Ceasefire signed, Quebec constitution, Blue Jays win, and more

Summary

Your World Tonight (CBC)

Episode Date: October 9, 2025
Hosts: Susan Bonner & Stephanie Skenderis
Episode Title: Ceasefire signed, Quebec constitution, Blue Jays win, and more

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a comprehensive wrap-up of major global and Canadian news events for October 9, 2025. The main focus is the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, featuring US-led diplomacy and international reactions. The episode also explores Quebec’s proposed constitution, a critical shortage of medical technicians, the latest in Canada’s housing market, the Toronto Blue Jays' playoff run, and a touching culinary retirement story from PEI.

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Key Segments & Insights

1. Ceasefire Announced in Gaza

Segment begins at 00:59

• Historic Agreement: A ceasefire has been signed to end the two-year war in Gaza, with the initial phase involving the withdrawal of Israeli troops to an agreed line and the release of 20 Israeli hostages within 72 hours.
• US Diplomacy: President Donald Trump claims credit for brokering the deal, based on his 20-point peace plan. He’s undertaken a rare mix of public pressure, regional diplomacy, and unconventional tactics.
• Reaction in Israel and Gaza: Relief and cautious optimism prevail. Tears of joy in public squares are tempered by grief for immense losses experienced during the conflict (over 67,000 Palestinian deaths cited).
• Hostage Families: Both Israeli and Palestinian families express a mix of hope and anguish, with many wary of premature celebration considering the immense cost and previous failures.

Notable Quotes:

• “Hopefully this will start a new era here in the Middle East, an era of peace in Gaza, in Israel and around the world… It's a turning point and a clear chance to stop the war, the worry and the suffering.”
  — Susan Bonner (01:03-01:26)
• "We ended the war in Gaza and really on a much bigger basis created peace. And I think it's going to be a lasting peace, hopefully an everlasting peace."
  — President Donald Trump (01:26-01:35)
• “It is a happiness mixed with blood and sadness… We lost entire families, our children, neighbors, friends, loved ones.”
  — Akram Jaranda, Gaza resident (04:06)
• “Everyone getting out of jail right now is coming out on my blood, on the blood of my siblings who were martyred with my father.”
  — Magdi Abu Ayada, Gaza resident (04:45)
• “I would say we are in kind of a limbo out of hell, but still not, not in the promised land.”
  — Yehuda Cohen, Israeli hostage’s family (05:07)

Expert Perspectives:

• Disarmament of Hamas is cited as a critical unresolved issue—future peace hinges on this (Jonathan Reinhold, Bar Ilan University, 05:45).
• Trump’s “unconventional approach” is both credited and critiqued; some praise the outcome, others point out unresolved complexities (Katie Simpson, 06:10–09:00).

2. Ceasefire Reaction in Canada & Diaspora Communities

Segment begins at 09:57

• Canadian Response: Prime Minister Mark Carney praises the deal and signals ongoing Canadian support for humanitarian aid and diplomatic efforts.
• Diaspora Voices: Palestinian and Jewish Canadians share feelings spanning relief, skepticism, and hope, colored by heavy personal losses. Some stress the painful duality: the potential for peace and the weight of loss remains.
• Community Aspirations: Calls for accountability, justice, and basic dignity for Palestinians are heard.

Notable Quotes:

• “I am so happy that the killing stopped.”
  — Subi Al Zubaidi, Vancouver restaurant owner (10:05)
• “What I wish for my family, I wish it for every Palestinian family.”
  — Subi Al Zubaidi (10:16)
• “Hopefully the hostages are all coming home. It happens quickly and they can be reunited with their families and on the road to recovery.”
  — Noah Shaq, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (11:37)
• “We are human. We all deserve to be living in dignity and peace and prosperity and have the ability to kind of determine what our life looks like.”
  — Fadi Kudair, Ottawa realtor (12:06)

3. Quebec’s Proposed Constitution

Segment begins at 13:30

• Legislation Unveiled: Premier François Legault introduces a draft constitution to assert Quebec’s distinct national character and protect it from federal interference.
• Controversial Measures: One proposal would prevent organizations from using public funds to challenge provincial laws in court, sparking deep criticism from legal experts.
• Political Reactions: Opposition parties and constitutional scholars argue the bill is hastily prepared and potentially rights-infringing; some term it a bid for legacy rather than substance.
• Electoral Context: The move comes as Legault’s party trails in polls ahead of the 2026 provincial election.

