Your World Tonight Carney in the Oval office, remembering October 7th, Blue Jays in NYC, and more
Oct 7, 2025
Mark Carney's visit to the White House stirred hopes for tariff relief, but the outcome was less than anticipated. As the two-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks is marked, memorials in Israel juxtapose the ongoing struggles in Gaza. Pro-Palestinian protests spark significant reactions at Canadian universities, reflecting a divided response. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays aim for a playoff sweep in New York, adding a layer of excitement to the baseball scene. Additionally, Ontario introduces a pilot program to expedite access to vital cancer drugs.
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Friendly Meeting, Few Trade Wins
- Mark Carney's White House visit showcased warm personal chemistry with Donald Trump but delivered limited concrete tariff relief for Canada.
- Officials agreed to keep talking on steel, aluminum and energy, yet U.S. tariffs and new levies on lumber and trucks remain imminent.
Goodwill Didn't Remove Tariffs
- Positive personal rapport with Trump hasn't translated into tariff rollbacks for Canada despite concessions and goodwill gestures.
- Canada faces higher tariffs and tighter deadlines, making future renegotiations more complex.
Nova Festival Memorial Remembers Victims
- At the Nova Music Festival memorial, families placed placards and flowers remembering nearly 400 killed there on October 7th.
- Survivors described constant reminders of the attack and ongoing grief two years later.
