Vassy Kapelos speaks Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen. On today’s show: Steven Flisfeder, Meteorologist, Environment Canada on messy winter weather heading to Ontario and Quebec Dr. Stuart Edmonds, Executive Vice President, Mission, Research and Advocacy, Canadian Cancer Society, on a new reporting unpacking growing costs for cancer care David Coletto, CEO, Abacus Data, on new polling numbers showing the Conservatives maintaining a comfortable lead The Daily Debrief Panel with Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith, a massive Detroit Lions fan, recaps the top stories of the week with the biggest newsmakers. Starting things off is Bell Media crime expert Mark Mendelson, as he delivers his two cents on Canada's new gun control measures. It comes on the eve of 35 years since the Polytechnique massacre. Here to comment on that horrific event is Mitzie Hunter, the President and CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Joining the show for an extensive debate is CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair and Tim Powers of Summa Strategies. Topic 1: Canada has expanded its list of banned firearms. Did they do enough in their latest series of gun control measures? Topic 2: A vibe check on Canadian affordability. Topic 3: Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pledging tough new legislation to dismantle homeless encampments. Topic 4: Airline carry-ons and Christmas shopping.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Transportation Minister Anita Anand and then you have your say on both the airline's decision and government response. On today’s show: Ted Mallett, Director of Economic Forecasting, Conference Board of Canada, on the incoming interest rate decision and fall economic statement The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News Dr. John Moores, a planetary scientist, author of Day Dreaming in the Solar System, on NASA's updated plans and timeline for Artemis missions to the moon CTV’s Washington bureau chief Joy Malbon on the latest details following the murder of UnitedHeathcare's CEO in New York City

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the United States as they discuss U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's quip about Canada becoming the 51st state and the tariff threat. On todays show: Tiffany Houston, Chief Executive Officer, The Shine Foundation and Heather Morley, CEO, Inn from the Cold join Vassy to discuss how the Canada Post strike is affecting charities in Canada. David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada joins Vassy to answer this weeks ‘The Explainer’ question “what is La Niña and El Niño and why are we still talking about how they affect our weather?”. The Daily Debrief Panel with Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Michele Cadario.  Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President, Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada joins Vassy to discuss how the South Korean president faces impeachment vote as defence minister offers to resign.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc as he says the government has a 'much better idea' of American concerns after meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. On todays show:  Listen to Vassy's conversations with John Hamilton, Spokesperson with Canada Post and Jim Gallant, Negotiator, CUPW on how negotiations between Canada Post and the union are still on hold. Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Pediatrician and Medical Officer of Health, Eastern Ontario Health unit joins Vassy to discuss how walking pneumonia cases are surging in Ontario children. The Daily Debrief Panel with Shakir Chambers, Shachi Kurl, and Saeed Selvam.  Jessica Smith, Weather Anchor, CTV Toronto joins Vassy for a weather outlook for all of Canada. 

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Ontario Premier Doug Ford as he speaks about the need to secure Canada's borders and boost defence spending. On todays show: Kelsey McEwen, Chief Meteorologist on CTV Your Morning and Heidi Lorenz Mayor of Gravenhurst join host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the major snowfall that hit parts of Ontario over the weekend, covering townships like Gravenhurst in over 140cm of snow. Katie Tallo, Author of ‘Dark August’, ‘Poison Lilies’, and her new book ‘Buried Road’ joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the release of the third and final novel in her 'Augusta Monet' series . The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji and Tim Powers. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne as they discuss a plan for the border amid Trump's tariff threat.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith steers the ship into the weekend, as the feds approve a GST holiday. But how will these short-term tax breaks impact Canadian businesses? Who better to ask than Dan Kelly, the President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Over in America, soon-to-be President Donald Trump is holding a massive tariff over Canada's head. Those threats have spooked Canadian Premiers, who called for an urgent discussion with Prime Minister Trudeau. What was discussed, and is everyone united? Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. On the final Friday of November, Amanda is joined alongside Laryssa Waler of Henley Strategies and Sabrina Grover of NorthStar Public Affairs. Topic 1: The Liberals' two-month GST holiday passes through the House of Commons. Now it needs a green light from the Senate. Topic 2: Canadian Premiers gather for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau, as Donald Trump's proposed tariff dances around their heads. Topic 3: Australia says social media for anyone 16-and-under is officially illegal, with a worldwide-first legislation now in place. Topic 4: Will you be embracing the Black Friday chaos, or are you hunkering down at home and not leaving the front door until Saturday arrives?

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Transport Minister Anita Anand on how the government is preparing to combat president-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs. On todays show:  Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith on how a 25 per cent tariff impact would be 'incredibly damaging' to the province's economy. Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist joins host Vassy Kapelos for his weekly segment 'Talk Science to Me'. The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Marieke Walsh, and Mike Le Couteur. Jim Gallant, Negotiator with CUPW joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how talks have been suspended between the union and Canada Post.

Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how any cross-border tax would increase the cost of components and raw materials that go back and forth between the neighboring countries, leading to a slowdown in production and higher prices at the dealership. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Dominic LeBlanc Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs of Canada on how the federal government is preparing to deal with the treat of a 25% tariff.  Jimmy Jean, Vice-president and chief economist at Desjardins joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question regarding what a tariff is, and how it would affect Canada's economy.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Scott Reid, Laura Stone, and Kory Teneycke. Professor Meredith Lilly, Simon Reisman Chair in International Economic Policy at Carleton University joins Vassy to discuss what the economic impact of a 25% tariff would be. 

David MacNaughton, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss President-elect Trumps pledge to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement of Canada on the economics behind expanding tax relief for Canadians potentially with NDP support. Vassy takes your texts and calls on how Canada should handle a 25% tariff on all imports. The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl, Shakir Chambers and Saeed Selvam.  Laura Dawson, Executive Director, Future Borders Coalition joins Vassy to discuss how a 25% tariff would impact cross border trade and relations.  Steve Murphy,  CTV Atlantic special correspondent, commentator and analyst joins Vassy to look ahead to tonight's election in Nova Scotia.