Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Procurement Minister and newly appointed Quebec lieutenant Jean-Yves Duclos who is warning the NDP that the dental care program it helped put into place will be in jeopardy if it pulls its support from the governing Liberals. On todays show:  Vassy is joined by: -Nick Moore, Reporter, CTV NEWS, Saint John and Rob Buffam, Legislative Reporter with CTV Vancou...

The Sens and the NCC have reached an agreement in principle; an arena at LeBreton Flats is looking more likely. Money is almost always an issue with these big projects. Our QOTD: 'Should this (the new Sens arena) be funded by the taxpayer? A sports economist says any money given to build these arenas is akin to 'flushing your tax dollars down the toilet'. The province is looking at restricting the...

On today's show: • Anne McGrath, Principal Secretary to Jagmeet Singh discusses how NDP will back the Trudeau Liberals on a non-confidence vote. • John Wright, from Maru talks about thei poll on the support for Justin Trudeau. • Neil Lumsden, MPP and former CFL player discusses his decision to donate his brain for concussion research. This week's panelists are: Fred DeLorey, Partner at NorthStar P...

Today's affordability crisis is proving to be a daunting challenge for diners and restaurant owners. Speaking of dining out, a historic building in the ByWard Market will soon have brand-new tenants! According to a recent poll from the University of Michigan Health Network, 1 in 5 parents are worried about their children's inner friend circle. Our QOTD: Has your child struggled in that department?...

David Heurtel, Political Analyst and Former Quebec Liberal Cabinet Minister joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the implications of Transport Minister Pablo Rodriquez to sit as Independent MP while seeking Quebec Liberal leadership. On todays show:  Listen to Vassy's full conversation with NDP House Leader Peter Julian, Deputy House Leader Mark Gerretsen, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Schee...

Walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon day after deadly pager attack Thomas Juneau, Professor, Public and International Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss what these incidents mean and whether they are indicative of escalation in the conflict.  On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism...

With a budget shortfall at the city, what should be done? Tax hike or cuts in service? Other? That is today's QOTD. To discuss the topic, Kristy reconvenes the Municipal Heat Panel. Our panelists are  a trio of city councillors who sit on the Finance Committee; Catherine Kitts, Jeff Leiper, and Riley Brockington. The delays keep coming for the opening of Maplewood Secondary School with no date on...

Bloc beats Trudeau Liberals in Montreal byelection. Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the Liberals losing the Montreal byelection to the Bloc.  On todays show: - Robert Kavcic, Senior Economist at the Bank of Montreal joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss what effects the new changes to federal policy that aim to help younger buyers get into...

On Thursday, there was a Transit Commission meeting and Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Leiper joins guest host Andrew Pinsent to discuss this week in transit! A triple-stabbing in Kingston has left two dead, with another victim currently in hospital. Last night, a 47-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection to this attack, which unfolded near a safe consumption site. Plus, the province of...

On today's show: • John Gradek, aviation industry expert, on the potential of a looming Air Canada strike • Mike Flannigan, BC Innovation Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science, on Canada’s wildfire season • Robert Wittman, Founder of the FBI’s National Art Crime Team, on the recovery of an iconic Winston Churchill portrait stolen from Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier...

Union says both parties committed to a deal as Air Canada strike deadline looms Vassy Kapelos speaks with Charlene Hudy, Chair of the Air Line Pilots Association's Air Canada master executive council, on the latest details regarding negotiations and a potential pilots strike. On today’s show: • François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry on the ongoing US campaign, p...

Another issue with the LRT this morning - and the information that riders were looking for was only available AFTER the issue was resolved. Our QOTD: With another LRT issue, is OC Transpo showing riders their due R-E-S-P-E-C-T? CTV Ottawa reporter Austin Lee spoke to disgruntled riders. Apple-picking season is off to a rough start. Not now, not in 10 years; report finds the crisis in Ontario hospi...

‘Basically a toss-up’ — setting the stage for the Trump vs. Harris debate Vassy Kapelos speaks with CTV US Political Analyst Eric Ham about expectations for the debate tonight and how significance the results of that could be moving deeper into election season. On today's show: • Health Minister Mark Holland on the Liberal caucus retreat and party concerns around polling, messaging, and moving for...

Host Amanda Galbraith is BACK! On today's show: - Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and former NDP Leader, on the end of the supply and confidence agreement and what comes next for Liberals and NDP Marieke Walsh, Senior Political Reporter with The Globe and Mail, on the resignation of Liberal campaign director Jeremy Broadhurst - Film critic Richard Crouse on TIFF In the 2nd hour, Amanda speaks w...