The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/08/24 at 17:00 EDT

Episode Date: August 24, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/08/24 at 17:00 EDT

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Certain conditions apply. from cvc news the world this hour i'm gina louise phillips we begin in ukraine where the prime minister made a surprise visit to mark the nation's independence day and to show canada's support in its war efforts Karni Tarni joined ceremonies in Kiev. He revealed more details of a military and aid package announced earlier this year worth $2 billion. He also said he's not ruling out plans to put Canadian boots on the ground in the region. We are working through with our allies and coalition of the willing and with Ukraine. The modalities of those. security guarantees on the land in the air and the sea, and I would not exclude the presence of troops. Canadian soldiers left Ukraine in 2022 following Russia's invasion. They're currently training Ukrainian recruits in Poland and in the UK alongside British forces. And Poland is where Carney is headed next. Evan Dyer is traveling with the Prime Minister and has more details about the

visit. Well, of course, the war in Ukraine is one of the main reasons for Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Europe, and one of the topics we're expecting to discuss with pretty much everyone that he meets here. Tomorrow, he's going to be here in Warsaw, meeting with the Prime Minister and President of Poland. Not only is this the place where Canadian troops train Ukrainian troops as part of Operation Unifier, but it's also a country that has seen its own military become increasingly important to NATO. And it's also of interest to Canada from the point of view of diversifying its trade. Canada, of course, responding to those from Donald Trump has been looking to do more business in Europe. That overlap, in fact,

continues the following day when the Prime Minister moves on to Germany. There, we expect him to meet not only with the Chancellor Merce, but also to meet with business leaders and to talk about potential trade deals between Canada going both ways. Latvia will be the last leg of his trip. And that, of course, is where the Canadian Army has its largest overseas deployment. And that will be his last stopping right before heading home. Evan Dyer, CBC News, Warsaw. Some of Canada's steelmakers are demanding more protections for their industry. The sector faces a 50% U.S. tariff. Last week, Carney lifted counter levies on a host of U.S. goods, but left steel, aluminum, and autos in place. David Fritz is the president of

Supreme Steel in Saskatoon. He says Canada can no longer rely on American projects. Most of what's been thought of is focused on supply. We need to find a way to increase domestic demand. So I like to see the idea of fast-tracking some of the major projects that are being considered here in Canada, that would certainly help steel fabricators, no doubt. Carney says he hopes removing the counter-tariffs will reignite talks with the U.S. He says Canada is in a better position than many countries when it comes to American trade. A few wildfire evacuees in Newfoundland are returning home. Large blazes force them out more than two weeks ago.

But weather and the efforts of crews from across Canada are keeping the flames at Bay. Some are from B.C. Their hard work is also helping to set an example for future generations, including one group of indigenous youths. Sharia Shaitre explains. Breaking down doors and hauling heavy gear, not a typical Saturday morning, but for grade 11 student, Juliet Pritchard, who is Kree and Métis, it's her first taste of firefighting. I'm kind of just here for the experience. Maybe I'll see if I want to do a career in firefighting. The camp is led by Vancouver firefighter Mattias Ballantyne. He says many indigenous youth don't always see firefighting as a career path. I definitely didn't think that this was something for me that you don't see your uncles or cousins or

family members part of this. Trainer Dean Borelli says a similar camp inspired him to join firefighter training. Being a part of these weekend programs really made me realize my dream and something to aspire to when I was older. He says the hope is that passion spreads, turning a weekend workshop into a lifelong calling. Show Rich Hedri, CBC News, Vancouver. And that is the world this hour. For news anytime, visit our website, cBCNews.ca. For CBC News, I'm Gina Louise Phillips.