The Vassy Kapelos Show
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.Social links:
Free For All Friday
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 Ca…
1:17:05
Carney government unveils national Auto strategy
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 Pres…
1:18:14
Carney government open to more Chinese investment in the Energy sector
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 Drumm…
1:16:58
Poilievre and Carney to meet as Conservatives offer support on shared priorities
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 r…
1:18:05
Poilievre secures 87.4% approval in Conservative leadership review vote
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 …
1:18:15
Free For All Friday
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 w…
1:18:07
B.C. Premier accuses Alberta separatists of treason
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 …
1:18:20
Canadian Premiers gather in Ottawa
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 Explain…
1:18:16
Carney says he didn't walk back Davos speech in phone call with Trump
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 Min…
1:18:17
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over China deal
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 …
1:18:13