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Amid growing concerns about their aggressive plans to push Bill C-5 forward, the feds are defending their gameplan. Vassy Kapelos gathers instant reaction as the show unfolds. On today's show: CTV Montreal reporter Denise Roberts describes the hectic search for a missing Montreal toddler, who was safely recovered near Highway 417 on Wednesday afternoon. Damien Kurek, a now-former Conservative MP for Battle River-Crowfoot, officially gives up his seat and opens the door for a Pierre Poilievre comeback. CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin joins the party for his weekly dissection of thought-provoking debates. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Robert Benzie from the Toronto Star and Laura Stone from The Globe And Mail. Becca Brown-McKnight, a councillor in the Vermont town of Burlington, explains why a street was recently renamed to honour their Canadian friends. Lastly, if Canada and the U.S. can't strike a trade deal within 30 days, Prime Minister Carney has some countermeasures to American tariffs up his sleeve.

Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan; Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi; The Front Bench with Scott Reid, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone.

Guest host Stefan Keyes speaks with Matthew Holmes, Executive Vice President and Chief of Public Policy, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, about what that group wants to see the government do in response to a spike in steel and aluminum tariffs implemented by the US. Julie Simmons, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph, on the throne speech passing in the House of Commons without a vote "on division" and what that might mean moving forward Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and Former Congressional Staffer, on the new US travel ban and new polling responding to the use of tariffs in Canada John Viveiros, Host, Hot Take Hockey, on the Edmonton Oilers taking the first game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Dr. Dave Williams, Canadian physician, public speaker, CEO, author, and retired CSA astronaut remembers former astronaut and federal minister Marc Garneau John Gradek, aviation management expert and lecturer, McGill University, on the need for water bombers during wildfire season

David Patterson, Ontario Representative in Washington; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Laura Stone; Gary Anandasangaree, Public Safety Minister.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Sheryl Matheson, Deputy Mayor of Sherridon, MB, on how residents are faring after evacuating on short notice due to one of the many large wildfires in the province right now. On today's show: Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte of the Prince Albert Grand Council which represents 12 First Nations in Saskatchewan on a joint statement calling for greater firefighting resources for First Nations in the province Jasraj Singh Hallan, Conservative Finance Critic & Mike Kelloway, Liberal MP from Nova Scotia, on energy and economic policy following the first Question Period Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Andrew Bevan, Former Liberal National Campaign Co-Director, reflects on the campaign that ultimately elected Prime Minister Mark Carney

Steven MacKinnon, Government House Leader; Melissa Lantsman, Deputy Conservative Leader; Abigail Bimman, CTV News; Don Davies, Interim NDP Leader; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Hannah Thibedeau & Laura Stone.

CTV's Jeremie Charron joins guest host Stefan Keyes to unpack the results from the first cabinet meeting and the political reception it has received so far. On today's show: Mike Von Massow, Professor, Department of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics, University of Guelph, on Loblaw warning of a possible spike in grocery prices for products impacted by tariffs Dr. Mike Moffatt, Founding Director, Missing Middle Initiative, follows up on comments from Canada's new housing minister about supply and lowering prices Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Marvin Ryder, Professor in the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, previews Ontario's upcoming budget amid tariff issues Dan Kelly, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on his concerns about another possible Canada Post strike and what it would mean for businesses

Rachel Aiello, CTV News; Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S.; Rebecca Shulz, Alberta Environment Minister; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; David Patterson, Ontario Representative in Washington; Joy Malbon, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

Father Ricardo Da Silva, Jesuit Priest and Associate Editor, America Media and producer of the podcast Inside the Vatican joins Vassy Kapelos with his reaction to Cardinal Robert Prevost becoming the first American pope as Pope Leo XIV. On today's show: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on a possible separation referendum and western alienation Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, The Toronto Star; Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter, The Globe and Mail; and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada on the new US/UK trade deal and what it might mean for Canada's negotiations moving forward

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Frank McKenna, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States and Former Premier of New Brunswick, to discuss how Prime Minister Mark Carney can approach dealing with US President Donald Trump. On today's show: Andrew Scheer, Conservative-Saskatchewan Elect and former Conservative Party leader, on Pierre Poilievre losing his seat and tensions between the federal and some provincial Conservative parties on how to move forward James Duthie, Host of TSN hockey coverage, on the second round of the NHL playoffs with several Canadian teams still in contention The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, The Toronto Star; Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter, The Globe and Mail; and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News Jennifer Howard, Former National Campaign Director for federal NDP and Jagmeet Singh’s Chief of Staff; former NDP minister in Manitoba, on the collapse of the NDP, the factors at play, and what might come next for the party

