The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/02/01 at 10:00 EST

Episode Date: February 1, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/02/01 at 10:00 EST

When a body is discovered 10 miles out to sea, it sparks a mind-blowing police investigation. There's a man living in this address in the name of a deceased. He's one of the most wanted men in the world. This isn't really happening. Officers are finding large sums of money. It's a tale of murder, skullduggery and international intrigue. So who really is he? I'm Sam Mullins and this is Sea of Lies from CBC's Uncovered, available now.

From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Gina Louise Phillips. Donald Trump's terror threats are expected to become reality today. It remains unclear what they will target and the details are even foggier when it comes to oil and gas. The U.S. president says the levy will probably be set at 10% for the sector and suggests it wouldn't be put into place until February 18th. The uncertainty is hitting those in the energy industry hard. Sam Sampson has more.

Blackjack's Roadhouse just outside Edmonton is smack dab in oil country. Complete with stained glass art of oil workers and rigs. Almost all Canadian crude oil goes to the U.S. and most of that is from Alberta. So no one knows the worries of tariffs like these patrons and staff. It's scary because of the unknowns. Natalie Rehmann worries oil tariffs could affect her clientele and in turn her job as a server.

It will be a huge hit that could affect people's jobs. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has pushed for oil and gas carve-outs. She's also using this moment to try and resurrect old pipeline plans. She and others argue if Trump becomes a tough customer, Alberta needs other ways to get oil to international markets. David De Tomasi, who studies and teaches geopolitics of oil at Queen's University, says Trump's actions may force Canada to have tough conversations. I think we should have a more integrated national idea of what we're trying to do economically.

And if it takes someone like him to convince us of this, maybe it's a bit of a blessing in a very, very deep disguise. Sam Sampson, CBC News, near Edmonton. BC Premier David Eby says his province will support Canada's response to the U.S. tariffs. They're not justified. They will hurt families on both sides of the border. And we will respond in kind. It will not be an advantage to the United States to have these tariffs.

And I hope that Mr. Trump takes a moment and reflects on how we can work together instead of dividing our two countries that have worked so well together for so many generations. Eby says he met with his new provincial economic protection committee which includes representatives from business, labor and indigenous communities. In Philadelphia now, authorities are confirming all six aboard a crashed medevac jet are dead. It slammed into a local mall and residential area after takeoff Friday night. A child patient, along with her mother and four crew members, were on board. The

flight was en route to Tijuana, Mexico, where the patient lived. Air traffic controllers lost contact with the aircraft shortly after takeoff. And the number of fatalities on the ground remains unclear. 6th Northeast Tower. This is 765. We have a lost aircraft. And the number of fatalities on the ground remains unclear. To Israel now. To Israel now. The family of one of three Israeli hostages released by the militant group Hamas Expresses Joy. Three male hostages were handed over to the International Red Cross and then to Israeli

Defense Forces today. Two of the hostages were released in Haun Unis while the third was turned over in Gaza City. In return, Israel is expected to release over 180 Palestinian detainees. The owners of a BC ostrich farm are feeling relief. Hundreds of their birds were facing a call, but a court injunction has halted it. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency had ordered the farmers

to kill off their flock due to avian flu fears. Brady Strachan has more. We're super, super happy. God is good today. After weeks of stress and worry, the court injunction is a major victory for Karen Esperson. She co-owns Universal Ostrich, a farm on a quiet rural property in B.C.'s rugged interior, with a flock of nearly 400 birds. One month ago, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency ordered the farm to kill off the ostriches after avian flu was detected.

But on Friday, one day before the deadline, a federal court judge suspended the cull and ordered a review of the CFIA decision to slaughter the flock. Although the cull deadline is no longer in place, the flock may still have to be killed, depending on the outcome of the court hearing. Close to 9 million domestic birds in B.C. have been have been called or died after being infected with avian flu. In a statement, the CFIA acknowledged the court's decision and said that the decision was made by the CFIA.