Your World Tonight Frank Gehry dies, sport/politics mix at FIFA, Indigenous items repatriated, and more
Dec 5, 2025
Peter Armstrong discusses the latest employment statistics, highlighting a rebound in youth hiring and dropping unemployment rates. Juanita Taylor dives into the significant return of 62 Indigenous artifacts, including a kayak, from the Vatican, showcasing the importance of cultural repatriation. Katie Simpson reports on Prime Minister Mark Carney's diplomatic engagements in Washington, particularly during the World Cup draw, which sparked discussions with U.S. and Mexican leaders. A mix of economics, cultural heritage, and international relations unfolds in this engaging conversation.
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Architecture As Sculpture And Economic Engine
- Frank Gehry redefined architecture by treating buildings as sculptural, material-driven artworks.
- His Bilbao Guggenheim transformed a city's economy and popularized the 'Bilbao effect.'
From Toronto Childhood To Late-Career Towers
- Frank Gehry grew up as Frank Goldberg in Toronto and changed his name due to anti-Semitism.
- He kept designing into his 90s and left works under construction, including Toronto towers clad in stainless steel.
Soccer Diplomacy Opens Trade Door
- Mark Carney used a World Cup event to create informal diplomatic space with U.S. and Mexican presidents.
- That private meeting created cautious hope for restarting stalled Canada-U.S. trade talks.