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.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by CTV's Mike Le Couteur, Rachel Aiello, and Abigail Bimman to unpack how the three main party leaders fared at the French debate and what might be coming in the English one. On today's show: Gilles Duceppe, former leader of the Bloc Quebecois, on the significance of the French debate for that party and expectations moving forward Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, The Toronto Star; Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter, The Globe and Mail Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst, on the 20th anniversary of YouTube

Candidates panel with: Yasir Naqvi, Liberal Candidate, Melissa Lantsman, Conservative Candidate, Alistair MacGregor, NDP Candidate; The Front Bench with: Kathleen Monk, Monk + Associates, Laura D’Angelo, Enterprise Canada, Shakir Chambers, Oyster Group, Laura Stone, The Globe and Mail.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by CTV US Political Analyst Eric Ham to unpack the 90-day temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs for everyone but China and what the political ramifications of that might be moving forward. On today's show: CTV's Abigail Bimman, Rachel Aiello, and Mike Le Couteur provide updates from the campaign trails with the three main parties Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, The Toronto Star; Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter, The Globe and Mail Marcus Maloney, Assistant Professor in the Research Centre in Postdigital Cultures, Coventry University in Coventry, UK, weighing in on the impact of the new series Adolescence and the reaction from parents about teen boys' use of social media and socialization issues

Economic panel: Stephen Poloz, John Manley & Amanda Lang; CTV News campaign reporters: Jeremie Charron, Abigail Bimman & Mike Le Couteur; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Karl Bélanger & Laura Stone.

Guest host Tim Powers speaks with economist Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University, walking through the tanking of the stock market and what the economic outlook is moving forward with new global tariffs from the United States. On today's show: We have new audio from the federal leaders campaigning including CTV's Abigail Bimman with an update from the Conservative press conference Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst, author, and former Congressional staffer weighs in on the political ramifications of the Trump tariffs Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail John Philpott, Founder and CEO, CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc., on an influx of American doctors interested in moving north and working in Canada Acacia Pangilinan, Executive Director, Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce, on why her city is well equipped to deal with tariffs

Candidates Panel with: Gregor Robertson, Melissa Lantsman & Laurel Collins; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

This is an Empire Nights event, proudly presented by the Empire Club of Canada.The stakes could not be higher for Canadians as we choose our next government.  With President Trump imposing tariffs to economically coerce Canada into becoming the 51st state, threats to our water and borders, and the shifting of global alliances away from post-WWII norms, Canadians have awakened to a profound sense of patriotism and resolve.Against this backdrop, Canada's governing party has chosen Mark Carney to lead them into the election against Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives and Jagmeet Singh's NDP at the national level.Most experts agree that the convergence of these two events has made the outcome of Canada's 2025 election less predictable. Just a few months ago, every poll indicated that the Conservatives were heading towards a decisive victory.  With a more competitive election on the horizon, the Empire Club of Canada has brought together a group of experts who will make sense of the rapidly changing political landscape.Join Kory Teneycke, Co-founder and CEO, Rubicon Strategy; Hon. Seamus O'Regan, former Trudeau government cabinet minister; Kathleen Monk, Principal of Monk+Associates; and Laura Stone, Staff Reporter, Globe and Mail as moderator.Kicking off this event will be renowned pollster David Coletto, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data to provide special remarks and a presentation outlining polling data on the mood of the Canadian electorate.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, about the new 25% auto tariffs, and how Canadian industry can respond. On today's show: CTV's Judy Trinh, Rachel Aiello, and Abigail Bimman provide updates on the campaign trail from the three main parties Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology Specialist Dan Riskin You have your say on the tariff reprieve The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, The Toronto Star; Laura Stone, Queen's Park Reporter, The Globe and Mail Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst, on the Tesla stock drop-off and reputation damage from Trump association

