The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/09/21 at 02:00 EDT

Episode Date: September 21, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/09/21 at 02:00 EDT

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Tees and Cs apply. from cbc news the world this hour i'm neil kumar a public memorial service will be held south of the border for far-right activist charlie kirk on sunday over 100,000 people are expected to attend including u.s president donald trump the memorial is taking place in a suburb of phoenix which is home to kirk's organization turning point us a katie simpson tells us more police say it could be upwards of 100,000 people who are in Phoenix for this event. There is obviously a heightened sense of security with the high-level dignitaries that will be at this event, the president, the vice president, other senior administration officials within the Trump administration. There are road closures,

police are visible and also not visible. U.S. Secret Service said they've made an arrest already. They saw someone looking suspicious near the stadium. When they approached the man, he said he was law enforcement. He said he was armed. But after an investigation, they determined he wasn't actually law enforcement, so they're still trying to figure out what was going on in that situation. But again, the police presence, the heightened security, federal, state, and local officials all working together ahead of the big event. Katie Simpson, CBC News, Phoenix, Arizona. The federal government has officially launched domestic public consultations on next steps for the Kusma Trade Pact. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister, Dominic LeBlanc, says,

Canadian workers are helping navigate the next steps. You'll see over the coming weeks, activities and opportunities for Canadians and for those that are affected by the recent turbulence in the trading relationship to offer us views on how we should approach the review conversations. LeBlanc says his priority is addressing sectoral tariffs on the steel, aluminum, automotive, and lumber industries.

But he says he's not ruling out a bigger deal with the U.S. if Washington offers a deal that is in Canada's best interests. In Quebec, the COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be free for everyone who wants it. The province is now limiting it to vulnerable people, including those over 65, and pregnant women. Health officials say a lack of federal funding, and Quebecers' existing level of immunity influenced the decision. But virology expert Benoit Barbeau says he's concerned about the impact the measures will have. Hopefully that the measures will not impact too much our capacity to at least constrain or control whatever transmission or outbreak that might happen

during the fall. Quebecers can still get the shot for between $150 and $180. Meanwhile in Ontario, the province will offer free flu and COVID-19 vaccines as of October 27th. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force deployed fighter jets to Canada for the first

time this week. Their operation, Atlantic Eagles, made their first stop over in the country at the five-wing military base in Goose Bay. The jets were here along with 180 personnel from Japan, five-wing commander-lieutenant Colonel William Brake. They've provide a lot of support to Canada when we've deployed in the Indo-Pacific region

for operations like Opnion, Op.I.O.I.O.P. Projection, ensuring a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. So to support Japan here in Goose Bay is very significant for us and we're very proud to do it. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force says one of the biggest aims of the program is to deepen the mutual understanding between the countries and to promote Defense Corporation. A new tool employed by BC's search and rescue can locate missing people by tracking their cell phones, in areas with no service. But cell phones must have battery life to be located by the life seeker. Alan McMority is a search manager with North Shore Rescue.

He says hikers should preserve their battery. People rely on their phones too much to do too many things. They use it for their navigation. They use it for communication. They're taking pictures. They're posting on social media of their hike. He also suggests that people carry a portable charger when going into the back country.

And that is your world this hour. Remember, you can listen to us wherever you get your podcast. We update every hour, seven days a week. Or for news anytime, you can visit our website, cBCnews.ca. For CBC News, I'm Neil Kumar. Thank you.