The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/10/16 at 13:00 EDT

Episode Date: October 16, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/10/16 at 13:00 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 mike miles mark carney says the federal government will table a bill to make it tougher for violent offenders to get bail

that proposed law will be introduced next week it comes as the liberal government faces pressure from the conservatives and the provinces to get tough on crime david thurton has more minister of justice will be tabling legislation within the next week with strong reforms on bail and sentencing. Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is making changes to the bail system, especially when it comes to violent and organized crime, like violent auto theft, break and enter, human trafficking, sexual assault, and extortion involving violence. Carney says the proposed law will create new reverse onus bail provisions. It will no longer be up to the crown to prove why someone should stay behind bars. It will be up to the accused to prove to the court why they,

They can be trusted to be released. The new bill, Carney, says, will also allow for consecutive sentencing, which could mean more time behind bars for some, and restricting conditional sentences that allow sexual offenders to serve time at home. David Thurton, CBC News, Ottawa. There seems to be a difference of opinion between the Prime Minister and Ontario's Premier on how to deal with the U.S. on trade. Doug Ford is called on Carney to hit back after Carmaker Stalantis' announcement

that it's moving some production out of Canada to the U.S. But Carney suggests an escalation of the trade war is premature. We start from a position where we have a better deal than any other country in the world with the United States. 85% of our trade is free. But we're also very focused on the fact that we can make it better. We will do everything we can to make it better. There's times to hit back and there's times to talk and right now is the time to talk. Carney also says Dillantus assured him it is looking to produce a different model at its idling plant in Brampton, Ontario.

A cafe in Surrey, BC, has been targeted by gunman for a third time. Police say they received a call just after 3.30 in the morning, and they say the shooting appears to be part of extortion-related violence targeting people in the South Asian community. Ian McDonald speaks for Surrey Police. The only silver lining in this very disturbing sort of trend and targeting of this business is that None of the staff have been hurt. Certainly this has the earmarks of extortion. Ourselves in terms of Surrey Police Service, as well as the provincial extortion task force,

already have eyes on this investigation, and we plan to move it forward. There have been 65 extortion-related cases and 35 associated shootings in Surrey this year. Similar incidents occurred in Alberta and Ontario. Palestinian officials estimate the reconstruction of Gaza will take at least five years and billions of dollars. For now, eight groups say the primary obstacle is clearing roads for trucks to deliver much needed aid to Palestinians. Yakosiliers with the UN Development Program says workers are also trying to clear debris around

hospitals. There's about 55 million tons of debris throughout Gaza. This is equal to 13 pyramids of Giza, just to give you an indication of the challenge that will be required as well. Only once the debris is removed, can one start with a requirement? construction and also the humanitarian needs. But the fragile ceasefire remains under threat with Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violating the peace deal. The militant group has yet to return 19 bodies of Israeli hostages. It says the vast amount of rubble is complicating those

efforts. A state memorial for one of Kenya's most influential politicians has erupted into chaos in Nairobi. Security forces fired gunshots into the air and lobes. Security forces fired gunshots into the air and lobbed tear gas to disperse thousands of mourners. Police say at least two people are dead. The crowd had gathered to pay respects to Rila Odinga, Odinga, who died yesterday in India. Odinga was a former prime minister and five-time presidential candidate who championed African unity and integration. That is the world this hour.

For news anytime, visit our website, cbcnews.ca. For CBC News, I'm Mike Miles. Thank you.