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Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos. Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and top trade negotiator Janice Charette are heading to D.C. for meetings today, with a new round of U.S. tariffs set to take effect on August 19th. The Daily Debrief Panel, featuring Sharan Kaur and Jamie Ellerton, debates the government's response to the latest tariff threat. On today's show: Graham chats with Shamira Madhany, the Managing Director for World Education Services Canada, about how changes to the immigration system could address pressures in the healthcare system. It's been one week since a group of Ontario First Nations called for a public inquiry on the government's wildfire response. Graham checks in with Wilfred King, the Head Chief of the Gull Bay First Nation, about why he's demanding answers. Money Talk with John Klotz: Keeping the family cottage in the family. Canada has a new Task Force on Modernizing Government, with a mandate to speed up bureaucracy across the country. Graham chats with Executive Director David McLaughlin about what it hopes to accomplish. CTV"s Judy Trinh joins the show with an update on the Canadian NATO intern who has been accused of espionage.

The new U.S. tariffs will come into effect on August 19th unless there is an agreement reached before then, and they will apply to some goods covered under CUSMA that were previously exempt from tariffs. Guest host Tim Powers gathers the details from CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur. On today's show: Hear all of the reaction we have so far to Trump's new tariff threat CTV's Scott Hurst has an update on the wildfire situation today Could Canada do a better job managing wildfires? Tim checks in with Paul Boissoneault, Board Member with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and Fire Chief in Oakville, Ontario. Money Talk with John Klotz The Daily Debrief panel with Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton and Nojoud Al Mallees Tim speaks with Abacus Data CEO David Coletto about brand new national polling on Canadians' views of the Carney government's trade negotiation strategy CTV National News correspondent Rachel Aiello joins the show live from Charlottetown, PEI with a midday update on the Premiers' meeting happening there this week

Today's MOU is a key piece of the puzzle to getting a new West Coast pipeline built, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the project is key to her goal of doubling oil sands production. But is the Pathways carbon capture and storage network the best way to bring down oil and gas emissions in Canada? Vassy digs deeper with Professor Chris Ragan, who is the Founding Director of McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy. On today's show: The Weather Network's Doug Gillham has an update on the heatwave that is hitting Central Canada today. Vassy chats with The Globe And Mail's Stephanie Levitz about a big shakeup in the top ranks of Carney's PMO. Money Talk with John Klotz: Stress-testing your financial plan for the worst-case scenario. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Dan Moulton, and Nojoud Al Mallees. More than 5,000 basements in Ottawa were soaked during a Canada Day torrential rainstorm. And now, many homeowners are realizing they have limited insurance coverage, or even none at all. Vassy is joined by one of the victims, Jennifer Johnston, who is urging homeowners everywhere to check their policies. New data from Statistics Canada shows that more Canadians are travelling to the U.S. compared to this time in 2025. We sift through the data with travel agent McKenzie McMillan.

The Conservatives have lost another seat in Parliament after Prime Minister Carney appointed Quebec MP Richard Martel to Canada's Senate. Also receiving a seat in the Red Chamber is longtime Liberal strategist, and Carney's current Principle Secretary, Tom Pitfield. Vassy Kapelos is joined alongside Stephanie Levitz, a senior reporter with The Globe And Mail's Ottawa Bureau. On today's show: Vassy speaks with John Bolton, a former U.S. Ambassador and National Security Advisor to President Trump, about this year's NATO Leaders Summit in Turkiye. Hear Vassy's 1-on-1 conversation with Grant Isaac, the CEO of Cameco, about the federal government's nuclear strategy. Money Talk with John Klotz: Canadian vs. American stock markets. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rachel Aiello, Sharan Kaur, and Jamie Ellerton. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Tjorven Bellmann, Germany's Ambassador to Canada, about Canada's choice to hire German manufacturer TKMS to supply a new fleet of submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy. Sports broadcaster Arash Madani recaps the United States' elimination from the FIFA World Cup, and the controversy over U.S. President Trump calling FIFA's President to overturn a U.S. player's suspension.

