Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith dissects and debates today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:

• Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will drop numerous retaliatory tariffs against the United States. However, Canada's tariffs on the auto, steel, and aluminum sectors will remain in place until further notice. We take you live to Canada's Capital, as Carney addresses the media. Then, we gather instant reaction from former Toronto Mayor John Tory.
• Is Artificial Intelligence ruining the art of writing and storytelling? Tech analyst Carmi Levy chimes in on that debate.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. Today's edition features Hill and Knowlton senior vice-president Chris Day and Navigator principal Sharan Kaur.

Topic 1: Canada has removed counter-tariffs on some U.S. goods, renewing optimism that meaningful progress is near. However, small businesses are still suffering. If we truly have the best trade deal with America right now, what other cards does Canada have left to play?

Topic 2: As Prime Minister Carney hopes to accelerate trade negotiations with America, the Premier of Saskatchewan is calling on Canada's Big Cheese for steel and aluminum tariff relief.

Topic 3: Ontario's Premier wants homeowners to 'stand their ground' if a stranger enters their home and threatens their safety. However, the laws are much more complicated than that.

Topic 4: The Quebec Liquor Board might be forced to pour thousands of dollars in American alcohol down the drain, as some rejected U.S. booze is set to expire. Got any better ideas? Let us know!