Notable Quotes:

• “One that affirms the constitutional existence of the Quebec nation and protects aspects of the province's identity, including from the federal government.”
  — François Legault (14:15)
• “That's the worst thing I've seen in 30 years… You want to suspend fundamental rights for everyone.”
  — Frederic Berard, constitutional lawyer (14:56)
• “Our goal is to have a constitution of a country named Quebec. And then it becomes very interesting what you can change.”
  — Paul St Pierre Plamondon, Parti Québécois (16:09)

4. Canada’s Perfusionist Shortage

Segment begins at 16:28

• Nature of Crisis: Life-saving surgeries are impacted nationwide by a shortage of perfusionists—specialized professionals running heart-lung machines.
• Consequences: At least 80 deaths in Quebec over the past year and a half linked to surgical delays; the shortage is driven by low pay, an aging workforce, and poaching from the US.
• Calls to Action: Pushes for better conditions, higher wages, and expanded training.
• Human Toll: Daniel Feuster’s personal story of losing his mother on the cardiac surgery waitlist underlines the stakes.
• Systemic Response: The Quebec government pledges limited measures as medical associations escalate complaints.

Notable Quotes:

• “Eighty people have died in the last year, year and a half waiting for their surgery. So that is awful.”
  — Dr. Bernard Quintin, President, Association of Cardiologists of Quebec (17:25)

5. Canadian Condo Market Crisis

Segment begins at 19:30

• Market Slump: Housing sales plummet, especially in the condo sector—lowest since 2008. Developers cancel projects due to declining demand, high prices, and economic uncertainty.
• Industry Adaptation: Some firms pivot to rental buildings; experts warn canceled projects today will deepen housing shortages when the market rebounds.
• Expert Insight: Deputy chief economist Kevin Hughes predicts ongoing sluggishness albeit with potential buyer relief on prices.

Notable Quotes:

• "The conditions for demand has not necessarily gone back to where it was, so we are still in that period for probably at least a year.”
  — Kevin Hughes, CMHC (21:06)
• “Overall, we still need supply and more of it. And that need and that supply gap as we measure it is larger in the bigger cities.”
  — Kevin Hughes, CMHC (21:25)

6. Toronto Blue Jays Advance – A Nation Celebrates

Segment begins at 22:32

• Playoff Breakthrough: Blue Jays beat the Yankees to move within reach of the World Series—a triumph for a team few expected to contend.
• Celebration & Scarcity: Locker room jubilation meets fan frustration as ticket demand surges and resale prices soar.
• Team Focus: Players highlight team unity and resiliency; the upcoming round offers hope for an All-Star’s injury recovery and a country's continued celebration.

Notable Quotes & Moments:

• “This is why you play the game. I'm so happy for our city, our fans, the country. This is awesome.”
  — George Springer (23:16)
• “I was able to log on right at 10 o'clock and I went right for game seven… and I got it for the whole family.”
  — Fan’s ticket-buying story (23:54)
• “There’s always that kind of debate about do you want to stay sharp or do you want to get healthy? The opportunity to get everybody else healthy kind of reset. I think it really bodes well for the Blue Jays.”
  — Drew Fairservice, Blue Jays podcaster (24:55)

7. Farewell to PEI’s ‘Queen of Pies’

Segment begins at 25:33

• Local Hero: Joan Blanchard, dessert chef at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers, retires after 50 years. She recounts pride in her work, crafting “mile-high” lemon meringue pies, and watching generations of customers.
• Personal Reflection: Blanchard’s simple, heartfelt description of her work ethic and legacy closes the episode with warmth and nostalgia.

