Your World Tonight Trump peace plan, Ottawa loan for Algoma, cannabis painkiller, and more
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Sep 29, 2025 Sasha Petrosik, a CBC correspondent based in Jerusalem, dives into Donald Trump's 20-point peace proposal for Gaza, emphasizing its implications if Hamas refuses to cooperate. He discusses reactions from families of hostages and Israel's commitment to the plan. The conversation also highlights a significant federal loan to Algoma Steel aimed at adapting to new market conditions. Additionally, a promising cannabis-derived drug for chronic back pain is explored, revealing its potential despite some side effects.
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Trump’s Conditional Gaza Plan
- Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point Gaza ceasefire and post-war plan backed by Benjamin Netanyahu but lacking Hamas acceptance.
- The proposal ties ceasefire to many conditions and offers Israel broad security assurances that Hamas has rejected.
Loan To Pivot Algoma Toward Canada
- Algoma Steel received nearly $500 million in federal and Ontario loans to pivot from U.S. exports to domestic products.
- The loans aim to fund production like structural beams that are undersupplied in Canada after U.S. tariffs hit exports.
Act Fast On Asylum Housing Shift
- As federal hotel funding for asylum seekers ends, organizations should urgently arrange alternate housing and supports.
- Accept IRCC relocation offers and coordinate with local groups to avoid homelessness and service gaps.