The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/08/15 at 05:00 EDT

Episode Date: August 15, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/08/15 at 05:00 EDT

So you're saying this airline forces the cabin crew to work for free. Tell me you're at least paid for boarding and de-plaining. No. Safety checks. No. Not even medical emergencies. No, but we'll always show up. But they're charging flyers more than ever.

And we're putting in thousands of unpaid hours. Where is that money going? Canada's airline, hey? Unpaid work is a true crime. Visit Unfair Canada.com to hear the whole story. A message from the Air Canada component of Cupy. from cbc news the world is sour i'm neil kumar a meeting between the u.s and russian presidents is set to take place in alaska today regarding the war of ukraine however ukraine won't be

there but donald trump sounds to be more confident about reaching a deal with vladimir putin to end the war ashley burke has more from washington i think that president putin would like to see a deal Trump says he's now convinced Vladimir Putin will agree to end his war in Ukraine and says there's only a 25% chance talks will fail. He would much rather take over all of Ukraine, but I am president and he's not going to mess around with me. In Russia, Putin met with negotiators and released a video. Saying the Trump administration is making quite an energetic and sincere effort. But in Alaska, the Kremlin's talk. negotiator told CNN what's important is hearing their side.

And there are lots of misunderstandings, misinformation about the Russian position. And it's also a chance to sort of reset if the meeting goes well, U.S.-Russia relations. Ukraine's president's concern Putin could convince Trump that Ukraine should give up land. Ashley Burke, CBC News, Washington. Air Canada is now canceling flights in preparation for potential lockout or flight attendant strike this weekend. Over 100,000 customers are expected to be effective. affected by the cancellations. Natasha Steya is the president of Kupi Local 4091, who says

the airline hasn't shown up to the bargaining table. They have not been forthcoming with reasonable compensation offers. Kupi is expected to provide an update on negotiations later today. Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario recently agreed to study the feasibility of a new pipeline. However, Manitoba was absent from those talks. Premier Wob Cano, says his province is taking a different approach to fast-tracking the projects that Ottawa wants to boost in an economy battered by the United States. CBC's Ian Fraze has the story. The approach that we're taking is not dependent on Bill C-5 here in Manitoba.

Premier Wab Canoe says Manitoba will fast-track major resource projects differently. While the feds passed Bill C-5 to approve projects in the national interest before the indigenous duty to consult is fulfilled, canoe worries more. More legal fights are coming. He wants indigenous groups on board with new projects first. And then because you have a consensus behind working together that you can then get to shovels in the ground and get something built more quickly. That thinking is why Manitoba isn't studying if a pipeline from Alberta to Ontario makes sense. The Assembly of Manitoba Chief says their communities will assess each project on merit.

A recent poll from Angus Reed Institute suggests many Canadians want First Nations people to be consulted on. major projects, but respondents are split on who should have the final say. Ian Fraze, CBC News, Ottawa. The Master's Indigenous Games kicked off last night in Ottawa. It's a sporting competition featuring Indigenous athletes from around the world. But organizers say it's about more than just athletics. Kayla Martin caught up with participants and staff at the opening ceremony last night. An arena welcome procession for athletes.

Hundreds from around the world. making their way here, bringing with them parts of their culture and ability to the Ottawa region. That's a great opportunity to see different cultures. Originally from Nunavut, Joshua Kumok-Tuk-Thomas is competing for his first time in the brand-new Arctic sports category. It's the third time the Masters Indigenous Games are being held in Ottawa, with events ranging from golf to the one-foot high kick. It's more than athletics on display.

Indigenous arts, culture, and food is also shared here. Arturo Sanchez came from Mexico City. The world need to see that the indigenous traditions are not dead. Indigenous sport manager, Carlin Johnston, says since the game's inception just seven years ago, it's been growing, and she hopes its impact will too.

It's just a continuation of that for truth and reconciliation and being able to have that healing journey. Kaleigh Martin, CBC News, Ottawa. And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Neil Kumar. Thank you.