The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/09/19 at 17:00 EDT

Episode Date: September 19, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/09/19 at 17:00 EDT

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where he was looking to shore up support with a key ally during turbulent trading times. Catherine Tunney reports. We're looking for very specific suggestions from Canadian industry and Canadian workers. Standing in a shaded park in Mexico City, Canada U.S. trade minister, Don McLeblan, says it's time for Canadians to let the government know their thoughts on the North American trade deal. In terms of what we might advance at the review table with the United States. The process was designed to see if the deal is still working. Most of Canada's trade with the U.S. is tariff-free because of the pact. But with global trade turned upside down by President Donald Trump, talk of returning to bargaining tables is fraying nerves.

The renewal meeting could be a five-minute meeting. hey, let's get on, let's just agree to renew it. And you're right in the agreement themselves, in the agreement itself, there's a six-month exit clause. But all of those are hypothetical. The agreement's review is formally planned for next year. Catherine Tunney, CBC News, Mexico City.

The federal government's proposing a new law aimed at making it easier to prosecute hate crimes. It would criminalize the obstruction of places of worship and intimidation of those who attend. Display of hate symbols in public would also become a criminal offense. Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the increase in hate-related incidents goes contrary to Canadian values. We cannot ignore hate in our communities and expect that it will not fester. If we do not take action, we will be responsible for the hate that will continue to impact communities across this country.

Statistics Canada says the number of hate crimes reported to police last year is nearly double the amount reported in 2020. The federal government is barring hip-hop group kneecap from entering. Canada. The Irish trio was slated to perform in Toronto and Vancouver next month. Parliamentary Secretary for Combating Crime, Vince Gasparo says the group is amplifying political violence. He says NECAP has publicly displayed support for terrorist organizations. Our government remains steadfast in protecting all Canadians, and in this instance, Jewish Canadians from anti-Semitism and hate more broadly. One of NECAP's members faces terrorism charges in the U.K.,

for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag on stage last year. The ban claims it's being silenced for its support of the Palestinian cause. Well, a new report is shedding light on how many patients are walking under the emergency room before getting to see a doctor. The worst rate is in Prince Edward Island. She and Desjardin reports. We're equally concerned. A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute suggests about 14% of people who go to emergency rooms on PEI,

leave without getting treatment. It's almost twice the national average and worse than any other province. Dr. Ken Farian is P.EI's medical director for hospital services and patient flow. He says, well, most leave with minor problems. Unfortunately, we do see some patients who have more serious concerns

who choose to leave without being seen. The report shows more than a million people across Canada left untreated last year. On PEI, Ferryin says staffing shortages are a factor. Thousands are looking for a family doctor and turn to the ER when they feel it's their only option. He says progress is being made. It just takes time. A catch-22 for those tired of waiting.

Shia and Desjardin, CBC News, Shilatown. And finally, Canada's women's rugby team has clinched a spot in the Women's Rugby World Cup final. They beat the defending champions New Zealand today, 34-9. Canada now awaits the winner of England and France. They face off in semi-final action on Saturday. The final is set for September 27th. It will mark the first appearance for Canada at a World Cup final since 2014. And that is your world this hour.

For news anytime, visit our website, cbcnews.ca. I'm Dave Seglance. Thank you.