Your World Tonight – CBC | October 24, 2025

Episode Theme:

A Tumultuous Day for Canada–US Relations, Blue Jays World Series Hype, Teen Dietary Dangers, and Key Global Headlines

Hosts: Stephanie Skenderas, Susan Bonner
Running Time: ~27 minutes

Overview

In this episode, Your World Tonight distills the day’s major news through a Canadian lens:

• Turmoil in Canada–US trade negotiations after President Trump reacts to a provocative Ontario trade ad
• Blue Jays fever as Canada’s baseball team storms into the World Series
• New warnings about the dangers of dieting trends and eating disorders among teenagers
• International updates on Ukraine’s war efforts, Quebec’s healthcare controversy, and pop-culture moments tied to playoff baseball

1. Canada–US Trade Talks Collapse Over Ontario Ad

Segment Start: 00:54

• Background:

  • US–Canada trade talks abruptly halted after a controversial Ontario government TV ad uses a 1987 Ronald Reagan anti-tariff speech to criticize US protectionism.
  • President Trump declares trade negotiations with Canada "terminated," denounces the ad as "fake," and claims Reagan actually loved tariffs.

    "Throughout the world, there's a growing realization that the way to prosperity ... is rejecting protectionist legislation..." – Ontario Ad/Narrator [02:49]
    "All trade negotiations with Canada were hereby terminated." – Trump on Truth Social (Quote via Tom Perry, 03:20)

• Canadian Response:

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney stays calm, cracks jokes about the Blue Jays before responding, tries to "take down the temperature."

    "He is trying to take down the temperature and bring some calm to a very heated situation." – Catherine Cullen [05:51]

  • Carney is prepared to keep talking, noting the ad was Ontario's decision, not his.

• Ontario Backs Down (Partly):

  • Premier Doug Ford announces ad will stop airing after the World Series weekend, hoping to resume trade talks next week.

    "Ford says they'll be put on hold as of Monday to allow trade talks to resume."[05:08]

  • Decision comes despite some support to "show spine" and continue running the ad (backed by other provincial leaders and ex-ambassadors).

• US Side:

  • White House and Economic Council director, Kevin Hassett, say "frustration" with Canada is cause for pause.

    "I would guess...he'll talk to Canada again. But right now, there's been frustration with the behavior...So it's probably a good time to take a break." – Kevin Hassett [04:26]

• Outlook:

  • Negotiations remain uncertain with some fear Trump might walk away from North American free trade altogether.

    "Trump could try to walk away from North American free Trade altogether." – Catherine Cullen [08:41]

2. Blue Jays World Series Mania

Segment Start: 10:07 | Music segment 25:09

• Hometown Hype:
  • After a sensational season, the Jays face the Dodgers in the World Series.
    • Stadium packed, atmosphere electric.

    "Been here since 11:30 in the morning. So die hard pumped. The energy's right here." – Jays Fan [10:20]

  • National pride is high, even Blue Jays-linked banter influences government tone (Carney jokes with journalists about the team).
• Underdog Narrative:
  • Jays seen as “David” to the Dodgers' “Goliath;” manager John Schneider rejects the narrative:

    "That is a beatable baseball team that has its flaws and that has its really, really good strengths." – John Schneider [10:47]

• Star Power & Economics:
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s massive 14-year, $500 million contract examined; looks like a winning investment after the team's success.

    "Obviously, if you make it all the way to the World Series ... it probably works out." – Victor Matheson, sports economist [13:10]

  • Rogers (team and stadium owner, broadcaster) already seeing big revenue spikes.
• International Interest:
  • Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani draws huge Japanese and Asian Canadian fan support.

    "Shohei Ohtani is probably the greatest baseball player of all time." – Brendan Wong, Ohtani Fan Club [11:56]

Memorable Moments:

• Jays fans and baseball writers:

  "Are the Dodgers favored? Yes. Do the Blue Jays have no chance? No." – Ken Rosenthal, baseball writer [12:19]

• Playoff Playlist:

  • Jays’ anthem “I Want it All” by Queen remixed with Toronto Symphony Orchestra; Rush and Blue Jays’ classic “OK, Blue Jays” energize fans.

