When Justin Trudeau was first campaigning to be Canada’s Prime Minister, he promised 'electoral reform', saying it would be a ballot box issue. He spoke about it in 2015 – an election year. Of course, it’s 2026, and we are still waiting. However, by 2017, Trudeau had already changed his tone. Is now the time to introduce it? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent drops by for a chat, as he catches up with Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs. You'll hear that conversation in Hour 3.

When Justin Trudeau was first campaigning to be Canada&rsquo;s Prime Minister, he promised 'electoral reform', saying it would be a ballot box issue. He spoke about it in 2015 &ndash; an election year. Of course, it&rsquo;s 2026, and we are still waiting. However, by 2017, Trudeau had already changed his tone. Is now the time to introduce it? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. Plus, CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent drops by for a chat, as he catches up with Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs. You'll hear that conversation in Hour 3.

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Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Tues. October 6th, 2026

The separatist Parti Quebecois has capped off a historic political comeback, winning minority status in Monday’s election. The defending government, meantime, didn’t win a single seat in the Quebec Legislature. And for the Quebec Liberals, it was a great showing in the Outaouais Region, as they took home 4 of 5 seats. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson joins guest host Chris Holski in Hour 4. Here in Ontario, a decision from the Ford government is going to impact thousands of University and College students. The province will be halting OSAP payments to private post-secondary institutions, as it conducts an audit into the payments. CTV’s Austin Lee has the latest on those developments. And if news breaks in real time, you’ll hear it live on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.

The separatist Parti Quebecois has capped off a historic political comeback, winning minority status in Monday&rsquo;s election. The defending government, meantime, didn&rsquo;t win a single seat in the Quebec Legislature. And for the Quebec Liberals, it was a great showing in the Outaouais Region, as they took home 4 of 5 seats. CTV&rsquo;s Katelyn Wilson joins guest host Chris Holski in Hour 4. Here in Ontario, a decision from the Ford government is going to impact thousands of University and College students. The province will be halting OSAP payments to private post-secondary institutions, as it conducts an audit into the payments. CTV&rsquo;s Austin Lee has the latest on those developments. And if news breaks in real time, you&rsquo;ll hear it live on CFRA&rsquo;s Ottawa Now.

Hour 4 of Ottawa Now for Tues. October 6th, 2026

You might be sitting in your car right now, 4 wheels beneath you, and you don’t have a second thought as to what happens to your tires after you throw them away. Well, Ontario auto shops are facing a massive rubber backlog, and the Ford government is scrambling to clean it up before Winter hits. Guest host Chris Holski checks in with Adam Moffatt, the Executive Director of the Ontario Tire Dealers Association. He is also a former tire recycler. Meantime, the Thanksgiving turkey isn't even in the oven yet, but the annual Thanksgiving dread has already arrived for some of us. While holiday movies promise a helping of gratitude and perfect family harmony, the reality of gathering around the dinner table often means serving up a side of old arguments and political clashes. Heck, maybe some deep-seated family tension. So in today’s edition of Self-Help Tuesday with psychotherapist Benslyne Avril, we are unpacking how to survive Thanksgiving – and actually enjoy it – without sacrificing your peace of mind.

You might be sitting in your car right now, 4 wheels beneath you, and you don&rsquo;t have a second thought as to what happens to your tires after you throw them away. Well, Ontario auto shops are facing a massive rubber backlog, and the Ford government is scrambling to clean it up before Winter hits. Guest host Chris Holski checks in with Adam Moffatt, the Executive Director of the Ontario Tire Dealers Association. He is also a former tire recycler. Meantime, the Thanksgiving turkey isn't even in the oven yet, but the annual Thanksgiving dread has already arrived for some of us. While holiday movies promise a helping of gratitude and perfect family harmony, the reality of gathering around the dinner table often means serving up a side of old arguments and political clashes. Heck, maybe some deep-seated family tension. So in today&rsquo;s edition of Self-Help Tuesday with psychotherapist Benslyne Avril, we are unpacking how to survive Thanksgiving &ndash; and actually enjoy it &ndash; without sacrificing your peace of mind.

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Tues. October 6th, 2026

Chris Holski is filling in for Kristy Cameron, who is a little under the weather today. Every few years, they make the exact same promise. From city halls, to provincial legislatures across Canada, ambitious politicians look voters in the eye and swear that this will be the election that finally changes how we vote. Is today the day where electoral reform is coming? Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher joins the party with his take. Meantime, inflation is gobbling up holiday budgets this year, as some experts report that the cost of a traditional Thanksgiving turkey meal has climbed an estimated 10 percent compared to 2025. We check in with Stuart Smyth, a Professor in the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

Chris Holski is filling in for Kristy Cameron, who is a little under the weather today. Every few years, they make the exact same promise. From city halls, to provincial legislatures across Canada, ambitious politicians look voters in the eye and swear that this will be the election that finally changes how we vote. Is today the day where electoral reform is coming? Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher joins the party with his take. Meantime, inflation is gobbling up holiday budgets this year, as some experts report that the cost of a traditional Thanksgiving turkey meal has climbed an estimated 10 percent compared to 2025. We check in with Stuart Smyth, a Professor in the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan. But first, we bring you up to speed on today&rsquo;s top headlines.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Tues. October 6th, 2026

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