Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Mon. August 11th, 2025

A recent survey from Angus Reid suggests that more and more Canadians are in favour of mandatory civilian service. This would entail one year of donated time for anyone aged 30-and-under. But when it comes to the idea of military service, that is where Canadians are becoming less keen. This proposal has been adopted by Germany, France, Norway, and a handful of others in recent years. Where do you stand on this idea? If the feds consider this approach, how far should they take it? Guest host Chris Holski sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Later in Hour 3, CTV’s Kimberley Johnson joins the party to talk NCC. One story is not good news for a handful of ByWard Market business owners. The other one might be good news for a certain project at LeBreton Flats. Plus, it’s a Monday afternoon, which means it’s time to talk politics with our Political Heat Panel.