The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/09/18 at 18:00 EDT

Episode Date: September 18, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/09/18 at 18:00 EDT

Did you know that it was once illegal to shop on Sundays? That's true for when I was born. I remember this, and I'm not that old. I'm not, okay? Leave me alone. Anyway, I'm Phelan Johnson, and I host See You in Court, a new podcast about the cases that changed Canada and the ordinary people who drove that change. From the drugstore owner who defied the Lord's Day, to the migma man who defended his treaty right to fish, to the gay teacher who got fired and fought back. Find and follow, see you in court, wherever you get your. Podcasts. From CBC News, this is The World This Hour. I'm Kate McGilfrey.

Democratic lawmakers are condemning the Trump administration and rallying around Jimmy Kimmel amid fears of a crackdown on free speech. Kimmel's show was pulled off the air after he made comments about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Anis Hedari has the latest. You have evening shows and all they do is hit Trump. On a flight back to the U.S., President Donald Donald Trump telling reporters he thinks media outlets, he doesn't say which ones, shouldn't be

allowed to criticize him as much. They're elations. They're not allowed to do that. These comments, the day after ABC suspended the Jimmy Kimmel show, ostensibly over words about Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, though the network hasn't explained itself. It came after a federal regulator said he might take action. The government may not use its power to squash political dissent. Chris Van Hollen is a Democratic senator from Maryland.

He says the Kimmel situation is just one example of Trump targeting, not just media, but universities and law firms for political purposes. Trump and his attorney general have vowed to go after groups and organizations whose views they disagree with. As for Trump, he didn't name anyone, but maybe implying, if you only give bad press, it's bad news. And he said R.CBC News, Washington. Israel's military is recommending the government stop allowing in humanitarian aid from Jordan, destination. for Gaza. Two soldiers are dead shot by a driver bringing aid through a crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan. The driver was then killed. The military chief of staff says aid should be blocked until an inquiry is finished. Temporary foreign workers in Prince Edward

Island's seafood processing sector find themselves between a rock and a hard place. Chinese tariffs and poor environmental conditions are squeezing their industry. She and Desjaldane reports. They themselves to get groceries. They self to pay bills. Really hard to do that when you're not earning an income or you're only working 10 hours a week at minimum wage. Ryan McRae says that's the reality for hundreds of temporary foreign workers in PEI's seafood processing sector. He's with the Cooper Institute Migrant Worker Program. The province's industry is in uncharted waters as it navigates China's 25% tariff on Canadian seafood. McCrae says the impact is trickling down to foreign workers whose permits make it tricky to work anywhere else.

People are incredibly desperate. Another group says it's hearing similar stories. across Atlantic Canada. But tariffs are just one challenge on PEI. The oyster industry is dealing with two diseases and the warm weather. And there is no clear fix. The PEI Seafood Processors Association says it can't comment on any one situation, but says hopefully things pick up and more work becomes available. She and Desjaldane, CBC News, Charlottetown. Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed David Lamede as Canada's next ambassador to the UN. Lamedi's a former Justice Minister, and until recently was Carney's principal secretary, he will replace former liberal leader Bob Ray, who has held the role since 2020. And Quebec-based department store Simons continues to buck the brick-and-mortar retail trend.

It expanded again today, opening a location in downtown Toronto. Nisha Patel has more. We've been focused on finding the right locations, the right timing. Simon's CEO Bernard LeBlanc is hoping to succeed where other department stores have failed. The company opening its latest location in downtown Toronto's Eaton Center. Simons is nearly 200 years old, but only began expanding outside Quebec recently. Our numbers across the country right now, we're seeing mid-teen growth in comparable sales. Simon seems to be bucking the trend at a time when retailers are facing higher costs and uncertainty from the trade war.

and the shine of department stores has been fading with Eaton's, Sears, Nordstrom, and Hudson's Bay all closing their doors. Retail analyst Bruce Winder says the company's growth has been well planned. They've really been slow, they're careful. They have both accessible price points and premium price points. Simons now operates 19 stores across the country. Nisha Patel, CBC News, Toronto. And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Kate McGilvery.

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