Quote:

• "I put a lot of pride in my work... I try to be happy. At the end, I'm hoping to be happier, but at the end of the day, I'm pretty sore. So that's why I decided 50 years was enough."
  — Joan Blanchard (25:42)

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Timestamps for Main Segments

• Ceasefire in Gaza: 00:59 – 12:38
• Quebec Constitution: 13:30 – 16:28
• Perfusionist Shortage: 16:28 – 19:30
• Condo Market Crisis: 19:30 – 22:32
• Blue Jays Playoff Win: 22:32 – 25:33
• Joan Blanchard’s Retirement: 25:33 – 26:40

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Episode Tone & Takeaways

The podcast maintains CBC’s hallmark balance of clear-eyed reporting, human-centered storytelling, and careful contextualization. The tone shifts from cautious hope (Middle East peace talks), to civic debate (Quebec), collective frustration with national challenges (healthcare and housing), surging national pride (Blue Jays’ run), and a heartwarming farewell.

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Summary for New Listeners

Your World Tonight delivers an accessible, comprehensive, and deeply human account of the day’s top headlines—making sense of world-changing events, legislative controversy, systemic challenges, moments of national unity, and individual achievement from a distinctly Canadian lens.

Transcript

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[Daniel Feuster]

Hopefully this will start a new era here in in the Middle east, an.

[Susan Bonner]

Era of peace in Gaza, in Israel and around the world, relief and reason to believe that peace could be within reach and the hostages could soon be home. The agreement is only a small first step, but after two years, it's a turning point and a clear chance to stop the war, the worry and the suffering.

[Donald Trump]

We ended the war in Gaza and really on a much bigger basis created peace. And I think it's going to be a lasting peace, hopefully an everlasting peace.

[Susan Bonner]

How Diplomacy, Donald Trump's style led to a breakthrough. Now the U.S. president is taking credit and taking a trip to the Middle East. Welcome to youo World Tonight. I'm Susan Bonner. It is Thursday, October 9, just before 6pm Eastern. Also on the podcast, it will be.

[Donald Trump]

A Quebec constitution for people of Quebec.

[Susan Bonner]

The push to protect Quebec's distinct identity translating to a political fight for a premier facing an election next year. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls it a great day for Israel, and a senior Hamas official says the group has been assured by mediators the war in Gaza is over. Food, water and medical supplies are ready to be delivered to Gaza as soon as the ceasefire takes effect. It is only the first phase of a long and complex plan, with difficult discussions ahead. But in Gaza and Israel, it is enough for celebration. Senior international correspondent Margaret Evans begins our coverage from Jerusalem.

[Margaret Evans]

The sense of relief and celebration in Israel and in Gaza spread quickly as people woke to the news that a ceasefire was in sight. In Israel's hostage square, which has cradled the hopes of families demanding the return of their loved ones for two years now, the tears on hand were those of joy. A dancing Donald Trump figure joined the crowd. The real US President spoke by phone to hostage families visiting Washington.

[Donald Trump]

The hostages will come back. They're coming, all coming back. On Monday.

[Margaret Evans]

In Gaza, there were also tears of joy. Crowds gathered to hug and hold each other. Emergency workers in their high vis vests paraded down the street piled onto the top of an ambulance. It is a happiness mixed with blood and sadness, said Akram Jaranda, in his 50s. We lost entire families, our children, neighbors, friends, loved ones. And Israeli airstrikes continued today as the final details were beginning being poured over. More than 67,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began, according to Gaza health officials, most of them civilians. The sense of grief, despair, rage and impotence flowing through the ruins of Gaza is just as palpable as relief over a possible end to the war. 26 year old Magdi Abu Ayada refuses to celebrate the release of some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners negotiated in exchange for the Israeli hostages, his anger here directed at Hamas. Everyone getting out of jail right now is coming out on my blood, he says. On the blood of my siblings who were martyred with my father. The initial agreement reached is predicated on all Israeli troops withdrawing to an agreed line but still well inside Gaza and all 20 Israeli living hostages being released by within 72 hours of the start of a ceasefire. Yehuda Cohen's now 21 year old son Nimrod is expected to be among them.

