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Canadians lost a staggering $647 million to fraud last year. And a lot of those scams involve money taken fraudulently from Canadians' bank accounts and investments. Melissa Plett was scammed out over more than $14,000. She tells us what happened and shares her warnings for other Canadians. Then we talk to technology journalist and analyst Carmi Levy who says banks can do more to protect your money — and to reimburse you if you've been scammed.
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News. Image: AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez
Guest Host, Brad Smith spoke with Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist about Apple's iPhone 17 line-up includes a new ultra-thin model and US$100 price hike for Pro model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest Host, Brad Smith spoke with Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist about Apple's iPhone 17 line-up includes a new ultra-thin model and US$100 price hike for Pro model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.
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?
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
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.
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
Welcome back Andrew Carter! Andrew is back and he was joined by political analyst Tom Mulcair, CJAD Wall of Famer Rick Leckner, Dr. Mitch Shulman with his two minute checkup, CTV tech expert Carmi Levy, Prostico Senior Manager Gabrielle Gagne and CIBC Wood Gundy's Richard Lapointe.
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
We are seeing a decline in tech job postings? Carmi Levy joined us to talk about why that could be happening.
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc has traveled to Washington to meet with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Guest host Tim Powers gathers the latest developments from CTV Senior Political Correspondent Mike LeCouteur, who is joining us from D.C. On today's show: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has narrowed its search for a new submarine fleet, and it's down to two possible suppliers. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to Donald Trump's decision to expand the use of the National Guard for law enforcement. Tech analyst Carmi Levy commemorates the 30th anniversary of Microsoft Windows 95. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Najoud Al Mallees, and Sharan Kaur. We kick off back-to-school shopping season with Santo Ligotti, the Vice-President of the Retail Council of Canada. CTV National News reporter Garrett Barry joins us live from St. John's, as parts of Atlantic Canada try to fend off burning wildfires.
Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith dissects and debates today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will drop numerous retaliatory tariffs against the United States. However, Canada's tariffs on the auto, steel, and aluminum sectors will remain in place until further notice. We take you live to Canada's Capital, as Carney addresses the media. Then, we gather instant reaction from former Toronto Mayor John Tory. Is Artificial Intelligence ruining the art of writing and storytelling? Tech analyst Carmi Levy chimes in on that debate. 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 Hill and Knowlton senior vice-president Chris Day and Navigator principal Sharan Kaur. Topic 1: Canada has removed counter-tariffs on some U.S. goods, renewing optimism that meaningful progress is near. However, small businesses are still suffering. If we truly have the best trade deal with America right now, what other cards does Canada have left to play? Topic 2: As Prime Minister Carney hopes to accelerate trade negotiations with America, the Premier of Saskatchewan is calling on Canada's Big Cheese for steel and aluminum tariff relief. Topic 3: Ontario's Premier wants homeowners to 'stand their ground' if a stranger enters their home and threatens their safety. However, the laws are much more complicated than that. Topic 4: The Quebec Liquor Board might be forced to pour thousands of dollars in American alcohol down the drain, as some rejected U.S. booze is set to expire. Got any better ideas? Let us know!
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
Air Canada flights will start resuming in a matter of hours after the union representing flight attendants struck a tentative deal with the airline overnight. On today's show: Pedro Antunes, a Chief Economist with the Conference Board of Canada, analyzes the latest CPI report. Monday marked a commanding byelection victory for Canada's Conservatives, as party leader Pierre Poilievre returns to the House of Commons. We gather reaction from CTV's Colton Praill and Nik Nanos from Nanos Research. In this week's edition of Tech Stories with Carmi Levy, we delve into body-tracking Wi-Fi. What could possibly go wrong? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Shakir Chambers, Nick McRoberts, and George Soule. Fen Hampson, a Professor of International Affairs at Carleton University, reacts to what came out of Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy.
When OpenAI rolled out its new GPT-5 model and quietly removed GPT-4o, the backlash was instant – thousands of users said they missed GPT-4o’s warmer, more conversational tone. Within 24 hours, OpenAI reversed course, bringing 4o back for paying subscribers. CTV Tech analyst Carmi Levy spoke to Andrew Carter.
