The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/12/02 at 14:00 EST

Episode Date: December 2, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/12/02 at 14:00 EST

In 1983, Paladin Press published a book called Hitman. This book offers specific tips for the aspiring contract killer. Things like where to find employment, how much to charge, basically how to get away with murder, and also not feel bad about it. Ten years later, the book was linked to a triple killing. This week on Crime Story, can a book be an accomplice to murder? Find Crime Story wherever you get your podcasts. From CBC News, the world this hour, I'm Stephanie Skanderas. First Nations Chiefs meeting today in Ottawa have unanimously passed an emergency resolution

that demands the federal government scrap its new pipeline deal with Alberta. They also demand Ottawa uphold the federal ban on oil tanker traffic in northern B.C. waters. The deal was signed last week and clears the way for an oil pipeline through B.C. AFN National Chief, Cindy Woodhouse-Nipanak, says no deal can go ahead without approval from indigenous communities. The truth is that Canada can create all the MOUs, project offices, advisory groups that they want, but chiefs are united. When it comes to approving large national projects on First Nations lands, there will not be getting around rights holders. Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to address the chiefs later this afternoon. Canada's law enforcement agencies say they have made major progress in the fight against.

against illegal drugs. A five-month-long crackdown led to thousands of arrests across the country. Selina Alders reports. Over 100 law enforcement and government agencies were involved with the National Fentanyl Sprint No. RCMP says the coordinated crackdown resulted in the seizure of 386 kilograms of fentanyl, along with other substances like methamphetamine, cocaine, and precursor chemicals. Canada's fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau says it's a major win for the country's fight against the opioid crisis. While the operational results clearly speak for themselves, we should not overlook the fact that 50,000 Canadians have died since this crisis began. The operation was coordinated by the Canadian Integrative Response to Organized Crime.

RCP Assistant Commissioner Bonnie Ferguson is co-chair. The Sprint focused on strategic disruption, targeting production labs, distribution networks, and financial enablers. Ferguson says over $13 million in cash was seized and more than $8,000. 8,000 arrests were made. Selina Alders, CBC News, Halifax. Edmonton Police Service will use artificial intelligence and facial recognition for a test project involving officer-worn body cameras. It'll involve dozens of officers and will run until the end of the month.

Acting Superintendent Kurt Martin says the technology will be used to help officers navigate dangerous situations. This technology will also help police be made aware of individuals who have outstanding warrants, for serious crimes such as murder, aggravated assault, and robbery. Police will review the results before deciding on its future use next year. An impact assessment has been submitted to Alberta's information and privacy commissioner to make sure the trial complies with privacy laws. U.S. President Donald Trump says he's hopeful the latest U.S.-led effort to secure a Russia-Ukraine peace deal will yield progress.

People are over in Russia right down to see if we can get it settled. easy situation. Let me tell you, what a mess. Trump's special envoy, Steve Whitkoff, is currently meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They are discussing revisions to an initial peace plan that many European nations have criticized for being favorable to Russia. Since its release, Ukraine's allies have pushed for stronger security guarantees, so Moscow doesn't launch another attack in the future. Putin calls those demands unacceptable. Russia's president warns it has no intention to fight with Europe right now, but is ready to do so at any moment.

Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Khan Yunus in southern Gaza for a rare celebration. A mass wedding took place among the city's ruins. Fifty-four couples tied the knot. There was music, dancing, and crowds of onlookers waving Palestinian flags. Some climbing on rubble for a better view. Khan Yunus was home to more than 200,000 people before Israel launched its war on Hamas in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks. Now, most of the city's buildings have been destroyed or damaged. An Israeli drone strike there today has reportedly killed a Palestinian photojournalist who used to be a wedding photographer.

And that is the world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Stephanie Skandaris. Thank you.