Arbour, a former Supreme Court Justice, succeeds Mary Simon as Canada's 31st Governor General. Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos in Hour 1.

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith used a keynote address on Friday to urge her UCP Party to vote against Alberta separation in Fall's provincial referendum. Similar words have been echoed by Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada's Conservatives. We dig deeper with Lori Williams, a Professor of Political Science at Calgary's Mount Royal University.
• The FIFA World Cup arrives in Canada this Friday. All in all, the cost to host this global tournament is going to fall just shy of $1 billion, which is almost $82 million per game. In fact, the costs for security alone are in the hundreds of millions. Is it worth it? We pick the brain of Canadian economist Moshe Lander.
• Tech Check with Carmi Levy: The Carney government's A.I. strategy pledges thousands of jobs, but lacks safety details.

Vassy Kapelos is back in the hosting chair for Hour 2.

• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sabrina Grover, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.
• The Globe And Mail is reporting that the Carney government will move forward with a potential ban on some social media platforms for Canadians 16-and-under. Vassy is joined by Professor Amanda Third, who is part of the ongoing review for Australia's social media ban.
• CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur joins Vassy with more on Louise Arbour's installation as Governor General.

It's the debut episode of the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.

On today's show:

• In what StatsCan calls the first significant employment gain since last November, the Canadian economy has added a surprise 88,000 jobs in May. We sift through the data with Frances Donald, a Chief Economist with the Royal Bank of Canada.
• For 55 years and 150 million spectators, the Snowbirds have been Canada's symbol of excellence and pride. The government wants to ground them at the end of this year, leading to pushback from a wave of veterans, former commanding officers, and a former Chief of Defense Staff. We chat with Retired Lieutenant-Colonel Maryse Carmichael, the Snowbirds' first female pilot and their first female Commanding Officer.
• In honour of the FIFA World Cup coming to Canada this year, a historical first for our country, the Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new commemorative Loonie. We check in with Deneen Perrin, the Royal Canadian Mint's Director of Public Affairs.
• What's it like serving as an MP for small-town Canada? What are the pressing issues you have to deal with on a daily basis? We dig deeper with (CON) Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan MP Fraser Tolmie and (LIB) Labrador MP Philip Earle.
• Harvey Brownstone, Canada’s first openly-gay judge, reflects on his life and career in his new memoir 'Without Prejudice'.
• Canadian filmmakers are exploring the bottom of Lake Superior with world-leading underwater drone technology. We sink our teeth into that subject with Yvonne Drebert, an award-winning Canadian filmmaker and the co-founder of Inspired Planet Productions.
• Your calls, texts, and emails!

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today.

On today's show:

• Prime Minister Carney has announced a long-awaited National A.I. Strategy. We take you live to Toronto as he addresses the media. Then, we gather instant reaction from Jeremie Harris, the co-founder of an A.I. national security company that works with security specialists.
• Canada’s big-city mayors are calling on the feds to do something about the state of Downtown sectors. We check in with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe.
• Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: How AirBnB listing language affects bookings.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh.
• Newfoundland Premier Tony Wakeham joins Tim ahead of a potential Marine Atlantic strike.
• The Premiers of Alberta and Quebec are meeting for a face-to-face chat in La Belle Province. CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair chimes in with his two cents.

The United States Trade Representative is proposing a new 10% tariff on Canadian goods following an investigation into enforcement of rules meant to prevent products made with forced labour from entering the North American supply chain. The latest tariff threat came just hours after Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with Greer in D.C. on Tuesday afternoon. Guest host Tim Powers is joined by Vassy Kapelos to break down the latest on the trade file.

On today's show:

• A new poll from Leger has the Carney Liberals at a record-high 50% support. Tim speaks with Leger Executive Vice-President Andrew Enns about the latest numbers.
• Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins us for this week's Explainer segment: What is Anttropic's Mythos A.I. platform, and why is Canada now involved in 'Project Glasswing'?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, George Soule, and Saeed Selvam.
• Hear CTV News Senior Political Correspondent Mike LeCouteur's 1-on-1 interview with Kerri-Lynne Findlay, the new leader of the B.C. Conservative Party.
• TSN reporter Claire Hanna recaps Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and examines the NHL's latest scheduling headache. As the league expands to an 84-game season, the new time zones in B.C. and Alberta are causing some grey hairs to form.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is traveling to D.C. for a meeting with the U.S. Trade Representative, as the clock on the CUSMA review gradually winds down. CTV's Abigail Bimman has the latest from Washington.

