The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/12/03 at 00:00 EST

Episode Date: December 3, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/12/03 at 00:00 EST

Are your pipes ready for a deep freeze? You can take action to help protect your home from extreme weather. Discover prevention tips that can help you be climate ready at keep it intact.ca. From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Neil Hurland. We begin in Ottawa where Assembly of First Nations chiefs voted unanimously on Tuesday to demand the withdrawal of a new pipeline deal between Canada and Alberta. Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to the chiefs.

Marina von Stackleberg has more. My government recognizes how much work there is ahead. Prime Minister Mark Carney speaking at the largest gathering of First Nations leaders in Canada, days after he signed a deal that could have a new oil pipeline built right through some of their territories. The Memorandum of Understanding with Alberta might also see Ottawa lift the band, on oil tanker traffic off the sensitive north coast of BC. Carney has now promised to meet with First Nations there. There must be consultation consistent with free prior and informed consent

before a project can be designated in Canada's national interest. Carney's assurances come the same day the Assembly of First Nations demanded the Canada-Alberta pipeline deal be withdrawn. The Chief's emergency resolution also fully backs the BC Coast. First Nations opposing the plan and reaffirmed support for the current oil tanker ban. Marina von Stackleberg, CBC News, Ottawa. Russia says it's no closer to a peace deal with Ukraine after meeting with top U.S. negotiators. White House envoy, Steve Whitkoff, and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner traveled to Moscow.

Katie Nicholson reports. Some pleased to see you. The meeting started with pleasantries and ended. After midnight, Whitkoff and Kushner were there to hash out. a revised version of the 28-point plan with Putin that had been floated two weeks ago. That plan was heavily criticized for echoing Russian talking points. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushikov said the conversation was constructive and meaningful, but that they are no closer to solving the crisis in Ukraine.

Whitkoff and Kushner are expected to brief Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, who earlier Tuesday in Ireland sounded a note of hope about the current momentum of the U.S.-led peace negotiations. Because of the speed of negotiations and from American side, the interests in it. U.S. President Donald Trump again expressed his desire for the nearly four-year-old war to end. Not an easy situation. Let me tell you, what a mess. Katie Nicholson, CBC News, Washington. Voters in Tennessee have elected another Republican to the U.S. Congress. Matt Van Nupps will fill a vacant seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Tonight, you've sent a message loud and clear.

The people of Middle Tennessee stand with President Donald J. Trump and stood firmly behind our campaign. Tonight's special election was seen as a test heading into next year's U.S. midterm vote. The Republicans already have a majority in the U.S. Congress. The Australian government is defending its plan to ban children under 16 from using major social media platforms. Anna Ka Wells is the country's communications minister. In one week, Australia will become the first country in the world

to ban under 16s from having social media accounts. With one law, we can protect Generation Alpha from being sucked into purgatory by predatory by predatory by predatory by the men who created the feature as behavioral cocaine. Welles says her government will also watch to see if young people try to shift from Instagram and TikTok to unlikely platforms such as LinkedIn, and if that happens, she'll take action. Edmonton Police will use artificial intelligence and facial recognition for a test project involving officer-worn body cameras. It 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 whether to use it permanently. And that is your world this hour. For CBC News, I'm Neil Hurland.