The risks of bearing witness
Chris Waddell from the Carleton University School of Journalism says he believes the risks involved in reporting from the frontlines of conflict zones is worth it and that journalists who do it would say it's worth it as well.
Sask. joins OxyContin fight
The associate director of Harvest House, Gary Wand says regardless of it's OxyContin or some other pain killer, it will be abused. He says the new allegedly tamper proof drug will cause addicts to switch to another opiate.
Deaths prompt international outcry
An associate professor at the University of Montreal, Samir Saul says there are very little options for action in Syria for western powers and that any action could trigger a regional war.
Eric Sterling, spokesperson
A spokesperson for the Law Enforcement Against Prohibition says prisons cost billions of dollars and mandatory sentences could be unfair to low-level offenders.
Lloyd Robertson takes calls
W5 host and chief correspondent Lloyd Robertson discusses some key events from the Queen's 60-year reign, and takes questions from viewers.
Robert Mahoney, journalist
A spokesperson for the Committee to Protect Journalists says Syria is extremely dangerous for journalists right now because the government is trying to seal the country, while pounding shells into civilian areas.
Fraud on the rise
Merella Fernandez says Equifax is saying mortgage fraud is on the rise after having helped uncover $400 million.
Sheldon Kennedy in Winnipeg
The former NHL player says the system is flawed, and explains how he believes many sexual offenders get away with little consequence.
Most Wanted suspect caught
Mercedes Stephenson says Americas Most Wanted suspect Steven Dyer has been caught at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau airport.
Erika Solomon in Beirut
A Reuters reporter says there are reports the journalists were killed after shelling began against the media centre they were in.
Jill Macyshon in Winnipeg
A CTV National News reporter says Graham James may walk free, as he has already spent some time in jail for sexual abuse.
Simon Cohen, Sync.ca
The editor of Sync.Sympatico.ca discusses the new operating system for RIM's Playbook which finally includes email.
Gregory Thomas, director
The federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says Old Age Pension started as a way to keep seniors out of poverty, but now young Canadians are struggling to pay their mortgages and support their families.
Diane Finley speaks in Toronto
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley says Canada has to adjust to a new reality as the aging population is leaving the workforce.
Producing medical isotopes
Paul Schaffer, head of the nuclear medicine division at Triumf, explains the importance of medical isotopes, and how hospitals have the infrastructure that is necessary to produce them on a daily basis.
Warnings of genetic disease
Doctors are urging residents of the U.S. to get tested for a potentially deadly hereditary illness that has been passed down through immigrants of French-Canadian ancestry. CTV's Todd Van Der Hayden explains.
Iran says it's ready for war
Middle East Expert Houchang Hassan-Yari discusses the psychological warfare that has been continuously waged between Iran and Israel.
NDP posts membership gains
CTV's Richard Madan explains how the NDP has been able to attract about 44,000 new members during the race to find a new leader for the party.
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Power Play: The impact of Bill C-30
Tom Copeland with the Canadian Association of Internet Providers discusses how much money he is expecting to shell out to install wiretaps, and whether the price of Internet for users will go up.
Power Play: Journalists panel
Reporters discuss and debate the latest political developments in Ottawa and what they mean to Canadians from coast-to-coast.
Power Play: Is Canada headed towards a recession?
Craig Wright, a chief economist with RBC, discusses whether budget cuts could tip Canada back into a recession. Wright says the government would not make deep cuts if the economy could not handle it.
Power Play: Federal budget fever
Claude Poirier, the president of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees, discusses why he believes an estimated $8 billion in cuts could draw our embattled economy into a recession.
Power Play: Should rebels be provided with weapons?
Deepak Obhrai, the parliamentary secretary to the foreign affairs minister; and Liberal MP John McKay discuss whether it is time to start arming the rebels to help create a safe zone for aid to get through to the people in Syria.
Power Play: The impact of Bill C-30
Tom Copeland with the Canadian Association of Internet Providers discusses how much money he is expecting to shell out to install wiretaps, and whether the price of Internet for users will go up.
Power Play: Overhauling Old Age Security
Keith Ambachtsheer with Rotman International Centre for Pension Management explains why there is a debate on whether Canada could afford Old Age Security to support seniors.
Power Play: Overhauling Old Age Security
Keith Ambachtsheer with Rotman International Centre for Pension Management explains why there is a debate on whether Canada could afford Old Age Security to support seniors.
Power Play: Journalists panel
Reporters discuss and debate the latest political developments in Ottawa and what they mean to Canadians from coast-to-coast.
Power Play: NDP membership at record high
Alice Funke with punditsguide.ca discusses the high NDP membership numbers and which provinces are helping with the surge, and how will this affect the leadership race.
Power Play: Fmr. NHL player on the crime bill
Sheldon Kennedy explains what he discussed in front of the Senate on the proposed crime bill, and says he wanted to explain the damage abuse has on young people. Many are not knowledgeable about what happens to children when they are abused.
Power Play: Overhauling Old Age Security
Keith Ambachtsheer with Rotman International Centre for Pension Management explains why there is a debate on whether Canada could afford Old Age Security to support seniors.
Power Play: MPs react to Vimy Paper
Chris Alexander, the parliamentary secretary to the defence minister; NDP MP Matthew Kellway and Liberal MP John McKay discuss the Vimy Paper and whether the recommendations in the report are needed and when it will be implemented.
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