Your World Tonight Trade talks down to the wire, (push)back to the office, aid to Gaza, and more
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Jul 28, 2025 Trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. heat up as tariffs loom, while Canadian companies push for workers to return to the office, facing resistance from employees. Meanwhile, humanitarian aid in Gaza faces criticism for its insufficiency, and global discussions on Middle East peace continue. On a lighter note, chimney swifts are struggling with habitat loss, and a new affordable housing project in Toronto gains approval. Young swimmer Summer McIntosh shines at the World Aquatic Championships, and medieval jousting enthusiasts keep traditions alive.
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Canada-US Trade Talks Intensify
- Canada-US trade talks are intense and complex, with a Friday deadline looming.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney insists on a fair deal, warning tariffs will hit if no agreement is made.
Navigating Return to Office
- Employers pushing for a return to office face employee resistance, with many preferring remote work.
- Workers should know remote work agreements can protect them unless employers are reasonable during the recall process.
Aid to Gaza Falls Short
- Aid coming into Gaza via airdrops is insufficient and risky according to humanitarian groups.
- Israel allows some aid flow but a full reversal of starvation requires hundreds of trucks daily.