Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos on this Easter Monday, as the U.S. President sends Iran a deadline. They have until Tuesday night at 8 o'clock to make a deal and end the war. if they don't, the United States will attack critical infrastructure. We get the full breakdown from CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham.

On today's show:

• Pollster Nik Nanos breaks down what's at stake for the Liberals in next week's byelections.
• Listen to Vassy's interview with Federal Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon about the growing opposition to Canada's high-speed rail proposal.
• Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: An in-depth look at the Artemis II mission.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sabrina Grover, Jamie Ellerton, and Tom Mulcair.
• David Perry, the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, discusses a new poll showing Canadians are more open to military service.
• Retired Canadian astronaut Dave Williams on Artemis II reaching the Moon.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos on this Holy Thursday. And according to Deloitte's 2026 economic outlook, Canada's economy will grow by 1.2 percent in 2026. The bad news: That's down from 1.7 percent last year. We gather instant reaction from Deloitte Canada chief economist Dawn Desjardins.

On today's show:

• CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to U.S. President Trump's address on the Iran War.
• Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Last night's Artemis II launch was a grand success!
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.
• UNIFOR National President Lana Payne on the recent chatter between Stellantis and a Chinese automaker, and where an idle Brampton plant could fit into the equation.
• TSN's Gord Wilson on the razor-thin playoff race in the NHL's Eastern Conference.

Today is the deadline for agreements between the Canadian government and the Province of Alberta under the energy MOU that was signed by Prime Minister Carney and Premier Smith last year. However, to this point, no announcements have been scheduled.

On today's show:

• Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to become the first Canadian to leave low earth orbit if NASA's Artemis II Moon mission takes off as scheduled tonight. CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy to discuss the upcoming launch.
• Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canadian Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin.
• The Explainer with Constance Menzies, the owner of Winnipeg-based Chocolatier Constance Popp: Why is chocolate so expensive these days?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
• CTV's Heather Wright joins us from Cape Canaveral, Florida with the latest on the Artemis II preparations.
• CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham previews Trump's primetime address on the Iran War.

Prime Minister Carney is denying reports that he's considered proroguing Parliament if the Liberals secure a majority government in the upcoming byelections. They are slated to be held on April 13th in Ontario and Quebec. Bob Fife from The Globe And Mail joins us with the inside scoop.

On today's show:

• Vassy goes 1-on-1 with newly-named Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis.
• Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson discusses the government's move to eliminate the HST from all new home sales.
• Money Talk with John Klotz: Is the financial system more fragile that it used to be?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Laryssa Waller, and Sharan Kaur.
• B.C. Deputy Premier Nikki Sharma discusses the province's push for the federal government to do more on A.I. safety.
• The life and legacy of Stephen Lewis, a former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations and the father of NDP leader Avi Lewis.

Avi Lewis, a former journalist and activist, has claimed a decisive victory in the Federal NDP's leadership race, securing 52% support on the first ballot. He will now serve as the leader of the Orange Crush, but the end result is generating mixed reviews in the Canadian Prairies. Stephanie Levitz from The Globe And Mail breaks down Lewis' victory.

On today's show:

• Vassy chats with Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy about the province's 2026 Budget.
• Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair.
• Saab CEO Micael Johansson discusses the company's pitch for Canada to buy the Gripen fighter jets over the F-35's.
• The CEO of Air Canada is stepping down after facing controversy over his French-language skills.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

• Liberal MP Michael Ma is in hot water after he appeared to downplay the issue of forced labour during a Parliamentary Committee.
• Canada's New Democrats will be picking a new leader this weekend, as party officials gather in Winnipeg. What direction are the Orange Crush headed, and who is the frontrunner to win the party's top job? We check in with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.
• As the war in Iran heads into Week 5, the global oil market is in a state of shock. But as the days and weeks drag on, how bad could things get? Amanda digs deeper with Heather Exner-Pirot from the MacDonald Laurier Institute.
• Fresh off a run to the World Series, and don't ask us how it ended, the Toronto Blue Jays are just hours away from starting a new baseball season! It's also their 50th season of Major League Baseball. TSN's Matt Cauz pays us a visit ahead of tonight's Home Opener against the Athletics.

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 Beyond A Ballot podcast host Rachael Segal and Enterprise Canada vice-president Laura D’Angelo.

Topic 1: Canada's NDP will choose a new leader this weekend. What’s next for the New Democrats?

Topic 2: Canada's affordability debate: Is the Carney government doing enough to help Canadians struggling with the cost of living?

Topic 3: Michael Ma’s recent Parliamentary Committee controversy begs an important question: Does Canada have a China problem?

Topic 4: We have a case of 'Hoodie Gate' in the B.C. Legislature. Don't worry, we'll explain everything.

Topic 5: HBO’s brand-new Harry Potter reboot.

Canada spent just over $63 billion on defense in 2025, meeting the alliance's funding targets for the first time. We check in with Prime Minister Carney as the show unfolds.

On today's show:

• Vassy speaks with Christopher Skeete, Quebec's Minister of International Relations, about the backlash over Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau's English-only response to the fatal LaGuardia Airport crash.
• Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe discusses the push from some provinces to have more say over judicial appointments.
• Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why neutrality is key to changing group consensus.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.
• UOttawa International Affairs Professor Thomas Juneau on the outlook for ending the war in Iran.
• The latest comments from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on possibly missing an April 1st deadline for agreements under the Alberta MOU.

Premier Wab Kinew says the best thing to do about high gas prices in Canada is for the US to end its war in Iran.

On today's show:

• Listen to Vassy's full interview with Wab Kinew
• Liberal MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the federal energy minister, Corey Hogan, discusses progress toward the Alberta MOU deadline of April 1st
• The Explainer: Why are gas prices so different across Canada?
• The Daily Debrief with Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge and Laura D'Angelo
• Vassy chats with CJAD's Elias Makos about backlash in French Canada to the CEO of Air Canada's English-only video message following the LaGuardia airport crash
• CTV's Scott Hurst with the latest on the investigation
• New comments from foreign affairs minister Anita Anand on Canada's role in the Middle East