The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/04/23 at 21:00 EDT

Episode Date: April 24, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/04/23 at 21:00 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 Hurland. U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to increase tariffs on Canada once again. Trump made the comment this evening at the White House. I really don't want cars from Canada. So when I put tariffs on Canada, they're paying 25 percent, but that could go up in terms of cars. Trump also repeated his false claim that the United States subsidizes Canada to the tune

of $200 billion a year. With just a few days left in the campaign Mark Carney is picking up the pace of his tour. The Liberal leader made stops in BC today as he begins his final appeal to voters. Tom Perry has more. I'm asking you to vote with me for positive reasons. Mark Carney and the Liberals are trying to snatch votes and seats from the Conservatives and New Democrats in British Columbia. But it was Conservative leader Pierre Pauliev who was the focus of Carney's attacks in Victoria.

Unlike Pierre Pauliev, I've managed budgets before. I've managed economies before. Carney never mentioned NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, even though his campaign is targeting B.C. writings held by New Democrats. The Liberal leader focusing instead on the question he hopes defines this campaign. Who's going to stand up to President Trump? Carney as well was questioned repeatedly on whether he wants voters to give his party a majority in the House of Commons.

The Liberal leader chose his words carefully and stuck to a more cautious phrase that what he wants is a strong government. Tom Perry, CBC News, Victoria. Conservative leader Pierre Polyab says he has a solution for homeless encampments across Canada. He wants police to clear them. But as Olivia Stefanovic reports, opponents question whether his plan is feasible. It is unimaginable. It's like something out of the Great Depression.

To Conservative leader Pierre Poliev, few things are more symbolic of what he sees as liberal government failures than homeless encampments. The Conservative platform promises $800 million to treat 50,000 Canadians with addiction. Poliev also says he wants to connect those living in encampments with housing and mental health services. Some observers say there aren't enough homes or treatment spots currently available. And there's another issue. We will likely see constitutional challenges. Vancouver-based criminal defense lawyer

Kyla Lee says that could make police reluctant to move in on encampments. The expansion of police powers is not the way to resolve social issues. You cannot arrest yourself out of a housing crisis. Poliev did not say how he would respond to a constitutional challenge to his encampment removal law. Olivia Stefanovic, CBC News, Ottawa. Thousands of mourners gathered in the Vatican today to witness the procession for Pope Francis. His coffin was carried to St. Peter's Basilica, where his body will lie in state for three days. Chris Brown reports on the solemn ritual. As befitting a man who preferred simplicity over formality, the procession that left the papal residence for St. Peter's Basilica was colorful but pared down.

First Francis' body, laying in a red-draped, open wooden coffin, was blessed with holy water. Then fourteen pallbearers lifted it to their shoulders and began the slow walk out of the residence to St. Peter's. Vatican correspondent Juno Orocho Estevez says Francis was very involved in planning how this day would unfold. He didn't want to go the traditional route where popes are buried in three different coffins. He chose one simple wooden one inscribed with his name. It says a lot to his character. Francis's body will lie in state in St. Peter's until Friday evening with his funeral on Saturday. Chris Brown, CBC News, Rome. And finally the Montreal Canadiens are playing the Washington Capitals tonight in game two

of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series. Right now Washington is ahead 2-1 after the second period. And that is your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Neal Herland.