The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/08/24 at 19:00 EDT

Episode Date: August 24, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/08/24 at 19:00 EDT

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from cbc 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, Premier Minister Canada, Mark Carney. Carney 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 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. And Poland is where Carney is headed next. Evan Dyer is traveling with the Prime Minister and has more details about that visit. Well, of course, the war in Ukraine is one of the main reasons for Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Europe.

of the topics we expect 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 tariffs 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. Carney's trip comes as efforts have ramped up to achieve peace between Ukraine and Russia. Much of it has been brokered by the U.S. and there has been talk about a possible summit between the nation's two leaders. But Russia's foreign minister

says a meeting is not happening anytime soon. Putin is ready to meet with Zelenskyy. When the agenda would be ready for a summit, and this agenda is not ready at all, how can we meet with a person who is pretending to be a leader?

Sergei Lavrov also rejected Ukraine's bid for NATO membership and blamed Kiev for stalling potential peace talks. 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-leveys 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 counterteriffs will reignite talks with the U.S. He says Canada is in a better position than many countries when it comes to American trade. And Canada's top pro golfer just added another top title. The comeback is complete for the pride of Canada.

Brooke Henderson shot a 4 under 67 for her final round to win the CPKC Women's Open. The 27-year-old finished the tournament at 15 under par, beating Australia's Minji Lee by one shot. To win it here, it just makes it so special. I had family and friends here, and I mean, the crowds were so incredible all week. And I feel like Canada needed a win this year, so I'm really happy to bring them one. The four-day tournament was played in Mississauga, Ontario. Henderson now has 14 pro wins for her career. She last won the Canadian Championship in 2018.

Go, Brooke. For CBC News, I'm Gina Louise Phillips.