Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron

Air Canada announces contentious changes to carry-on baggage, barring free carry-on. Would you fly without carry on baggage or will you pay? Aviation expert and McGill University professor John Gradek says the company is only looking to fill their pocketbooks. CTV Morning Live Ottawa host Stefan Keyes previews an exclusive he's got about a man stranded in Lebanon trying to return to his family in...

Trump making 'joke' about Canada becoming 51st state is 'reassuring' 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 th...

Should Ottawa be more into (photo) radar love? Alberta announced they will be reducing photo radar sites in the province. Should the City of Ottawa be doing the same? During the pandemic, the Rainbow Bistro's future was looking bleak. This weekend it's celebrating its 40th anniversary. We speak Danny Sivyer, owner of the Rainbow Bistro, about how they survived and are thriving today. Today's Ottaw...

"The government has a 'much better idea' of American concerns after meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump" says Public Safety Minister 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 w...

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...

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 hav...

Canada weighing how to retaliate if Trump imposes 25% tariffs 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 econo...

Andrew Pinsent fills-in for Kristy Cameron. Canada Post strike has no end in sight with mediation being suspended. Does the government need intervene to end the strike? Also, with massive financial losses, does Canada Post need an overhaul? Associate Professor at McMaster's DeGroote School of Business Marvin Ryder explains what's causing the stalemate. We also meet Jocelyn Yu, who is currently str...

Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association discusses 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, Demo...

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...

Stefan Keyes, filling in for Kristy, asks you, the good listener, will be taking advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? Stefan is joined by retail analyst Bruce Winder about what he expects to see this holiday shopping season. Marketing professor Dave Soberman drops by to discuss how Google will be facing a verdict in their antitrust case. Stefan also touches upon the divisive topic of...

Canada 'already past due' on NATO defence spending target Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Mike Turner, chair of the U.S. House intelligence committee who says Canada needs to accelerate its defence spending targets, especially with its military in "desperate" need of investment. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Minister of Citizens' Services Terry Beech on the Libe...

Ontario has signed a 3-year deal worth $108M in federal school funding. We're asking you whether you believe Canada does need a national food program. Delphine Robitailler, president of the the University of Ottawa Students' Union, explains why they (uOttawa) could reconsider participation in the UPass, if the proposed city fare increase increase goes through. Can a government prevent lawsuits aga...

On today's show, Amanda is joined by: • Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader to go over this weeks biggest political stories. • Tom Lawson, former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces and previously Deputy Commander of the NORAD joins Amanda to discuss the risk of global conflict as the Ukraine war escalates. • Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst joins Am...

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, Deputy House Leader Mark Gerretsen, and NDP House Leader Peter Julien discuss how Boissonnault has resigned. On todays show: Bruce Heyman, Former US Ambassador to Canada joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss how U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has picked a former Michigan congressman, Pete Hoekstra, as his upcoming admini...

Chris Holski fills in for Kristy today. Holski wonders how much social media is our listenership using now. Some social media companies create algorithms to keep you using their app; those algorithms easily become echo chambers. We speak with one journalist who's left X (formerly Twitter) for a new social media - Bluesky. CTV Ottawa Digital Lead Josh Pringle talks about the City of Ottawa's radar...

Keith Henry, President of the BC Metis Federation representing over 6000 Metis members in British Columbia and President and CEO for the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada  joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss the growing calls for Minister Boissonnault to resign over shifting claims about Indigenous heritage. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Minister of Public Services and...

Today is World Toilet Day; a day where we raise awareness about need for all humans to have access to proper sanitation. Does Ottawa have enough public washrooms? That's our Question of the Day! Somerset ward councillor Ariel Troster tells Kristy that they (these 2 washrooms) will be "... a wonderful addition to downtown Ottawa". Meanwhile, Bessa Whitmore, member of the GottaGo! Campaign team, say...

Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg, Host of Taking Stock on BNN Bloomberg, CTV and the iHeart radio network joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how Canada's annual inflation rate accelerated more than expected to two per cent in October. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Former CIA director and retired general David Petraeus on the U.S. allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles. L...