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Steven MacKinnon, Government House Leader; Damien Kurek, Former Conservative MP; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Hannah Thibedeau; National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Assembly of First Nations.
Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; Sukh Dhaliwal, Liberal – British Columbia; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Hannah Thibedeau.
Vic Fedelli, Ontario Economic Development & Trade Minister; Don Davies, Interim NDP Leader; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Robert Benzie; Kathy Le, CTV News.
Flin Flon resident Dawn Hlday tells guest host Stefan Keyes about her experience evacuating as fire crews battled a blaze burning near the city. On today's show: CTV political analyst Scott Reid re-caps Monday's premiers meeting. Economist Moshe Lander breaks down the latest global outlook from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. CTV National correspondent Abigail Bimman fills us in on the new Strong Borders Act. The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl, Jamie Ellerton, and Sharan Kaur. Doug Gillham, meteorologist with The Weather Network explains how far wildfire smoke can travel
MP Panel with: Mike Kelloway & Jasraj Singh Hallan; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Stephanie Levitz; Andrew Bevan, Liberal Campaign Director.
Pete Hoekstra, U.S. Ambassador; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Hannah Thibault.
François-Philippe Champagne, Finance Minister; John Brassard, Conservative MP-elect – Ontario; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Graham Richardson & Nik Nanos
CTV's Colton Praill joins guest host Tim Powers to set the scene on who may be in, who may be out, and what we can glean from those decisions about Carney and his government on Tuesday. On today's show: Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and former congressional staffer, on the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs between the US and China plus US President Trump signing an executive order to reduce drug costs Retired Major-General David Fraser, CTV Military Analyst and Former Commander of NATO Southern Coalition Troops, Afghanistan 2006, on negotiations happening directly between Ukraine and Russia later this week and the potential for those to make progress or fall apart Michaela Schreiter, Co-Host, She’s Got Game on TSN 1200 in Ottawa, on the PWHL playoff game between the Ottawa Charge and Montreal Victoire that took 4 overtime periods to solve The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Jamie Ellerton, Founding Partner at Conaptus Peter Weltman, Director, Technomics Canada Consulting and Former Financial Accountability Officer for Ontario 2018-2023, previews the upcoming Ontario budget set to be announced Thursday Jane Long-Haggerty, President of New Beginnings Animal Sanctuary in Penticton, British Columbia, on the unexpected friendship between a retired emotional-support pig and a chicken at her sanctuary
Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Hannah Thibedeau; Adrian Ghobrial, CTV News.
Andrew Scheer, Conservative-elect – Saskatchewan; Jennifer Howard, NDP Campaign Director; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Hannah Thibedeau.
Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss Mark Carney leading the Liberals to a narrow victory on Monday in an election dominated by issues like affordability, tariffs and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. On todays show: Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has failed to secure his re-election, and announced he will step down once an interim leader is appointed. Mayor of Vancouver Ken Sim joins guest host Stefan Keyes to give the latest on the tragic Lapu Lapu festival attack. Stefan Keyes guest hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Jamie Ellerton, Founding Partner at Conaptus, Dan Moulton, Partner, Crestview Strategy, Liberal strategist and George Soule, Former director of communications for the NDP and Communications and PR strategist. Mark Masters, Sports Reporter, TSN joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how The Ottawa Senators have a pulse in the battle of Ontario as they head into game five tonight again The Toronto Maple Leafs.
Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The War Room: Jason Lietaer, Enterprise Canada, Zita Astravas, Wellington Advocacy, and Anne McGrath, spokesperson for the NDP campaign; CTV’s Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang; The Front Bench: Sharan Kaur, Sovereign Advisory, Jamie Ellerton, Conaptus, Karl Bélanger, Traxxion Strategies, and Laura Stone, The Globe and Mail.
Join Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali for a special More Than Money show. They'll explore how the Canadian election, U.S. trade tensions under President Trump, and global instability could impact your retirement.Experts Dr. Jack Mintz, Lori Williams, and Jamie Ellerton will discuss what voters need to know about economic policy, resilience, and Canada's financial future. Faisal and Dave will also share strategies to help you protect your retirement lifestyle in uncertain times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali for a special More Than Money show. They'll explore how the Canadian election, U.S. trade tensions under President Trump, and global instability could impact your retirement. Experts Dr. Jack Mintz, Lori Williams, and Jamie Ellerton will discuss what voters need to know about economic policy, resilience, and Canada's financial future. Faisal and Dave will also share strategies to help you protect your retirement lifestyle in uncertain times.
