Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a list of major projects that the government is prioritizing to bolster the economy in the face of U.S. tariffs. CTV's Abigail Bimman breaks it all down for us. Later in the program, host Vassy Kapelos provides her two cents.

On today's show:

• American political activist Charlie Kirk is dead after he was shot during a speaking engagement in Utah. CTV National News Washington Bureau Chief Joy Malbon details the aftermath following Wednesday's graphic assassination.
• Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Brian Platt.
• After violating Polish airspace earlier this week, several Russian military drones were taken down by Poland's authorities. They say these drones 'weren't accidentally' visiting the country. Vassy examines the fallout with Witold Dzielski, who is Poland's Ambassador to Canada.

Poland says 19 Russian military drones violated its airspace during a wave of Russian strikes on neighbouring Ukraine. Vassy Kapelos speaks with Global Affairs Institute fellow Andrew Rasiulis about the implications of this international incident.

On today's show:

• Former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz says both Canada and the U.S. are sliding towards a recession.
• Registered Dietician Abby Langer helps answer this week's Explainer question: What's up with the protein craze?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Melanie Paradis, and Stephanie Levitz.
• Vassy chats with the Attorney General of Oregon, as the U.S. Supreme Court hears a legal challenge against the Trump tariffs.
• CTV National News correspondent Abigail Bimman joins us from Edmonton, as the Liberal caucus meetings unfold.

The Liberal caucus is gathering for meetings in Edmonton this week before heading back to the House of Commons on Monday. CTV National News correspondent Abigail Bimman joins us with the real-time developments.

On today's show:

• Vassy chats with Secretary of State Wayne Long about recent call centre service problems at the CRA, as well as Prime Minister Carney's plan to reduce federal government spending.
• Tech analyst Carmi Levy examines this week's top tech stories.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
• European Parliament President Roberta Metsola talks about Canada's push to diversify exports to the European Union.

Neither Prime Minister Mark Carney, nor Industry Minister Melanie Joly, will say whether the federal government is still committed to Canada's 2030 and 2035 emissions reductions targets. This follows a pause on the upcoming EV sales mandates, which was officially announced last week. Vassy's exclusive interview with Minister Joly kickstarts Hour 1.

On today's show:

• Air Canada flight attendants have rejected the airline's latest offer, which will soon trigger mediation talks. How long could it take until we see a final compromise? Andy Gibbons, a former WestJet executive, paints us the bigger picture.
• Etalk's Lainey Lui debriefs a historic edition of TIFF 2025.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.
• Interim NDP leader Don Davies talks about the future of the federal party, as the search for a new leader slowly ramps up.

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:

• Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a 'Buy Canadian' procurement policy. Helping us dig through the details is CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos, who you can hear every single weekday on the Vassy Kapelos Show.
• Next month, the feds are planning to introduce legislation on bail reform. Lending us his expertise on this subject matter is former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis.
• History has been made at the Toronto Hospital, as Canadian patients receive Neuralink implants. Tech analyst Carmi Levy explains the bigger picture.

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 Jeff Rutledge from McMillan Vantage and Michelle Cadario from Rubicon Strategy.

Topic 1: Everything you need to know from this week's Liberal Cabinet retreat.

Topic 2: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre calls on the feds to scrap the Temporary Foreign Workers Program. Did his public safety priorities win anyone over?

Topic 3: The debate around Canadian crime, bail reform, and self-defense laws.

Topic 4: The NDP amps up its search for a new federal party leader.

Topic 5: Are you pulling back on luxury spending?

It's Day 2 of the Federal Cabinet retreat, and Canada's Ministers are facing questions as to how the Carney Liberals will both rein in the deficit and meet new spending promises.

On today's show:

• Listen to Vassy's interview with Michelle Rempel-Garner, the Immigration Critic for Canada's Conservatives.
• RBC Chief Economist Frances Donald outlines the status of Canada's economy heading into Q4.
• Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: How processed foods make you fatter, and the ant mom with sons of two species.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura Stone, Brian Platt, and Mike LeCouteur.
• Sebastien Dallaire, an Executive Vice-President for Leger, dissects the latest national polling data.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has gathered his cabinet in Toronto to talk strategy ahead of Parliament's September 15th return. Guest host Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment.

On today's show:

• The latest national polling on the Carney government's performance ahead of the Fall Session.
• CTV's Judy Trinh delivers the latest from today's Cabinet retreat.
• CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham helps us answer this week's Explainer question: Are tariffs still popular with President Trump's base?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sabrina Grover, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
• Tech analyst Carmi Levy takes a gander at this week's top tech stories.

The U.S. Court of Appeal has ruled that many of President Trump's tariffs are illegal. What does that mean for Canada, as well as the world at large? Vassy Kapelos speaks with Robert Glasgow, a partner with McCarthy Tetrault and an international trade lawyer.

On today's show:

• A 1-on-1 conversation with Evan Solomon, Canada's Minister for A.I. and Digital Innovation.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
• Carla Qualtrough, Canada's former Minister of Sport, says Prime Minister Carney should issue a formal apology over the findings of the Commission on the Future of Sport in Canada.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. Just don't ask her how she feels about the Micah Parsons trade to Green Bay.

On today's show:

• The United States has imposed new tariffs on imported shipments under $800, threatening some Canadian small businesses.
• The Commission on the Future of Sport in Canada says major changes are needed to protect today's athletes.
• Movie critic Richard Crouse joins us from the Toronto International Film Festival, with his latest movie reviews in hand.

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 Laryssa Waler, a former Director of Communications to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and Bob Richardson, a political commentator and former pollster.

Topic 1: Ahead of Parliament's return next month, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is taking aim at the Carney government’s weaknesses.

Topic 2: Breaking down the Commission on the Future of Sport’s preliminary report.

Topic 3: How does the modern labour movement intersect with Canadian politics in 2025?

Topic 4: Some of your favourite back-to-school memories.

Topic 5: Should there be a minimum age requirement for social media?

A week after Prime Minister Carney removed some counter-tariffs on U.S. goods to 'align' with the Americans, steel producers are questioning why Canada's tariff rate on steel imports remains at only 25%. Vassy Kapelos digs deeper with Francois Desmarais, the Vice-President of Industry Affairs with the Canadian Steel Producers Association.

On today's show:

• The latest developments on Wednesday's school shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Canada Post has responded negatively to CUPW's latest offer. CUPW negotiator Jim Gallant replies back.
• Talk Science To Me with Dan Riskin: Bad birth control advice on TikTok, and the science behind pouring the perfect beer.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Hannah Thibedeau and Mike LeCouteur.
• Dr. Isaac Bogoch mulls over the implications of chaos within the CDC's leadership.