Free For All Friday - Hour 1

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

On today's show:

• Tom Mulcair, a former NDP leader and present-day political analyst for CTV News, weighs in on the latest string of Tory floor-crossings and resignations, and what it all means for Canada's political landscape.
• The U.S. Supreme Court is mulling over what to do with some of Trump's tariffs, as their legality is closely examined. Carlo Dade, the Director of International Policy at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, explains how their decision will impact Canada.
• Emma Goldberg, a New York Times reporter focused on political subcultures, examines how New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's campaign connected with Gen-Z, both politically and socially.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Attending today's session are Toronto Star reporter Robert Benzie and Crestview Strategies vice-president Deirdra Tindale.

Topic 1: Floor-crossings, resignations, high stakes for political parties, and the Canada Strong Budget. What's your take on what we've seen this week? Are you surprised at the amount of sudden movement? And what does it all mean moving forward?

Topic 2: As the feds unleash a massive budget document, coupled with other legislative amendments, the Ontario government has released its own Fall Economic Statement. It seems like a lot of people aren't engaged, at least when it comes to the policies and numbers. Are we ancient dinosaurs for caring about these things? How do we make it more relevant to the younger generations?

Topic 3: As the U.S. Supreme Court debates the validity of the Trump tariffs, Ontario is taking shots at the federal budget, while Alberta and the feds explore an MOU. As the trade turmoil continues, are the relationships between the feds and provinces in a good place?

Topic 4: Prince Harry says he wore an L.A. Dodgers hat to the World Series under duress. Do you accept his apology to Canada's Team?

Topic 5: Is it too early to roll out the Christmas vibes? What day is acceptable to you?

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Abacus Data CEO David Coletto on their latest polling and gets a temperature check on how Canadians are feeling following the release of the new federal budget.

On today's show:

• Sean Fraser, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, on the new budget and MP Chris D'Entremont crossing the floor to join the Liberals
• Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin
• The Daily Debrief with Robert Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike Le Couteur
• Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and Former Congressional Staffer, on the Supreme Court case that could strike down tariffs and Democrats taking wins in key races
• Judy Trinh, CTV News National Correspondent, on the CFIA confirming a full ostrich cull in BC and the Supreme Court not hearing that case

Vassy Kapelos speaks with finance minister Francois-Philippe Champagne on the details in his government's new federal budget.

On today's show:

• Andrew Scheer, Opposition House Leader, on his party's stance on the budget and one MP crossing the floor to the Liberals
• Reaction to the details in the federal budget from Rodrigue Gilbert, President, Canadian Construction Association, and Sharon DeSousa, National President, Public Service Alliance of Canada
• The Daily Debrief with Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Laura D'Angelo
• Don Davies, Interim NDP Leader, shares his thoughts on the budget and how his party might vote on it

Vassy Kapelos chats with CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang with her thoughts on the landscape that today's budget exists in, and what is likely to be featured this afternoon.

On today's show:

• Dr. Trevor Hennessey, Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology for the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO), on his decision to leave practicing in Quebec following the introduction of Bill 2.
• Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Tesla's A.I. chatbot gets in hot water, the ineffectiveness of cybersecurity training, and more.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and George Soule.
• CTV's Royal Commentator Afua Hagan: Harry and Meghan's baseball allegiances, Prince Harry's upcoming visit to Toronto, and Andrew's cancellation from the Royal Family.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, about the upcoming federal budget and the recent trip he took to Asia that coincided with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

On today's show:

• Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on critical mineral supply chains and cooperating with other countries
• John Klotz, Certified Financial Planner with Investment Planning Counsel, joins for his weekly Money Talk segment
• The Daily Debrief with Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Rudy Husny
• Bill Morneau, Former Minister of Finance, tees up his expectations for tomorrow's federal budget
• Andrew Kiguel, CEO, Realbotix, on his company's involvement in building an 'AI Twin' of Suzanne Somers

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

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

On today's show:

• Prime Minister Carney has met with the President of China on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in South Korea. And while he didn't say whether the meeting produced any changes in trade policies, he did describe it as a ‘turning point’ in the Canada-China relationship. We dig deeper with Guy Saint-Jacques, Canada’s Ambassador to China from 2012 to 2016.

• In just a matter of hours, the Toronto Blue Jays could be celebrating a World Series title, and their first since 1993. All they need is one more win against the defending champions. TSN’s Aaron Korolnek joins us with a preview of tonight's Game 6 at Rogers Centre.

• Why do people love scary movies so much? Plus, is the early-November time change really bad for our health? We pose those burning questions to CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Sebastian Skamski, a former Director of Media Relations for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, joins today's spooky setting. So does Laura D’Angelo, the Vice-President of National Strategy at Enterprise Canada.

Topic 1: Next week's budget vote could bring down the Carney government, but what are the odds of that?

Topic 2: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says today's youth have 'sacrificed enough', as he solidifies his messaging around Budget 2025. Is that a good deck of cards to play?

Topic 3: Earlier this week, the Alberta government invoked the Notwithstanding Clause to end a weeks-old teachers strike. Will this move come back to bite Premier Danielle Smith?

Topic 4: What is the best Halloween candy, and why? There is only one right answer.

Topic 5: For the first time since 1993, the World Series is within reach for Canada's Team. All the Blue Jays need is one more win at Rogers Centre. And as the Canada-U.S. trade war drags on, how much would it mean for a Canadian squad to claim an American-dominated trophy?

Tim Powers guests hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon. Vassy will be back on Monday.

On today's show:

• CTV's Jeremie Charon unveils the latest developments in the Canada-U.S. trade war.
• Vina Nadjibulla, the Vice-President of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, breaks down what to expect from Prime Minister Carney's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
• PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa reacts to the Finance Minister's comments on public sector job cuts.
• Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham on his new P.C. government's agenda.
• Canadian Olympic Committee CEO David Shoemaker on the ongoing preparations for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

The Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate by another 25 basis points, while signaling this will be the last cut for now as the economy falters under U.S. tariffs.

On today's show:

• Vassy speaks with CIBC Chief Economist Avery Shenfeld.
• Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides defends the Smith government's use of the Notwithstanding Clause in back-to-work legislation to end a provincial teachers strike.
• The Explainer: What do you need to know about the new Alzheimer's drug that was recently approved in Canada.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
• Vassy speaks with former national security analyst Dennis Molinaro about his new book on China's foreign influence operations in Canada.
• Vassy chats with former Quebec Premier Jean Charest, as he leads a Canadian trade mission to Washington this week.