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Tim Powers hosts &lsquo;The Daily Debrief&rsquo; political panel discussion with Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage and Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau
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VKS: The Daily Debrief - Wednesday panel

A recent survey from Angus Reid suggests that more and more Canadians are in favour of mandatory civilian service. This would entail one year of donated time for anyone aged 30-and-under. But when it comes to the idea of military service, that is where Canadians are becoming less keen. This proposal has been adopted by Germany, France, Norway, and a handful of others in recent years. Where do you stand on this idea? If the feds consider this approach, how far should they take it? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Later in Hour 3, CTV’s Kimberley Johnson joins the party to talk NCC. One story is not good news for a handful of ByWard Market business owners. The other one might be good news for a certain project at LeBreton Flats. Plus, it’s a Monday afternoon, which means it’s time to talk politics with our Political Heat Panel.

A recent survey from Angus Reid suggests that more and more Canadians are in favour of mandatory civilian service. This would entail one year of donated time for anyone aged 30-and-under. But when it comes to the idea of military service, that is where Canadians are becoming less keen. This proposal has been adopted by Germany, France, Norway, and a handful of others in recent years. Where do you stand on this idea? If the feds consider this approach, how far should they take it? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today&rsquo;s Question of the Day. Later in Hour 3, CTV&rsquo;s Kimberley Johnson joins the party to talk NCC. One story is not good news for a handful of ByWard Market business owners. The other one might be good news for a certain project at LeBreton Flats. Plus, it&rsquo;s a Monday afternoon, which means it&rsquo;s time to talk politics with our Political Heat Panel.

Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. August 11th, 2025

Breaking News: The current temperature in Canada’s Capital is still too damn high. And for some, that humid forecast is expected to continue over the next few days. Joining us in Hour 2 to explain further is Miriam Diamond, a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto. Sticking with the scorching-hot weather, Canada’s intense wildfire season is expected to stretch deep into the Winter months. From coast to coast, 7.3 million hectares of land has already been scorched in 2025. And as the stats keep getting grimmer, calls to implement a National Fire Administration are rapidly rising. Paul Hutt, who currently calls the shots at Ottawa Fire Services, unleashes his two cents.

Breaking News: The current temperature in Canada&rsquo;s Capital is still too damn high. And for some, that humid forecast is expected to continue over the next few days. Joining us in Hour 2 to explain further is Miriam Diamond, a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto. Sticking with the scorching-hot weather, Canada&rsquo;s intense wildfire season is expected to stretch deep into the Winter months. From coast to coast, 7.3 million hectares of land has already been scorched in 2025. And as the stats keep getting grimmer, calls to implement a National Fire Administration are rapidly rising. Paul Hutt, who currently calls the shots at Ottawa Fire Services, unleashes his two cents.

Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Mon. August 11th, 2025

According to a recent survey from Abacus Reid, Canadians are buying into the idea of mandatory civilian service, which would entail one year of donated time for those aged 30-and-under. However, when it comes to the idea of military service, that is where many draw the line. Kristy Cameron digs through the data with David Korzinski, who is the Main Research Director for the Angus Reid Institute. Meantime, Kristy’s Summer Hit List is sliding straight into Week 3, as a crowd of Bell Media personalities deliver their tips and tricks to soak in the Summer fun! Today’s participant is PURE Country 94 afternoon host Tanaeya Taylor! But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

According to a recent survey from Abacus Reid, Canadians are buying into the idea of mandatory civilian service, which would entail one year of donated time for those aged 30-and-under. However, when it comes to the idea of military service, that is where many draw the line. Kristy Cameron digs through the data with David Korzinski, who is the Main Research Director for the Angus Reid Institute. Meantime, Kristy&rsquo;s Summer Hit List is sliding straight into Week 3, as a crowd of Bell Media personalities deliver their tips and tricks to soak in the Summer fun! Today&rsquo;s participant is PURE Country 94 afternoon host Tanaeya Taylor! But first, we bring you up to speed on today&rsquo;s top headlines.

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