Your World Tonight Canada’s defence strategy, healthcare questions in Tumbler Ridge, social media ‘safe space’, and more
Feb 16, 2026
Deanna Sumanak-Johnson, CBC reporter on social issues, discusses Tumbler Ridge’s mental-health and emergency-care gaps. Jennifer Yoon, CBC tech and cybersecurity journalist, outlines concerns about Chinese-made electric vehicles and data risks. David Thurton, CBC national defence reporter, explains Canada’s $6B build-at-home defence industrial strategy, job promises and talks about reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.
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Building A Domestic Defence Base
- Canada aims to shift defence procurement toward domestic suppliers to reduce reliance on the U.S. and boost readiness.
- The plan ties industrial growth to national security with a $6B package and a target of 70% Canadian contracts in a decade.
Jobs Promise Hinges On Political Will
- The strategy promises up to 125,000 jobs but faces political skepticism about execution and priorities.
- Success depends on sustained political will from Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior advisors, not just funding.
Privacy Risks From Chinese EVs
- Chinese-made EVs raise privacy and national-security concerns because they collect extensive sensor and location data.
- Experts warn China's national security law could oblige companies to share data with the state, heightening risk.