It's a decision that has been years in the making. Earlier today, Canada's Justice Minister announced that the Carney government will table legislation to indefinitely pause the expansion of medically assisted death for Canadians whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. Vassy Kapelos is joined by CTV National News Correspondent Rachel Aiello.

Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

It's a decision that has been years in the making. Earlier today, Canada's Justice Minister announced that the Carney government will table legislation to indefinitely pause the expansion of medically assisted death for Canadians whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. Vassy Kapelos is joined by CTV National News Correspondent Rachel Aiello.
Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

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VKS: Carney government will block the expansion of MAiD for mental illness

Marnie Bennett and Brett Liscomb join Dean Roberts for a brand-new edition of the Bennett Property Shop.

On the show today:
Where Ottawa's economy, and Ottawa's housing market, is going today.
Why the Eastern housing market in Canada's Capital is different from the Western market.
Jennifer Rossides from Mortgage Architects delves into today's housing and mortgage landscape, and whether A.I. is giving today's consumers the best real estate advice.

Marnie Bennett and Brett Liscomb join Dean Roberts for a brand-new edition of the Bennett Property Shop.
On the show today:
<ol>
<li>Where Ottawa's economy, and Ottawa's housing market, is going today.</li>
<li>Why the Eastern housing market in Canada's Capital is different from the Western market.</li>
<li>Jennifer Rossides from Mortgage Architects delves into today's housing and mortgage landscape, and whether A.I. is giving today's consumers the best real estate advice.</li>
</ol>

PODCAST: The Bennett Property Shop for Sat. October 10th, 2026

Frank Napolitano is representing Mortgage Brokers Ottawa. Dora Bejaoui holds down the fort for Paul Rushforth Real Estate. Greg Tilley monitors the textboard and reads your emails.

Frank Napolitano is representing Mortgage Brokers Ottawa. Dora Bejaoui holds down the fort for Paul Rushforth Real Estate. Greg Tilley monitors the textboard and reads your emails.

PODCAST: CFRA's Open House for Sat. October 10th, 2026

Welcome to this week’s edition of City In Review. CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent is steering the ship. And here is what we are following!

The Week In Review
CTV Nanos Poll: Sutcliffe displays commanding lead, but 23 percent still undecided.
CTV Nanos Poll: Transit is identified as the top city service in need of improvement.
CTV/CFRA Mayoral Debate airs on Wednesday morning.
Advanced Voting numbers are in, and it displays a promising increase.
Candidate highlights from the week that was.
Ottawa Police investigating damage to councillor candidate’s election sign as hate crime.
OC Transpo will not provide further details on pre-phase testing delays.
Ottawa Police Chief assures residents the Downtown Core is safe.
Municipal leaders are in Ottawa this week to push for federal budget priorities.
City of Ottawa to remove ‘unauthorized’ ads for PC A.I. Health chatbot.

Ottawa’s Police Chief and public safety

Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs speaks to City In Review host Andrew Pinsent about his recent update to the Police Services Board. He discussed the latest on the city’s Downtown Safety Plan, a potential new police training facility, and traffic enforcement.

CTV News / 580 CFRA Debate Prep

CTV Ottawa and Newstalk 580 CFRA will host a mayoral debate this coming Wednesday, which will feature the Top 4 polled candidates. It will be moderated by CTV newsanchor Patricia Boal and air on the CTV Ottawa website, Newstalk 580 CFRA, and on CFRA’s YouTube page. Ahead of that debate, City In Review picks the brain of debate expert Barry J. McLoughlin, who is also the President of Transformational Leadership Consultants. We examine how candidates prepare for these showdowns, and understand the potential impacts these debates can have on the final results.

Candidate Corner

City In Review has been speaking to, and profiling, as many of the 14 mayoral candidates as possible before the October 26th election. This week, candidate and OC Transpo employee Ali Shayvand introduced himself and discussed his reasons to run for Mayor.

Welcome to this week&rsquo;s edition of City In Review. CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent is steering the ship. And here is what we are following!
The Week In Review
<ul>
<li>CTV Nanos Poll: Sutcliffe displays commanding lead, but 23 percent still undecided.</li>
<li>CTV Nanos Poll: Transit is identified as the top city service in need of improvement.</li>
<li>CTV/CFRA Mayoral Debate airs on Wednesday morning.</li>
<li>Advanced Voting numbers are in, and it displays a promising increase.</li>
<li>Candidate highlights from the week that was.</li>
<li>Ottawa Police investigating damage to councillor candidate&rsquo;s election sign as hate crime.</li>
<li>OC Transpo will not provide further details on pre-phase testing delays.</li>
<li>Ottawa Police Chief assures residents the Downtown Core is safe.</li>
<li>Municipal leaders are in Ottawa this week to push for federal budget priorities.</li>
<li>City of Ottawa to remove &lsquo;unauthorized&rsquo; ads for PC A.I. Health chatbot.</li>
</ul>
Ottawa&rsquo;s Police Chief and public safety
Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs speaks to City In Review host Andrew Pinsent about his recent update to the Police Services Board. He discussed the latest on the city&rsquo;s Downtown Safety Plan, a potential new police training facility, and traffic enforcement.
CTV News / 580 CFRA Debate Prep
CTV Ottawa and Newstalk 580 CFRA will host a mayoral debate this coming Wednesday, which will feature the Top 4 polled candidates. It will be moderated by CTV newsanchor Patricia Boal and air on the CTV Ottawa website, Newstalk 580 CFRA, and on CFRA&rsquo;s YouTube page. Ahead of that debate, City In Review picks the brain of debate expert Barry J. McLoughlin, who is also the President of Transformational Leadership Consultants. We examine how candidates prepare for these showdowns, and understand the potential impacts these debates can have on the final results.
Candidate Corner
City In Review has been speaking to, and profiling, as many of the 14 mayoral candidates as possible before the October 26th election. This week, candidate and OC Transpo employee Ali Shayvand introduced himself and discussed his reasons to run for Mayor.

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