Steve MacKinnon, Canada's Government House Leader, says he's worried by comments from opposition leaders about the 2025 Budget confidence vote.

On today's show:
For the first time since 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series.
Prime Minister Carney is staying mum on rumors of a tariff deal ahead of the upcoming APEC Summit.
BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter reacts to the latest inflation report, and what it means for the Canadian economy.
Tech Check with Carmi Levy: A weekly deep dive into the top Tech stories.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Sharan Kaur, and Jamie Ellerton.
Vassy speaks with Canadian author Louise Penny, who has canceled the U.S. leg of her new book tour because of the ongoing trade war.
The Auditor General has release scathing new reports on service at the CRA, as well as military recruitment and housing.

Steve MacKinnon, Canada's Government House Leader, says he's worried by comments from opposition leaders about the 2025 Budget confidence vote.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>For the first time since 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series.</li>
<li>Prime Minister Carney is staying mum on rumors of a tariff deal ahead of the upcoming APEC Summit.</li>
<li>BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter reacts to the latest inflation report, and what it means for the Canadian economy.</li>
<li>Tech Check with Carmi Levy: A weekly deep dive into the top Tech stories.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Sharan Kaur, and Jamie Ellerton.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Canadian author Louise Penny, who has canceled the U.S. leg of her new book tour because of the ongoing trade war.</li>
<li>The Auditor General has release scathing new reports on service at the CRA, as well as military recruitment and housing.</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 possible snap election?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Tim Powers, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:
Prime Minister Carney has officially signed a 'landmark' trade deal with China. CTV chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos gathers instant reaction and analysis.
Reaction to the Canada-China deal continues with Jamie Baker, a Secretary-Treasurer for the UNIFOR-based Fish Food and Allied Workers. It is the largest private sector union, representing 14,000 workers in Newfoundland’s independent small-boat fishery. We also hear from Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada.
Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, a Palliative Care Physician at The Ottawa Hospital, explains how Canadians can stay healthy and preserve their mental wellness during the cold Winter months.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover and Bluesky Strategy vice-president Jordan Paquet.

Topic 1: Mr. Carney went to China, and came home with a trade deal. However, not everyone in Canada's political arena is thrilled about it. Was the Prime Minister's overseas trip a success?

Topic 2: In an interview with CJAD Montreal earlier this week, American Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said the Canadian political rhetoric surrounding Trump is harming the Canada-USA relationship ahead of CUSMA negotiations. Should our Premiers tone it down a notch?

Topic 3: Quebec will be searching for a new Premier in October, as Francois Legault steps down. The decision comes weeks after the Quebec Liberals cut ties with newly-anointed leader Pablo Rodriguez. Who will form the next government?

Topic 4: On a scale of 'don't care' to 'heavily invested', do you care about the Olympics?

Topic 5: A not-so-friendly hockey brawl is under investigation, and the participants aren't even old enough to be considered teenagers.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Tim Powers, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Prime Minister Carney has officially signed a 'landmark' trade deal with China. CTV chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos gathers instant reaction and analysis.</li>
<li>Reaction to the Canada-China deal continues with Jamie Baker, a Secretary-Treasurer for the UNIFOR-based Fish Food and Allied Workers. It is the largest private sector union, representing 14,000 workers in Newfoundland&rsquo;s independent small-boat fishery. We also hear from Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada.</li>
<li>Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, a Palliative Care Physician at The Ottawa Hospital, explains how Canadians can stay healthy and preserve their mental wellness during the cold Winter months.</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday - Hour 2
Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover and Bluesky Strategy vice-president Jordan Paquet.
Topic 1: Mr. Carney went to China, and came home with a trade deal. However, not everyone in Canada's political arena is thrilled about it. Was the Prime Minister's overseas trip a success?
Topic 2: In an interview with CJAD Montreal earlier this week, American Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said the Canadian political rhetoric surrounding Trump is harming the Canada-USA relationship ahead of CUSMA negotiations. Should our Premiers tone it down a notch?
Topic 3: Quebec will be searching for a new Premier in October, as Francois Legault steps down. The decision comes weeks after the Quebec Liberals cut ties with newly-anointed leader Pablo Rodriguez. Who will form the next government?
Topic 4: On a scale of 'don't care' to 'heavily invested', do you care about the Olympics?
Topic 5: A not-so-friendly hockey brawl is under investigation, and the participants aren't even old enough to be considered teenagers.

Free For All Friday

Prime Minister Carney's trade mission to China is bearing fruit in the form of a series of agreements on economic cooperation. They were signed in Beijing earlier today. We hear from Canada's federal ministers as the day unfolds.

On today's show:
Vassy speaks with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford is leaning towards pulling Crown Royal products from government-run liquor stores. Kinew hopes to change Ford's mind.
The Canadian Real Estate Association's 2026 forecast shows an upturn in the housing market next year.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Robert Benzie.
Vassy speaks with former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister David Heurtel about Francois Legault's political legacy, as the Premier resigns from his post.

Prime Minister Carney's trade mission to China is bearing fruit in the form of a series of agreements on economic cooperation. They were signed in Beijing earlier today. We hear from Canada's federal ministers as the day unfolds.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy speaks with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford is leaning towards pulling Crown Royal products from government-run liquor stores. Kinew hopes to change Ford's mind.</li>
<li>The Canadian Real Estate Association's 2026 forecast shows an upturn in the housing market next year.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Robert Benzie.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister David Heurtel about Francois Legault's political legacy, as the Premier resigns from his post.</li>
</ul>

Prime Minister Carney signs MOU with China

Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing, marking the first state visit to China by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2017. Vassy speaks with author and global competitive strategist Amy Karam about what Canada's new China strategy could look like.

On today's show:
Vassy chats with Irwin Cotler, a human rights advocate and former Canadian Justice Minister, about the global response to the situation in Iran.
CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest developments from Quebec City, as Francois Legault has resigned from his post as Quebec Premier.
The Explainer with Registered Dietician Abby Langer: Why do Canadians need more Vitamin D?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge.
David Paterson, Ontario's Representative in Washington, says he thinks Trump's talk of tearing up CUSMA is more about negotiating position than an actual threat to the trade deal.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing, marking the first state visit to China by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2017. Vassy speaks with author and global competitive strategist Amy Karam about what Canada's new China strategy could look like.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy chats with Irwin Cotler, a human rights advocate and former Canadian Justice Minister, about the global response to the situation in Iran.</li>
<li>CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest developments from Quebec City, as Francois Legault has resigned from his post as Quebec Premier.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Registered Dietician Abby Langer: Why do Canadians need more Vitamin D?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge.</li>
<li>David Paterson, Ontario's Representative in Washington, says he thinks Trump's talk of tearing up CUSMA is more about negotiating position than an actual threat to the trade deal.</li>
</ul>

A possible snap election?

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