Your World Tonight Canada’s ambassador to US steps down, the plight of Sudan’s children, pipeline vote, prepping Canada’s military, and more
Dec 9, 2025
Katie Simpson, a CBC News reporter focused on Canada-U.S. relations, discusses the surprising resignation of Canada's ambassador to the U.S. Jennifer Yoon highlights UNICEF's urgent report on Sudan, revealing millions of children in need of aid amid escalating violence. Catherine Cullen covers the political fallout from a contentious vote on Alberta's pipeline, with accusations of political maneuvering. Juanita Taylor shares the return of Indigenous artifacts from the Vatican, underscoring their cultural significance to Canada.
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Ambassador Exit Raises Trade Stakes
- Kirsten Hillman's departure creates a leadership gap during crucial Canada–U.S. trade negotiations.
- The incoming ambassador will need to restart stalled talks and manage the mandatory Kuzma review.
Pipeline Vote Was Politically Charged
- The Conservatives' pipeline motion aimed to force a clear yes/no but failed to win Liberal support.
- Liberals opposed it as incomplete, arguing it omitted key elements like carbon pricing and parts of the MOU.
Sudan Crisis Threatens Millions of Children
- UNICEF warns 17.3 million Sudanese children need life-saving aid amid mass displacement and blocked access.
- The report highlights children are being deliberately targeted, including drone strikes on a kindergarten.