[Donald Trump]

I would say we are in kind of a limbo out of hell, but still not, not in the promised land.

[Margaret Evans]

Let'S call it the US President Donald Trump has claimed that the ceasefire agreement drawn from his original 20 point peace plan has the potential to bring lasting peace. But it's a blueprint of broad strokes with many key details yet to be filled in on the most intractable of issues, including future governance in Gaza and the role of the Palestinian Authority. Jonathan Reinhold is a political scientist at Bar Ilan University.

[Donald Trump]

The biggest challenge will be getting Hamas to disarm because without that we're unlikely to see Israel withdraw fully and we are unlikely to see international actors put billions of dollars into rebuilding Gaza.

[Margaret Evans]

The initial hurdle, though, is getting through to the other side of this first phase. Margaret Evans, CBC News, Jerusalem.

[Susan Bonner]

The carefully worded caution some are expressing about the agreement is in contrast to the declarative confidence coming from the White House. Donald Trump says he ended the war and created peace in the Middle east, taking credit but also thanking Arab nations for cooperating. Katie Simpson has more on Trump's unconventional approach, pushed the plan over the line and what comes next.

[Donald Trump]

None of it would have been possible without the President of the United states being involved.

[Katie Simpson]

U.S. secretary of State Marco Rubio led a round of applause in the White House Cabinet Room congratulating President Donald Trump and the American negotiators.

[Donald Trump]

We ended the war in Gaza and really on a much bigger basis, created peace.

[Katie Simpson]

There is no sense of caution countering Trump's optimism. He appears confident in his plan and that it will be respected.

[Donald Trump]

I want to express my tremendous gratitude to the leaders of Qatar, Egypt and Turkey for helping us reach this incredible day and for being there.

[Katie Simpson]

Momentum around peace talks started building in early September after Trump became angry with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, which is an American ally. The US Was given no heads up, and a frustrated Trump ratcheted up pressure on Israel to accept a deal, according to John Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser.

[Donald Trump]

So that may have been enough of a shock to Israel that it dislodged things.

[Katie Simpson]

Around the same time, American negotiators were selling their 20 point peace plan to regional partners, promising greater cooperation with the US in exchange for support and help in pressuring Hamas to accept a deal. No one country is responsible for getting to this moment, according to Bolton. Though the fierce Trump critic does give limited praise to the White House, they.

[Donald Trump]

Certainly deserve credit for being one of.

[Margaret Evans]

The factors that did it.

[Katie Simpson]

There's no denying that a similar sentiment shared by Democrats, including Senator Richard Blumenthal, who is strongly opposed to the vast majority of Trump's agenda.

[Donald Trump]

President Trump deserves a measure of credit for it. So do others.

[Katie Simpson]

Trump wants to be known as a peacemaker, though his style and temperament have bucked the norms of diplomacy. In part, he's relied on public threats and harsh rhetoric to achieve his goals. This could be a legacy defining moment for Trump, according to Matt Duss with the center for International Policy.

[Donald Trump]

So the question now is, will Donald Trump continue to apply that pressure to make sure that this is a durable ceasefire?

[Katie Simpson]

Trump is now planning a trip to the Middle east, invited to speak to the Israeli Parliament with hopes of witnessing a peace deal signing in Egypt. He's intent on taking credit for this moment and is openly asking to be given the Nobel Peace Prize. Katie Simpson, CBC News, Washington.

