The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/03/05 at 06:00 EST

Episode Date: March 5, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/03/05 at 06:00 EST

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We start in Washington. Mr. Speaker, the President of the United States. That is Donald Trump being introduced for his address last night to Congress. And the address included a commitment to seeing through the trade war he has launched against Mexico and Canada. April 2nd, reciprocal tariffs kick in. And whatever they tariff us, other countries, we will tariff them. That's reciprocal, back and forth.

Whatever they tax us, We will tax them. Trump continued over a range of issues from the war in Ukraine and immigration to Elon Musk's campaign against government spending. And it touched off a vehement reaction from the Democrats in the chamber to the point where Texas Democrat Al Green was ejected from the proceedings by House Speaker Mike Johnson. The chair now directs the sergeant-at-arms to restore order. Remove this gentleman from the chamber. Trump's speech went on for just under an hour and 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, we're expecting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak with President Trump today on the issue of tariffs, and there could be some movement possible from the U.S. side. Here's U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at last night's speech. There will be tariffs, but the question is, is there room from where we are today until tomorrow? And I think the answer is yes. But Lutnick insists the issue of fentanyl and illegal border crossings are still a significant

concern for the White House. And in the middle of all this, a response continues from the provinces and from Ottawa. Rafi Boujikaneen has the latest. We can continue to discuss a way to frankly get these tariffs lifted. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc insists he is still regularly in talks with American officials, including U.S. US Commerce Secretary Howard Ludnick. We want the free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico respected. It is much the same with Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Jolie.

I'll try to find off-ramps. Jolie, LeBlanc and other federal ministers have been travelling repeatedly to D.C. to prevent the US from imposing tariffs in the first place so far unsuccessfully. A senior Ontario government source tells CBC News, Lutnick spoke to Premier Doug Ford after Ford announced counter tariffs, a ban on American liquor sales and a threat to cut-off power. The source said Ford told Lutnick he is not backing down and Lutnick himself pointed to the free trade agreement as a potential de-escalation though nobody announced any next steps toward it.

Rafi Boudjikani on CBC News, Ottawa. Now to the Grassy Narrows First Nation in Northern Ontario, which is finally breaking ground on a mercury care home. The long-awaited facility will offer treatment and support for those affected by decades of mercury poisoning. Sarah Law reports. Sarah Law The contamination dates back to the 1960s and 70s, when the Dryden paper mill dumped about nine tons of mercury into the English Wabagoon

River system. Research from Western University suggests the problem has been made worse by ongoing industrial pollution. The federal government says it's spending 146 million dollars on the care home, something the community's been seeking for years. About 90% of residents in Grassy Narrows experience symptoms of mercury poisoning. While 22 people will live at the home, it will also provide outpatient services to all affected community members. Construction is expected to take between two and three years.

Chief Sherry Akabee says it's a sign of better days to come. Sarah Law, CBC News, Grassy Narrows First Nation, Ontario. And that is The World This Hour. For news anytime, go to our website, cbcnews.ca. Ontario. And that is The World This Hour. For news anytime, go to our website cbcnews.ca and remember you can listen to us wherever you get your podcasts. The World This Hour is updated every hour, seven days a week. For CBC News, I'm Joe Cummings.