The Vassy Kapelos Show

Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Washington, as he prepares for his second face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The feds are holding out hope for a tariff relief deal, but will they get one?

On today's show:

• CTV Senior Political Correspondent Mike LeCouteur outlines everything you need to know about Carney's trip to Washington.
• Vassy chats with Brian Clow, a former Deputy Chief of Staff and NAFTA Negot...

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:

• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is preparing to submit a proposal for a heavy-oil pipeline, which would stretch into British Columbia's northern coast. However, no private company at this time is willing to join the party. We describe the sticky situation to former B.C. Premier Christy Clark.
• P...

Guest host Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos, as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith launches a bid to get a new oil pipeline approved, even without a private sector partner.

On today's show:

• Economist Andrew Leach weighs in on the Government of Alberta's decision to advance a pipeline proposal without a private sector partner.
• Retired Major-General David Fraser shares his thoughts on the Carney government's new military proc...

With no new trade deal in place with Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump has revived the '51st State' tagline after imposing new tariffs on key industries.

On today's show:

• Political reaction to the latest developments in the Canada-USA trade war.
• CTV Washington Bureau Chief Joy Malbon explains the U.S. government shutdown.
• Marion Sandilands, a constitutional lawyer and partner with Conway LLP, helps us answer this week's Expl...

Jason Jacques, the interim Parliamentary Budget Officer, says federal government spending is becoming unsustainable, as the deficit is projected to increase by nearly $17 billion for 2025-2026.

On today's show:

• Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Vassy speaks with Algonquin Elder Claudette Commanda, and delves into her personal journey.
• Money Talk with Allan Small: How does Bitcoin investing work?
• The Daily...

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:

• We have another country-wide Canada Post strike on our hands, and the second one in less than a year. The news dropped hours after the feds directed Canada's biggest courier to significantly change how it delivers mail to Canadians. We dig deeper with Carleton University associate professor Ia...

As a trade war with the United States drags on, Prime Minister Mark Carney continues his global push to diversify exports and trading partners. CTV National News correspondent Jeremie Charon joins Vassy Kapelos with a preview of Carney's trip to the United Kingdom.

On today's show:

• Former diplomat Michael Kovrig has a warning for the federal government about cozying up to China.
• Ret. Vice-Admiral Mark Norman on U.S. President ...

Canada's Public Safety Minister says he has no plans to resign. This comes after a leaked recording of Gary Anandasangaree recently surfaced, in which he said the federal gun buy-back program is only going forward because of political pressure in Quebec.

On today's show

• Vassy's full interview with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.
• TV critic Bill Brioux delivers his take on Jimmy Kimmel's return to the ...

This morning in New York, U.S. President Donald Trump chastised world leaders and the United Nations for their handling of a variety of global issues, ranging from global security and immigration to climate change.

On today's show:

• CTV National News correspondent Colton Praill has the latest from the U.N. General Assembly.
• Vassy's interview with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand following Canada's recognition of Palestinian...

Amid a protracted trade war with the United States, Pierre Poilievre says Canada shouldn’t settle for a deal that includes sectoral tariffs. Listen to the full interview with Poilievre discussing the trade war, the Canadian economy, the 2025 federal budget, and his upcoming leadership review.

On today's show:

• Prime Minister Mark Carney is at the U.N. General Assembly this week after announcing Canada will officially reco...

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:

• Canada's Justice Minister is tabling a bill to beef up the country's criminal offenses, with new charges aimed at fighting against the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia in Canada. We dig deeper with Chris Lewis, CTV's Public Safety Analyst and a former OPP Commissioner.
• The feds are reques...

Prime Minister Mark Carney has traveled to Mexico to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum, as the United States has officially launched the review of CUSMA.

On today's show:

• B.C. Premier David Eby met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in a recent visit to Canada's Capital, as he lobbies the federal government on major projects and immigration policy. How did it go? Premier Eby joins today's program for a quick debriefing.
• U.S. ...

The Bank of Canada has lowered its overnight rate to 2.5 percent, the first cut since March. Vassy Kapelos speaks with BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter about what the move means for the Canadian economy.

On today's show:

• Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson following the launch of Build Canada Homes, a new Crown corporation.
• Allan Small, a Senior Investment Advisor with Allan Small Financial Group, h...

Federal Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned from Mark Carney's Cabinet, shifting gears as Canada's Special Representative for the Reconstruction of Ukraine. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with CTV National News correspondent Colton Praill.

On today's show:

• According to Food Banks Canada's annual Poverty Report Card, one-in-four Canadians struggle with food insecurity.
• Nanos Research founder Nik Nanos weighs in on C...

Canadian MPs have returned to Ottawa for the Fall sitting of Parliament. Vassy Kapelos breaks down what's on the agenda and what's at stake for, not only the government, but for the opposition parties as well.

On today's show:

• Vassy's chat with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon about the government's priorities this Fall.
• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacts to the Carney government's list of major projects.
• Movie criti...

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:

• Mark Carney has released a list of ‘nation-building’ infrastructure projects that his government will prioritize.
• A 1-on-1 conversation with Melissa Lantsman, the Deputy Leader for Canada's Conservative Party.
• Prince Harry and King Charles have had no contact with each other for ne...

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a list of major projects that the government is prioritizing to bolster the economy in the face of U.S. tariffs. CTV's Abigail Bimman breaks it all down for us. Later in the program, host Vassy Kapelos provides her two cents.

On today's show:

• American political activist Charlie Kirk is dead after he was shot during a speaking engagement in Utah. CTV National News Washington Bureau Chief ...

Poland says 19 Russian military drones violated its airspace during a wave of Russian strikes on neighbouring Ukraine. Vassy Kapelos speaks with Global Affairs Institute fellow Andrew Rasiulis about the implications of this international incident.

On today's show:

• Former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz says both Canada and the U.S. are sliding towards a recession.
• Registered Dietician Abby Langer helps answer this week's...

The Liberal caucus is gathering for meetings in Edmonton this week before heading back to the House of Commons on Monday. CTV National News correspondent Abigail Bimman joins us with the real-time developments.

On today's show:

• Vassy chats with Secretary of State Wayne Long about recent call centre service problems at the CRA, as well as Prime Minister Carney's plan to reduce federal government spending.
• Tech analyst Carmi Lev...