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 Air Canada flight attendants' strike has been ruled illegal. But the union isn't backing down. Vassy speaks with two Canadians travelers impacted by canceled flights.
On today's show:
- What is Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code, and why is it controversial? Vassy speaks with former federal labour minister Lisa Raitt.
- CTV's Colton Praill has the latest from the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot where Pierre Poilievre hopes ...
Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Mark Twohey fills in for Amanda Galbraith, dissecting and debating today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
- Should airlines be considered a 'strategic industry' in Canada?
- This afternoon's meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and where it potentially leaves Ukraine in the pursuit for peace and freedom.
- A police chief in the ...
Air Canada has begun cancelling flights, as flight attendants prepare for an expected work stoppage this weekend. How can passengers decipher whether their flight might be impacted? Vassy Kapelos speaks with travel expert Marty Firestone, as Canadian travellers begin to explore their options.
On today's show:
- Bill Browder previews tomorrow's Trump-Putin Summit, and what's at stake.
- The key takeaways from Taylor Swift...
The capitals of two Atlantic provinces are bracing for possible evacuations, as wildfires continue to ravage Canada's East Coast. Vassy Kapelos examines the latest conditions with CTV St. John's correspondent Garrett Barry and Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore.
On today's show:
- The union representing Air Canada flight attendants has served a 72-hour strike notice, as the airline prepares to cancel upcoming flights. Today's conversat...
Vassy Kapelos speaks with Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson about the timeline for approving nation-building projects, as well as the future of LNG production in Canada.
On today's show:
- No relief in sight, as of right now, for Canadians sweating through heatwaves.
- Chinese robot malls and concerns about health data security - a healthy chunk of today's edition of Tech Stories with tech analyst Carmi Levy.
- The D...
Public support for Prime Minister Mark Carney - and his minority Liberal government - is holding steady at 50 percent. This achievement is despite Canada's failure to reach a new trade agreement with the U.S. ahead of the August 1st deadline. Vassy Kapelos chats with David Coletto, the CEO of Abacus Data, about the latest public opinion polls.
On today's show:
- Another heatwave is impacting portions of Pacific, Central, and Eas...
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:
- It's been a full week since the U.S. struck Canada with 35 percent tariffs. We still don't have a new trade deal with the Trump administration. So where do we go from here? We pick the brain of David McLaughlin, a former Chief of Staff to former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.
- Conservative lead...
It's been one week since U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to raise tariffs on Canadian products. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Goldy Hyder, who serves as CEO of the Canadian Business Council.
On today's show:
- U.S. President Donald Trump will reportedly meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, with the goal of ending a multi-year war between Russia and Ukraine. Ret. Major-General David Fras...
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced over a billion dollars in public money to support Canada's Forestry sector, as it struggles under the weight of U.S. tariffs. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Eric Johnson, a Vice-President with the Forest Products Association of Canada, about the hurdles that today's industry is facing.
On today's show:
- The federal government's new housing agency, 'Build Canada Homes', will launch som...
After Canada failed to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. last week, federal ministers have traveled to Mexico to talk trade with the other member of CUSMA. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Colin Robertson, a Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, about the next steps on the trade file.
On today's show:
- Wildfire smoke continues to pollute Central Canada. David Phillips from Environment Canada attempts to explai...
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:
- Canadian goods that are destined for the United States are now facing 35 percent tariffs, going up from the previously-implemented 25 percent. This comes as Canada failed to reach a new trade agreement with the Trump administration before the August 1st deadline.
- Frank McKenna, a former U.S. A...
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada will recognize Palestinian statehood at the U.N. General Assembly in September. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Jon Allen, Canada's former Ambassador to Israel, about the controversial decision.
On today's show:
- Tomorrow is the deadline for Canada to reach a new trade agreement with the United States. If they can't, higher tariffs could be on the way.
- Peter MacKay, Canada's for...
The Bank of Canada has chosen not to move on interest rates until at least September, with Governor Tiff Macklem citing ongoing uncertainty around U.S. trade. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Concordia University economist Moshe Lander.
On today's show:
- The federal cabinet is meeting later today to discuss possible recognition of Palestinian statehood.
- A group of Ontario Mayors, notably from cities and towns with connections ...
The deadline for a trade deal with Trump is just days away, as Canada continues to chat with their U.S. counterparts. Guest host Tim Powers chats with Vic Fedeli, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development and Trade. He is in D.C. this week ahead of the August 1st final buzzer.
On today's show:
- Did the E.U. strike a good trade deal with America? Paul Waldie, the Globe and Mail's European Correspondent, offers his two cents.
- Au...
U.S. President Donald Trump has inked a new trade agreement with the European Union, as Canadians continue to wait for news ahead of this week's August 1st deadline. CTV National News correspondent Colton Praill joins guest host Tim Powers with the latest.
On today's show:
- Instant analysis on the E.U. trade deal, and what it means for Canada-USA negotiations, with CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham.
- Brampton Mayor Patrick Bro...
Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Guest host Scott Reid breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
- U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada might not get a negotiated trade deal ahead of the August 1st deadline. That is next Friday, by the way.
- Brian Clow, who worked in the PMO during the last round of trade negotiations with Trump, joins the show with his take on the President’s ...
It's looking increasingly unlikely that Canada will secure a new trade deal with America by August 1st. The message from the Carney Liberals has shifted to getting the best deal, rather than any deal, by next week's deadline. Vassy Kapelos chats with former U.S. Ambassador Gary Doer about the state of the current negotiations.
On today's show:
- The verdict in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial will be delivered sometime thi...
The odds of Canada securing a new trade deal with the United States by August 1st is highly unlikely, according to David MacNaughton. He served as Canada's Ambassador to the United States during President Trump's first term in office. MacNaughton explains where the negotiation process is at.
On today's show:
- Heavy metal legend and Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, leaving behind a historic musical...
Prime Minister Carney has joined Canada's Premiers in Ontario's Cottage Country. CTV's Rachel Aiello drops by with the latest developments from Huntsville.
On today's show:
- Jim Gallant, a Negotiator for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, chimes in on the ongoing voting process, as Canada Post delivers their latest offer to CUPW emp...
Canada's Premiers are gathering in Muskoka for a series of meetings. The Council of the Federation kicked off 3 days of brainstorming - all ahead of the August 1st tariff deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. Vassy Kapelos speaks with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt about what she's hoping to achieve this week.
On today's show:
- A Montreal man has been charged by New York State police for murdering his own daughter...
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