Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron

Fill-in host Mark Twohey speaks with: - Rob Kokonis, who is the President of AirTrav. - Laura Dawson, an Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition, delivers her two cents. - Canadian cities, such as Toronto and Vancouver, are getting bigger and bigger. Some argue they are way too full. How can we adapt to this reality? We open the debate floor with Paul Beaudry, a former Deputy Governor a...

No survivors expected after midair collision between passenger jet and helicopter Joy Malbon, CTV Washington Bureau Chief joins Vassy live from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport with the latest on the fatal collision that took place just outside of Reagan airport leaving all 67 involved dead.  On todays show: Keith Mackey, President, Mackey International Aviation Safety Consultants joi...

Stéfane Marion, Chief Economist and Strategist, National Bank of Canada speaks with Vassy Kapelos about the Bank of Canada's rate cut, and their warning on the impact of a 25% tariff on Canada's economy.  On todays show:  Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Public Safety Minister David McGuinty about the recommendations in Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue's final report on foreign interference....

‘No evidence of traitors’ - Takeaways from the foreign interference inquiry’s final report Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent joins host Vassy Kapelos to give the latest on the final report from the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith on the importance of avoiding a trade war with U.S, and he...

"Very pained" Holocaust survivor on her feelings on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz Rachel Gropper, Co-President of the Montreal Holocaust Museum and a Holocaust survivor joins guest host Tim Powers on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz to reflect on the importance of remembering one of humanities most tragic events.  On todays show:  Scott Reid, CTV News political...

On today's show: Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association joins Deb to discuss how President Trump tells World Economic Forum U.S. doesn’t need Canadian oil, gas, autos or lumber. Marieke Walsh, senior political reporter with The Globe and Mail joins Deb to discuss how the Liberal party leadership race is playing out. Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for th...

Trudeau’s environment minister says he’s ‘forced to recognize’ carbon tax ‘very unpopular’ Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault as they discuss his endorsement of Mark Carney for the Liberal leadership and its implications on carbon pricing in Canada. On todays show:  Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie who says...

It's Bell Let's Talk Day, a day where we shine the spotlight on mental health. This year's focus is on the growing youth mental health across Canada. How often do you go online for medical advice? A CMA survey shows 37% of respondents used medical advice they found online, because they couldn't access a medical professional for help. CMA's past-president Dr. Kathleen Ross dives into numbers. Krist...

Immigration Minister Marc Miller reacts to Trump's executive orders Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Immigration Minister Marc Miller on how he believes the U.S. is still a safe country as outlined in the terms of the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan who says it's ‘absolutel...

PM Justin Trudeau says if US President Donald Trump goes ahead with tariffs on February 1st, they will hit back with tariffs of their own. How should Canada respond? Tit for tat? That's our Question of the Day! And... it's a hot one! It sounds like we're hurdling towards an early provincial election. Why does it have to be called on a Wednesday? Queen's Park Observer reporter Sabrina Nanji tackles...

Canadian ministers share strategy to combat Trump tariffs Listen to Vassy's full conversation with François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada and Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada on the Governments strategy to combat the potential 25% tariffs that will be imposed by President Trump on February 1st.  On todays show: Greg Ridge, City Counci...

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America. We gather reaction, and analysis on what this means for Canada. What are your thoughts on the days events? Also, CFRA's Chris Holski skates into the studio to talk Rideau Canal with Kristy Cameron. CTV's Matt Skube joins Kristy to talk about the shortlived U.S. TikTok ban.

Donald Trump is back in the White House Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin and Evan Solomon, Publisher, GZERO Media and Management Committee Member, Eurasia Group join guest host Stefan Keyes to give their reaction to President Trumps inauguration speech.  On todays show:  Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CT...

Many in the restaurant industry are hoping the tax holiday would be extended. Economists, however, believe if it would be the case, the government would have to make up the budget shortfall some other way. Donald Trump's inauguration goes Monday and the big question here in Canada is will the tariffs take effect on Day 1? A TikTok ban is planned in the U.S. for this Sunday. What happens now? Edito...

On today's show: • Casey Babb, Sr Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute breaks down the latest on the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. • CTV News chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos looks ahead to Donald Trump’s inauguration. • Rick Bell, Columnist at Post Media gives his opinion on the federal government’s “team Canada” response to possible incoming tariffs from the U.S. Hour 2. This we...