The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/10/24 at 02:00 EDT

Episode Date: October 24, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/10/24 at 02:00 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 neil kumar the trade war with the u.s has now escalated as

Donald trump has suddenly announced on social media that all negotiations with canada have been terminated thanks to an ad from ontario's government featuring former president ronald ragan speaking negatively about tariffs this comes on the same day that ottawa took action against two major automakers after they scrap some of their canadian production amid tough u.s trade talks katie simpson has more from Washington. Canada has navigated this nightmare before and got through it, was able to sort of get things back on track, but it did deliver a massive blow to momentum that seemed to be building in the summer. And now Canada is finding itself once again in this very difficult spot. What I've been told previously by senior Canadian government sources is whatever we're hearing

publicly, it's likely way worse behind the scenes. That is what has been this sort of pattern in the past when it comes to these kinds of big threats and these big blow-ups. The last time Donald Trump was this angry at Canada, it had to do with when Canada was about to impose its digital services tax. Remember, the last few weeks, Canada had been trying to inch closer to the finish line to try and get some tariff relief. Mark Carney was just here in Washington in October. He and Canadian officials had said they've sort of instructed teams to get to sort of a landing

zone to lower some tariffs. But now everything appears to be off. Katie Simpson, CBC News, Washington. Meantime, Ottawa is firing back at Stalantis and GM by reducing the number of tariff-free vehicles the automakers can import from the U.S. to sell in Canada. Ashley Burke reports. Effective immediately, the government is reducing the amount of vehicles

GM can import tariff-free from the U.S. by 24 percent and cutting how much Stalantis can bring in without levies by 50 percent. Well, the price of vehicles are going to go up, the more you have tariffs. Canada's car dealer association warns this move will cost consumers. When your trading partner shoot you in the foot, it's not a good idea to pull out another gun and shoot yourself in the other foot. We're working hard for what else can be done with the plant. The Prime Minister says the government is talking to Stalantus and GM to try and keep jobs in Canada. With Ontario's Premier warning the companies, if they cut local jobs, Canadians won't forget.

They need to think long and hard or they're going to lose the support of the country. the Canadian people. The Prime Minister also sent a warning to Trump, too, that if there isn't progress on talks in Washington for sectors hit by his tariffs, Canada will do what's necessary to protect its workers. But Carney says he's not there yet. Ashley Burke, CBC News, Ottawa. The Alberta government has served formal notice that it will introduce back-to-work legislation to end the Alberta teacher strike. Nearly 750,000 Alberta kids have been out of the classroom since the strike began October 6th. Premier Danielle Smith said,

The legislation will be introduced Monday unless there's a deal by then. It's the calm before the storm in Toronto as the city gears up for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. From the Rogers Center to bars in transit, everyone is getting ready. She and Desire Den has more on the preparations. We are no stranger to big events, big concerts, big shows, and we learn something from all the major events that come into the city. Toronto spokesperson Eric Holmes says the city is ready. The Toronto Blue Jays host Game 1 of the World Series, and that means the city has. has to be ready too. Planning on thousands and thousands of visitors,

watch parties scattered all over, and a massive one in Nathan Phillips Square. There are lots of ways to get in and around the city. Pick a way that's maybe not driving. Plan your route, plan ahead, and get on down here. The Toronto Police Service wouldn't reveal their exact plans, but with the crowds anticipated, they do warn to expect road closures, allow extra time, and stay aware. Police presence will be increased inside and outside Rogers Center

as the Jays faced off against the Los Angeles Dodgers on baseball's biggest stage. Cheyenne Desjardin, CBC News, Toronto. And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Neil Kumar. Thank you.