[Susan Bonner]

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the deal and praised Trump and leaders in Qatar, Egypt and Turkey for getting it. He says there is still work to do and suggests Canada may play a part.

[Donald Trump]

The next 48 hours are crucial. We urge the parties, particularly Hamas, to follow through. Release all the hostages and including the Deceased hostages. The president and I discussed in the White House how Canada can support this process. We are supporting with humanitarian aid. There's other mechanisms that we can do to support it. Then we're encouraged. We're encouraged. But it's the first phase, and there's more to come.

[Susan Bonner]

The impact of October 7th and the past two years of war extended far beyond the Middle east, with Jewish and Palestinian communities struggling from afar. In Canada, news of the agreement is being met with mixed emotions. One of them is hope. Lisa Shing reports.

[Lisa Shing]

Subi Al Zubaidi opens up his Palestinian restaurant in Vancouver. He says he's long been anticipating news of a ceasefire.

[Donald Trump]

I am so happy that the killing stopped.

[Lisa Shing]

Al Zubaidi has loved ones in the region. Like so many Palestinians in Canada, he's relieved. There seems to be far more promise of safety for them now.

[Donald Trump]

What I wish for my family, I wish it for every Palestinian family.

[Lisa Shing]

With the first phase of US President Donald Trump's peace deal tantalizingly close, the optimism comes with trepidation. Several ceasefire deals have collapsed before.

[Donald Trump]

There's a word in Arabic, but I just can't translate it one word, and it actually includes both being optimistic and pessimistic.

[Lisa Shing]

Fadi Kudair, a real estate agent in Ottawa, has lost at least a dozen close cousins in Gaza. Those left have been rejoicing in the.

[Donald Trump]

Streets, and we are always cautiously optimistic because we know someone is going to let us down.

[Lisa Shing]

The pain for diaspora communities is still raw. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed in Gaza after Hamas killed about 1200 Israelis in the October 7th attacks.

[Susan Bonner]

I feel like I'm exhaling with millions.

[Donald Trump]

Of people around the world.

[Lisa Shing]

Maureen Leshem, whose cousin Romy Gonan was taken hostage by Hamas and released in January this year, says something about this deal just feels different.

[Susan Bonner]

It does.

[Donald Trump]

It doesn't feel fragile. It feels shared.

[Susan Bonner]

It feels solid, and it feels so close.

[Lisa Shing]

Noah Shaq, head of the center for Israel and Jewish affairs, says the remaining 48 hostages held by Hamas are his community's focus.

[Donald Trump]

Hopefully the hostages are all coming home. It happens quickly and they can be reunited with their families and on the road to recovery.

[Lisa Shing]

And for the National Council of Canadian Muslims, its optimism is contingent on looking at how we got here, says Stephen.

[Donald Trump]

So we're under no illusions that the people behind these atrocities need to be held accountable, and Canada has to support that.

[Lisa Shing]

While many Palestinians also want that, Kudair first wants something even more basic for his loved ones.

[Donald Trump]

I want to start seeing kind of people getting food, getting shelter. We are human. We all deserve to be living in dignity and peace and prosperity and have the ability to kind of determine what our life looks like.

[Lisa Shing]

For many in Canada, the last two years have been painful, awful, divisive, and for the first time in a long time, there's hope. A peace could mean they can start to process what's happened and heal. Lisa Shing, CBC News, Toronto.

[Susan Bonner]

Coming right up, constitution and controversy. Quebec's plan to further entrench its cultural character meets early opposition in the national assembly. And they are celebrating specialized medical technicians needed for heart surgeries, and Canada needs more of them later.

[Donald Trump]

We'll have this story after the celebration. I'm so happy for our city, our fans, the country. For the players, a chance to rest. For fans, the quest for tickets begins with disappointment and victory. I was able to log on right at 10 o' clock and I went right for game seven, which is what I was going for. I'm Jamie Strashen in Toronto. The Blue Jays are heading to the next round of the baseball playoffs, but it won't be easy or cheap for fans to join them. That story coming up on YOUN World Tonight.

