Air Canada reaches tentative agreement with flight attendants
Air Canada flights will start resuming after the union representing flight attendants reached a tentative deal with the airline overnight. On today's show: Vassy speaks with Conference Board of Canada Chief Economist Pedro Antunes about the latest CPI report. Nik Nanos on Pierre Poilievre's commanding byelection victory. Tech stories with Carmi Levy The Daily Debrief with Shakir Chambers, Nick McRoberts and George Soule. International Affairs Professor Fen Hampson on what came out of Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy
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Thousands stranded as Air Canada flight attendants continue strike action
The Air Canada flight attendants' strike has been ruled illegal. However, the union isn't backing down. Vassy Kapelos chats with a pair of Canadian travelers who have been impacted by canceled Air Canada flights. On today's show: What is Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, and why is it so controversial? We dig deeper with former Canadian Labour Minister Lisa Raitt. CTV's Colton Praill has the latest from the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot, where Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre hopes to secure a brand-new tenure in the House of Commons. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Garry Keller. Months after the two leaders clashed in Washington, Ukraine's President and America's President reconvene in the exact same spot. Are they any closer to ending the Russo-Ukrainian War? We pick the brain of Canada's former Ambassador to Ukraine.
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Free For All Friday
Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Mark Twohey fills in for Amanda Galbraith, dissecting and debating today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Should airlines be considered a 'strategic industry' in Canada? This afternoon's meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and where it potentially leaves Ukraine in the pursuit for peace and freedom. A police chief in the U.K. is encouraging members of the public to intervene when they see crimes in progress. 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: What’s next on the Canada-U.S. trade file? Topic 2: Ontario orders civil servants back to the office. By January, it's on a full-time basis. Topic 3: The politics of the Air Canada flight attendants’ strike. Topic 4: 70% of young Canadians want to start families. However, they fear that doing so would impact their financial security.
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What should you do if you're flying Air Canada this week?
Air Canada has begun cancelling flights, as flight attendants prepare for an expected work stoppage this weekend. How can passengers decipher whether their flight might be impacted? Vassy Kapelos speaks with travel expert Marty Firestone, as Canadian travellers begin to explore their options. On today's show: Bill Browder previews tomorrow's Trump-Putin Summit, and what's at stake. The key takeaways from Taylor Swift's recent appearance on the New Heights Podcast, which is co-hosted by her boyfriend Travis and his brother Jason. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie and Brian Platt. Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola exports are now in full effect. We dig deeper with Chris Davison, the President and CEO of the Canola Council of Canada.
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Wildfires threaten St. John's and Halifax
The capitals of two Atlantic provinces are bracing for possible evacuations, as wildfires continue to ravage Canada's East Coast. Vassy Kapelos examines the latest conditions with CTV St. John's correspondent Garrett Barry and Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore. On today's show: The union representing Air Canada flight attendants has served a 72-hour strike notice, as the airline prepares to cancel upcoming flights. Today's conversation starts with Union Head Wesley Lesosky, as he explains how recent talks have broken down and explores how the two sides might be able to get back to the table. Plus, we touch base with CTV's Judy Trinh from the Ottawa International Airport, as frustrated travelers try to pack their patience. CTV National News producer and noted 'Swiftie' Rachel Hanes attempts to answer this week's Explainer question: Why do people love Taylor Swift so much? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Laura D'Angelo. What does re-negotiating CUSMA mean for Canada? Bill Robson, the President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, tries to make sense of it all.
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