The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/10/02 at 14:00 EDT

Episode Date: October 2, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/10/02 at 14:00 EDT

The spirit of innovation is deeply ingrained in Canada, and Google is helping Canadians innovate in ways both big and small, from mapping accessible spaces so the disabled community can explore with confidence, to unlocking billions in domestic tourism revenue. Thousands of Canadian companies are innovating with Google AI. Innovation is Canada's story. Let's tell it together. Find out more at g.co slash Canadian Innovation. from cbc news the world this hour i'm kate de gilfrey an attack at a uk synagogue has killed two people

four others remain in hospital canterrorism policing has declared this as a terrorist incident lawrence taylor with the manchester police says the suspect's identity is known but won't yet be made public police fatally shot him at the scene and have since arrested two other people the attack happened on yam kippur the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Prime Minister Kier Starrmer had this message for the country's Jewish community. I will do everything in my power to guarantee you the security that you deserve, starting with a more visible police presence, protecting your community. Darmer says Britain must defeat rising anti-Semitism.

The federal government announced the creation of a new agency for defense procurement. Stephen Furr is the Secretary of State of Defense Procurement. This agency has authority, resources, and people to get it done. We're going to move forward at the speed of relevance to make sure that our Canadian Armed Forces to get the equipment they need on time. The Defense Investment Agency combines three departments that had been responsible for different aspects of procurement. Ferr says the goal is to buy Canadian whenever possible, buy from allies if not, and buy American only if there is no other option.

Ottawa says more than 5 million people have signed up for the Canadian dental care plan. The program helps pay for the cost. of dental work, including cleanings, fillings, and dentures. Marina von Stalkleberg reports. It's a great milestone. Health Minister Marjorie Michel touting the 5.2 million people now covered by the Canadian dental care plan. But nearly half of those patients have yet to go to the dentist.

They will reach out to their dentist when they need. The new data comes six months after the program massively expanded to cover 18 to 64-year-olds. Dr. Bruce Ward with a lot of. The Canadian Dental Association says in some regions, clinics have struggled to keep up with demand. And there are common reasons why some patients aren't rushing into the dental chair. A lot of people really don't like going, and they'll avoid it at all costs. So it's not unusual that people have coverage but don't use it. So far, the federal government has paid for more than $3 billion of dental work.

Marina von Stackleberg, CBC News, Ottawa. More than 100 people gathered to protest the federal gun buyback program in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The program is being tested in Cape Breton. Ottawa says it's a way for gun owners to receive compensation for firearms that are about to become illegal. Kyle Moore has more. The sound of support from passing drivers has protesters rallied against the government's gun buyback program outside police headquarters in Sydney. Protesters came with signs, shirts, and a loudspeaker. to voice their displeasure.

The pilot project launched in Cape Riden yesterday. Police say they are now getting interest from people looking to cash in before the amnesty period ends and ownership becomes a crime. But some of the people protesting today say the program unfairly targets law-abiding gun owners, people like Mel Howley. We're just regular folks that, you know, we're hardworking, law-abiding, taxpayers. You know, we just feel threatened. Public Safety Canada says there are about 200 banned.

guns in the three biggest Cape Breton communities, and the government expects to buy them back. The protesters say the program will cost too much money and will not reduce gun crime. Kyle Moore, CBC News, Sydney, Nova Scotia. And 16 of the RCMP's prized Hanoverian horses are being auctioned off. The jet black horses are bred by the police force to participate in the musical ride. That's an intricate showcase of cavalry drills. But not every horse makes the cut, with the trainer saying that some, lack the mindset to take on the long practice sessions and careful choreography.

Also up for auction, 70 units of horse semen. Those come from the RCMP's two prize stallions, high spirits, and earl. The auction will end on October 8th. And that is your world this hour. Remember, you can listen to us wherever you get your podcasts. We update every hour, seven days a week. For CBC News, I'm Kate McGilfrey. Thank you.