Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Ontario Premier Doug Ford as he speaks about the need to secure Canada's borders and boost defence spending.

On todays show:

Kelsey McEwen, Chief Meteorologist on CTV Your Morning and Heidi Lorenz Mayor of Gravenhurst join host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the major snowfall that hit parts of Ontario over the weekend, covering townships like Gravenhurst in over 140cm of snow.

Katie Tallo, Author of ‘Dark August’, ‘Poison Lilies’, and her new book ‘Buried Road’ joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the release of the third and final novel in her 'Augusta Monet' series .

The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji and Tim Powers.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne as they discuss a plan for the border amid Trump's tariff threat.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith steers the ship into the weekend, as the feds approve a GST holiday. But how will these short-term tax breaks impact Canadian businesses? Who better to ask than Dan Kelly, the President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Over in America, soon-to-be President Donald Trump is holding a massive tariff over Canada's head. Those threats have spooked Canadian Premiers, who called for an urgent discussion with Prime Minister Trudeau. What was discussed, and is everyone united?

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Amanda is joined alongside Laryssa Waler of Henley Strategies and Sabrina Grover of NorthStar Public Affairs.

Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Transport Minister Anita Anand on how the government is preparing to combat president-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs.

On todays show: 

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith on how a 25 per cent tariff impact would be 'incredibly damaging' to the province's economy.

Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist joins host Vassy Kapelos for his weekly segment 'Talk Science to Me'.

The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Marieke Walsh, and Mike Le Couteur.

Jim Gallant, Negotiator with CUPW joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how talks have been suspended between the union and Canada Post.

Andrew Pinsent fills-in for Kristy Cameron.

Canada Post strike has no end in sight with mediation being suspended. Does the government need intervene to end the strike? Also, with massive financial losses, does Canada Post need an overhaul? Associate Professor at McMaster's DeGroote School of Business Marvin Ryder explains what's causing the stalemate. We also meet Jocelyn Yu, who is currently stranded in Ottawa due to the ongoing strike.

As the Canadian dollar plummets, so do the hopes of Canadians wishing to travel to the United States. Those unable to escape to warmer climates will have to deal with a typical 'Canadian winter'.

Ontario missed its target for providing hands-on care to long-term care residents. Why is that?

Dictionary.com's word of the 2024 is 'demure'.

CTV's Matt Skube discusses these $250 cheques as well as the Canada Post strike.

Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association discusses how any cross-border tax would increase the cost of components and raw materials that go back and forth between the neighboring countries, leading to a slowdown in production and higher prices at the dealership.

On todays show:

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Dominic LeBlanc Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs of Canada on how the federal government is preparing to deal with the treat of a 25% tariff. 

Jimmy Jean, Vice-president and chief economist at Desjardins joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question regarding what a tariff is, and how it would affect Canada's economy. 

The Daily Debrief Panel with Scott Reid, Laura Stone, and Kory Teneycke.

Professor Meredith Lilly, Simon Reisman Chair in International Economic Policy at Carleton University joins Vassy to discuss what the economic impact of a 25% tariff would be.

David MacNaughton, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss President-elect Trumps pledge to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico.

On todays show:

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement of Canada on the economics behind expanding tax relief for Canadians potentially with NDP support.

Vassy takes your texts and calls on how Canada should handle a 25% tariff on all imports.

The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl, Shakir Chambers and Saeed Selvam. 

Laura Dawson, Executive Director, Future Borders Coalition joins Vassy to discuss how a 25% tariff would impact cross border trade and relations. 

Steve Murphy,  CTV Atlantic special correspondent, commentator and analyst joins Vassy to look ahead to tonight's election in Nova Scotia.

Stefan Keyes, filling in for Kristy, asks you, the good listener, will be taking advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? Stefan is joined by retail analyst Bruce Winder about what he expects to see this holiday shopping season.

Marketing professor Dave Soberman drops by to discuss how Google will be facing a verdict in their antitrust case.

Stefan also touches upon the divisive topic of sprung structures. Protests opposing these structures have popped up, with one area councillor saying these protests are becoming politically charged. That councillor is Stéphanie Plante... and she joins Stefan to discuss these sprung structures.

A new report is showing the $10 a day childcare plan is making a difference.

We hear how the Purse Project is helping to provide essential women's hygiene products for women in need.

Our Political Heat Panel discusses Catherine McKenney looking at making a run at provincial politics and the stalemate in the House of Commons.