Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Fri. May 15th, 2026

A historic shift in provincial policy now permits Ontario retailers to open their doors on Victoria Day Monday. However, the Ford government insists that employee scheduling remains voluntary. What’s the overall vibe surrounding this policy shift? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Julie Kwiecinski, the Director of Ontario Affairs at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Then, Andrew Pinsent drops by with a quick preview of CFRA Weekends. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.