Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Mark Twohey, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:

• Next week, the Carney Liberals will be introducing changes to Canada’s bail reform system. Will these changes withstand a Charter challenge? Mark Mendelson, a former homicide detective, delivers his two cents.

• Earlier this week, Stellantis announced plans to move production of the Jeep Compass E.V. plant. It was originally planned for Brampton, but it will now be situated in Illinois, creating over 3,000 U.S. jobs and putting over 3,000 Canadian jobs in limbo. With no relief on U.S. tariffs currently in the cards, is this the beginning of the end for Canada’s Auto sector? What would it mean for the national economy if Canada didn’t make cars anymore? We chat with Christopher Worswick, a Professor of Economics at Carleton University.

• Canadian Tire is bringing back the HBC points blankets. All proceeds will be directed to Indigenous-led initiatives. Do you have one? Would you buy one now? Mark opens the phone lines and takes your calls.

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 Strategy Corp senior vice-president Garry Keller and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.

Topic 1: Ontario's Premier wants Canada to hit back against the United States if no trade deal can be reached, but Canada's Prime Minister says it's not appropriate if both sides are talking. Should Canada revert back to the 'Elbows Up' approach? If not now, then when?

Topic 2: As Doug Ford describes his run-in with a Home Depot shoplifter, the leader of the Ontario NDP wants him to spend less time calling out bandits and more time protecting Ontario jobs.

Topic 3: Ontario has officially assumed control of five provincial school boards in 2025. Do we need school boards anymore?

Topic 4: Canada Post workers are back on the job. Well, sort of. Is this the first signs of a death rattle from Canada's biggest courier?

Topic 5: Do you have a detailed grasp of all your pre-authorized payments? How do you keep track?

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his government will table legislation next week that will amend Canada's Criminal Code to strengthen sentences and bail conditions for certain crimes.

On today's show:

• Listen to Vassy's interview with Brampton mayor Patrick Brown about the Stellantis production move
• Vassy speaks with CTV Public Safety Analyst and former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis.
• The Daily Debrief with Mike Le Couteur, Rob Benzie and Laura Stone
• Vassy speaks with Tony Wakeham, the new Premier-designate of Newfoundland and Lbarador

Stellantis has announced it will move Jeep Compass production slated for its Brampton factory to Illinois as a result of U.S. auto tariffs.

On today's show:

• Vassy speaks with UNIFOR national president Lana Payne about what the Stellantis decision means for workers and the auto sector
• Canadian furniture company Cozey CEO Frédéric Aubé discusses what new US tariffs means for his industry
• The Explainer: Everything you need to know about hormone replacement therapy for menopause
• The Daily Debrief panel with Graham Richardson, Jeff Rutledge and Michele Cadario
• Vassy speaks with Canadian economist Peter Howitt, who is part of the team that won the 2025 Nobel Price in economics
• The Blue Jays will try to launch a comeback in the ALCS tonight against the Seattle Mariners

China's ambassador to Canada says his country would drop tariffs on Canadian agriculture, if Canada dropped tariffs on Chinese EVs.

On today's show:

• Vassy speaks with Flavio Volpe from the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association about the debate over Canada's tariffs on Chinese EVs
• Listen to Vassy's conversation with federal industry minister Melanie Joly about the prospects of a trade deal for the auto sector
• Tech Check with Carmi Levy looks at the top tech stories of the week
• The Daily Debrief Panel with Sharan Kaur, Laryssa Waler and George Soule
• Vassy speaks with General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada, about defence procurement
• CTV's Scott Hurst with a look at what the Blue Jays need to do after dropping 2-0 against the Mariners in the ALCS

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 Carney went to Washington earlier this week, looking for economic peace. But after hearing the latest comments from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about the Auto sector, it's apparent that the waters are still rocky. We sift through the tea leaves with David McLaughlin, a former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.
• Israel and Hamas have agreed to the primary phases of a peace deal, which would end the war in Gaza. Does this mean the bloodshed is finally over? We dig deeper with Iddo Moed, who is Israel’s Ambassador to Canada.
• Catherine McKenna, a former Liberal MP and Canada's Energy Minister during the Justin Trudeau era, has released a new memoir. She talks about women in politics, and her days in one of Canada's biggest boardrooms.

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 Hill and Knowlton senior vice-president Chris Day and Wright Strategies founder Kim Wright.

Topic 1: Prime Minister Carney went to Washington, but didn't come home with a trade deal. Was this week's trek to D.C. a failure for Canada?

Topic 2: As the NDP leadership race heats up, could a worker-focused voice for the Orange Crush serve as a threat to Poilievre's union voter coalition?

Topic 3: Today is World Mental Health Day, and young Canadians are less happy than ever.

Topic 4: Should today’s banks be required to put more safety features around e-transfers? Or should people just pay attention and be responsible?

Topic 5: Your favourite Canadian Thanksgiving traditions.

B.C. Premier David Eby joined Vassy Kapelos to outline his concerns with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's proposed pipeline, fearing it might jeopardize LNG Phase 2 and other critical projects. You'll hear the full conversation right off the top. Andrew Scheer, the House Leader for Canada's Conservatives, also chimes in.

On today's show:

• CUPW representatives have met with Minister Joel Lightbound, as the Canada Post labour disruption approaches two full weeks. We check in with CUPW negotiator Jim Gallant.
• How toenails could help researchers identify tell-tale signs of cancer. Yes, we're serious.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Brian Platt, Mike LeCouteur, and Rachel Aiello.
• For the first time since 2016, the Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the ALCS after outlasting the New York Yankees. Only 8 more wins to go before they achieve baseball immortality!

Prime Minister Mark Carney has returned from Washington without a deal on tariffs. Throughout the show, we outline what could happen next, as North America's biggest neighbours try to find a resolution.

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks about her proposal for a new oil pipeline, which would stretch into the B.C. coast.
• The Globe And Mail's Europe Correspondent helps answer this week's Explainer question: What's going on with France's government?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Laura D'Angelo, and Stephanie Levitz.
• Vassy speaks with Canadian Olympian Andre De Grasse and Paralympian Cindy Ouellet, who are part of a delegation that is lobbying the federal government for national sport funding.
• Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the Auto sector is under threat after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared to reject the idea of a deal to exempt Canadian-made autos from tariffs.

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in D.C. today, with Trump hinting that Canada won't leave negotiations empty-handed.

On today's show:

• We go live from the Oval Office, as Trump and Carney meet to talk trade and tariffs. Then, we get the latest developments from CTV National News correspondent Colton Praill.
• Vassy speaks with Middle East expert Thomas Juneau on the 2nd anniversary of the October 7th attacks.
• Tech Check with Carmi Levy: A breakdown of the top Tech stories of the week.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Garry Keller, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
• CTV Toronto video journalist Jon Woodward breaks down the corruption allegations surrounding Ontario's Skills Development Fund.
• The Toronto Blue Jays head to the Bronx, looking for a sweep against the Yankees and a ticket to the 2025 ALCS.
• Freedom Convoy leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have received conditional sentences, and will avoid jail time.