The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/08/24 at 20:00 EDT

Episode Date: August 25, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/08/24 at 20:00 EDT

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I'm Gina Louise Phillips. We start with what could be a major shift in foreign policy for Canada. During a surprise visit to Kiev, the Prime Minister says the door is open for our troops to return to Ukraine. Murray Brewster is traveling with the PM and has this report. We need a cessation of hostilities. We need a ceasefire. We can call it a ceasefire, a truce and armistice. Prime Minister Mark Carney in Kiev.

laying down the main conditions for Canada reintroducing troops to Ukraine. The structure of security guarantees ease up in the air because nobody knows what conditions would be attached to a possible ceasefire. 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. The problem with all of the talk of security guarantees at the moment is that Russia totally rejects the idea,

especially the reintroduction of Western troops. It's also unclear how far the U.S. is prepared to go with guarantees should the war restart. Carney says Russia doesn't have a say in Ukraine's future security arrangements. Murray Brewster, CBC News, Warsaw. Peter McKay was Canada's defense minister under Stephen Harper. He says putting soldiers back in Ukraine is a good idea. This commitment of troops on the ground, I think, is still some way off, way into the future

in terms of getting past the critical phase of stopping a shooting hot war, but it shows the level of support that Canada is prepared to bring. Carney didn't clarify what roles Canadian soldiers could play in Ukraine. They left the country in 2022 following Russia's invasion. And our quote, currently helping to train Ukrainian recruits in the UK alongside British forces. Israel is pushing ahead with its planned takeover of Gaza City. Its military says the operation could begin within days as desperate Palestinians face increasing starvation.

Dominic Volaitis has the story. There is a steady flow of casualties at this hospital in Gaza. At least 11 Palestinians were reportedly killed and several others injured in today's latest wave of Israeli attacks across the territory. Four people died and several others were injured in central Gaza when Israeli forces struck a crowd waiting for humanitarian aid. While in Gaza City, a woman was killed after a school and nearby mosque were hit. Israeli leaders have vowed to occupy the city, describing it as the last bastion of Hamas militants. Meanwhile, Israel's tightened blockade on Gaza is plunging the territory into a humanitarian catastrophe. On Friday, the UN declared that famine has now taken hold in northern Gaza and is expected to spread further,

something the Israeli authorities have described as an outright lie. Dominic Volaitis for CBC News, London. Opposition to the war in Gaza took over today's pride parade in our nation's capital. A large protest forced the cancellation of the event just after it started. The group, Queers for Palestine, is claiming responsibility. It gave a list of demands, including an apology from Ottawa's mayor. He is among several elected officials who boycotted last year's parade after organizers pledged solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

And we end with an exciting update on Canada's top golfer. The comeback is good. Complete for the pride of Canada. Brooke Henderson wins her national open for the second time. Henderson shot a four 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. The four-day tournament was played in Mississauga, Ontario. Henderson now has 14 pro wins for her career.

And that is it for the world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Gina Louise Phillips. Thanks for listening.