Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Guest host Tim Powers breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

• U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a new pipeline route along the same path as the former Keystone XL project. CTV’s Jeremie Charron has the latest.
• Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden, who also serves as Canada's Secretary of State for Sport, talks about the $755 million in new federal funding for Canadian sports programs.
• A new report by KPMG finds that illegal cigarettes now account for over 38 percent of all cigarette sales in Canada. We delve into the contraband tobacco trade.
• As the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs inch closer to Round 2, TSN's Matt Cauz tries to explain what led to a sudden exit for Edmonton and Ottawa. Meantime, Montreal could punch their ticket to the next round tonight, but the Habs need to win one more game against Tampa Bay.

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 Bluesky Strategy vice-president Jordan Paquet and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.

Topic 1: It's been 1 year since the Carney Liberals got elected, and they now have a majority government thanks to a blend of floor-crossers and byelection winners. How has Canada changed since the 2025 federal election?

Topic 2: Do Conservative trade missions to D.C. help or harm Canada’s position?

Topic 3: Alberta separatism is back in the news again. Our panelists dig into how the issue will impact the world of federal politics in 2026.

Topic 4: U.S. President Trump drops his tariffs on scotch and whiskey after King Charles’ state visit.

Topic 5: Would you take healthcare advice from an A.I. doctor?