[Susan Bonner]

Quebec's premier says it's essential legislation needed to protect the province's core cultural values. Opposition parties call it political theatre. A draft of a Quebec constitution has been tabled in the national assembly aimed at affirming the province's distinct national character. Critics question its legality under the Canadian constitution. Sarah Levitt has more.

[Donald Trump]

Vive le Quebec.

[Sarah Levitt]

Quebec Premier Francois Legault receiving a standing ovation from his party inside the national assembly, announcing the tabling of a bill that would create an official constitution for the province. It'll become the law of all laws, legault says, one that affirms the constitutional existence of the Quebec nation and protects aspects of the province's identity, including from the federal government. Guillaume Rousseau is a law professor at the University of Sherbrooke.

[Donald Trump]

When there's an infringement on the autonomy of Quebec by the federal government, then there would be mechanisms so that all of the state of Quebec, all ministry, all public organization would resist to it and stop collaborating with the federal government.

[Sarah Levitt]

But critics say it goes way beyond that. One of the proposals is to ban organizations from using public funds to contest laws before the court.

[Donald Trump]

That's the worst thing I've seen in 30 years of career. I'm serious. You want to suspend fundamental rights for everyone.

[Sarah Levitt]

Frederic Berard is a constitutional lawyer.

[Donald Trump]

If you're a municipality, university, cejep union, what the hell is that? Even Donald Trump never thought about that saying, well, you know what if that law is protected by identity, whatever, because we decide what is identity, by the way, you cannot challenge it.

[Sarah Levitt]

Opposition parties say this bill is a partisan ego trip with the leading party trying to force it through to ensure a lasting legacy. All parties agree a constitution is needed. But those in the opposition say Legault's government is moving too quickly. Pablo Rodriguez is the leader of the Quebec Liberals.

[Donald Trump]

We should have in our hands a document that went through thorough consultations that included different segments of society, including first nations discussions with different parties. This new law is interesting, but it has a limited impact.

[Sarah Levitt]

Paul St Pierre Plamondon, the leader of the Parc Quebecois, says the constitution means nothing since the Canadian charter takes precedence as long as Quebec is a part of Canada.

[Donald Trump]

Our goal is to have a constitution of a country named Quebec. And then it becomes very interesting what you can change.

[Sarah Levitt]

The bill comes as Legault's coalition Avenir Quebec party is lagging in the polls ahead of a provincial election scheduled a year from now. Sarah Levitz, CBC News, Montreal.

[Susan Bonner]

They play a key role in some life saving surgeries and Canada does not have enough of them. Perfusionists are highly specialized medical professionals needed for heart operations. But a shortage is getting so bad that in Quebec, healthcare workers have launched an official complaint. Alison Northcott reports.

[Donald Trump]

My mom was an absolute joy to be around. She had a and enjoyment for life.

[Daniel Feuster]

This Thanksgiving marks one year since Daniel Feuster's mother Debbie died while waiting for triple bypass surgery in Manitoba.

[Donald Trump]

I drove to my mother's house really quickly. Obviously I actually got there before the ambulance did and she had passed away from a heart attack.

[Daniel Feuster]

It's the kind of death on a surgical wait list cardiologists and heart surgeons in Quebec are warning about. Dr. Bernard Quintin is president of the association of Cardiologists of Quebec.

[Donald Trump]

Eighty people have died in the last year, year and a half waiting for their surgery. So that is awful.

[Daniel Feuster]

And that's just in his province. Quentin's association, along with the association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons in Quebec, say that's largely due to a shortage of staff. Like perfusionists, perfusionists play a crucial role during heart surgery, running the machine that does the lifestyle sustaining work of the heart and lungs. The shortage affects other parts of Canada too. Nerish Tanani is acting president of the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion in Regina. He says the shortage is linked to higher salaries available in the U.S. an aging workforce and the intense demands of the job.