In a new video address to Canadians, Prime Minister Carney says Canada's emissions will increase in the coming years, as the federal government prioritizes economic growth. Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon. On today's show: Tim chats all things FIFA with veteran sports broadcaster Arash Madani, as Team Canada is set to take on Morocco in the Round of 16 this weekend. Richard Masson, a former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission, joins the show for a discussion about the outlook for a new West Coast oil pipeline. It follows today's report that Alberta will make its submission for the project without a private sector backer. Money Talk with John Klotz: How to achieve financial independence. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Saeed Selvam, and Anne McGrath. Tim speaks with Dr. Janet Morrison, the President and Vice-Chancellor for the Memorial University of Newfoundland, about a new exhibit marking Newfoundland soldiers’ sacrifice during the Battle of the Somme. It is scheduled to be unveiled in France today on the 100th anniversary of that battle. CTV Your Morning meteorologist Kelsey McEwen delivers an update on the Canada Day forecast. Liaison Strategies principal David Valentin discusses a new national poll showing Canadians are still proud of their country, despite feeling more anxious about the future.

Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon; CTV News B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson; CTV News Senior Correspondent Heather Wright; The Front Bench panel with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton, Dimitris Soudas and Marieke Walsh.

Vassy Kapelos is here for the first 90 minutes of today's 2-hour show. We start things off with a 1-on-1 chat with Canada's Energy Minister Tim Hodgson. He defends the government's promise to create 90,000 jobs and build 10 new nuclear reactors, despite the lack of specific new funding commitments in the nuclear strategy. CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest on the tragic shooting in Montreal, as an investigation into Monday's horrific events continues. Money Talk with John Klotz: Knowing when is the best time to buy a home. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Brian Platt. Graham Richardson takes over for the final 2 segments. CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports on new numbers from StatsCan, which show an increase in Canadians travelling to the U.S. for the first time in 15 months. Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce discusses a new equity partnership with First Nations in the Small Modular Reactor project, located at the Darlington Nuclear Generation Station.

Canadian Senator Pamela Wallin; The Front Bench panel Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton, Dimitris Soudas and Marieke Walsh; TSN Senior Correspondent Rick Westhead and former Canadian men's national team soccer player Tosaint Ricketts.

Following the news of a renewed ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Defense Minister David McGuinty to discuss what role Canada could play in the region if the war ends. On today's show: CTV News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur reports live from the G7 in Evian, France. Vassy is joined by The Globe And Mail's Kristy Kirkup to discuss what changes may be coming to Canada's MAiD regime, as the Parliamentary Committee unveils its final report tomorrow. Money Talk with John Klotz: Tax planning for self-employed Canadians. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Graham Richardson. Vassy speaks with Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce about a new deal that aims to supply Ontario-made nuclear reactor parts to the European market. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak joins Vassy to discuss the federal government's new legislation aimed at finally ending boil water advisories on reserves.

CTV’s Abigail Bimman; A live press conference with Culture Minister Marc Miller; The Front Bench panel with Louis Hamann, Diamond Isinger, Dimitris Soudas and Jamie Ellerton.

On Monday, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre spoke at a Royal Canadian Legion branch in Downtown Calgary, making his pitch for a united Canada ahead of this Fall’s referendum vote. He says Alberta doesn’t need its own country, and that it just needs better policies from the feds. Vassy Kapelos checks in with Mike Lake, the Conservative MP for Leduc-Wetaskiwin. On today's show: Prime Minister Carney confirms that the Gordie Howe Bridge, linking Windsor to Detroit, will finally open this week. Construction began in 2018, but the project has stalled several times since then. And as we approach Friday’s grand-opening, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority hasn’t confirmed the launch date. AM800 Windsor host Mike Kakuk drops by with the latest. Money Talk with John Klotz: How to financially plan for the future without panicking. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Canada’s former top soldier is warning the Carney government against pivoting to China at the expense of Ottawa’s relationship with Washington. Vassy chats with Wayne Eyre, a Retired General and Canada’s former Chief of Defense Staff. CTV's Abigail Bimman chimes in with an update on the Gordie Howe Bridge, and offers the latest on Doug Ford's trip to Washington.

Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller; German Ambassador Tjorven Bellmann; The Front Bench panel with Sharan Kaur, Diamond Isinger, Jamie Ellerton and Dimitris Soudas.

Outgoing Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault; Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree; The Front Bench panel with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Dimitri Soudas, Jamie Ellerton and Marieke Walsh; Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew.

