U.S. President Donald Trump and his officials have been sending mixed messages on what the ultimate goal of the war in Iran looks like.

On today's show:

• Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, on the impact of today's market turmoil and the global energy shock.
• Conservative Party Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman on the CPC's criticism of the Carney government's Iran position.
• Money Talk with John Klotz: Planning for the future in a chaotic world.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Bahoz Dara-Aziz, Laryssa Waller, and George Soule.
• Renowned journalist and Middle East political analyst Mohamed Fahmy talks about the impact of today's war on civilians in The Gulf.
• Shots reportedly rang out at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, prompting a police investigation. CTV's Rahim Ladani brings us up to speed on the latest developments.
• OpenAI is facing a lawsuit over the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, and facing a series of valid questions as to why they failed to report critical information until after the shooting took place. Tech analyst Carmi Levy breaks it all down for us on today's Tech Check.

A fourth opposition MP has crossed the floor to join the Carney government. This time, it's a Nunavut MP leaving the New Democrats. Vassy chats with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair about what it all means, as the federal parties gear up for a trio of pivotal byelections.

On today's show:

• A panel of former top Canadian military commanders weigh in on the war in Iran.
• The Explainer with former CSIS counter-terrorism specialist Phil Gurski: How is Iran a state sponsor of terrorism?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Laura D'Angelo.
• Liberal MP Leslie Church defends the government's anti-hate law Bill C-9.
• The latest updates on the war in Iran, as well as your reaction to today's floor-crossing.

Oil prices have increased to nearly $120 per barrel in early trading, as the US-led war against Iran enters Day 10. John Bolton, a former National Security Advisor to President Trump, explains what America aims to accomplish in Iran.

On today's show:

• Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Canada needs to continue expanding trade with India, despite national security concerns.
• Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran’s attacks on U.S. bases.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.
• BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter on what the spike in oil prices means for Canada's economy.
• The Weather Network's Doug Gillham on the outlook for Spring across Canada.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Guest host Scott Reid breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:

• Robert Pape, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and the author of 'The Escalation Trap', weighs in on the worrying risks that the Middle East conflict could quickly escalate.
• Should Canada take part in the Iran conflict? Should we send our troops over there? Scott opens the phone lines and takes your two cents.
• History, Herstory, Our Story: 1836's Battle of the Alamo, the birth of Lou Costello in 1906, and the release of Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones in 1966.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover and Strategy Corp vice-president Garry Keller.

1. Carney's Trip: What was accomplished, the messaging in Iran, and what happens next in Iran.
2. Reacting to the latest Leger poll, the odds of an election this Spring, and which party is taking the biggest gamble if one is called.
3. Examining the political landscape in Ontario and Quebec.
4. An iconic Rolling Stones record turns 60 years old!
5. B.C. rolls the clocks ahead by 60 minutes one last time.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Evan Solomon, Canada's Minister of A.I. and Digital Innovation, after OpenAI vowed to improve safety protocols and accountability. But what does that look like moving forward?

• CTV's Abigail Bimman joins us with an update from Australia, as Prime Minister Carney's Indo-Pacific trade mission continues.
• Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic Michael Chong reacts to the federal government's evolving stance on the Iran conflict, and outlines why he feels it is contradictory.
• Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The hidden advantages of being left-handed.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, and Laura Stone.
• Amanda Lang, CTV's Chief Financial Correspondent, on what the tense conflict in the Middle East means for oil markets.

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.

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.

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.