On today's show:

• Tim is joined by CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham to gather some insight on the politics of CUSMA from the American perspective.
• A trio of U.S. companies dominate 85 percent of Canada’s cloud computing market. According to a new report, that is bad news for A.I. sovereignty. We dig deeper with Curtis McCord, a policy analyst at the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project and the co-author of this report.
• Money Talk with John Klotz: What does a technical recession mean for your portfolio?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jordan Paquet, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
• Prime Minister Carney has announced a new Advisory Council to deal with the alarming rise of antisemitism in Canada. What needs to happen next? We check in with Noah Shack, the CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.
• The 2026 Stanley Cup Finals kick off tonight, as the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights search for their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. TSN 1200 Ottawa's Gord Wilson tees up Game 1 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

After calling for an emergency debate at Parliament Hill about the state of Canada's economy, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre held a press conference this morning, accusing Prime Minister Carney of hiding from the issue. What do the numbers really say about Canada's 'technical recession'? Vassy Kapelos picks the brain of Don Drummond, an Economist and Fellow-in-Residence at the C.D. Howe Institute. Prior to that, he was a Chief Economist with TD Bank.

On today's show:

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup is kicking off next Thursday in Toronto. TSN Senior Correspondent Rick Westhead prepares to pack his bags, as he follows Team Canada all tournament long.
• Kirstin Hillman, a former Canadian Ambassador to the United States, joins us one month before CUSMA's expiration date. Where do things stand today, and what's the level of optimism that a deal can be reached ahead of July 1st?
• Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Prime Minister Carney says a national A.I. strategy will be unveiled next week.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.
• Vassy speaks with Stephen Fuhr, Canada's Secretary of State for Defense Procurement, about last week's GlobalEye early warning radar announcement and the long-delayed decision on buying F-35s.
• Hamish Telford, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Fraser Valley, gives us the political 4-1-1 on Kerry-Lynne Findlay. She claimed victory in last week's B.C. Conservative Party leadership race.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

For the final time in the Free For All Friday era, Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

• Canada's Prime Minister visited New York this week in an attempt to drum up support for Canadian business. In his words, a stronger Canada makes America even greater. Postmedia's Brian Lilley and Rob Benzie react to Carney's 'shocking' MAGA comments.
• Ontario Treasury Board President Caroline Mulrooney is leaving the Ford Cabinet, and Queen's Park altogether. In an exclusive interview with Amanda, she outlines the factors that led to her decision.
• Journalist and keynote speaker Farrah Nasser dives into her battle with breast cancer.

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 an assortment of guests and topics!

Part 1: A conversation about women in business with Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waler.

Part 2: In a trip to New York City this week, Prime Minister Carney said a stronger Canada would 'help make America great again'. We dig deeper with Globe And Mail reporter Marieke Walsh and CTV political analyst Scott Reid.

Part 3: Has 'gentle parenting' lost its luster? We pose that question, and many others, to former Toronto Mayor John Tory and Betakit CEO Siri Agrell.

And finally, we hand things over to CTV's Graham Richardson, who will be launching his new Friday afternoon show on June 5th.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today.

On today's show:

• Prime Minister Carney is in New York City today, as he attempts to drum up investment in Canada. CTV's Jeremie Charron joins us with a live update.
• Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault, who led the Environment and Climate file for years under the Justin Trudeau regime, will be resigning his seat at the House of Commons table later this Summer. You'll hear his 1-on-1 chat with Vassy Kapelos in Hour 1 of today's program.
• Guilbeault becomes the second Liberal MP this month to step aside from the political arena, as Nate Erskine-Smith also plans to leave before the leaves begin to fall. How does this impact the newly-formed Carney majority? CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair weighs in.
• Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Playground falls make kids 'street smart'.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh.
• Where’s the beef? The Canadian Cattle Association warns against opening up access to the Canadian beef market, as the Mercosur negotiations continue. CCA President Tyler Fulton explains why.

Steven Guilbeault, the Trudeau-era Minister of Environment and Climate Change, was the architect of numerous climate policies that the Carney Liberals have since rolled back. Later this Summer, he will step aside from the House of Commons stage, joining Liberal colleague Nate Erskine-Smith on the sidelines. Vassy gathers instant reaction from Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney and Green Party leader Elizabeth May.

On today's show:

• Dave Korzinski, the Angus Reid Institute's Director of Research, explains how the Environment and Climate Change file has developed as a Canadian voting issue over the years.
• The Explainer: In Part 4 of our 4-part series for Mental Health Awareness Month, Vassy tackles imposter syndrome with Jentzen Michael Shea.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo.
• Vassy speaks with Jesse Stoeppler, the Executive Director of the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition, about the opposition to the Ksi Lisims LNG project.
• CTV's Rachel Aiello breaks down a major defense announcement from the Carney Liberals, and explains how it could impact the Canada-U.S. relationship.

The annual Western Premiers Conference in Kananaskis, Alberta is being overshadowed by Alberta and B.C. tensions over pipelines and separatism. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.

On today's show:

• Last week, W5's Avery Haines delivered an in-depth investigation into a wave of organized crime that is infiltrating Canadian airports. Today, she returns with an update.
• Money Talk: Why mortgage insolvencies are up, and how to plan for your renewal.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
• A conversation on housing and infrastructure with Ottawa city councillor Tim Tierney, who is also the incoming President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
• CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the latest peace negotiations between Iran and the United States. Are we getting somewhere positive?