The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/02/14 at 14:00 EST

Episode Date: February 14, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/02/14 at 14:00 EST

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From CBC News, the world this hour, I'm Julianne Hazelwood. We begin in Munich. We're of course happy to welcome the Ukrainian delegation led by President Zelensky. We had a number of fruitful conversations. US Vice President J.D. Vance speaking after a face-to-face meeting with Ukraine's president on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The two delegations discussed US President Donald Trump's efforts to get peace talks

underway. Both men were diplomatic afterwards. Good conversation today. Our first meeting, not last, I'm sure, and to prepare the plan how to stop Putin. diplomatic afterwards. The two sides said they'd continue their discussions. Trump is also threatening to put tariffs on goods imported from the European Union. And today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says it makes no sense to hurt both economies at a time of heightened insecurity.

Unjustified tariffs on the European Union will not go unanswered. We are one of the world's largest markets. We will use our tools to safeguard our economic security and interests, and we will protect our workers, our businesses and consumers at every turn. Vonderleyen also pledged to introduce measures allowing EU member states to substantially increase their spending on defense. The sales tax holiday is set to end tomorrow, but NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is calling on the government to extend the tax break.

He says essentials should not be taxed. I think that is wrong. I think it's wrong that you're going to have to pay more for things, particularly in the current context. We've got the threat of a trade war. We've got terrorists from Donald Trump. People are worried that they might lose their job.

They're worried that prices are going to go up at a time when they're already so high. So I think it's wrong that the government is choosing to do this now. Singh promised that if elected, he will permanently eliminate the tax on daily essentials and monthly bills. Iodine deficiency is making an unwelcome return and pregnant women are especially vulnerable. A new study from Quebec says a growing number of pregnant women aren't getting enough iodine in the first trimester. That can lead to a child being born with cretinism. Dr. Anna Banerjee was shocked to see the condition in a 17-year-old.

Had the classical face of cretinism and was intellectually delayed, severe intellectual deficits. Researchers say almost 12 percent of Canadians could have an iodine deficiency. The health issue was largely eradicated in the 1950s when iodine was added to common foods like table salt and bread. But dietary changes and the popularity of kosher and rock salt mean people are getting less iodine. The first debate in Ontario's provincial election

is underway in North Bay. Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford, the NEP's Mauret Stiles, Liberals Ronnie Crombie and Green Party leader Mike Schreiner are focusing on northern issues. The Vatican says Pope Francis has been admitted to hospital. The 88 year old is being treated for a respiratory tract illness and is said to be in stable condition. Megan Williams has more from Rome. At about 10.30 local time this morning, the Vatican issued a statement saying the Pope is being admitted to Gimelli Hospital here in Rome for what it called some necessary diagnostic tests and treatment for bronchitis.

Earlier this month, Francis told pilgrims at a weekly audience that he was suffering from a quote, strong cold. He's continued to hold daily audiences in his Vatican Santa Marta residence. He even presided over an outdoor mass on Sunday, though his breathing was too labored for him to read aloud. The 88 year old Catholic leader has suffered from respiratory problems several times over the past couple of years. His health issues though haven't stopped him from following world politics. Earlier this week he issued a sharp criticism of US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown telling American bishops that criminalizing migrants will end badly. Megan Williams, CBC News, Rome.

And that is your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Julianne Hazelwood.