Your World Tonight Canada at COP, PBO on budget, CFL rules change, and more
Nov 14, 2025
Rafi Boudiccan, a CBC reporter focused on political and budget issues, discusses the Parliamentary Budget Officer's concerns about the Liberal government's budget commitments and deficit targets. Susan Ormiston, CBC's climate correspondent, reports from COP30 in Brazil, where Canada's commitment to climate action is under scrutiny amidst new fossil fuel projects and Indigenous protests. They also touch on CFL's potential rule changes during Grey Cup weekend, with fans worried about losing the unique essence of the game.
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Budget Math And Credibility Questioned
- The Parliamentary Budget Officer says the federal budget likely underestimates costs and misclassifies spending between capital and operations.
- That makes Ottawa unlikely to meet its deficit targets and raises questions about the budget's credibility.
Canada's Climate Credibility Under Scrutiny
- Prime Minister Mark Carney is promoting major fossil fuel projects while Canada's COP30 delegation faces skepticism.
- Climate delegates and activists worry expanding oil and gas undermines Canada's emissions commitments.
Indigenous Protest At COP30
- Indigenous protesters formed human chains and used ceremonial presence to demand more space at COP30.
- COP30 president Andre Correa de Lago engaged with protesters amid heightened security and police presence.
