The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/10/14 at 22:00 EDT

Episode Date: October 15, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/10/14 at 22:00 EDT

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I'm Neil Hurland. We begin with breaking political news from Newfoundland and Labrador. CBC News is projecting a new progressive, conservative, majority government in the province. PC leader Tony Wakeham will be Canada's newest premier. Tonight, he beat the liberals who have been in power for nearly a decade in Newfoundland and Labrador. Brett Ruskin reports from St. John's. Tony, Tony, Tony, Wacom is leader of Newfoundland and Labrador's progressive conservatives. It was exactly two years ago that he got that job.

Now he has another. Wakeham is now Newfoundland Labrador's premier designate and will form the next provincial government. Holsters and pundits were saying it was going to be another liberal majority. But we knew all of us. This ends 10 years of liberal wins, with provincial liberal leader John Hogan winning his seat, but losing his status as premier. People of Newfoundland and Labrador have spoken, and we will always respect their choice. And in the coming days, I'll meet with the lieutenant governor and Mr. Wakeham to ensure a smooth government transition.

Throughout this campaign, the progressive conservatives promised to help families balance their own books before balancing the government's finances. They made promises to invest in health care, policing, and mental health support, all while committing to cut taxes. One big question now emerges, what happens with the multi-billion dollar hydroelectric power deal with the province of Quebec? The Liberals had signed a framework memorandum of understanding, but the PCs said they'd put any final agreement up for a province-wide referendum. Brett Ruskin, CBC News, St. John's. A new 10% U.S. tariff on Canadian softwood lumber takes effect today. Lumber exports from New Brunswick, British Columbia, and Quebec now face a cripple.

doubling 45% surcharge. Colin Butler has reaction. This has broad provincial economic implications and it's going to hurt our economy tremendously. In New Brunswick, where one in every 11 jobs depends directly on forest products, Premier Susan Holtz says the new U.S. tariff on softwood lumber will hit hard. She warns her province is weighing its options, including cutting off electricity to the U.S. I mean, that's a matter of last resort. Whether it's a bluff or Holt is willing to play her ace, it's hard to tell. Either way, it ramps up pressure on Ottawa, already pushing hard for a deal with Washington. We know there's only one person that decides in the U.S.

And it's Donald Trump. Federal Industry Minister Melanie Jolie is urging Canadians to buy domestic lumber to support workers and the sector. But with jobs and livelihoods on the line, it means both the provinces and Ottawa are under pressure to act fast. Colin Butler, CBC News, London, Ontario. Israel says the Red Cross has received four more bodies of Israeli hostages today. That's after Israel accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire deal. The U.S. President insists the second phase of that agreement begins now.

But as Breyer-Stewart reports, there are concerns about just how long that peace can last. Israel announced that it's going to keep the raffa crossing between Gaza and Egypt closed as reciprocation for Hamas not returning more of the remains of the deceased hostages. The announcement came after Israel said it fired on Gazans who had crossed the ceasefire line and were approaching IDF troops. Gaza health officials said five Palestinians who were trying to check on their houses were killed in the incident. Israel remains in control of 53% of the Gaza Strip.

Throughout the rest, Hamas is trying to reassert its authority, clashing with local gangs. Things can spiral out of control. Nimrod Novick says the peace agreement calls for a stabilization force, but the distinguished fellow from the Israel Policy Forum told CBC, it will take time for foreign troops to be deployed. I'm worried about the next weeks before this comes into fruition. Because there's now a dangerous power vacuum on the ground. Breyer-Stewart, CBC News, Jerusalem.

And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Neil Hurland. too.