The annual Western Premiers Conference in Kananaskis, Alberta is being overshadowed by Alberta and B.C. tensions over pipelines and separatism. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. On today's show: Last week, W5's Avery Haines delivered an in-depth investigation into a wave of organized crime that is infiltrating Canadian airports. Today, she returns with an update. Money Talk: Why mortgage insolvencies are up, and how to plan for your renewal. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees. A conversation on housing and infrastructure with Ottawa city councillor Tim Tierney, who is also the incoming President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the latest peace negotiations between Iran and the United States. Are we getting somewhere positive?

Vassy Kapelos speaks with all four crew members of the Artemis II NASA Mission: Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch. Together, they reflect on last month's historic mission to The Moon, and look ahead to the future of space exploration. On today's show: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacts to the recent MOU agreement with the Carney Liberals, as well as the ongoing separatist sentiment in her province. Money Talk with John Klotz: How to take the fireworks out of your investment and insurance plans. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Julie Dabrusin, Canada's Minister for Environment and Climate Change, on the federal government's measures to tackle climate change following the industrial carbon pricing changes. The Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gilham examines the latest national forecast and the extreme heatwave that some Canadian cities are experiencing today.

Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith; Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Jamie Ellerton, Kim Wright and Laura Stone.

In the face of criticism from environmental groups, the Carney Liberals are defending a plan aimed at shortening the approval window to one year. Vassy Kapelos checks in with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, who is all for the plan. On today's show: U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer could be seeing his final days in office this week, as he faces calls from his own MPs and Cabinet members to step aside. We dig deeper with Paul Waldie, The Globe And Mail's Europe Correspondent. Money Talk with John Klotz: Tips and tricks for your financial Spring cleanup! The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Nojoud Al Mallees, and Sharan Kaur. A 1-on-1 conversation with Governor General Mary Simon, who will soon be vacating her role to make way for Louise Arbour. U.S. President Trump is heading to China. We get the latest developments from CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham.

Conservative International Trade Critic Adam Chambers; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Sabrina Grover, Dimitri Soudas, Jamie Ellerton and Marieke Walsh; Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Industry Minister.

Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon; The Front Bench panel with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton and Dimitri Soudas; RBC Chief Economist Frances Donald.

Canada's Spring Economic Update will be the first in-depth look into how the Carney Liberals are faring on their promise to reign in government spending and reduce the federal deficit. Vassy Kapelos delivers a preview of Tuesday's announcement with CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang. On today's show: Hear Vassy's interview with former Quebec Premier Jean Charest following the first meeting of Carney's U.S. Trade Advisory Committee. Money Talk with John Klotz: RRSP vs. TFSA - What to know, and how to maximize both. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and George Soule. For the first time ever, a Canadian patient has been cured of HIV thanks to a bone marrow transplant. Vassy speaks with Dr. Sharon Walmsley, the HIV Clinic Director at Toronto General Hospital. King Charles is addressing a joint session of U.S. Congress during his first official visit to the Trump White House. CTV's Scott Hurst has a preview.

CTV U.S. Political Analyst Eric Ham & CTV Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson; Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Louis Hamann, Dimitri Soudas and Jamie Ellerton.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb; Conservative MP Adam Chambers; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Laryssa Waler and Laura D’Angelo.

Liberal MP Chris d’Entremont, who crossed the floor in November; The Strategy Session with Scott Reid, Lisa Raitt and Kathleen Monk; The Atlantic’s David Frum; The Front Bench panel with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton and Jeff Rutledge.

CTV’s Heather Wright; CSA Astronaut Joshua Kutryk; CTV’s Genevieve Beauchemin; Canada’s first female astronaut in space Dr. Roberta Bondar; The Front Bench panel with Supriya Dwivedi, Sharan Kaur, Sebastian Skamski and Jamie Ellerton; CTV’s Joy Malbon; CTV’s Jackie Perez.

Quebec Minister Christopher Skeete; Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton and Dimitri Soudas.

Ontario Trade Minister Vic Fedeli; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Louis Hamann, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski; CTV U.S. Political Analyst Eric Ham.

Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic Michael Chong; CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski.

CTV’s Judy Trinh; New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt; Pollster Nik Nanos; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Sebastian Skamski & Jamie Ellerton.

