The Vassy Kapelos Show
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Episodes
Shane Nedohin spent a career serving his country in the Canadian Armed Forces, including in Canada's most elite special forces unit Joint Task Force 2. Today he believes his home province of Alberta would be better off if it was independent from the rest of Canada. He joins Graham for a frank, honest conversation about why he and many other Albertans feel that way.
Graham Richardson is joined by Fraser Tolmie, Conservative MP for Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan and Philip Earle, Liberal MP for Labrador, to chat about what it's like to be a 'backbench' MP representing rural ridings.
Graham Richardson chats with minister Adam van Koeverden about the first ever FIFA World Cup on Canadian soil, and concerns around the cost of hosting the event for taxpayers.
CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy Kapelos for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me.
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CTV National News senior correspondent Judy Trinh joins Vassy Kapelos with the details of the Carney government's long-awaited online harms legislation, which includes a ban on social media for Canadians under the age of 16.
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After 48 hours of confusion, conflicting reports and rumors, the ribbon cutting ceremony for the $6.4 billion crossing between Windsor and Detroit has officially been postponed thanks to political posturing from the White House. Vassy Kapelos speaks with Mike Kakuk from AM800 Windsor about the latest developments.
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Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Marieke Walsh, Senior Political Reporter with The Globe and Mail, Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail, Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News.
Today's focus:
- CUSMA politics: Trump says he won't renew the deal and the...
Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada, Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage and Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau.
Today's focus:
- Trump says he's not looking to renew CUSMA this summer
- Politics of banning social media and internet regulatio...
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for a fifth consecutive decision this morning, as it tries to support a turbulent economy without letting prices rise unchecked. This comes as US President Donald Trump told reporters that he isn't looking to renew the CUSMA trade pact this summer. Vassy Kapelos speaks with CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang.
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Vassy Kapelos is joined by Frank Napolitano of Mortgage Brokers Ottawa to help answer this week's Explainer question.
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The $90-billion plan for Canada's first high speed rail network is facing increasing opposition at the political level and by grassroots organizations along the proposed route. Vassy Kapelos is joined by CTV News Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin with the latest.
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Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Jamie Ellerton, Principal at Conaptus, Sharan Kaur, Principal at Navigator and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Nojoud Al Mallees, Reporter covering the Canadian government for Bloomberg News.
Today's focus:
- Poilievre launches his anti-Alberta separatism campaign
- The politics of social media bans
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John Klotz, certified financial planner with Investment Planning Counsel, joins Vassy Kapelos for Money Talk. This week's focus: How to manage your plan without panicking in today's crazy times.
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The new international crossing got caught up in trade war politics earlier this year, with President Donald Trump threatening to block it from opening. Prime Minister Mark Carney says it will open this weekend. Ontario Premier Doug Ford isn't so sure. And the White House says Trump's position hasn't changed.
Vassy Kapelos speaks with Mike Kakuk, Co-host of ‘Mornings with Mike and Meg’ on AM800 Windsor, about what we're ...
Vassy Kapelos speaks with CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur.
Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.
According to reporting by The Globe and Mail, the federal government will include a potential ban on some social media platforms in new online harms legislation to be tabled this week. Vassy Kapelos speaks with Professor Amanda Third , Research Fellow in Digital, Social and Cultural Research at Western Sydney University in Australia, a leading global authority on children’s digital rights and part of the ongoing review o...
Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Sabrina Grover, Senior Advisor at Northstar Public Affairs, Tim Powers, chairman of Summa Strategies, and Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader.
- Mean Mark Carney? LPC Caucus Chair disputes reporting about PM's leadership style
- Pierre Poilievre will kick off his campaign against Alberta separatism today in Calgary
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The Alumni Association is asking Canadians to write directly to Prime Minister Carney before June 19th, when Parliament breaks for summer recess. Graham Richardson speaks with Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Maryse Carmichael, the Snowbirds’ first female pilot and first female commanding officer.
From crazy travel schedule to local issues, a glimpse inside the world of a Member of Parliament in 2026. Graham Richardson is joined by Fraser Tolmie, Conservative MP for Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan and Philip Earle, Liberal MP for Labrador, to chat about what it's like to be a 'backbench' MP representing rural ridings.
The Canadian economy added a surprise 88,000 jobs in May in what StatsCan calls “The first significant employment gain since November 2025'. The increase partially makes up for a net loss of 112,000 jobs over the first fourth months of this year. Graham Richardson speaks with RBC Chief Economist Francis Donald.
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