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent & Joy Malbon CTV News Washington Bureau Chief; The War Room with: Zita Astravas, Andrew Brander & Anne McGrath; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Kathleen Monk & Hannah Thibedeau; Green Party Co-Leaders: Elizabeth May & Jonathan Pedneault.
Trump tariff reaction with: Scott Reid, Rona Ambrose & Tom Mulcair; Stephen Poloz, Fmr. Bank of Canada Governor; Derek Burney, Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S.; David Cohen, Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Hannah Thibedeau.
The War Room with: Zita Astravas, Jason Lietaer & Anne McGrath; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Hannah Thibedeau.
Michael Kovrig, Fmr. Canadian Diplomat; David MacNaughton, Fmr. Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. & Jody Thomas, Fmr. National Security Adviser to Justin Trudeau; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Hannah Thibedeau.
François-Philippe Champagne, Industry Minister; Frances Donald, RBC ; The Front Bench with : Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Hannah Thibedeau.
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon as he speaks about the Liberal Party's readiness for a federal election after choosing Mark Carney as its new leader. On todays show: Paul Bagnell, Anchor at BNN Bloomberg joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how Wall Street’s sell-off is spiraling Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war, briefly pulling the U.S. stock market 10% below its record set just a few weeks ago. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner who says it would be 'foolish' not to take U.S. President Trump's threat to annex Canada seriously. The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl, Jamie Ellerton, and Michele Cadario. Wayne Long, MP for Saint John-Rothesay, New Brunswick joins Vassy to discuss the Liberal party's transition from Trudeau to Carney.
Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; Flavio Volpe, Automotive Parts Manufactures Association of Canada & Brian Kingston, Canadian Vehicles Manufactures’ Association; James Blanchard, Former Governor of Michigan; The Front Bench with: Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Hannah Thibedeau.
Karina Gould, Liberal Leadership Candidate; Michael Barrett, Conservative Ethics Critic; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Jamie Ellerton, Shannon Phillips & Hannah Thibedeau.
Anita Anand, Transport Minister; Bill Browder, Hermitage Capital; The Front Bench with: Scott Reid, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Nojoud Al Mallees
Judy Trinh, CTV News; Ivo Daalder, Former U.S. NATO Ambassador & Keir Giles, Catham House; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Jamie Ellerton & Karl Bélanger; Ranj Pillai, Yukon Premier.
John Manley, Former Finance Minister & David Dodge, Former Bank of Canada Governor; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Marieke Walsh; Mary Ng, International Trade Minister.
Anthony Furey, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier; Frances Donald, RBC & Avery Shenfeld, CIBC; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Geoff Meggs & Marieke Walsh.
Steven Guilbeault, Environment Minister; Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader; The Front Bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Hannah Thibedeau.
Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S.; Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier; Andrew Furey, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier; The Front Bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Marieke Walsh.
Free For All Friday – Hour 1 Guest host Tim Powers breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada’s top newsmakers. On today’s show: CTV's Jeremie Charron tees up a pivotal meeting between some of Canada's top Cabinet voices and members of Donald Trump's team. Dr. Richard Bazinet explains how we can maintain a healthy diet during the endless temptations of Christmas and New Year's. TSN's Matt Cauz recaps a strong showing for Team Canada at the 2025 World Juniors. Free For All Friday – Hour 2 Political pundits from across the country join guest host Tim Powers to dissect this week's Top 5 stories. Closing out the final edition of 2024 is Conaptus founder Jamie Ellerton, Niipaawi founder Cam Holmstrom, and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover. Topic 1: Another key meeting between members of Canada's Cabinet and members of Donald Trump's team. Topic 2: A late-January non-confidence vote that the Conservatives might be planning. Topic 3: Recapping the top stories of 2024. Topic 4: Trying to predict the top stories of 2025. Topic 5: Managing healthy diets during the holidays and preparing your New Year's resolutions.
Anthony Housefather, Liberal – Quebec; Wayne Long, Liberal – New Brunswick; Jean Charest, former Quebec Premier & Gary Doer, Former Manitoba Premier; The Front Bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Marieke Walsh.
Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton, Kathleen Monk & Marieke Walsh.
Vassy Kapelos speaks to economist Moshe Lander on the impact of this decision and risk of potential US tariffs going into 2025. On today’s show: Jim Gallant (Negotiator with Canadian Union of Postal Works) and Jon Hamilton (Vice President of Canada Post) on the ongoing strike impasse The Explainer: Paul Daly, Chair in Administrative Law and Governance at the University of Ottawa explains what a crown corporation is and why we use them The Daily Debrief Panel with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin; Jamie Ellerton, Principal at Conaptus Ltd; Kathleen Monk, Principal Owner of Monk + Associates and former director of communications to Jack Layton. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on efforts to connect with American politicians amid looming tariff threat Have your say on the potential budget deficit for the federal government
MP Panel with: Mark Gerretsen, Andrew Scheer & Peter Julian; The Front Bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Marieke Walsh; Stephen Poloz, Former Bank of Canada Governor.
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc; Customs and Immigration Union National President Mark Weber; The Front Bench with Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger and Hannah Thibedeau.
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with former finance minister Bill Morneau and former interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose on what they believe resonated with voters to elect Donald Trump as the next U.S president. On todays show: Emma May, Founder and CEO of Sophie Grace, a Women-owned Canadian workwear brand joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how the lockouts at the ports effected her business, and what she hopes to see moving forward. Vassy takes your calls and texts on what you think is the best way for Canada to navigate another Trump presidency. The Daily Debrief Panel with Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, and Mike Le Couteur. Susan Penwarden, Aviva Canada's managing director of personal insurance lines joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the new report from Aviva Canada. The report is Aviva's latest Climate-Ready Index and the findings provide a stark overview of Canada's current position in the climate change arena.
Liberal-MP Ken Hardie; The Front Bench Panel with Marieke Walsh, Karl Belanger, Saeed Salvam and Jamie Ellerton; Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux
Ken Hardie, Liberal – British Columbia; Strategy Session with: Scott Reid, Kory Teneycke & Kathleen Monk; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Marieke Walsh.
CTV News' Judy Trinh; Canada's Ambassador to U.S. Kirsten Hillman, The Front Bench with Marieke Walsh, George Soule, Jamie Ellerton and Saeed Selvam
Kalin Mitchell, CTV Atlantic Chief Meteorologist, Nancy Sikes-Klein, St. Augustine Florida Mayor & Linda Stewart, Florida State Senator; General (Ret'd) David Petraeus, Former CIA Director; The Front Bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Laura Stone.
Karina Gould, Government House Leader; Christine Normandin, Bloc Québécois Deputy House Leader; General (Red't) Tom Lawson, Former Chief of the Defence Staff & Vice Admiral (Ret'd) Mark Norman, Former Royal Canadian Navy Commander; The Front Bench with: Muhammad Ali, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Marieke Walsh.
Karina Gould, Government House Leader; Gilles Duceppe, Former Bloc Québécois leader; The Front bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Joel-Denis Bellavance
Mark Gerretsen, Andrew Scheer & Peter Julian; Marc Miller, Immigration Minister; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Nojoud Al Mallees.
Rick Klein, ABC News Political Director; François-Philippe Champagne, Industry Minister ; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News & Rachel Aiello, CTV News ; The Front Bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Marieke Walsh.
Karina Gould, Government House Leader; Political Panel with: Tom Mulcair, Rona Ambrose & Scott Reid; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Saeed Selvam, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger & Marieke Walsh.
Think Tank Panel: Glenn Bragonier, 640Toronto producer. Sharan Kaur, political strategist. Jamie Ellerton, Conaptus Group.
With guest host, Ben Mulroney, Think Tank Panel: Brandon Gonez, Host of the Brandon Gonez show on Youtube and a long-time Toronto journalist, Kevin Vuong, Independent MP for Spadina-Fort York, Jamie Ellerton, Strategist and Founding Partner of Conaptus.
Heather Wright, CTV News; Sean Fraser, Housing Minister; The Front Bench with: Carlene Variyan, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger and Sabrina Nanji; Bob Rae, Canada's UN Ambassador
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jamie Ellerton, Strategist and Founding Partner of Conaptus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jamie Ellerton, Strategist and Founding Partner of Conaptus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices