Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos and rings in the new year!

On today's show...
A violent attack in New Orleans has left over a dozen people dead. We bring you the latest developments from the FBI in Hour 1, and we get instant reaction from national security expert John Gilmour.
A group of Quebec Liberals are now calling for Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation, a once-quiet nationwide plea that could soon transform into a deafening roar. Laura Stone of The Globe and Mail has the latest on that.
As a new year begins, intimate partner violence remains a disturbing problem in Canadian society. A pair of incidents during the Christmas holidays has fueled the fire for change once again.
Canada's immigration rules are changing in 2025. How drastic are they?

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos and rings in the new year!
On today's show...
<ul>
<li>A violent attack in New Orleans has left over a dozen people dead. We bring you the latest developments from the FBI in Hour 1, and we get instant reaction from national security expert John Gilmour.</li>
<li>A group of Quebec Liberals are now calling for Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation, a once-quiet nationwide plea that could soon transform into a deafening roar. Laura Stone of The Globe and Mail has the latest on that.</li>
<li>As a new year begins, intimate partner violence remains a disturbing problem in Canadian society. A pair of incidents during the Christmas holidays has fueled the fire for change once again.</li>
<li>Canada's immigration rules are changing in 2025. How drastic are they?</li>
</ul>

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.

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.

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A new year begins with a violent attack in New Orleans

Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP from Montreal and one of the MP's who joined the growing calls for the Prime Minister to step down earlier in the year joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss Justin Trudeau's decision to step down as leader.

On todays show: 
Eddie Goldenberg, Former Chief of Staff of Prime Minister Chretien and now Senior Advisor at Global Public Affairs joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the Prime Ministers decision to step down as Liberal leader.
Richard Crouse, Film Critic joins guest host Stefan Keyes to give a recap of this years Golden Globes.
The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair. 
John Wright, Veteran Pollster and Distinguished Fellow, Queens University joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how Trudeau stepping down will influence the polling for the Liberals. 
Evan Solomon, Publisher, GZERO Media and Management Committee Member, Eurasia Group joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss if Trudeau's decision will further the tensions between Canada and the US. 

Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP from Montreal and one of the MP's who joined the growing calls for the Prime Minister to step down earlier in the year joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss Justin Trudeau's decision to step down as leader.
On todays show:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Eddie Goldenberg, Former Chief of Staff of Prime Minister Chretien and now Senior Advisor at Global Public Affairs joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the Prime Ministers decision to step down as Liberal leader.</li>
<li>Richard Crouse, Film Critic joins guest host Stefan Keyes to give a recap of this years Golden Globes.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair.&nbsp;</li>
<li>John Wright, Veteran Pollster and Distinguished Fellow, Queens University joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how Trudeau stepping down will influence the polling for the Liberals.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Evan Solomon, Publisher, GZERO Media and Management Committee Member, Eurasia Group joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss if Trudeau's decision will further the tensions between Canada and the US.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau steps aside as months of political uncertainty begin at Parliament Hill

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who continues her Christmas holidays.

On today's show...
The Conservatives and Liberals are ramping up their political messaging, as Canada prepares for a federal election in 2025. How soon could we have one?
The feds plan to extend the deadline for claiming charitable donations on tax returns. If approved, it would run until the end of February. Does that move the needle enough?
It's been 50 years since Canada embraced the Metric system. Do you like it or should we ditch it?
Carleton University professor Ian Lee provides his financial outlook for 2025, and explains how a series of economic and political variables will impact the Canadian landscape.
Look out for the NoroVirus! It's quickly surging across the United States. We explain the best ways to protect yourself from catching it.

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who continues her Christmas holidays.
On today's show...
<ul>
<li>The Conservatives and Liberals are ramping up their political messaging, as Canada prepares for a federal election in 2025. How soon could we have one?</li>
<li>The feds plan to extend the deadline for claiming charitable donations on tax returns. If approved, it would run until the end of February. Does that move the needle enough?</li>
<li>It's been 50 years since Canada embraced the Metric system. Do you like it or should we ditch it?</li>
<li>Carleton University professor Ian Lee provides his financial outlook for 2025, and explains how a series of economic and political variables will impact the Canadian landscape.</li>
<li>Look out for the NoroVirus! It's quickly surging across the United States. We explain the best ways to protect yourself from catching it.</li>
</ul>

A financial outlook into 2025, and what it all means for the Canadian economy

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos, as we slowly recover from the mid-week turkey comas.

On today's show...
Public historian Arthur Milnes reflects on the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away months after celebrating his 100th birthday.
Barry McLoughlin of Transformational Leadership Consultants recaps the biggest political headlines of 2024, and looks ahead to a series of pivotal issues that Canadian leaders will have to deal with in 2025.
Lachine Mayor Maja Vodanovic explains why it's getting tougher for Quebec to recruit politicians.
TSN 1200 play-by-play voice AJ Jakubec recaps a stunning defeat for Canada over the weekend, as Latvia pulls off a post-Christmas miracle.
It's been almost 25 years since Y2K. Where were you when it happened?
The best ways to make New Year's resolutions.

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos, as we slowly recover from the mid-week turkey comas.
On today's show...
<ul>
<li>Public historian Arthur Milnes reflects on the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away months after celebrating his 100th birthday.</li>
<li>Barry McLoughlin of Transformational Leadership Consultants recaps the biggest political headlines of 2024, and looks ahead to a series of pivotal issues that Canadian leaders will have to deal with in 2025.</li>
<li>Lachine Mayor Maja Vodanovic explains why it's getting tougher for Quebec to recruit politicians.</li>
<li>TSN 1200 play-by-play voice AJ Jakubec recaps a stunning defeat for Canada over the weekend, as Latvia pulls off a post-Christmas miracle.</li>
<li>It's been almost 25 years since Y2K. Where were you when it happened?</li>
<li>The best ways to make New Year's resolutions.</li>
</ul>

A new year begins with a violent attack in New Orleans

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