About Mark FirehammerMark Firehammer is a lifelong creator, storyteller, and problem-solver who has spent 40 years writing songs, crafting stories, and challenging conventional thinking. His creative approach isn't limited to the arts—it's the driving force behind everything he does. Whether composing music, structuring a book, or building businesses, he sees creativity as the foundation of problem-solving.Beyond his artistic work, Mark is a serial entrepreneur, founder of a digital marketing agency, and creator of Fitstreams.club and the fitness alternative Feelness. He has applied the same principles of artistic innovation—breaking down challenges, rethinking assumptions, and constructing solutions—to help businesses and individuals optimize their potential.His latest projects, The Echo and the Voice and Artist Imagined, each explore different dimensions of creative expression. The Echo and the Voice is a book and musical experience examining the tension between cultural influence (The Echo) and personal authenticity (The Voice). Meanwhile, Artist Imagined reimagines four decades of original lyrics into finished songs across multiple genres, using AI-assisted production to push creative boundaries.  / mfirehammer  https://markfirehammer.com/----------------------------------About Laura StoneAs a seasoned leadership catalyst and educator, Laura J. Stone has spent her career helping leaders and teams find clarity, alignment, and purpose in their work. With a rich background that includes collaborating with world-class organizations like Harvard Business School, Pfizer, GE, CVS, Fidelity Investments, Iron Mountain, and Unilever, Laura has developed a unique approach to leadership that combines strategic insight with a holistic understanding of human potential.Laura's journey began with a deep passion for helping people realize and live their unique genius. She is the author of the popular Pocket Guide to Purpose series, which has empowered countless leaders to discover and advance their purpose, drive greater innovation, and foster inclusive, engaging environments. Her next book, Team Purpose to Performance: The Catalytic Process for Legacy-Making Lasting Change, promises to deliver even more impactful strategies for leaders looking to inspire meaningful change.  / laurastone  https://laurastone.com/----------------------------------When It Worked Podcasthttps://getoffthedamnphone.com/podcast

Candidates Panel: Charles Sousa, Michael Barrett & Craig Sauvé ; CTV News Campaign Reporters: Judy Trinh, Mike Le Couteur & Rachel Aiello; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig joins Vassy Kapelos, Kovrig said China's execution of Canadians is 'demonstrating what kind of China it wants the world to see.' Listen to the full conversation. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Former ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton and Jody Tomas, former national security advisor to Justin Trudeau, as they discuss Canada's trade strategy. CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy Kapelos for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me. Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail, Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News. Bill Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute joins Vassy to discuss C.D. Howe Institute’s 2025 Shadow Budget report.

Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid Institute; Jared Polis, Colorado Governor; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, George Soule & Laura Stone.

Judy Trinh, CTV News; Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg; Derek Burney, Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S.; Christy Clark, Former B.C. Premier; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone.

CTV News live at Ontario leader headquarters: John Vennavally-Rao, Patricia Boal, Nathan Downer & Tony Grace; David Peterson, Former Liberal Ontario Premier & Tim Hudak, Former Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader; The Front Bench with: Robert Benzie, Laura Stone and Sabrina Nanji; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research.

Mélanie Joly, Foreign Affairs Minister; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Shakir Chambers, Karl Bélanger & Laura Stone.

Laura Stone works with executives, teams, and high-potential leaders to increase their strategic and stakeholder impact, helping them achieve the careers and lives they desire.A partial list of her clients includes Danone, TJX, Bacardi, Unilever, CVS, Iron Mountain, IBM, Pfizer, Fidelity Investments, Toyota, and Kimberly-Clark.Laura is also the author of the Pocket Guide to Purpose Series. The third installment in the series, Team Purpose to Performance: The Catalytic Process for Legacy-Making Lasting Change, was released in January 2024.You can learn more about Laura and her work by visiting laurastone.com or binge-watch her valuable insights on TikTok: @LauraStoneLeadership.

Kamil Karamali, CTV News; Peter MacKay, Former Defence Minister & Kerry Buck, Former Canadian Ambassador to NATO; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Laura D’Angelo, Shakir Chambers, Allison Gifford & Laura Stone.

Susan Holt, New Brunswick Premier; Gen. (Ret’d) Tom Lawson; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover Rudy Husny, Gurratan Singh & Laura Stone; Joan O’Malley, Sewed the first Canadian flag.

Trump has dominated much of the discussion in Ontario's provincial election, forcing issues like health care and housing to take a backseat. We discuss what's been happening on the campaign trail, the imminent live debates, and why Premier Doug Ford called this snap election in the first place with our provincial politics panel: the CBC's Mike Crawley, the Toronto Star's Robert Benzie and the Globe and Mail's Laura Stone.  

