Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Scott Reid fills in for Amanda Galbraith and dissects the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

• CTV's Vassy Kapelos evaluates where Canada's party leaders stand following Monday's majority ruling.
• After dropping all 3 byelections on Monday, has Pierre Poilievre blown his final chance at becoming Canada's Prime Minister? We take your calls, texts, and emails!
• History, Her Story, Our Story: Looking back on a trio of moments in time.

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 McMillan Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.

Topic 1: Taking a gander at the political landscape in Alberta and Quebec, which is already making for an interesting 2026 in both provinces.

Topic 2: How Canada's three major parties are looking after Monday's byelections, and the big questions they have to answer.

Topic 3: The looming Canada Post changes, whether Canada should want a new CUSMA deal, and Donald Trump's feud with Pope Leo.

Topic 4: Have you ever worked a job where you thought death was on the table?

Topic 5: Out of this year's Summer flicks, which peaks your interest the most?