Despite reports to the contrary, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says discussions will still include 'Associate Member' status for Canada, while Carney says the summit in Montreal isn't a 'marketing exercise' and the terminology doesn't matter. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's Defense Minister David McGuinty ahead of the first official meetings.

On today's show:
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham joins Vassy for a look at how the U.S. Midterms are shaping up in the final days of the campaign.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Breast milk antibodies protect against RSV, influenza, and respiratory viruses.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone.
Vassy talks Budget 2026 with economist Don Drummond.
Belgium's Ambassador to Canada joins Vassy to discuss the E.U.-Canada Summit.

Despite reports to the contrary, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says discussions will still include 'Associate Member' status for Canada, while Carney says the summit in Montreal isn't a 'marketing exercise' and the terminology doesn't matter. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's Defense Minister David McGuinty ahead of the first official meetings.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham joins Vassy for a look at how the U.S. Midterms are shaping up in the final days of the campaign.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Breast milk antibodies protect against RSV, influenza, and respiratory viruses.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone.</li>
<li>Vassy talks Budget 2026 with economist Don Drummond.</li>
<li>Belgium's Ambassador to Canada joins Vassy to discuss the E.U.-Canada Summit.</li>
</ul>

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E.U.-Canada Summit kicks off with questions about 'Associate Member' label

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told a closed-door meeting on Tuesday that Ottawa could be blamed if key races in next week’s Midterm elections go against U.S. President Trump’s Republican Party. The sources said Hoekstra expressly mentioned races in Michigan and Maine, where the Republicans need to win if they hope to hold onto the U.S. Senate. The Daily Debrief Panel digs into the comments, and the latest developments on Canada-USA trade talks.

On today's show:
The Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate for the first time since 2023. BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter joins Vassy with instant analysis.
What is the 'Super El-Nino' and how will it impact Canada's Winter weather in 2027? The Weather Network's Doug Gillham joins Vassy for this week's Explainer segment.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Laura D'Angelo, and Jeff Rutledge.
A coalition of health organizations are calling on the feds to finally implement new vaping regulations that have sat on the books since 2021. Foram Patel, a Senior Policy Specialist at the Heart and Stroke Foundation, joins Vassy to explain why they are making the call to action now.
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Neepinak to discuss the results of this week's First Ministers meeting.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told a closed-door meeting on Tuesday that Ottawa could be blamed if key races in next week&rsquo;s Midterm elections go against U.S. President Trump&rsquo;s Republican Party. The sources said Hoekstra expressly mentioned races in Michigan and Maine, where the Republicans need to win if they hope to hold onto the U.S. Senate. The Daily Debrief Panel digs into the comments, and the latest developments on Canada-USA trade talks.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate for the first time since 2023. BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter joins Vassy with instant analysis.</li>
<li>What is the 'Super El-Nino' and how will it impact Canada's Winter weather in 2027? The Weather Network's Doug Gillham joins Vassy for this week's Explainer segment.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Laura D'Angelo, and Jeff Rutledge.</li>
<li>A coalition of health organizations are calling on the feds to finally implement new vaping regulations that have sat on the books since 2021. Foram Patel, a Senior Policy Specialist at the Heart and Stroke Foundation, joins Vassy to explain why they are making the call to action now.</li>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Neepinak to discuss the results of this week's First Ministers meeting.</li>
</ul>

Hoekstra tells closed-door meeting Canada could be blamed if U.S. Midterms go against Trump

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. She will be back in the hosting chair tomorrow. Tuesday marks the first time that Prime Minister Carney has publicly commented on the resumption of trade talks between Canada and the United States - just a week before the U.S. Midterms take place. Graham is joined by Scotty Greenwood, a former U.S. diplomat to Canada, for reaction and analysis.

On today's show:
Graham speaks with Sean Strickland, the Executive Director of Canada's Building Trades Unions, following his testimony at committee today on Bill C-39.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Preparing for retirement, and the next chapter of your life.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Graham speaks with Jon Allen, Canada's former Ambassador to Israel, about the stakes in today's national elections and how they are widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.
CTV's Rachel Aiello dissects what's included in Canada's MAiD legislation update, which was tabled in the House of Commons today.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. She will be back in the hosting chair tomorrow. Tuesday marks the first time that Prime Minister Carney has publicly commented on the resumption of trade talks between Canada and the United States - just a week before the U.S. Midterms take place. Graham is joined by Scotty Greenwood, a former U.S. diplomat to Canada, for reaction and analysis.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Graham speaks with Sean Strickland, the Executive Director of Canada's Building Trades Unions, following his testimony at committee today on Bill C-39.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Preparing for retirement, and the next chapter of your life.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Graham speaks with Jon Allen, Canada's former Ambassador to Israel, about the stakes in today's national elections and how they are widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.</li>
<li>CTV's Rachel Aiello dissects what's included in Canada's MAiD legislation update, which was tabled in the House of Commons today.</li>
</ul>

Carney says U.S. 'coming closer to our position' in trade talks

Multiple government and industry sources close to trade discussions between Canada and the United States tell CTV News the momentum of the talks, combined with U.S. President Trump’s political vulnerabilities ahead of the U.S. Midterms, leads them to believe there is considerable appetite from the White House to strike a deal with Canada. Vassy is joined by CTV National News Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson for the latest details.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Parliamentary Budget Officer Annette Ryan, who has a new warning about the national debt ahead of the 2026 Federal Budget.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: A.I. generated content can plant fake memories.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.
Vassy speaks with Dinesh Patnaik, India's High Commissioner, as Canada and India seek to sign a free trade deal before the end of 2026.
CTV B.C. legislative reporter Rob Buffam joins Vassy for a post-mortem on the B.C. election.

Multiple government and industry sources close to trade discussions between Canada and the United States tell CTV News the momentum of the talks, combined with U.S. President Trump&rsquo;s political vulnerabilities ahead of the U.S. Midterms, leads them to believe there is considerable appetite from the White House to strike a deal with Canada. Vassy is joined by CTV National News Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson for the latest details.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Parliamentary Budget Officer Annette Ryan, who has a new warning about the national debt ahead of the 2026 Federal Budget.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: A.I. generated content can plant fake memories.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Dinesh Patnaik, India's High Commissioner, as Canada and India seek to sign a free trade deal before the end of 2026.</li>
<li>CTV B.C. legislative reporter Rob Buffam joins Vassy for a post-mortem on the B.C. election.</li>
</ul>

E.U.-Canada Summit kicks off with questions about 'Associate Member' label

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