    "It's just the latest banger on the Jays playoff playlist." – Stephanie Skenderas [25:09]
    "Okay Blue Jays, let’s play ball." – Max Kerman (singing), [27:00]

3. Ukraine’s Allies Plot Strategy; US Ambivalence

Segment Start: 15:51

• London Summit:
  • President Zelensky meets the “Coalition of the Willing” to coordinate military aid and plan for eventual peace, with Canada present.
• War Developments:
  • Russia continues attacks in Ukraine; Ukraine ramps up strikes on Russian energy, US sanctions major Russian oil/gas companies.

    "The sanctions will starve them of revenue and significantly increase the pressure on Putin to come to the negotiating table." – NATO Sec. Gen. Mark Rutte [17:52]

• US Hesitance:
  • Trump administration has withheld Tomahawk missiles; stance still unclear.

    "We still can't determine for sure on whose side Trump is." – Ukrainian analyst [18:06]

• Diplomatic Tension:
  • Trump cancels meeting with Putin, but lower-level economic talks continue.

4. Quebec Doctors Face Payment Overhaul

Segment Start: 19:09

• Legislative Battle:
  • Quebec proposes performance-based pay for doctors, bans pressure tactics after months of unrest.

    "This is building up expectations in the population that we're not going to be able to meet." – Dr. Lynne Couture [19:46]

• Pushback:
  • Doctors say changes would hurt patient care and push providers out of Quebec or into early retirement.

    "The government has become so obsessed with numbers that they have forgotten how to look at quality of care." – Dr. Carine Igarte [21:22]

• Medical Student Impact:
  • Teaching suspensions threaten graduation timelines; students side with doctors.

    "It will just prevent us from having a normal practice and really being able to heal patients..." – Maxence Peltier Le Brun [20:55]

• Government Stands Firm:
  • Health Minister Dube says legislation is essential for access and patient protection.

5. New Warnings on Teen Dieting and Eating Disorders

Segment Start: 21:57

• Personal Story:
  • Bronwyn Black recounts a decade-long struggle with disordered eating that went unnoticed by doctors.

    "The feedback that I received was kind of, 'it's a phase, you know, maybe monitor it, come back if it gets worse.'" – Bronwyn Black [22:54]

• Healthcare Guidance:
  • New Canadian Pediatric Society guidelines urge earlier recognition of eating disorders, regardless of patient size or weight.

    "Sometimes we will miss an undiagnosed eating disorder in a youth who may present in a larger body size because of maybe a healthcare provider's own weight bias." – Dr. Alison Rodriguez [23:13]

  • Emphasizes holistic health, not just weight-focused screening.

    "Weight is just one measure of health, and it doesn't certainly represent the entirety of someone's health." – Dr. Rodriguez [23:33]

• Social Pressures:
  • Social media amplifies appearance anxiety, leading to risky behavior by grade 8.

    "It makes you feel sad about yourself sometimes ... that's so perfect, I'm not going to be that perfect ever, you know?" – Santiago Cordoba [23:57]

• Key Takeaway:
  • Early, compassionate, and weight-neutral screening reduces shame and helps youth access care.

6. Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• “All trade negotiations with Canada were hereby terminated.” – Donald Trump (via Tom Perry) [03:20]
• “He is trying to take down the temperature and bring some calm to a very heated situation.” – Catherine Cullen on Mark Carney [05:51]
• “Are the Dodgers favored? Yes. Do the Blue Jays have no chance? No.” – Ken Rosenthal [12:19]
• “Shohei Ohtani is probably the greatest baseball player of all time.” – Brendan Wong [11:56]
• “The government has become so obsessed with numbers that they have forgotten how to look at quality of care.” – Dr. Carine Igarte [21:22]
• “The feedback that I received was kind of, 'it's a phase, you know, maybe monitor it, come back if it gets worse.'” – Bronwyn Black [22:54]

7. Segment Timestamps (Key Segments)

• 00:54 – Trump halts Canada trade talks, fallout from Ontario ad
• 05:34 – Catherine Cullen in Ottawa on political fallout
• 10:07 – Blue Jays World Series scene-setter
• 13:09 – Economics of Jays’ playoff run & Guerrero Jr. contract
• 15:51 – Ukraine summit in London & Western support
• 19:09 – Quebec doctors’ pay legislation, opposition
• 21:57 – New medical guidance on eating disorders in teens
• 25:09 – Blue Jays playoff music/cultural moments

Tone & Style Notes

The episode blends sharp political analysis, excited sports commentary, and empathetic coverage of social issues. The hosts strive for clarity, balance, and, in moments, a touch of playful Canadiana.

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