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Prime Minister Carney will meet with Canada's Premiers in PEI today, along with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Canada's top negotiator Janice Charette. The clock is ticking for Canada to avoid a new round of punishing U.S. tariffs, which are scheduled to take effect on August 19th. Vassy speaks with Scotty Greenwood, the founder of Ottawa Street Strategy and a former U.S. Diplomat to Canada, about the stakes at play. On today's show: CTV's Rachel Aiello reports live from Charlottetown with the latest on Carney's meeting with Canadian Premiers. Hear Vassy's exclusive interview with Mark Maki, the CEO of Trans Mountain, who says a new pipeline to B.C.'s coast can and will be built. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why men are worse at multi-tasking than women. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Laura Stone, Marieke Walsh, and Mike LeCouteur. Vassy speaks with Blaine Maryniuk, the President and Co-Founder of West Coast Walls, about the incoming Trump tariffs and what they could mean for his business. Based out of British Columbia, they sell wall paper and decals.

Much of Southern Ontario is dealing with poor air quality today, while over a dozen remote communities in Northern Ontario have been evacuated due to out-of-control blazes. Vassy Kapelos speaks with CTV National News Correspondent Scott Hurst and Environment Canada Senior Climatologist David Phillips about the latest developments. On today's show: Reporters press Prime Minister Carney for more clarity around the deal to open the Gordie Howe Bridge. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. Digging deeper on the health impacts of extreme heat and wildfire smoke with Sarah Henderson, the Scientific Director of Environmental Health Services at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh. TSN's Matt Cauz has a preview of this weekend's FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain. CTV film critic Richard Crouse gives his review of Christopher Nolan's much-hyped Odyssey.

Japan could be one potential Asian market looking to buy Canadian crude oil if Alberta's push for a new pipeline to the West Coast is successful. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Japan's Ambassador to Canada Kanji Yamanouchi. On today's show: The latest on Prime Minister Carney's trip to Saudi Arabia, the first by a Canadian Prime Minister in 26 years. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada to discuss partnership between our two countries, and the outlook for the ongoing war following this week's NATO Leaders Summit. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: People who live to 100 have one thing in common – and it's not just their diet. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Brian Platt, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie. Economist David Rosenberg explains why he thinks the Canadian Loonie could sink to $0.60 USD by the end of next year.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has pushed back on recent comments made by U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. In an interview earlier this week with Vassy Kapelos, Hoekstra said Canada and the U.S. are 'nowhere close' to a deal on CUSMA. Vassy is joined alongside CTV National News Correspondent Abigail Bimman, who put the remarks to Carney at this morning's press conference. On today's show: Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Transportation Minister Steve MacKinnon and presses him on why Ottawa hasn't been more aggressive in fast-tracking infrastructure projects. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Which jobs will Artificial Intelligence actually disrupt? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Marieke Walsh, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone. Middle East expert Thomas Juneau joins Vassy with his analysis on how negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are going. CTV's Judy Trinh reports on Canada's historic trade mission to Japan.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra; A Canada-U.S. panel with former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Derek Burney and Brian Clow, former deputy chief of staff to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; CTV News Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin; The Front Bench panel with Louis Hamann, Dimitris Soudas, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone; CTV News Senior Political Correspondent Judy Trinh.

America's President told reporters in France on Wednesday that he'd prefer to see the trade deal terminated rather than re-negotiated. Vassy Kapelos speaks with Jean Charest, a former Quebec Premier and member of the PM's Advisory Committee on Canada-USA Economic Relations. On today's show: TSN's Claire Hanna previews today's Canada-Qatar FIFA World Cup match in Vancouver. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Senator Pamela Wallin to discuss the recommendation against expanding MAiD for mental illness in Canada. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why some people always pick up the tab. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone. Vassy speaks with TSN Senior Correspondent and retired Canadian pro soccer player Tosaint Ricketts about a new documentary examining the racism and hate pro athletes experience online. CTV's Rachel Aiello reports from Parliament Hill, as the House of Commons rises for Summer Break.

Justice Minister and Attorney General Sean Fraser; The Front Bench panel with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone; Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty.

Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder; Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens; Ontario’s Representative in Washington David Paterson; The Front Bench panel with Dan Moulton, Laryssa Waler, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today. On today's show: Prime Minister Carney has announced a long-awaited National A.I. Strategy. We take you live to Toronto as he addresses the media. Then, we gather instant reaction from Jeremie Harris, the co-founder of an A.I. national security company that works with security specialists. Canada’s big-city mayors are calling on the feds to do something about the state of Downtown sectors. We check in with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: How AirBnB listing language affects bookings. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh. Newfoundland Premier Tony Wakeham joins Tim ahead of a potential Marine Atlantic strike. The Premiers of Alberta and Quebec are meeting for a face-to-face chat in La Belle Province. CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair chimes in with his two cents.

Ontario’s Representative in Washington David Paterson; B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Melanie Paradis, George Soule and Laura Stone.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today. On today's show: Prime Minister Carney is in New York City today, as he attempts to drum up investment in Canada. CTV's Jeremie Charron joins us with a live update. Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault, who led the Environment and Climate file for years under the Justin Trudeau regime, will be resigning his seat at the House of Commons table later this Summer. You'll hear his 1-on-1 chat with Vassy Kapelos in Hour 1 of today's program. Guilbeault becomes the second Liberal MP this month to step aside from the political arena, as Nate Erskine-Smith also plans to leave before the leaves begin to fall. How does this impact the newly-formed Carney majority? CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair weighs in. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Playground falls make kids 'street smart'. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh. Where’s the beef? The Canadian Cattle Association warns against opening up access to the Canadian beef market, as the Mercosur negotiations continue. CCA President Tyler Fulton explains why.

Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney; Green Party Leader Elizabeth May; The Front Bench panel with Dan Moulton, Damien Kurek, George Soule and Laura Stone; CTV’s Judy Trinh.

Later today, a committee of the Alberta Legislature will decide on whether a citizen-led referendum question will make it onto the ballot this Fall. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a primetime address to her province tonight. Vassy speaks with Thomas Lukaszek, a former Deputy Premier of Alberta and organizer of the 'Forever Canadian' referendum petition campaign. On today's show: A traveler who recently returned to Ontario from East Africa is is being tested for Ebola, but the province isn't saying when they returned or if they have any symptoms. Vassy speaks with Dr. Gerald Evans, an infectious disease specialist at Kingston's Health Sciences Centre, about the latest intel we have on the deadly virus. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why the real reason for right-handedness is linked to our legs. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh. 'Poop pills' for lung cancer? A new clinical study hopes to find out if Fecal Microbiota Transplant Therapy could help Canadian patients. Vassy speaks with Dr. Saman Maleki, a Translational Immuno-Oncology Scientist at the London Health Sciences Centre. The Montreal Canadiens kick off the Eastern Conference Finals tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. TSN 690 Montreal's Shaun Starr delivers a series preview ahead of Game 1.

Former Liberal MP and former Canadian Co-Chair of the Permanent Joint Board on Defense, John McKay; CTV News Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson; Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham; The Front Bench panel with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kim Wright and Laura Stone.

Canada's Prime Minister says the brand-new national plan would double Canada's electricity grid by 2050. Vassy Kapelos joins us from Montreal to deliver the key highlights from today's announcement. On today's show: Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Liberal MP Kody Blois, who also serves as the Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Carney. They talk about Friday's expected announcement of an industrial carbon price agreement with Alberta, and the prospect of adding a new pipeline to the West Coast. Postmedia columnist Rick Bell unveils the latest developments surrounding Alberta separatism, and the court ruling that could turn into a major snag for the movement. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: If you yawn at a pregnant mother, a fetus might yawn back. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, and Marieke Walsh. Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig tackles Trump's state visit to Beijing.

