Free For All Friday - Hour 1

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

• Canada's Public Safety Minister says the feds will take the necessary steps to ensure that imported Chinese cars can't be used to spy on Canadians. We dig deeper with Stephanie Carvin, an NPSIA Professor at Carleton University.
• Why aren't more Canadians having children? Joining the show to open that can of worms is Tammy Schirle, a Professor of Economics at Wilfred Laurier University.
• Newstalk 1010 contributor Bob Richardson examines the key storylines at this year's Winter Olympics, as the 2026 festivities officially launch in Italy.

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 Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and former NDP Director of Communications George Soule.

Topic 1: Conservative MP Jamil Jivani went on a solo trade mission to Washington this week, opening a debate about whether that will help or hurt Canada’s position with the Americans.

Topic 2: Return-to-office drama: Prime Minister Carney has ordered federal workers back to the office 4 days a week, while Ontario's Premier says the province's civil servants can find another line of work if they oppose his return-to-office plan.

Topic 3: Canada's fertility rate hits a new low. Why aren't more people having kids?

Topic 4: EV Rebates: Yay or Nay?

Topic 5: Milano-Cortina welcomes the world to the 2026 Winter Olympics! Are you ready?

The federal government is officially scrapping a federal EV sales mandate, while resuming popular EV rebates for consumers, as part of a new national Auto strategy. Vassy Kapelos gathers instant reaction from Canadian Vehicle and Manufacturers Association CEO Brian Kingston and UNIFOR National President Lana Payne.

On today's show:

• Chris Lewis, CTV's Public Safety Analyst and a former OPP Commissioner, weighs in on the corruption charges that are facing seven Toronto Police officers.
• Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why teens with family bonds become more social adults.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.
• Rachel Curran, the Head of Public Policy for Meta Canada, on the revamped Online Harms Act that is expected to be unveiled next month.
• The latest developments on the relentless search for Nancy Guthrie.

Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says the Carney government is open to increasing investment by Chinese companies in Canada's Energy sector. This follows the Prime Minister's trade mission to China back in January. He joins Vassy Kapelos in Hour 1.

On today's show:

• Canadian economist Don Drummond on why he believes the Bank of Canada isn't properly weighing U.S. trade uncertainty in its economic forecasts.
• The Explainer with international trade lawyer Robert Glasgow: Can Canada sign trade deals with individual U.S. states?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo.
• TSN's AJ Jakubec previews the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
• Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Carney.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney will be sitting down to discuss a potential cooperation on shared priorities. If an agreement is reached, and how soon it could be reached, are the main questions that remain unanswered. We deliver the latest developments as they roll in.

On today's show:

• Steve Outhouse, the Conservative Party's campaign director, discusses the CPC's momentum following last weekend's National Convention.
• Tony Clement, a former Cabinet Minister under the Stephen Harper government, reflects on the former Prime Minister's legacy ahead of Harper's official portrait unveiling.
• Money Talk with John Klotz: Three 'money myths' that Canadians still believe.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Laryssa Waler, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
• CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin on the delayed launch of the Artemis II Moon mission.

Pierre Poilievre received a commanding show of support during Friday's Conservative Party leadership vote. Party delegates delivered the good news in Calgary, as Poilievre dedicates his focus to today's problems and the next federal election. Vassy Kapelos chats with Conservative Campaign Director Steve Outhouse and Calgary Liberal MP Corey Hogan.

On today's show:

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism.
• CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the latest Epstein Files release, and the comedian that has put himself on Donald Trump's naughty list.
• Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Ottawa is chatting with America regarding online streaming and the Online News Act.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair.
• The Weather Network's Doug Gillham on the upcoming Nor'easter, and how it's impacting Atlantic Canada.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

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

• CTV Aviation Specialist Phyl Durdey outlines Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against Canadian aviation manufacturing.
• CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos on this weekend's Conservative Party Convention, and the leadership vote that Pierre Poilievre is facing.
• Environment Canada's David Phillips on the wild and unpredictable Winter weather that Canadians will be facing in the coming days.

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 NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.

Topic 1: Heading into this weekend's leadership review, what's at stake for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre?

Topic 2: B.C. Premier David Eby is accusing Alberta separatists of treason.

Topic 3: Should the feds restrict Canadian businesses from taking contracts with ICE?

Topic 4: Recounting our favourite memories of Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara, who passed away today at the age of 71.

Stefan Keyes guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today.

On today's show:

• The Premier of British Columbia is accusing Alberta separatist movement leaders of treason. According to reports, they've had covert meetings with multiple Trump Administration officials, as they seek support for their cause.
• CTV political analyst and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair chimes in on the Conservative Party leadership review.
• CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to the latest developments out of Minneapolis, as ICE and CPB work on a drawdown plan.
• Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Is A.I. more creative than the average human?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone.
• Nik Nanos, the chief data scientist at Nanos Research, on Poilievre's leadership review.
• CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver delivers the latest developments from the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa.

Provincial and territorial leaders have arrived in Canada's Capital for two days of meetings. Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.

On today's show:

• Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon says the Opposition is holding up the government's agenda in Parliament.
• The Explainer with UBC Associate Professor Marina Adshade: Why is Canada's fertility rate so low?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Garry Keller, and George Soule.
• Professor Payam Akhavan, a former U.N. Prosecutor and a Human Rights Chair at Toronto's Massey College, on the situation in Iran.
• AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak on the upcoming First Ministers meeting.