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
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...
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:
- Prime Minister Carney’s new message on trade: Don’t expect a tariff-free trade deal by August 1st.
- We've got another depressing report on housing starts and homebuilder sentiments. We check in on Canada's housing crisis with Mike Moffatt.
- How important is Indigenous buy-in for majo...
If Canadian suppliers are shut out of U.S. markets, Industry Minister Melanie Joly says the country's Steel industry will need government support to survive. She joins Vassy Kapelos for an in-depth conversation.
On today's show:
- First Nations leaders meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney over recent pushback of Bill C-5.
- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe talks trade negotiations ahead of next week's First Ministers meeting.
- Talk S...
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will be implementing new tariffs on foreign steel, as the feds pledge financial support for the Canadian steel industry. He says there is no trade deal on the table that Canada can accept right now, particularly with its closest neighbour. But as August 1st draws closer, the Carney Liberals are still talking to their American counterparts, as President Trump continues to dangle 35 percent tari...
Earlier today, Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly admitted that it's unlikely Canada will get a tariff-free trade deal with the United States. Carney made those comments to reporters ahead of a Cabinet meeting to discuss trade negotiations.
On today's show:
- Heat and wildfire smoke continues to impact large portions of Central Canada.
- Inflation in Canada ticked up slightly in June to 1.9 percent, as core inflation shows no sig...
The Carney government is working towards a new deadline of August 1st to reach a trade deal with the United States, as U.S. President Trump prepares to launch 35% tariffs on that same day. CTV's Colton Praill has the latest on the trade war.
On today's show:
- Another heatwave has made its way to Ontario, as wildfire smoke blankets Central Canada.
- Starting in January 2026, Canada will become the first country in the world where ...
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:
- New Trump tariffs: 35% by August 1st if Canada can't reach a new deal with the United States. CTV's Jeremie Charron tracks down the latest developments.
- CTV News political commentator Scott Reid tackles the complex politics of trade negotiations.
- Sun Media columnist Brain Lilley delivers insig...
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