Your World Tonight Trump stops Canada talks, Blue Jays game 1, danger of teen diets, and more
Oct 24, 2025
Join Tom Perry, a CBC News reporter in Ottawa, as he discusses the fallout from an Ontario anti-tariff ad that led to halted trade talks with the U.S. Thomas Dagg, covering the Toronto Blue Jays, shares the thrilling excitement as the team returns to the World Series after 32 years. Anand Ram highlights new guidance urging doctors to address teenage dieting, emphasizing mental and physical risks. Briar Stewart updates on international efforts supporting Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. It's an engaging blend of sports, politics, and health!
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Ad Messaging Shifted Trade Diplomacy
- Ontario used a 1987 Ronald Reagan quote to frame tariffs as harmful to workers and the economy.
- The ad provoked President Trump to halt trade talks, showing how messaging can reshape diplomacy.
Pause Provocative Campaigns To Protect Talks
- Ontario agreed to pause the ads after U.S. backlash to allow trade negotiations to resume.
- Governments should weigh short-term political gains against long-term diplomatic costs when running cross-border campaigns.
Blue Jays' Run Reignites National Fandom
- The Rogers signings and playoff run pushed the Blue Jays into the World Series and energized Canadian fans.
- Fans packed the stadium and saw the matchup as David versus Goliath against the Dodgers.