Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. September 19th, 2025

School is back in session all across the country, which also means a heightened focus on healthy school lunches. And as we try to navigate through a testy trade war against the United States, not to mention an unpredictable economy in general, this mission is getting tougher to complete for families who are financially challenged. Should teachers take a deep breath and take their foot off the gas pedal? Kristy Cameron opens the debate floor with Samantha Kemp-Jackson, a parenting educator. Later in the program, she continues the conversation with Julie Findlay, who offers her own suggestions to achieve a delicate balance in this social dilemma. Shifting gears to federal matters, the Carney government has introduced new crime legislation, as the Liberals continue to crack down on actions of antisemitism and Islamophobia. CTV’s Jeremie Charron delivers the key takeaways from Friday’s press conference. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.