Drug cartels in Mexico have blocked roads, set cars ablaze, and caused chaos for Canadian travellers in Puerto Vallarta today. It follows a Mexican military operation on Sunday that killed a cartel leader. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Scott Hurst. Then, we check in with Artur Wilczynski, a Canadian traveller who is stranded in Puerta Vallarta.

On today's show:

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith elaborates on her push to give Alberta more control over immigration.
• Vassy speaks with Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about Friday's SCOTUS tariff ruling.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Tim Powers.
• Dr. Sharon Cohen, a Medical Director at the Toronto Memory Program and a specialist in Alzheimer’s diagnosis, reacts to the Canada Drug Agency's recommendation against public coverage for a new breakthrough treatment.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

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

• Somebody told Donald Trump 'no'. Hours before showtime, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a portion of the U.S. President's tariff regime. He is not happy, and he is definitely not throwing in the towel. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham outlines the significance behind Friday's long-awaited ruling.
• Could Trump pull out of CUSMA? Sources say he's mulling it over. We dig deeper with Metina Stevis-Gridneff, who is the New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief.
• A former U.S. President offered some interesting comments about UFO's, and whether they actually exist. Who better to ask than UFO expert Chris Rutkowski.

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 Summa Strategies chairman Tim Powers and Karen Gordon from Gordon Strategy.

Topic 1: Dissecting the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against the Trump tariffs, while also watching a hockey game.

Topic 2: Canada's Tories have lost another MP after Matt Jeneroux crossed the floor to join Carney's Liberals.

Topic 3: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a series of referendum questions that will be up for debate later this Fall.

Topic 4: The latest comments from U.S. President Trump after the Supreme Court ruled against a series of Trump tariffs.

Topic 5: After a thrilling comeback victory over Finland, Canada will play for Olympic Gold in Men's Hockey! Now they just need an opponent for Sunday's match...

The federal government has unveiled a suite of new measures aimed at cracking down on money laundering related to extortion in Canada. We dig deeper with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.

On today's show:

• More reaction to MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the Conservative floor to join the Liberals.
• Former Prince Andrew has been arrested in connection to the Epstein Files. Vassy speaks with CTV Royal Commentator Richard Berthelsen.
• Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The best exercise to fight against depression and anxiety.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Laura Stone.
• Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan, the Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Carney, discusses Canada's trade mission to Mexico.
• CTV's Heather Butts joins us live from Milan, as the Canadian Women's Hockey Team battles Team USA for a Gold Medal.
• CTV's Rachel Aiello tees up tonight's federal NDP Leadership Debate.

A third Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Mark Carney's Liberal government. CTV's Mike LeCouteur dissects the latest developments. We also hear from Jeneroux himself, as well as Prime Minister Carney, following today's floor-crossing.

On today's show:

• Vassy speaks with Industry Minister Melanie Joly about the federal government's new Defense Industrial Strategy.
• The Explainer with former Canadian Ambassador to Cuba Mark Entwistle: What's going on with the U.S. and Cuba these days?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
• Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, talks inflation and tariff uncertainty.

Over the next 10 years, the Carney government plans to double Canada’s Defense exports, create 125,000 new jobs, and increase the share of defense contracts awarded to Canadian companies to 70 percent. CTV's Rachel Aiello breaks down the numbers for us.

On today's show:

• UOttawa Professor Thomas Juneau dissects the latest USA-Iran nuclear talks.
• Money Talk with John Klotz: What you should do if you receive an inheritance.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Sharan Kaur, and Sebastian Skamski.
• McMaster University economist Colin Mang reacts to the January inflation report.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos on this lovely Family Day. Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc, along with 350 Canadian representatives, have traveled to Mexico on a trade mission. We dig deeper with Andrew DiCapua, a Principal Economist with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

On today's show:

• CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the challenges that are facing Mark Wiseman, Canada's brand-new Ambassador to the United States.
• Vassy's interview on CTV's Question Period with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon.
• Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: The bar in New York where you can go on a 'date' with a digital partner.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Sabrina Grover, and Jamie Ellerton.
• CTV's Garrett Barry joins us from Milan, as Day 10 of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games carries on.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

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

• CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson joins us from Tumbler Ridge, where Canada's top leaders are slated to gather and remember the shooting victims at tonight's vigil.
• As the dust settles from Tuesday's chaos, what will investigators be examining next? Joining us with that perspective is Peter German, a lawyer and former RCMP Deputy Commissioner.
• Sean Speer, an editor-at-large at The Hub, explains how A.I. disruption could influence Canadian politics.
• As we continue to grapple with the high cost of living, a new BMO survey sheds light on how today's Canadians are navigating today's dating culture. We dig deeper with Sumit Sarkar, who is the Head of Everyday Banking Products at BMO.

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 Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waller and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.

Topic 1: Are we smelling a fresh scent of harmony in the House of Commons? There appears to be a new tone of cooperation between the Carney government and some of the opposing parties. Can this pact bear significant fruit, and for how long?

Topic 2: How will A.I. disruption influence Canadian politics?

Topic 3: We have breaking news from the country's highest court, as the Carney Liberals have lost another seat in the House of Commons. This comes after the Supreme Court of Canada annulled a 2025 election result in Quebec's Terrebonne riding.

Topic 4: Saturday is Valentine’s Day. Is the 'holiday of love' all it’s cracked up to be?

RCMP officials in British Columbia have released more details about the tragic Tumbler Ridge mass shooting that claimed nine lives. We get the latest updates from CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson. We also hear from Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld and B.C. Deputy Premier Nikki Sharma.

On today's show:

• American author and former Washington Post columnist Philip Bump reacts to the U.S. Congress decision to vote against the Canadian-targeted Trump tariffs.
• Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why A.M. treatments could extend cancer survival by a year.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike LeCouteur.
• Former Conservative MP Bill Casey explains how the Clarity Act would impact Alberta separation.

A high school mass shooting in the town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. has claimed 9 lives, including the suspected shooter. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Jeremie Charron.

On today's show:

• CTV's Washington Bureau Chief Joy Malbon with the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie.
• Rick Snyder, the former Governor of Michigan, on the tug-of-war surrounding the Gordie Howe Bridge.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
• Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer says the Tories are not pursuing a formal governing agreement with the Carney Liberals.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to block the planned opening of a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit. During his first term as U.S. President, it was a project that was approved by Trump himself. We gather instant reaction from CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.

On today's show:

• Money Talk with John Klotz: Anything and everything RRSP's.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
• Andrew Baker, the Chief External Affairs Officer for the Canadian Olympic Committee, on how the Milano-Cortina Olympics have gone so far.
• CTV public safety analyst Chris Lewis reacts to a massive move from Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing, as a provincewide probe is being initiated on every single police force in Ontario.