Liberal caucus gathers in Edmonton ahead of Parliament's return
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.
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Carney government evasive on future of emissions targets
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.
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Free For All Friday
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?
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Prime Minister Carney says 2025 will be about austerity and investing
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.
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Carney Cabinet meets ahead of Parliament's return
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.
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