Many in the restaurant industry are hoping the tax holiday would be extended. Economists, however, believe if it would be the case, the government would have to make up the budget shortfall some other way.

Donald Trump's inauguration goes Monday and the big question here in Canada is will the tariffs take effect on Day 1?

A TikTok ban is planned in the U.S. for this Sunday. What happens now? Editor-in-Chief at Android Central, Shruti Shekar says there are still a lot of questions for Canadians as well as our friends down south. We also hear from a local content creator.

Mr. Hollywood drops by with suggestions on what's worth a watch at the movie theaters.

How cold will it get? We hear from David Phillips, senior climatologist at Environment Canada, about the upcoming frigid temperatures.

Plus, a rent supplement program that's been linked to a kickback scheme has been restarted by the City of Ottawa.

A recent survey looking into the sex lives of teenagers is showing worrying trends.

On today's show:

• Casey Babb, Sr Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute breaks down the latest on the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

• CTV News chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos looks ahead to Donald Trump’s inauguration.

• Rick Bell, Columnist at Post Media gives his opinion on the federal government’s “team Canada” response to possible incoming tariffs from the U.S.

Hour 2.

This week's show features panelists Kim Wright, Principal and Founder, Wright Strategies and Chris Day, President, Winston Wilmont.

PANEL TOPICS:

Topic 1: Ottawa to unveil initial retaliation plan Monday if Trump uses Inauguration Day to proceed with tariff threats

Topic 2: Who’s in and who’s out of the Liberal leadership race?

Topic 3: Team Canada mates no more.

Topic 4: 119-year-old Brazilian woman stakes claim as world's oldest person.

Topic 5: Is it morally wrong if people still have their Christmas decorations or Christmas tree’s still up?

Kingston is debating whether or not to call for a food insecurity emergency. We're asking you, should they? Should Ottawa follow suit? Alex Noreau, Ottawa Food Bank's advocacy officer likes that idea. Kristy speaks with Dr. Elaine Power, one of the delegates presenting the motion at Kingston's council meeting.

A Toronto - Quebec high-frequency rail corridor could face further delays.

The list of potential candidates for te leadership of the federal Liberal Party is dwindling.

More changes are coming to the ByWard Market as the building that houses Dunn's is sold. What happens now?

EV owners cite the lack of accessible charging stations as their TOP concern; a CAA survey finds.

The Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival is back!

It seems some on the textboard believe calling a food insecurity emergency will do NOTHING to help people. Some believe that you just need to pull yourself up by your bootstraps.

CTV's Matt Skube also jumps in on the debate.

"It's mind numbing" - Canadian who lost their home in the L.A wildfires

Jens Lindemann, Canadian living in LA and celebrated Canadian trumpeter joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss his experience of losing his home in the devastating wildfires that are burning across Los Angeles. 

On todays show: 

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Terry Duguid

Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada on the possibility of Canada cutting off energy exports to the U.S. as retaliation to threatened tariff.

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious disease physician at the Toronto General Hospital discusses the increase of cases of Norovirus and particularly the outbreak at the University of Guelph. 

The Daily Debrief Panel with Shakir Chambers, Marieke Walsh, and Saeed Selvam. 

David Adams, President, CEO Global Automakers of Canada and Brian Kingston, President, CEO Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association join Vassy to discuss the calls from the automotive sector to end the federal EV mandate.

Chrétien speaks on the threats of tariffs towards Canada

Listen to Vassy's full two part conversation with Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien on the threats of tariffs towards Canada from the U.S and how we could potentially respond. 

On todays show: 

Gordon McBean, Professor Emeritus, Department of Geography & Environment at Western University and with the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction joins Vassy to discuss what weather patterns may look like following the LA wildfires. 

The Daily Debrief Panel with Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Amanda Galbraith. 

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with foreign affairs minister Melanie Joly on why she decided not to run for leader. 

Vassy takes your calls and texts on how you think Canada should respond to the threats of tariffs from the incoming Trump administration.