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

The Carney Liberals are defending their Auto sector strategy following news that Honda has suspended plans to build a $15 billion factory. The manufacturer cited low demands for EVs in the United States as the primary reason behind its decision. We dig deeper with Karim Bardeesy, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry. Then, we check in with Adam Chambers, the Trade Critic for Canada's Conservatives. On today's show: Prime Minister Carney is responding to a report that the Liberals will bring in more regulatory changes aimed at speeding up resource and energy projects. Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses the latest developments with the Hantavirus outbreak. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur. CTV's Abigail Bimman reports on a new StatsCan analysis, which finds that more Millennials are living at home with parents than the previous-era Baby Boomers. Vassy speaks with Bill Lomax, the President and CEO of the First Nations Bank of Canada, about opportunities for Indigenous investment in major infrastructure projects.

Former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson; The Front Bench with Louis Hamann, Michael Diamond, Kim Wright and Laura Stone; Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.

Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone; Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc

Greg Brady talked to Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter for the Globe and Mail, about Premier Ford's decision to sell a government jet just days after its purchase became public Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter for the Globe and Mail, about Premier Ford's decision to sell a government jet just days after its purchase became public Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Finland President Alexander Stubb about the American disruptions to the global order, how to respond to it, and the differences in how he and Prime Minister Carney characterize it. On today's show: Adam Chambers, the Conservative MP for Simcoe North, on the continuing fallout from the Liberal majority win and growing calls from the opposition to expand the gas tax relief. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Researchers crack the code on childhood nightmares. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Robert Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, and Laura Stone. Shaun Cathcart, a Senior Economist with the Canadian Real Estate Association, on new projections being downgraded in the face of economic uncertainty.

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson; Pollster Nik Nanos; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Dimitri Soudas, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone.

Former Canadian Ambassadors to the United Nations Allan Rock and Bob Rae; Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin; The Front Bench panel with Muhammad Ali, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone.

What happens when leaders stop chasing outcomes—and start leading with purpose? In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling is joined by global leadership catalyst, educator, and strategist Laura J. Stone for a deep and practical conversation on aligning personal purpose with team performance. As the founder of Laura Stone Inc., Laura works with leaders and organizations around the world to clarify what truly matters—unlocking momentum, accountability, and legacy-making impact. Her clients include Harvard Business School, Pfizer, GE, CVS, Fidelity Investments, Iron Mountain, and Unilever. She is also the author of the Pocket Guide to Purpose series and has a forthcoming book, Team Purpose to Performance: The Catalytic Process for Legacy-Making Lasting Change, releasing this fall. In this episode, Laura shares actionable frameworks leaders can immediately apply to create clarity, alignment, and empowerment—both individually and across teams. From navigating leadership paradoxes to protecting your time and redefining accountability, this conversation is packed with insight for leaders at every level. In this episode, you'll learn: How Laura's personal journey shaped her work in purpose-driven leadership How to write a strong team purpose statement that creates alignment and momentum Why shared purpose is a catalyst for engagement, ownership, and results Common leadership paradoxes—and how to lead effectively through them What to do when you or your team feel disempowered or stuck The concept of the Calendar Hammer and how to protect your most valuable time The 3 Us of Accountability and how they transform delegation and authority If you're ready to move from intention to impact—and help your team do the same—this episode will give you both the mindset and the tools to lead with confidence and clarity.

CTV’s Adrian Ghobrial; Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Energy Minister; Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

The Atlantic’s David Frum; Pollster Nik Nanos; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, George Soule and Laura Stone.

Former Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. (Ret’d) Tom Lawson & Former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy Vice-Admiral (Ret'd) Mark Norman; Liberal MP Leslie Church; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Laryssa Waler, George Soule and Laura Stone.

British Columbia Premier David Eby; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

