Today, we react to new comments from the people in charge of the Canada-USA trading relationship, as U.S. President Donald Trump cements his latest tariff declaration. Vassy hears from the USTR, Canada's Industry Minister, Canada's Finance Minister, and the Minister of Canada-USA Trade. And in the middle of it all, we react to Trump's State Of The Union Address, which was delivered last night.

On today's show:

• Vassy chats with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, as she departs on a Carney-led trade mission to India.
• Defense Minister David McGuinty discusses Canada's new aid package to Ukraine, as well as the country's brand-new Defense Industrial Strategy.
• The Explainer with Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques: What's in that PBO report about refugee healthcare?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jamie Ellerton.
• CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to Donald Trump's lengthy and viral SOTU Address.
• CTV's Judy Trinh updates us on the latest OpenAI scrutiny, as revelations uncover the Tumbler Ridge shooter's lengthy activity on ChatGPT.

Today is the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

On today's show:

• Prime Minister Mark Carney announces new sanctions on Russia
• The latest on the situation in Mexico, Vassy speaks with Canada's ambassador Cameron MacKay
• Conservative immigration critic MP Michelle Rempel-Garner joins the show to discuss the Conservative's opposition day motion on restricting health benefits for asylum seekers in Canada
• Money Talk with John Klotz
• The Daily Debrief panel with Sebastian Skamski, Sharan Kaur and Nojoud Al-Mallees
• Vassy speaks with Valeriy Kostyuk, Executive Director of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation
• CTV's Avery Haines has more on the situation in Puerto Vallarta
• Eric Ham tees up tonight's State of the Union address from President Trump

Drug cartels in Mexico have blocked roads, set cars ablaze, and caused chaos for Canadian travellers in Puerto Vallarta today. It follows a Mexican military operation on Sunday that killed a cartel leader. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Scott Hurst. Then, we check in with Artur Wilczynski, a Canadian traveller who is stranded in Puerta Vallarta.

On today's show:

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith elaborates on her push to give Alberta more control over immigration.
• Vassy speaks with Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about Friday's SCOTUS tariff ruling.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Tim Powers.
• Dr. Sharon Cohen, a Medical Director at the Toronto Memory Program and a specialist in Alzheimer’s diagnosis, reacts to the Canada Drug Agency's recommendation against public coverage for a new breakthrough treatment.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

• Somebody told Donald Trump 'no'. Hours before showtime, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a portion of the U.S. President's tariff regime. He is not happy, and he is definitely not throwing in the towel. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham outlines the significance behind Friday's long-awaited ruling.
• Could Trump pull out of CUSMA? Sources say he's mulling it over. We dig deeper with Metina Stevis-Gridneff, who is the New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief.
• A former U.S. President offered some interesting comments about UFO's, and whether they actually exist. Who better to ask than UFO expert Chris Rutkowski.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Summa Strategies chairman Tim Powers and Karen Gordon from Gordon Strategy.

Topic 1: Dissecting the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against the Trump tariffs, while also watching a hockey game.

Topic 2: Canada's Tories have lost another MP after Matt Jeneroux crossed the floor to join Carney's Liberals.

Topic 3: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a series of referendum questions that will be up for debate later this Fall.

Topic 4: The latest comments from U.S. President Trump after the Supreme Court ruled against a series of Trump tariffs.

Topic 5: After a thrilling comeback victory over Finland, Canada will play for Olympic Gold in Men's Hockey! Now they just need an opponent for Sunday's match...

The federal government has unveiled a suite of new measures aimed at cracking down on money laundering related to extortion in Canada.

On today's show:

• More reaction to MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the floor to join the Liberals
• Former Prince Andrew has been arrested in connection to the Epstein Files, Vassy speaks with CTV News royal commentator Richard Berthelsen
• Vassy is joined by federal finance minister Francois-Philippe Champagne to discuss today's announcement on fighting extortion
• Talk Science To Me with Dan Riskin
• The Daily Debrief panel with Mike Le Couteur, Brian Platt and Laura Stone
• Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan, parliamentary secretary to the Prime Minister, joins Vassy to discuss the Canadian trade mission to Mexico
• CTV's Heather Butts live from Milan as the Canadian women's hockey team goes for gold
• CTV's Rachel Aiello tees up tonight's federal NDP leadership debate

A third Conservative has crossed the floor to join Mark Carney's Liberal government.

On today's show:

• CTV News Senior Political Correspondent Mike Le Couteur breaks down the latest floor crossing
• Vassy speaks with federal industry minister Melanie Joly about the government's new defence industrial strategy
• The Explainer: What's going on with the US and Cuba?
• The Daily Debrief panel with Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge and Stephanie Levitz
• Former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz talks inflation, interest rates and tariff uncertainty
• The latest comments from Prime Minister Mark Carney and MP Matt Jeneroux

Over the next 10 years, the Carney government plans to double Canada’s Defense exports, create 125,000 new jobs, and increase the share of defense contracts awarded to Canadian companies to 70 percent. CTV's Rachel Aiello breaks down the numbers for us.

On today's show:

• UOttawa Professor Thomas Juneau dissects the latest USA-Iran nuclear talks.
• Money Talk with John Klotz: What you should do if you receive an inheritance.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Sharan Kaur, and Sebastian Skamski.
• McMaster University economist Colin Mang reacts to the January inflation report.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos on this lovely Family Day. Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc, along with 350 Canadian representatives, have traveled to Mexico on a trade mission. We dig deeper with Andrew DiCapua, a Principal Economist with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

On today's show:

• CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the challenges that are facing Mark Wiseman, Canada's brand-new Ambassador to the United States.
• Vassy's interview on CTV's Question Period with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon.
• Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: The bar in New York where you can go on a 'date' with a digital partner.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Sabrina Grover, and Jamie Ellerton.
• CTV's Garrett Barry joins us from Milan, as Day 10 of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games carries on.