Your World Tonight Liberals prepare for budget, Quebec municipal elections, Fighting fungal disease in bats, and more
Nov 2, 2025
Mike Crawley, CBC Washington reporter, dives into the implications of a Supreme Court case challenging Trump's tariff powers. He discusses how this legal battle could reshape U.S. trade policies. Meanwhile, Camille Vernet, environmental reporter, highlights innovative efforts in British Columbia to combat white-nose syndrome in bats using a probiotic cocktail. The podcast also touches on crucial political developments in Canada, including Prime Minister Carney's budget hurdles and Quebec's dynamic municipal elections.
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Budget Could Prompt Early Election
- Mark Carney faces a high-stakes budget that could trigger an election if it fails a confidence vote.
- The Liberals need just three opposition votes to pass the budget, making small-party demands pivotal.
Follow Supreme Court Tariff Case Closely
- Watch the U.S. Supreme Court case on Trump's tariffs to understand whether presidential tariff powers are lawful.
- Legal outcomes will shape how the administration can use tariffs in bargaining.
Conservative Conditions Raise Tension
- Conservatives demand scrapping the industrial carbon tax and a smaller deficit in exchange for support.
- Those demands are politically sensitive and the Liberals have dismissed them, complicating talks.