Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. February 2nd, 2026

The wheels to manufacture Canada’s first high-speed rail network are in motion. Today, the discussion shifts to the network’s transit hubs, and the best locations to put them. Is the old Union Station the best spot for Canada’s Capital? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it’s a Monday afternoon, which means it’s time to talk politics with our Political Heat Panel. And this week, the idea of an Alberta separation is on everyone’s mind.