The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/05/02 at 22:00 EDT

Episode Date: May 3, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/05/02 at 22:00 EDT

In this acclaimed new production of Anna Karenina, the National Ballet of Canada asks, what is fair in love and society? Renowned choreographer Christian Spook adapts Tolstoy's epic novel to dance in a spectacular work complete with lush costumes, cinematic projections, and a glorious curated score, featuring the music of Rachmaninoff. On stage June 13th to 21st, tickets on sale now at national.ballet.ca sponsored by IG Private Wealth Management. From CBC News, the world is sour. I'm Neal Kumar. In B.C., a provincial court judge has

ordered a psychiatric assessment of the man accused in the deadly SUV crash at a festival last weekend. Chad Paustines-Moore from Vancouver. Kaiji Adam Lo appeared virtually from where he's being held. He's wearing an orange red jumpsuit looking down with his hair disheveled. The court appearance comes six days after 11 people were killed when they were run over at a Filipino-Canadian festival in Vancouver. The accused, Lowe, facing eight counts of second-degree murder, was originally scheduled for a court appearance at the end of the month. That was changed because his lawyer, Mark Schwartz, asked the court for an assessment

of his client to determine if he is fit to stand trial. That was granted. It will be done from an in-custody facility with mental health professionals. All other details of evidence presented at today's appearance are covered by a publication ban. The judge on the case, Reginald Harris, says the ban is needed to protect the fairness of a future trial. Lowe's next day in court is currently scheduled to be May 30th. Chad Pausen, CBC News, Vancouver. The complainant accusing five former World Junior Hockey players of sexual assault testified

today. The trial centers around a late night in 2018 in London, Ontario. Earlier in the testimony, the jury also heard from former hockey teammates. Jamie Strashen reports. In Ottawa. I go there with the expectation of constructive, difficult but constructive discussions. That's the spirit. Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Washington next Tuesday for his first face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Trump.

He says he will face Trump on both the recent tariffs but also Canada's broader trade and security relationship with the U.S. You know, we're meeting as heads of our government to discuss that partnership. Now, I'm not pretending those discussions will be easier. They won't proceed in a straight line. There will be zigs and zags, ups and downs. But as I said in my remarks, I will fight for the best deal for Canada and only accept the best deal for Canada and take as much time that's necessary.

Carney says efforts to strengthen and expand Canada's economy will strengthen his hand in negotiations. Pierre Poliev will get another shot at a seat in Parliament. The Conservative leader lost his Ottawa area riding in the Monday election. An Alberta candidate who was re-elected is stepping down to allow Poliev to run again. As David Thurman reports, the new Prime Minister promises not to delay a by-election. Thank you very much and I look forward to your questions. Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters he will not play politics if and when

Conservative leader Pierre Poliev runs in a by-election. Last Monday, Poliev lost the Ottawa area riding he held for more than 20 years, leaving him with no seat in the House of Commons. I've already indicated to Mr. Polyev that if it's the decision of him and the Conservative Party to trigger, if I can put it that way, a by-election, I will ensure that it happens as soon as possible. No games, nothing, straight. Now comes word that an Alberta seat will open up for Pauliev. Conservative MP Damien Couric won re-election in the riding of Battle River Crowfoot

with more than 80% of the vote. But he now says he'll temporarily step down, allowing Pauliev to run. David Thurton, CBC News, Ottawa. The Liberals now have one more seat in Parliament. Ontario's Milton East Halton Hills South Riding has flipped to the Liberals after vote recount. Elections Canada has validated final results in what was a tie race. The agency has declared that Liberal candidate Christina Tessar Dirksen received 29 more votes than Conservative candidate Parm Gill. The recount adds one more seat to the Liberals total, but still leaves the governing party

shy of a majority. And that is your World is Sour. Remember you can listen to us wherever you get your podcasts updated every hour, seven days a week, or for news anytime you can visit our website at cbcnews.ca. For CBC News, I'm Neil Kumar.