The Vassy Kapelos Show
The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.
Episodes
The federal government has unveiled a suite of new measures aimed at cracking down on money laundering related to extortion in Canada. We dig deeper with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.
On today's show:
- More reaction to MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the Conservative floor to join the Liberals.
- Former Prince Andrew has been arrested in connection to the Epstein Files. Vassy speaks with CTV Royal Commentator Richard Be...
A third Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Mark Carney's Liberal government. CTV's Mike LeCouteur dissects the latest developments. We also hear from Jeneroux himself, as well as Prime Minister Carney, following today's floor-crossing.
On today's show:
- Vassy speaks with Industry Minister Melanie Joly about the federal government's new Defense Industrial Strategy.
- The Explainer with former Canadian Ambassador to Cuba...
Over the next 10 years, the Carney government plans to double Canada’s Defense exports, create 125,000 new jobs, and increase the share of defense contracts awarded to Canadian companies to 70 percent. CTV's Rachel Aiello breaks down the numbers for us.
On today's show:
- UOttawa Professor Thomas Juneau dissects the latest USA-Iran nuclear talks.
- Money Talk with John Klotz: What you should do if you receive an inheritance. ...
Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos on this lovely Family Day. Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc, along with 350 Canadian representatives, have traveled to Mexico on a trade mission. We dig deeper with Andrew DiCapua, a Principal Economist with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
On today's show:
- CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the challenges that are facing Mark Wiseman, Canada's brand-new Ambassador to th...
Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
- CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson joins us from Tumbler Ridge, where Canada's top leaders are slated to gather and remember the shooting victims at tonight's vigil.
- As the dust settles from Tuesday's chaos, what will investigators be examining next? Joining us with that perspective is Peter German, a lawyer...
RCMP officials in British Columbia have released more details about the tragic Tumbler Ridge mass shooting that claimed nine lives. We get the latest updates from CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson. We also hear from Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld and B.C. Deputy Premier Nikki Sharma.
On today's show:
- American author and former Washington Post columnist Philip Bump reacts to the U.S. Congress decision to vote against th...
A high school mass shooting in the town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. has claimed 9 lives, including the suspected shooter. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Jeremie Charron.
On today's show:
- CTV's Washington Bureau Chief Joy Malbon with the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie.
- Rick Snyder, the former Governor of Michigan, on the tug-of-war surrounding the Gordie Howe Bridge.
- The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'...
Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to block the planned opening of a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit. During his first term as U.S. President, it was a project that was approved by Trump himself. We gather instant reaction from CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.
On today's show:
- Money Talk with John Klotz: Anything and everyt...
Kirsten Hillman, Canada's outgoing Ambassador to the United States, says she's not sure if U.S. President Donald Trump wants to renew CUSMA this year. She reflects on the past 4 years, as she prepares to step aside from her post.
On today's show:
- Industry Minister Melanie Joly on Canada's Auto strategy.
- Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: NASA will allow Artemis II astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon.
- The Daily Debrief...
Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
- Canada's Public Safety Minister says the feds will take the necessary steps to ensure that imported Chinese cars can't be used to spy on Canadians. We dig deeper with Stephanie Carvin, an NPSIA Professor at Carleton University.
- Why aren't more Canadians having children? Joining the show to open that can of wor...
The federal government is officially scrapping a federal EV sales mandate, while resuming popular EV rebates for consumers, as part of a new national Auto strategy. Vassy Kapelos gathers instant reaction from Canadian Vehicle and Manufacturers Association CEO Brian Kingston and UNIFOR National President Lana Payne.
On today's show:
- Chris Lewis, CTV's Public Safety Analyst and a former OPP Commissioner, weighs in on t...
Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says the Carney government is open to increasing investment by Chinese companies in Canada's Energy sector. This follows the Prime Minister's trade mission to China back in January. He joins Vassy Kapelos in Hour 1.
On today's show:
- Canadian economist Don Drummond on why he believes the Bank of Canada isn't properly weighing U.S. trade uncertainty in its economic forecasts.
- The Explainer wi...
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney will be sitting down to discuss a potential cooperation on shared priorities. If an agreement is reached, and how soon it could be reached, are the main questions that remain unanswered. We deliver the latest developments as they roll in.
On today's show:
- Steve Outhouse, the Conservative Party's campaign director, discusses the CPC's momentum following last we...
Pierre Poilievre received a commanding show of support during Friday's Conservative Party leadership vote. Party delegates delivered the good news in Calgary, as Poilievre dedicates his focus to today's problems and the next federal election. Vassy Kapelos chats with Conservative Campaign Director Steve Outhouse and Calgary Liberal MP Corey Hogan.
On today's show:
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism.
- CTV U....
Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
- CTV Aviation Specialist Phyl Durdey outlines Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against Canadian aviation manufacturing.
- CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos on this weekend's Conservative Party Convention, and the leadership vote that Pierre Poilievre is facing.
- Environment Canada's David Ph...
Stefan Keyes guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today.
On today's show:
- The Premier of British Columbia is accusing Alberta separatist movement leaders of treason. According to reports, they've had covert meetings with multiple Trump Administration officials, as they seek support for their cause.
- CTV political analyst and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair chimes in on the Conservative Party leadership review.
- CTV ...
Provincial and territorial leaders have arrived in Canada's Capital for two days of meetings. Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.
On today's show:
- Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon says the Opposition is holding up the government's agenda in Parliament.
- The Explainer with UBC Associate Professor Marina Adshade: Why is Canada's fertility rate so low?
- The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'A...
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he stands by his address to the World Economic Forum last week. It comes after the U.S. Treasury Secretary told Fox News he 'aggressively walked back' those comments during a phone call with President Donald Trump.
On today's show:
- Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.
- Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer pays us a visit ahead of Pierre Poilievre's leadership re...
The latest tariff threats from U.S. President Trump is putting renewed scrutiny on the trade deal that Canada signed with China earlier this month.
On today's show:
- The House of Commons has returned, and Mark Carney says no snap election is coming.
- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew reacts to Trump's new tariff threats against Canada.
- The Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gillham analyzes the latest winter storm to strike Toronto ove...
Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
- Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin, is now in police custody after being arrested in Mexico. We gather instant reaction from CTV public safety analyst Chris Lewis, who is also a former OPP Commissioner.
- Prime Minister Carney addressed the world in Davo...
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