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on Olivia Chow is one of many Big City Mayors meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau for the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit. And there was a surprising vote made by Toronto city council regarding Canada's future. Next, we revisit President Donald Trump and his support of women in sports. And his concerns regarding transgender athletes who may have an unfair advantage against athletes who were born female. Also, owners of licensed cannabis shops are not happy with the city after it said that it would stop investigating unlicensed pot retailers. Clifford Tindall, Owner/Manager of SpiritLeaf Little Italy, joins us to unpack this story. Also, how the various parties and leaders are faring when it comes to the provincial election. Laura Stone, reporter for The Globe and Mail's Queen's Park Bureau, joins us now to share her insights regarding each party. Lastly, a major scandal regarding "safer supply" in British Columbia....and what we're seeing here in Toronto. Adam Zivo, Executive Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy, joins us to explain why the opioid crisis may even be worse in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier; Bob Rae, Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations; Jim Blanchard, Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada & Former Governor of Michigan; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone; David McGuinty, Public Safety Minister.

Amanda and Rachael sit down with Laura Stone, Queens Park Reporter for the Globe and Mail to talk about why Ontario is having this election and what the next four weeks will look like!

Ontario is officially in an election campaign. Voters will go to the polls on February 27 – more than a year before they were supposed to cast their votes. So what is behind this early snap election? And will Premier Doug Ford's political calculations pay off? Laura Stone covers Ontario politics for The Globe. She is on the show to explain what Doug Ford has said about why he is calling this early election, what the other party leaders think is actually behind his decision and political insiders are talking about the 1990 election in Ontario. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Gen. (Ret’d) Tom Lawson, Fmr. Chief of the Defence Staff & Vice-Adm. (Ret’d) Mark Norman, Former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, George Soule & Laura Stone; Witold Dzielski, Polish Ambassador.

Greg Brady focused in on Justin Trudeau blamed everyone and fired back at Chrystia Freeland with his resignation announcement. Next, Tasha Kheiriddin, National political columnist for the National Post and a writer for G-Zero Media, doesn't mince words and says Trudeau threw other Liberals under the bus. Also, Robyn Urback, current affairs columnist with The Globe and Mail discusses her piece in the Globe: Justin Trudeau resigned too late. There is no salvaging the Liberal Party now. Lastly, Laura Stone, reporter for The Globe and Mail's Queen's Park bureau. We talk Trudeau and also Premier Doug Ford, who is worried about Canada lacking a strong national leader to stand up to President elect Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rechie Valdez, Small Business Minister; Vic Fedeli, Ontario Trade Minister; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, George Soule & Laura Stone.

Dominic LeBlanc, Public Safety Minister; Jon Hamilton, Canada Post; Jim Gallant; Canadian Union of Postal Workers; The Front Bench with: Michele Cadario, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

There was a time in Ontario when the provincial government focused on the really big issues: clean air and water, inter-city rail service, provincial parks, good education policy, effective hospital care. Not anymore. Doug Ford's government is different. Exhibit A: deciding where the capital city can and cannot put bike lanes. What's going on here? Why is it starting to feel like Toronto vs. Ontario? Former Toronto mayor and longtime community activist John Sewell; Amanda Galbraith, Co-Founder & Partner of the Oyster Group; and Laura Stone from the Globe and Mail join Steve Paikin to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jean-Yves Duclos, Public Services and Procurement Minister; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, George Soule & Laura Stone; Goldy Hyder, Business Council of Canada.

Former CIA Director Retired General David Petraeus; CTV's Judy Trinh; Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Rudy Husny, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone.

Maureen Anderson, Silver Cross Mother; Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Veterans Affairs Minister; Gen. (Ret'd) Tom Lawson, Former Chief of the Defence Staff; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, George Soule & Laura Stone.

Former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett; former Ambassadors Gary Doer and David Wilkins; the Front Bench with Kathleen Monk, Shakir Chambers, Dan Moulton, Laura Stone and Evan Solomon; Pollster Nik Nanos

Helena Jaczek, Liberal – Ontario; Robert Buffam, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Laura D'Angelo, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Sikhs For Justice; Jane Philpott, Former federal Health Minister; The Front Bench: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.

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. 

Bob Rae, Canadian UN Ambassador; Yves Giroux, Parliamentary Budget Officer; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone 

Karina Gould, Government House Leader; Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader & Peter Julian, NDP House Leader; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Laura Stone.

What changed at Queen's Park this summer? A new – and the biggest – provincial cabinet of all time. A new education minister, but only for a few months because he liked the job so much, he quit politics altogether. A new policy on safe injection sites. But what stayed the same? Doug Ford's Conservatives are still the overwhelming first choice among voters. To discuss what's percolating at the Pink Palace, we welcome: Toronto Sun political columnist Brian Lilley; Globe and Mail Queen's Park reporter Laura Stone; The Trillium editor-in-chief Jessica Smith Cross; and Greg Brady, "Toronto Today radio host at 640 Toronto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.