[Donald Trump]

You're essentially working on a cardiac surgeon's schedule. And with that, it becomes a challenging position to maintain over time.

[Daniel Feuster]

Perfusionists say better wages and working conditions would attract more people to the job and keep them there. At Toronto Michener institute, one of three Canadian training sites, the school's principal, Dr. Michael O', Leary, says it's working with the Ontario government to increase enrollment from 16 to 38 by 2027.

[Donald Trump]

The importance of this role within the operating room is significant and we believe that there's an opportunity here to meet that demand. She's 69 years old, so she was just really settling into retirement.

[Daniel Feuster]

Daniel Fuster doesn't know why his mother's surgery wasn't scheduled or if it was linked to staffing. Still, he's pushed for change, advocating for a bill known as Debbie's Law to ensure patients are informed about their wait time.

[Donald Trump]

Because if we'd have known that my mom was going to be on a list for two and a half months and she needed surgery in three weeks, we'd have done something about it.

[Daniel Feuster]

In Quebec, the health ministry says patients waiting for cardiac surgery often have other health problems that could be related to their deaths. And the government says it's working to address the worker shortage. But the associations of cardiologists and heart surgeons plan to file an ombudsman complaint because they say the province hasn't done enough. Alison Northcott, CBC News, Montreal, Canada needs more homes.

[Susan Bonner]

And while Ottawa says it's trying to spur more construction, sales are plummeting. With the condo market in particular struggling so much, developers are canceling projects and that could mean big trouble later. Neesha Patel reports.

[Neesha Patel]

Workers dig away at the construction site for Juneau Condos in Surrey, BC. But getting to this stage hasn't been easy.

[Donald Trump]

It's definitely a tough time to be to be building homes.

[Neesha Patel]

Jonathan Meads, vice president of street side Developments, says demand for condos has disappeared. Sales have tumbled to the lowest levels since the global financial crisis of 2008. He's put plans to build another thousand units on hold.

[Donald Trump]

We know it's incurring land interest, but it would be very difficult to launch in this market.

[Neesha Patel]

Market It's a dramatic shift from the frenzy of years past as lower immigration has dried up demand for rentals. Investors no longer see pre construction condos as a profitable bet. First time buyers have also been driven away by high prices and economic uncertainty.

[Donald Trump]

If we don't stop construction, it impacts the industry. There's knock on impacts for the trades, consultants and even secondary suppliers, etc.

[Neesha Patel]

There is a slowdown in Vancouver, though, the downturn in Toronto is even deeper. According to market research Firm Urban Nation, 30 condo projects totaling almost 7,000 units have been canceled since the start of last year. Kevin Hughes is deputy chief economist at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

[Donald Trump]

The conditions for demand has not necessarily gone back to where it was, so we are still in that period for probably at least a year.

[Neesha Patel]

Hugh says in the short term, buyers should see some relief as soaring supply pushes prices lower. But he warns canceled projects and fewer housing completions will create long term problems.

[Donald Trump]

Overall, we still need supply and more of it. And that need and that supply gap as we measure it is larger in the bigger cities than it is in the smaller cities.

[Neesha Patel]

Experts say broader economic recovery will eventually revive condo demand. For now, companies are getting creative.

[Susan Bonner]

We've been through these ups and downs in the market.

[Neesha Patel]

Heather Lloyd is in charge of marketing at Greywood Developments. She says when the company had a building that wasn't selling well, they had.

[Susan Bonner]

To pivot in downtown Toronto. The market softened quite quickly, so the team made the decision to cancel that project and change it over to a purpose built rental. And we're currently in the ground with that starting.

[Neesha Patel]

Greywood has also been focusing on condos that are meant to be sold to owners, not investors. Smaller buildings with more spacious floor plans.

[Susan Bonner]

I don't think it's a secret that it is a slower tempo in terms of of sales, but for the right project there still is a market and.