Rory O'Neil, Trudie Mason, Lesley Chartier, John Moore, Carmi Levy, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Gábor Lukács, Chris Bumbray
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
Vassy Kapelos speaks with Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson about the timeline for approving nation-building projects, as well as the future of LNG production in Canada. On today's show: No relief in sight, as of right now, for Canadians sweating through heatwaves. Chinese robot malls and concerns about health data security - a healthy chunk of today's edition of Tech Stories with tech analyst Carmi Levy. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Graham Richardson, and Sabrina Grover. Peter MacKay, Canada's former Foreign Affairs Minister, outlines what's at stake during Friday's Trump-Putin Summit.
Today we talk to DARLENE JACKSON, PRESIDENT OF MANITOBA'S NURSES UNION, CARMI LEVY and TED FARDOE - PRESIDENT PICKLEBALL MANITOBA
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
What's happening in the world of technology this week? Guest host Tamara Cherry is joined by Carmi Levy, technology analyst and journalist, to talk about the top tech news in your feed.
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.
Carmi Levy on Runaway AI! Plus, we talk Sasquatch sightings with a Bird's Hill resident, and also the author of "The Girl Who Met Sasquatch"
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
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.
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
A massive global cyberattack targeting Microsoft software has had serious ripple effects here in Quebec. The provincial government has confirmed that dozens of its departments and agencies have been affected—including those dealing with healthcare, taxation, immigration, and more. Tech analyst Carmi Levy talks to Ken Connors.
Carmi Levy, John Moore, Marie-Claude Geoffrey, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Josée St. Onge, Tony Chapman
Prime Minister Carney has joined Canada's Premiers in Ontario's Cottage Country. CTV's Rachel Aiello drops by with the latest developments from Huntsville. On today's show: Jim Gallant, a Negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, chimes in on the ongoing voting process, as Canada Post delivers their latest offer to CUPW employees. Gallant explains why he's calling for members to reject it. Tech journalist Carmi Levy outlines his concerns surrounding digital privacy, as the Fitify backlash and a Coldplay concert dominate the entertainment news cycle. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring CTV News political commentator Scott Reid and Oyster Group founder Amanda Galbraith. Lana Payne, the National President of UNIFOR, explores what a Canada-U.S. trade deal might look like, and how various Trump tariffs are impacting our country's auto workers.
Deb chats with an aviation expert about how it may have happened. Plus – In what country can you copyright your face to protect it from AI? GUESTS: John Tory Jr - aviation expert Carmi Levy - tech expert
Carmi Levy is Bell Media's Technology Analyst and he joined Ken on the CJAD 800 Morning Show.
Ken Connors hosted today's CJAD 800 Morning Show. Ken was joined by the host of The Culture Show at the Just For Laughs Festival Asif Ali, entertainment reporter John Moore, tech expert Carmi Levy, CIBC Wood Gundy's Richard Lapointe, Dr. Mitch Shulman with his two minute checkup, Mary-Dailey Desmarais from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and joblo.com's Chris Bumbray.
WAKE UP! (0:30); Give Something Away Day...what would you never give away? (7:40); Royal LePage will be releasing the results of its Q2 2025 Home Price Update and Market Forecast Michael Froese, Broker & Managing Partner Royal LePage Prime Real Estate (12:20); BREAKFAST WITH THE BOMBERS: Jamieson Sheehan (18:15); BOAT SAFETY Sharon Sellars, Boating Safety Officer with Transport Canada (27:00); Previews the META trial/AI, Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst/Author (33:20); On Campus Safety Concerns Continue/Heightened. Prabhnoor Singh, U of M student union president (42:20); Health and wellness event this weekend at True North Square. Sereta Thompson-Wilson/Peg City Steppers (49:40).
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News. Image: AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar
Mike Kakuk joins Deb Hutton on the Jerry Agar show for Party for Two. A Canadian woman and her Trump supporting husband betrayed after she was arrested by ice for illegally being in the country. Deb takes calls on your thoughts about this. Carmi Levy weighs in on AI by talking about the racially charged AI-generated videos showing a man struggling to get a job in Canada, and X's Grok posting antisemitic content.
