Free For All Friday - Hour 1

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

On today's show:

• It's been a full week since the U.S. struck Canada with 35 percent tariffs. We still don't have a new trade deal with the Trump administration. So where do we go from here? We pick the brain of David McLaughlin, a former Chief of Staff to former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.
• Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre plans to pressure the Carney Liberals to implement the Canadian Sovereignty Act. What exactly does this act entail? Adam Chambers, the Conservative MP for Simcoe North, pays us a visit.
• Canadian teenage tennis star Victoria Mboko wins the National Bank Open in stunning fashion.
• How about those Toronto Blue Jays?! They steamrolled the Colorado Rockies in a 3-game series earlier this week, and are now preparing for a pair of measuring-stick matchups.

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 former Toronto Star editor Michael Cooke and Crestview Strategy Vice-President Deirdra Tindale.

Topic 1: The latest developments on the Canada-U.S. trade war.

Topic 2: Should the Carney Liberals repeal the Online News Act? Should they at least consider it?

Topic 3: In the midst of today's concerning wildfire risks, should Canadians stay out of the woods at all costs?

Topic 4: Teenage tennis phenoms, public manners, and points programs.

It's been one week since U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to raise tariffs on Canadian products. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Goldy Hyder, who serves as CEO of the Canadian Business Council.

On today's show:

• U.S. President Donald Trump will reportedly meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, with the goal of ending a multi-year war between Russia and Ukraine. Ret. Major-General David Fraser, who now serves as CTV's military analyst, outlines what's at stake.
• A new analysis reveals that nearly every property sold in Toronto last month went for under the asking price. We dig deeper with Ryan McLaughlin, who is an economist with the real estate platform Wahi.
• CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin tackles the latest science headlines in his weekly feature 'Talk Science To Me'.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur.
• How worried should we be about wildfire smoke exposure? Sarah Butson, the CEO of the Canada Lung Association, tells it like it is.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced over a billion dollars in public money to support Canada's Forestry sector, as it struggles under the weight of U.S. tariffs. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Eric Johnson, a Vice-President with the Forest Products Association of Canada, about the hurdles that today's industry is facing.

On today's show:

• The federal government's new housing agency, 'Build Canada Homes', will launch sometime this Fall. What is it, and what will it do? Mike Moffatt, a housing policy expert, fills us in.
• CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham answers this week's 'Explainer' question: Why are Texas Democrats facing arrest warrants?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Laura D'Angelo.
• 80 years ago today, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Canadian War Museum historian Andrew Burtch outlines the significance of this historic event.
• A teenage tennis phenom from Toronto is vying for a spot at the National Bank Open Finals. TSN's Mark Roe talks about Victoria Mboko's rise to stardom at just 18 years old.

After Canada failed to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. last week, federal ministers have traveled to Mexico to talk trade with the other member of CUSMA. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Colin Robertson, a Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, about the next steps on the trade file.

On today's show:

• Wildfire smoke continues to pollute Central Canada. David Phillips from Environment Canada attempts to explain when the smog might clear.
• Why did U.S. President Trump dismiss the Head of the Labour Statistics Bureau? CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham offers his theories.
• America says its putting a nuclear power plant on the Moon to power a future lunar base. Tech journalist Carmi Levy explores this, as well as some other tech stories that are dominating the news cycle.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Shakir Chambers and Sabrina Grover.
• How is the Canadian economy faring underneath a mountain of U.S. tariffs? BMO economist Benjamin Reitzes tackles the latest forecast.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

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

On today's show:

• Canadian goods that are destined for the United States are now facing 35 percent tariffs, going up from the previously-implemented 25 percent. This comes as Canada failed to reach a new trade agreement with the Trump administration before the August 1st deadline.
• Frank McKenna, a former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, offers his analysis to the complex trade situation between North America's biggest neighbours.
• CFIB President Dan Kelly weighs in on the ongoing trade war, and its overall impact on Canada's small businesses.
• E-Talk’s Lainey Lui has the latest gossip on Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry. Is this a blossoming friendship, or is it something much bigger?

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 Navigator principal Sharan Kaur and CJAD 800 Montreal show host Elias Makos.

Topic 1: Canada fails to secure a new trade deal with the United States.

Topic 2: What happens next on the trade file?

Topic 3: Questions about Canada's courts, the Charter, and the Notwithstanding Clause.

Topic 4: Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry - A friendship or something bigger?

Topic 5: What’s the deal with U.S. President Trump's lock screen?

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada will recognize Palestinian statehood at the U.N. General Assembly in September. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Jon Allen, Canada's former Ambassador to Israel, about the controversial decision.

On today's show:

• Tomorrow is the deadline for Canada to reach a new trade agreement with the United States. If they can't, higher tariffs could be on the way.
• Peter MacKay, Canada's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, reacts to Canada's recognition of a Palestinian statehood.
• Dan Riskin, CTV's Science and Technology specialist, is here to tackle the biggest Science and Tech headlines of the week.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Chris Day, Stephanie Levitz, and Rob Benzie.
• Team Canada Women's Rugby player Sophie de Goede previews Friday's big game against Team USA.
• CTV's Judy Trinh has the latest developments on a pivotal legal fight from Universal Ostrich Farm, as they try to save their flock of ostriches.

The Bank of Canada has chosen not to move on interest rates until at least September, with Governor Tiff Macklem citing ongoing uncertainty around U.S. trade. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Concordia University economist Moshe Lander.

On today's show:

• The federal cabinet is meeting later today to discuss possible recognition of Palestinian statehood.
• A group of Ontario Mayors, notably from cities and towns with connections to the Auto sector, are calling on the feds to scrap a planned EV sales mandate.
• Dr. Ravi Menon from Western University tackles this week's Explainer question: Can CTE cause violent acts?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge and Susan Smith.
• What happens to safer supply programs now that federal funding has ended?

The deadline for a trade deal with Trump is just days away, as Canada continues to chat with their U.S. counterparts. Guest host Tim Powers chats with Vic Fedeli, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development and Trade. He is in D.C. this week ahead of the August 1st final buzzer.

On today's show:

• Did the E.U. strike a good trade deal with America? Paul Waldie, the Globe and Mail's European Correspondent, offers his two cents.
• Automakers have issued a stern warning to Canadian officials, as recent trade deals with Japan and the E.U. could mean bad things for Canada's car industry. David Adams, the CEO of Global Automakers Canada, pays us a visit.
• Tech analyst Carmi Levy puts a wrap on this week's biggest Tech stories.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Neil Brodie and Sabrina Grover.
• Daniel Bernhard, the CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, reacts to the Canadian Premiers who've been recently pushing for more control over Canada's immigration policy.
• The Royal St. John's Regatta, North America's oldest sporting event, is taking place tomorrow. Tim, a Newfoundlander himself, speaks with organizer Keith White about this year's festivities.

U.S. President Donald Trump has inked a new trade agreement with the European Union, as Canadians continue to wait for news ahead of this week's August 1st deadline. CTV National News correspondent Colton Praill joins guest host Tim Powers with the latest.

On today's show:

• Instant analysis on the E.U. trade deal, and what it means for Canada-USA negotiations, with CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham.
• Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown discusses the federal government's decision to stop funding hotel rooms for asylum seekers.
• Political scientist Lori Turnbull analyzes the war of words between Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and The Longest Ballot Committee.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur and Deirdra Tindale.
• Andrew Siegwart, the CEO of the Ontario Tourism Industry Association, discusses the impact of the Canada-U.S. trade war on the Summer travel season.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Guest host Scott Reid breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:

• U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada might not get a negotiated trade deal ahead of the August 1st deadline. That is next Friday, by the way.
• Brian Clow, who worked in the PMO during the last round of trade negotiations with Trump, joins the show with his take on the President’s recent comments.
• Scott takes your calls on the trade situation, and the see-saw of emotions at play.

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 Spark Advocacy senior advisor Sabrina Grover and Summa Strategies chairman Tim Powers.

Topic 1: President Trump’s latest comments on the U.S. trade chatter with Canada.

Topic 2: The Hockey Canada trial verdict, and what lessons must be learned.

Topic 3: Should Canada lower its voting age?

Topic 4: Remembering two entertainment legends: Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan have entered the afterlife.