Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:

• Canada's got a new Prime Minister, as Mark Carney is officially sworn into office. We also have a new Cabinet. Do we also have an early election on the horizon? CTV's Colton Praill joins us with a recap of today's ceremony.
• Ontario's Premier met with U.S. officials on Thursday. Doug Ford felt that the discussion was productive and positive. Do you feel that it lowered the tariff temperatures? We speak to David Paterson, who is Ontario's Representative in Washington.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are CJAD 800 Montreal host Elias Makos and CFAX 1070 Victoria host Ryan Price.

1. Canada's new Prime Minister has been unveiled, along with his brand-new Cabinet. What do you think of the new-look Liberal regime?
2. Ontario's Premier has another meeting scheduled with U.S. officials next week. Is the tariff temperature being lowered? If so, by how much?
3. The latest poll showcases a continuous slide for the Tories, as the Liberals continue to gain momentum. Are the opposing leaders still chomping at the bit to force an early election?
4. Amidst a testy trade war, are you okay with border guards cracking down on everyday Canadians?
5. Are you having a beer on St. Patrick's Day? Spoilers: There is only one answer.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne as he speaks about the upcoming U.S. trade talks, Canada's counter tariff money and tariffs on Chinese EVs.

On todays show:

• Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of Canadian Steel Producers Association joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the impact that steel manufacturers in Canada are feeling with the tariffs now in place.
• 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.
• Tim Tierney, Vice president of Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Ottawa City Councillor joins Vassy to discuss his trip to Washington where he engaged in talks about the impacts of tariffs on both sides of the border.

Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how the Bank of Canada has cut its policy rate by 25 basis point to 2.75 per cent as a new front is opened in the trade war between the United States and Canada.

On todays show:

• Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Ontario's Representative to Washington David Paterson as they discuss how both sides of the Canada-U.S. trade war are starting to recognize the economic impact of tariffs.
• Retired General Tom Lawson, former Chief of the Defence Staff joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the Trump administration lifting its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine, Kyiv signaling that it was open to a 30-day ceasefire, and how Washington would present the ceasefire offer to the Kremlin.
• The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge and Stephanie Levitz.
• Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss a new report on the emissions cap and also the current financial situation writ large with the trade war and other issues.