'm Joe Cummings. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says once Donald Trump returns to the White House, she expects him to carry out his threat to impose steep tariffs on Canadian exports to the United States. But Smith says Alberta is well positioned to eventually get Trump to change his mind. I think oil and gas is going to be key to being able to get a breakthrough once tariffs do come in and getting them off.

I think if we maintain a strong partnership on energy, we make the case about how much the Americans benefit from that energy relationship. We demonstrate that we are a good trade partner, that we buy more goods and services when you take energy out. I think we can make that case. I met with her at her Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The meeting was arranged by Canadian businessman and TV personality Kevin O'Leary. Smith says as the second Trump administration is on the verge of being sworn in,

she's concerned about what she calls the leadership vacuum in Ottawa. She's referring to Parliament being parogued until March, while the Liberal Party selects a new leader to replace the outgoing Justin Trudeau. The confirmed number of dead from the ongoing LA wildfires has now reached 24. This along with at least 100,000 people forced from their homes. And while round-the-clock efforts continue to get the blazes under control, there is more bad news from the weather forecast. The strong winds that initially helped fuel these fires are returning.

Steve Funderman has the latest. This is just the beginning of what's going to be a three-day period. The worst of the winds are going to come on Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. That's really the time of most concern. But L.A. is on pins and needles right now. People are actually very, very nervous. They don't want a repeat of last week now Fire crews are in position in these vulnerable areas where they might have new fires or possibly the

Reigniting of fires that have already been extinguished There are also concerns that the winds may go into brand new areas where the fire crews are not positioned good sign No, these winds are not going to be as intense as last week, maybe around 75%. They're still going to be strong, still going to cause potential problems but they should not be quite as bad as last week. Steve Futterman for CBC News, Los Angeles. The cost of mailing a letter here in Canada just went up and it's a big increase. As of today, a single stamp will now cost you $1.44. That's a 29-cent jump. Canada Post says with more than $3 billion in losses since 2018, it needs to generate

more revenue. The British government is rolling out a multi-billion-dollar initiative that will significantly increase the use of AI in the public sector. Crystal Gomancing has the details from London. This technology offers huge potential in dealing with productivity problems. Senior Cabinet member Pat McFadden selling the practical benefits of artificial intelligence. The Labour government is starting to implement recommendations from an AI advisory review launched last summer. Later on this morning, I'm going to see AI in action in the classroom, where it's being used by about 30,000 teachers in England,

saving them about three and a half hours a week. From administrative work in the education sector to viewing images of road conditions, the Labour government is banking on AI to save money. Government borrowing costs have hit their highest level in 16 years, and this month the pound fell to a 14-month low against the dollar. The government says its AI Opportunities Action Plan could create more than 13,000 jobs. Crystal Gamansing, CBC News, London. The US Geological Survey says an earthquake has struck the southwest coast of Japan. The epicenter of the 6.8 quake is near the city of Miyazaki.

There are no details yet regarding injuries or property damage, but a tsunami warning has been issued for the region. And that is The World This Hour. Remember, you can listen to us wherever you get your podcasts. The World This Hour is updated every hour, seven days a week. And for news anytime, go to our website, cbcnews.ca. For CBC News, I'm Joe Cummings.