In December 2025, a four-ship People's Liberation Army Navy task group - including an amphibious assault ship capable of carrying 1,000 Marines and 30 helicopters - tracked southeast through the Western Pacific, passing through waters near Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands. Australia scrambled surveillance aircraft. Pacific Island leaders said almost nothing publicly. Most of the world barely noticed.Our guest noticed - because she was there. Ambassador Laura Stone just retired as the US Ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, capping a distinguished Foreign Service career that included multiple tours in Beijing and serving as Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for China. She joins hosts Ray Powell and Jim Carouso to explain why this naval activity matters far more than the headlines suggest.In this episode: What is China's “second island cloud” strategy, and why does the Marshall Islands sit at its center? What is the Compact of Free Association, and why does it make the Marshall Islands far more than just a remote atoll? What is Kwajalein Atoll, and why should you Google it right now? How is China using economic influence, bribery, and Belt and Road investment to gain a foothold in the Pacific - and what's working (and not working) in the US response? What does the gutting of USAID mean for the Pacific Islands? And what does the nuclear legacy of US atomic testing still mean for Marshallese people today?Ambassador Stone also paints a frank picture of the Marshall Islands' future - a country losing 3–5% of its population per year to outward migration, sitting just six feet above sea level, facing an existential climate threat that Washington is no longer prioritizing.

Defence Minister David McGuinty; The Front Bench with Louis Hamann, Laryssa Waler, George Soule & Laura Stone; Ukrainian Ambassador Andrii Plakhotniuk; Polish Ambassador Witold Dzielski and German Ambassador Tjorven Bellmann.

The Globe exclusively reported that Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford discussed the possibility of a snap federal election this spring. The next federal election is scheduled for no later than 2029, though historically, minority governments usually last around two years. But just how realistic is this speculation of another election?Laura Stone, who broke the story, and Shannon Proudfoot, a feature writer and columnist based in Ottawa, join host Sherrill Sutherland for a political roundtable about whether Canadians will head to the polls this spring.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly; Former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

Is there a coalition forming between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre? Our panellists certainly wouldn't go that far. But Carlene Variyan, Rachael Segal and Laura Stone are here to break down signs that the parties are working together to avoid further parliamentary gridlock and the potential of a spring election. Then, a reflection on how Canada's leaders came together in response to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Laryssa Waler, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone; Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder.

CTV’s Mike Le Couteur; CTV Political Analyst Tom Mulcair; Pollster Nik Nanos; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, George Soule, Laura Stone & Robert Fife; Former Conservative Ministers panel with James Moore, Peter MacKay & Tony Clement.

Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Leon Panetta, Former CIA Director & U.S. Defence Secretary; Heath MacDonald, Agriculture Minister; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

Irwin Cotler, Former Justice Minister; David Paterson, Ontario U.S. Trade Representative; Annie Bergeron Oliver, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Laryssa Waler, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

Joël Lightbound, Procurement Minister; The Front Bench with Louis Hamann, Laryssa Waler, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone; Andrii Plakhotniuk, Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada.

Rachel Aiello, CTV News & Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Laryssa Waler, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone; Corey Hogan, Energy Parliamentary Secretary.

  Womaen's Caucus 2025 Annual Conference programs featured Jennifer Keeney Scarr, Denise Kettering Lane, Laura Stone, and Lindsay Wenger sharing wisdom about individual and collective trauma. This DPP episode highlights conversations from a follow-up webinar, exploring the interplay of trauma and violent language.    The initial panel presentation at Annual Conference and a longer [...]

Michael Garcia, Algoma Steel CEO; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, George Soule & Laura Stone; Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Assembly of First Nations National Chief.

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Steven MacKinnon, Government House Leader; Ebba Busch, Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Laryssa Waler, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

John Manley, Former Finance Minister, Jean-François Perrault, Scotiabank Chief Economist & Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Louis Hamann, Dimitri Soudas, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

Jean Charest, Former Quebec Premier ; Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta Education Minister ; The Front Bench with : Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

Wayne Long, Canada Revenue Agency Secretary of State; German Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius & Norwegian Defence Minister Tore Sandvik; The Front Bench with: Louis Hamann, Laryssa Waler, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

Brian Kingston, Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association & Flavio Volpe, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association; Rick White, CEO of Canadian Canola Growers Association; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Laryssa Waler, Tom Mulcair & Laura Stone; Heather Wright, CTV News.

Frank McKenna, Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., Derek Burney, Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. & Goldy Hyder, Business Council of Canada; The Front bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers & Laura Stone; Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News Senior Political Correspondent.

Gary Anandasangaree, Public Safety Minister; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Laryssa Waler, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone; Susan Holt, New Brunswick Premier.