The RCMP has laid terrorism charges after an 18-month investigation into the activities of four men, some of whom are active members of the Canadian Armed Forces. They are accused of organizing an anti-government militia and planning to forcibly seize land near Quebec City. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with former CSIS analyst Phil Gurski about the case. On today's show: The provinces of Alberta and Ontario have inked two Memorandums of Understanding on economic cooperation for trade and energy policies. This includes pipelines and nuclear power projects. Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce joins the show to explain further. In the wake of deadly flash flooding in Texas last weekend, questions are being raised about why more people weren't evacuated from the affected areas ahead of time. Was it a failure of technology, or simply an act of God? Tech analyst Carmi Levy weighs in. Today's Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Cam Holmstrom and Chris Day. The CFIB wants to see clarity and progress on Canada's internal trade barriers, as the Committee on Internal Trade gathers for Tuesday's meeting. V.P. of Legislative Affairs Ryan Mallough breaks down what he's looking for. How 'bout them Blue Jays!? Canada's Team is on a 9-game win streak, and first-place in the AL East. TSN's Domenic Pedula outlines the factors that are fueling Toronto's recent string of success.
Carmi Levy, Devon Watt, John Moore, Nicolas Malguy, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Jason Rockman, Tony Chapman
On July 1, 1985, Toronto’s mayor Art Eggleton used a 10‑pound car‑phone to make history and place Canada's first wireless call. Since then, mobile devices have evolved from bulky car-mounted systems to today’s pocket-sized “mini-computers.” To unpack that journey and what lies ahead, tech expert Carmi Levy spoke to Andrew Carter.
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
Moshe Lander, a Canadian economist and Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University, joins guest host Tim Powers to help answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question. How will the new middle class tax cut affect you? On todays show: Ret. General Tom Lawson, a Former Chief of Defense Staff with the Canadian Armed Forces, dishes his two cents on the potential 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Agrifood Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, explains whether supply management is on the table in U.S. trade negotiations. Thomas Lukaszuk, Former Deputy Premier of Alberta, chats about how an application for a citizen-led initiative for an anti-separation referendum got approved by Alberta’s lead electoral officer. The Daily Debrief Panel with Jeff Rutledge and Stephanie Levitz. Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst and former U.S. Congressional Staffer, discusses how Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ cleared the Senate. Carmi Levy, technology analyst and journalist, analyzes the latest tech stories.
Carmi Levy discusses the Digital Services Tax and what comes next now that it has been scrapped.
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
In this episode of the GetConnected Podcast, hosts Mike Agerbo and Carmi Levy dive into the future of smart technology, starting with a hands-on look at the cutting-edge Husqvarna Automower IQ Series—robotic lawn care that redefines convenience and precision. They also unpack the debut of Google VEO 3, the powerful new AI-driven video generation tool making waves in content creation. Tune in for expert insights, real-world impressions, and what these innovations mean for tech-savvy consumers.
Our political experts read the tea leaves and predict who will be in the new Prime Minister’s cabinet.How do their picks line up? GUESTS: Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime MinisterGord Stellick - Canadian sports broadcaster Carmi Levy – tech expert
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The St. John's Morning Show from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights)
A global AI summit in Paris is exploring how governments can set effective boundaries as tech giants battle for dominance in the rapidly evolving industry. Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy joined us on the line to discuss.
Fast times in the tech world! Iphone users are selling their iPhones with TikTok installed to desperate users on eBay, Netflix is increasing their prices again, and the world changed overnight with the announcement of a new AI model called Deep Seek, plunging stock markets around the world. And on the lighter side, Mike Agerbo and Carmi Levy look through the top Alexa commands and questions for 2024.
The United States banned TikTok. But Donald Trump says it can still operate in America, for now. The Executive Order that Trump signed on his first day in office only protects TikTok for 75 days.170-million users, billions of dollars and U.S. national security are at stake.What happens next?Host David Smith is joined by tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy to break down what we know, and don't know, about the TikTok ban. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter