Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:

• Canada's Justice Minister is tabling a bill to beef up the country's criminal offenses, with new charges aimed at fighting against the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia in Canada. We dig deeper with Chris Lewis, CTV's Public Safety Analyst and a former OPP Commissioner.
• The feds are requesting limitations for future usage of the Notwithstanding Clause, a move that the Quebec government describes as a 'direct attack' on Bill 21. CTV political commentator Scott Reid chimes in with his two cents, as work officially resumes at the House of Commons.
• A 1-on-1 conversation with Ana Poilievre, as she launches a brand-new seasonal magazine. Today's discussion focuses on women in business, as well as the shifting political landscape.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Hill and Knowlton senior vice-president Chris Day and Northstar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.

Topic 1: The House of Commons is back in session. So is the leader of Canada's Conservatives. And now, we have a date for the Fall Budget. We deliver the key takeaways from Week 1, and the narratives to keep in mind as the Fall Session carries on.

Topic 2: The United States has officially triggered a review of CUSMA. What happens next?

Topic 3: A few days ago, ABC took Jimmy Kimmel Live off the airwaves indefinitely, as the late-night host got into some hot water. But according to reports, they might have a change of heart if he promises to 'turn the temperature down'. This comes months after Stephen Colbert's late-night program was scheduled for the guillotine. What does this tell us about the future of late-night comedy?

Topic 4: Living in a world with A.I. friends - Yay or Nay?

Topic 5: As more and more Beer Stores become obsolete, we need new places to bring our unwanted empties. Should beer always be sold in a bottle?

Prime Minister Mark Carney has traveled to Mexico to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum as the US has officially launched the review of the Canada U.S. Mexico Trade Agreement.

On today's show:

• Listen to Vassy's interview with BC Premier David Eby after his meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Eby traveled to Ottawa to lobby the federal government on major projects and immigration policy.
• US President Donald Trump is wrapping up his unprecedented second state visit to the UK, Vassy speaks with Christophe Bondy, Partner at Steptoe LLP in London, about the trip.
• CTV Science and Technology Specialist Dan Riskin joins the show with a look at this week's top science stories
• The Daily Debrief Panel with Rob Benzie, Laura Stone and Mike Le Couteur
• Vassy speaks with Jason Jacques, the new Parliamentary Budget Officer

The Bank of Canada has lowered its overnight rate to 2.5%, the first cut since March. Vassy Kapelos speaks with BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter about what the move means for the Canadian economy.

On today's show:

• Listen to Vassy's interview with federal housing minister Gregor Robertson following the launch of the new crown corporation Build Canada Homes
• Allan Small, Senior Investment Advisor with Allan Small Financial Group, joins the show to help answer this week's Explainer question: What is the Bank of Canada's key interest rate and what does it do?
• The Daily Debrief panel with Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz and Jamie Ellerton
• Vassy speaks with Bill Browder about his campaign calling on the Canadian government to expand sanctions on Russia