The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/04/22 at 04:00 EDT

Episode Date: April 22, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/04/22 at 04:00 EDT

When they predict we'll fall, we rise to the challenge. When they say we're not a country, we stand on guard. This land taught us to be brave and caring, to protect our values, to leave no one behind. Canada is on the line and it's time to vote as though our country depends on it. Because like never before, it does. I'm Jonathan Pedneau, co-leader of the Green Party of Canada. This election, each vote makes a difference. Authorized by the Registeredleader of the Green Party of Canada. This election, each vote, makes a difference. Authorized by the Registered Agent of the Green Party of Canada.

From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Neil Herland. We begin at the Vatican, where the Catholic Church has released the first images of of Cardinals is taking place today and they could announce a date for the funeral. There is speculation it will take place on Friday or Saturday. In about two weeks, dozens of Cardinals will gather to vote for the next Pope. As Sharon Yonan-Reynolds reports, there are several contenders, including a few from Canada. Next month, the College of Cardinals will convene in Rome to begin a process shrouded in mystery and intrigue.

You shouldn't underestimate the importance of the liturgical differences. JD Flynn is editor-in-chief of The Pillar, a Catholic media organization. He says Cardinal's choices will be between a leader that carries Pope Francis' legacy or someone with a more conservative approach. Flynn says the Vatican's Secretary of State, Pietro Perilin, regarded as a moderate is a serious contender. Emma Anderson is a professor of religious studies at the University of Ottawa. She says Canadian Michael Cherny, who heads the Vatican office responsible for migrants, charity and development, could be an interesting

candidate. He's very, very big on social justice. There's also the Archbishop of Quebec, Gerald Lacroix, who serves on the Cardinal Council of Advisors. He's kind of a savvy Vatican insider. But she says little is certain in a vote that can take anywhere from mere hours to years. Sharon Yonan-Reynolds, CBC News, Montreal. Conservative leader Pierre Polyaev will reveal his election platform today.

We'll have a platform for all eyes to see which will bring change to Canada. It will axe taxes, unleash home building, resource development, lock up criminals, secure our borders, and bring home the country that we knew and love. Poliev is the last major party leader to release his plan. Liberal leader Mark Carney and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh launched theirs over the weekend. Jury selection begins today in London, Ontario in the trial of five hockey players. The five men are accused of a group sexual assault in a players hotel room in 2018. The accusation sent shockwaves through

Canada's hockey culture and its governing body, Hockey Canada. Kate Dubinsky reports. Their names are known in the hockey world. Michael McCloud and Cal Foote were with the New Jersey Devils, Dylan Dubay with the Calgary Flames and Carter Hart with the Philadelphia Flyers. Alex Formonton had played with the Ottawa Senators. The international media spotlight will turn from the ICE to the Superior Court of Justice in London, Ontario, where each of the five make pleas to sexual assault charges. The complainant, whose name is protected by a publication ban, says the five players assaulted

her after a night out, celebrating their world junior hockey win. Legal experts say the case will rest on the evidence and the credibility of the complainant. Each player's lawyers will have a chance to cross-examine her. That's likely to be a difficult watch, says Jessie Roger, there with Inova, an agency for victims of gender-based violence. We're feeling very deeply for the young woman at the center of this case, knowing that what she is about to go through is going to be really difficult.

The trial is scheduled to last eight weeks. Kate Tobinski, CBC News, London, Ontario. The Montreal Canadiens lost their first game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last night. The Washington Capitals beat Montreal 3-2 in overtime. The Winnipeg Jets beat St. Louis 2-1 in Game 2 last night. Winnipeg leads its series with two games. And finally the Edmonton Oilers lost their first playoff game to the Los Angeles Kings last night. Final score 6-5.

The Battle of Ontario resumes tonight with the Ottawa Senators playing the Toronto Maple Leafs. And that is your World This Hour. I'm Neil Hurlund.