The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/11/17 at 05:00 EST

Episode Date: November 17, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/11/17 at 05:00 EST

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Donate at lovescarbro.cairbo. from cbc news the world is sour i'm neil kumar it will be a make or break confidence vote and a crucial test for prime minister mark carney today as his minority liberal government will try to push its budget through the house of commons if they fail canadians could return to the polls for the second time in less than a year j p tasker tells us more on monday the ball will be in the hands of opposition parties If enough MPs vote against Carney's first budget, Canadians could be headed to the polls. The reality of the situation is that this is a minority parliament. Right now, the Liberals are just two seats shy of a majority. They don't yet have the votes to hold off an election.

I will make sure that all of our votes are there, and I leave it up to others to have those negotiations. Canada's jobs minister is urging all MPs to back a budget that includes more money for housing and infrastructure and a major cash injection for the military. What I'm saying to members opposite is that let's get this over the line and stand with Canadians during this difficult time. Polls suggest most Canadians don't want an election so soon after the last one. Still, the Black Quebecois say they are a firm no on this budget. J.P. Tasker, CBC News, Ottawa. This week, the House of Representatives will vote on a bill to release the Epstein files from the Department of Justice.

Now, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the files. Katie Simpson, that's more from Washington. In the hopes of shutting down continued calls for transparency, Trump ordered an investigation into Epstein's ties to Democrats, though some lawmakers see it as a stall tactic. Green is standing firm in her position, though she hopes to repair her relationship with Trump, who she aggressively supported,

using incendiary rhetoric and conspiracy theories. Now, on the receiving end of vitriol, she's vowing to change her ways. would like to say humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics. It seems that Trump has not experienced the same change of heart. Marjorie Trader Grin. I don't think her life is in danger. I don't think, frankly, I don't think anybody cares about her. This feud illustrates how some of Trump's strongest supporters are deeply dissatisfied with how he's

handled the Epstein files. Katie Simpson, CBC News, Washington. Health officials in Edmonton say they're dealing with a tuberculosis outbreak mostly affecting the city's homeless population. Alberta officials say at least three people have the same strain and are considered part of the outbreak. Sam Sampson is more on the warning from experts and the call to get better resources to vulnerable populations.

Local health officials say there's a tuberculosis outbreak in Edmonton's inner city. It was declared in October when two people were diagnosed with the same strain suggesting local transmission. A November memo to emergency departments asks frontline workers to test patients who are experiencing homelessness and who have had a cough for more than two weeks. Ryan Cooper is the medical director of Alberta's TB program. He says this outbreak is complex, but he's not concerned about widespread transmission. We usually estimate about 120 hours within the same household to see transmission. And so I think riding on the train or being in the library, none of those factors, I think, are a present.

any risk. Robin Harrison is an adult infectious diseases specialist who treats patients in Edmonton. She says this outbreak is a reminder to boost supports for people experiencing homelessness. Because when we start to see outbreaks in vulnerable areas, it's a sign. There's too much stress out there. The province says health officials are meeting with inner city agencies to provide support. Sam Sampson, CBC News, Edmonton. The 112th Grey Cup is now in the books, as the Saskatchewan Rough Riders have captured the team's first title since 2013. The game took place in Winnipeg in front of a sold-out crowd, and the Prime Minister was in attendance watching with the fans

as the Saskatchewan Rough Ruff Riders defeated the Montreal Alouettes-2517. Rough Ruff Riders' quarterback Trevor Harris won most valuable player. And that is your world this hour. Remember, you can listen to us where we get your podcast who update every hour seven days a week. For CBC News, I'm Neil Kumar. Thank you.