• 'There's incongruity here': Walking through Carney's updated comments on Iran, levels of concern with Indian foreign interference
    Mar 4 2026

    Vassy Kapelos chats with CTV National News correspondent Rachel Aiello about Prime Minister Carney's latest comments, as his 10-day trading mission continues. We also hear from CTV's Abigail Bimman, who is currently situated in Sydney.

    • B.C. Premier David Eby reacts to concerns surrounding Indian foreign interference and transnational repression, as well as the OpenAI controversy in Tumbler Ridge.
    • The Explainer with In The Money podcast host Amber Kanwar: What the growing conflict in the Middle East means for today's oil markets.
    • The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
    • Tech analyst Carmi Levy previews A.I. Minister Evan Solomon's meeting with the CEO of OpenAI, and explains what a series of increased safety regulations might look like.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Canada took 'the best position it could' on Iran incursion as strikes continue, immediate future uncertain for region
    Mar 3 2026

    Vassy Kapelos speaks with Retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, a former Vice-Chief of the Defense Staff. He expands on his thoughts regarding Canada's support for US-Israeli strikes, the risks of regime change attempts backfiring, and how both strikes and retaliation have played out so far.

    • CTV's Abigail Bimman joins us from Sydney, as Prime Minister Carney's Indo-Pacific trip continues in Australia.
    • Energy Minister Tim Hodgson on what the Middle East conflict means for oil markets, as well as Canada's business position.
    • Money Talk with John Klotz: What you need to know for the upcoming tax season.
    • The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 'A lot of risk': What a regional Middle East conflict may mean for oil markets, gas prices, and more
    Mar 2 2026

    In the latest chapter of a Middle East tug-of-war, Israel and Iran traded shots over the weekend, while the United States has joined forces with Israel. What impact could a Middle Eastern conflict have on today's oil markets? What about today's prices at the pump? Vassy Kapelos digs deeper with Randy Ollenberger, the Managing Director of Oil and Gas Equity Research with BMO Capital Markets.

    On today's show:

    • CTV's Abigail Bimman has an update from New Delhi, as Prime Minister Carney departs from India and brings his trade mission to Australia.
    • Retired General Tom Lawson, Canada's former Chief of Defense Staff, reacts to the US-Israeli strikes in Iran and the odds of an Iranian regime change.
    • Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne on Carney's India trip, as well as the looming concerns around security and foreign interference.
    • The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Nick McRoberts.
    • Kanji Yamanouchi, Japan's Ambassador to Canada, on Carney's upcoming visit and the potential growth of Japanese businesses in Canada's Auto market.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Free For All Friday
    Feb 27 2026

    Free For All Friday - Hour 1

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

    • Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lays out his vision for the Canada-U.S. relationship, as well as the upcoming review of CUSMA. Jenni Byrne, a former Campaign Director for the Tories, pays us a visit with her reaction.
    • It's been 4 years since Russia launched initial attacks against Ukraine. But what's the latest on a potential pathway to peace? We dig deeper with Janice Dickson, an International Affairs reporter for The Globe and Mail.
    • As Ontario school boards move to ditch physical textbooks, is increasing digitization in the classroom bad for students? We pick the brain of Sachin Maharaj, an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at UOttawa.

    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 McMillan Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge and public affairs consultant Bob Richardson.

    Topic 1: Grading Poilievre’s speech and breaking down the latest federal polling data.

    Topic 2: The USA Men's Hockey Team attends Trump's State of the Union Address. And for fans of Canadian NHL teams, that appearance might be altering their unwavering fandom towards the athletes they cheer for.

    Topic 3: Digging into the controversy surrounding OpenAI, as horrific details emerge about the leadup to the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.

    Topic 4: U.S. President Trump says America might execute a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Prime Minister Carney leads trade mission to India
    Feb 26 2026

    Prime Minister Carney is wheels up for a 10-day international trade mission, which includes a stop in India. It comes as Ottawa is looking to reset diplomatic relations with the world's third-largest economy. CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver tells us what federal officials are saying about the Canada-India relationship. We also check in with Supriya Dwivedi, a former Senior Advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

    On today's show:

    • Canadian pollster Nik Nanos says a 2026 federal election is likely based on the latest national polling numbers.
    • Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Everything you need to know about Tuesday's Total Lunar Eclipse.
    • The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur.
    • Mary Fitilchyan, a lawyer who represents victims of Jeffrey Epstein, talks about the latest developments with the Epstein Files.
    • Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre chimes in on the Canada-USA relationship. We deliver some of the key highlights from his speech.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Future of CUSMA in focus following new U.S. tariffs
    Feb 25 2026

    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.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Russia's war on Ukraine enters its fifth year
    Feb 24 2026

    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
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Canadians stranded in Mexico as cartel violence erupts
    Feb 23 2026

    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.
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    1 hr and 18 mins