[Neesha Patel]

For buyers it means more choice than they've had in years. Nisha Patel, CBC News, Toronto.

[Susan Bonner]

This is YOUR WORLD TONIGHT from CBC News. If you want to make sure you stay up to date and never miss one of our episodes, follow us on Spotify, Apple, wherever you get your podcasts, just find the follow button and lock us in. Okay, Blue Jays, let's keep playing ball. Canada's only Major League Baseball team is a step away from the World Series after defeating the New York Yankees. It's been an unexpected run of success for a team that hasn't won a playoff round in nearly a decade. But good luck getting a ticket to see them play. Jamie Strashen reports.

[Donald Trump]

In the champagne soaked Blue Jay locker room, George Springer and his teammates celebrate a serious victory over the mighty New York Yankees. This is why you play the game. I'm so happy for our city, our fans, the country. This is awesome. For this team, the journey continues. Next up, the American League Championship Series. An improbable run, says manager John Schneider. For a team many predicted to finish in last place, it's a really close group. I've said it to you guys once, I've said it a million times. They're really good at turning the page to the next thing that's important. So just happy for everyone that was involved. Nobody enjoying the moment more than slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Who trolled the Bronx Bombers on Fox's postgame show. Let's go, baby. Let's go. Now for the Blue Jays and their fans, the focus turns to the next round. Tickets went on sale at 10am Eastern, and the demand was heavy. Hundreds of thousands of people on the Ticketmaster website looking for tickets. Some were lucky. I was able to log on right at 10 o' clock and I went right for game seven, which is what I was going for, you know, rolling lucky seven. And I got it for the whole family. For most, though, disappointment either unable to get seats. I saw like the standard tickets for 500 and then I was selecting it and then all of a sudden it's just gone. So it was pretty upsetting. Or dealing with a quickly growing resale market that saw tickets priced at a few hundred dollars skyrocket into the thousands. Yeah, unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to get them. So, yeah, maybe, maybe for World Series. For sure. Toronto will either play Seattle or Detroit in the next round, both cities longtime destinations for Canadian fans, with neither team preventing fans from north of the border from buying tickets. While those teams battle it out, a welcome chance to recharge, says Drew Fairservice, who hosts a Blue Jay podcast. At this time of year, the rest is everything. I mean, there's always that kind of debate about do you want to stay sharp or do you want to get healthy? The opportunity to get everybody else healthy kind of reset. I think it really bodes well for the Blue Jays. Jays fans hope the extra rest may give All Star Bo Bichette a chance to return to the lineup for a playoff run that has the whole country paying attention. Jamie Strashen, CBC News, Toronto.

[Susan Bonner]

We end tonight with the end of a long and sweet career. A Prince Edward island dessert chef hanging up her apron after half a century.

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Well, I put a lot of pride in my work. I try to be happy. At the end, I'm hoping to be happier, but at the end of the day, I'm pretty sore. So that's why I decided 50 years was enough.

[Susan Bonner]

Joan Blanchard is considered royalty at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers. They call her the Queen of Pies. She got her start as a dishwasher back in 1976, but quickly moved to the lobster restaurant's second most popular item, its famous Mile High lemon meringue pies.

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Not quite as high as this, but anyway, probably I'd say six, seven inches high. I cook my shells. I make the shells all the day before and I come in, cook the shells and then I make the fillings. And then after that I do my meringue and the fruit pies.

[Susan Bonner]

Blanchard often stays at the restaurant late to plan for the next day. She'll study reservations to make sure the PI station is fully stocked. Over the years, she's watched regular customers who started coming to the restaurant as kids now bringing in their own families. Blanchard says she'll also miss flipping through the guestbook and seeing how many people mention her pies. Thank you for joining us. This has been YOUN WORLD Tonight for Thursday, October 9th. I'm Susan Bonner. Talk to you again. For more CBC Podcasts, go to CBC CA Podcasts.