A special Sunday Strategy Session panel with Scott Reid, James Moore & Kathleen Monk; Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister Rachel Bendayan; The Front Bench panel with Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, Sebastian Skamski & Laura D’Angelo.

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton and Sebastian Skamski; Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Derek Burney.

After an unremarkable blow in last year's federal election - at both the national and riding level - all eyes will be on Conservative Leader, Pierre Poilievre's leadership abilities during the Conservative Party Convention in Calgary. Beyond the losses, Canadians seem to have questions as to whether or not Poilievre is meeting the moment amid renewed annexation threats from US President Trump.Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Jamie Ellerton, political strategist and Principal at Conaptus to discuss what could possibly come of this weekend's leadership review, and the work that lies ahead for the Federal Conservatives who work to bridge the gap between their platform and the man running it. 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 @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton and Sebastian Skamski; Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques.

Jim kicks off the next hour with the viral debate: during an emergency landing and slide evacuation, do you grab your carry‑on? Jim breaks down a video sparking outrage on X, where users—including Mike Sonko—slam passengers for slowing evacuations and putting kids at risk. Jim moves into Mark Carney’s comments with guests Bob Richardson and Jamie Ellerton join via Zoom to weigh in on the day’s stories and offer political perspective.Later, When are you officially too old to switch careers?Finally, the show revisits the hit TALKBACK topic: When did you realize you were raising an idiot? More hilarious, head‑shaking stories from parents who’ve seen things

Joy Malbon, CTV News Washington Bureau Chief; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News Senior Political Correspondent; Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times Canada Bureau Chief; Lana Payne, Unifor & Flavio Volpe, Automative Parts Manufactures Association; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski.

As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets an agreement for tariff relief in Beijing, he's hailing a new path forward with China — but facing concerns it's another step back with the U.S. Zain Velji, Jamie Ellerton and Laura D'Angelo break down whether dropping tariffs on tens of thousands of Chinese EVs is an affordable cost of admission for a Canada-China reset.

The United States is reshaping the global order around Canada with military intervention in Venezuela, threats to annex a NATO ally and claims of ‘dominance' over the entire Western Hemisphere. Zain Velji, Jamie Ellerton and Laura D'Angelo discuss how Canada can possibly approach a power that's fighting both the world — and itself.

Eric Ham, CTV News Political Analyst; Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier; Adrian Dix, British Columbia Energy Minister; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski.

Tom Mulcair, Former NDP Leader and CTV Political Analyst; Joël-Denis Bellavance, La Presse; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton, Sebastian Skamski; Pollster panel with David Coletto and Sébastien Dallaire.

Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent; David Dodge, Former Bank of Canada Governor & Don Drummond, Former TD Bank Chief Economist; Former Canadian Ambassadors to the U.S.: Derek Burney & David MacNaughton; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski.

Steven Guilbeault, Liberal – Quebec; Terry Sheehan, Liberal – Ontario; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Kevin Deagle, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski.

Catherine Cobden, Canadian Steel Producers Association & Kurt Niquidet, BC Lumber Trade Council President; Joy Malbon, CTV News Washington Bureau Chief; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski.

Gen. (Ret’d) Tom Lawson, Former Chief of the Defence Staff; David Frum, The Atlantic; Mike Duheme, RCMP Commissioner; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski.

Jonathan Wilkinson, Liberal – British Columbia; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Louis Hamann, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski; Kaja Kallas, EU Foreign Representative.

Strategy Session with Scott Reid & Kory Teneycke; Sean Fraser, Justice Minister; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski.

Rechie Valdez, Women & Gender Equality Minister; Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize-winning economist; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski.

Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Kevin Deagle, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski; Don Davies, Interim NDP Leader.

Patrick Brown, Brampton Mayor; Kyle Seeback, Conservative Labour Critic; Tony Wakeham, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier-designate; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski.

Mike Le Couteur, CTV News Senior Political Correspondent; David Eby, British Columbia Premier; Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Kevin Deagle, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski.

The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski; Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier; Heather McPherson, NDP Leadership Candidate.

Michael Kovrig, Crisis Group; The Front Bench with: Muhammad Ali, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski; Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Mark Norman, Former Commander of Royal Canadian Navy.