Despite the Carney government investing hundreds of millions in financial support to the Canadian Steel industry, Algoma Steel has issued 1,000 layoff notices to workers in Sault Ste. Marie, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs on the sector. Vassy chats with Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker about the potentially dramatic impact to the local economy.

On today's show:
Tim Anderson, a former Kinder Morgan CEO, chimes in on the business argument for a new oil pipeline in Canada.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Tax-panning tips to end a crazy 2025.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs is raising concerns with present-day federal government policies, which they argue is making it harder for emergency responders to do their jobs.
Tim Hodgson, Canada's Energy Minister, talks about the consultation process with First Nations groups on a new oil pipeline project.

Despite the Carney government investing hundreds of millions in financial support to the Canadian Steel industry, Algoma Steel has issued 1,000 layoff notices to workers in Sault Ste. Marie, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs on the sector. Vassy chats with Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker about the potentially dramatic impact to the local economy.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Tim Anderson, a former Kinder Morgan CEO, chimes in on the business argument for a new oil pipeline in Canada.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Tax-panning tips to end a crazy 2025.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs is raising concerns with present-day federal government policies, which they argue is making it harder for emergency responders to do their jobs.</li>
<li>Tim Hodgson, Canada's Energy Minister, talks about the consultation process with First Nations groups on a new oil pipeline project.</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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Algoma Steel to lay off 1,000 workers in face of U.S. tariffs

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:
The FIFA World Cup Draw is unfolding right as we hit the airwaves! But as the biggest worldwide faces gather in Washington, it's not all about soccer. Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant, unveils the bigger picture at play.
What’s at stake for Canada in the ongoing CUSMA review? We dig deeper with Goldy Hyder, the President and CEO for the Business Council of Canada.
Tech analyst Carmi Levy reacts to Australia's U16 social media ban, and explains why 2025 is the year of 'Gen Beta'.

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 Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and CTV News political analyst Scott Reid.

Topic 1: The CUSMA review is officially underway, as preliminary public hearings kick off in Washington.

Topic 2: Is the 'pay to play' economy coming back to bite Canada's rear-end?

Topic 3: How does the panacea of climate change factor into the present-day Canadian political equation?

Topic 4: Is co-hosting the FIFA World Cup a worthwhile endeavour for Canada?

Topic 5: Based on your Spotify playlist, how old are you?

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:
<ul>
<li>The FIFA World Cup Draw is unfolding right as we hit the airwaves! But as the biggest worldwide faces gather in Washington, it's not all about soccer. Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant, unveils the bigger picture at play.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s at stake for Canada in the ongoing CUSMA review? We dig deeper with Goldy Hyder, the President and CEO for the Business Council of Canada.</li>
<li>Tech analyst Carmi Levy reacts to Australia's U16 social media ban, and explains why 2025 is the year of 'Gen Beta'.</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 Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and CTV News political analyst Scott Reid.
Topic 1: The CUSMA review is officially underway, as preliminary public hearings kick off in Washington.
Topic 2: Is the 'pay to play' economy coming back to bite Canada's rear-end?
Topic 3: How does the panacea of climate change factor into the present-day Canadian political equation?
Topic 4: Is co-hosting the FIFA World Cup a worthwhile endeavour for Canada?
Topic 5: Based on your Spotify playlist, how old are you?

Free For All Friday

Steven Guilbeault, Canada's former Environment Minister, says the plan for a new oil pipeline means its impossible for the country to meet its 2030 emissions reduction targets. Not only that, he fears that today's pipeline plan puts Canada's goal of a net-zero economy by 2050 in serious doubt. We kick things off with his one-on-one chat with Vassy Kapelos, as the present-day Liberal MP mulls over his long-term political future.

On today's show:
B.C. political correspondent Rob Shaw breaks down the resignation of B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: How social media makes teenagers 'measurably dumber'.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Brian Platt, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.
Vassy speaks with Michael Bernstein, the CEO of climate thinktank Clean Prosperity, about the impact of the Alberta MOU on federal climate policy goals.

Steven Guilbeault, Canada's former Environment Minister, says the plan for a new oil pipeline means its impossible for the country to meet its 2030 emissions reduction targets. Not only that, he fears that today's pipeline plan puts Canada's goal of a net-zero economy by 2050 in serious doubt. We kick things off with his one-on-one chat with Vassy Kapelos, as the present-day Liberal MP mulls over his long-term political future.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>B.C. political correspondent Rob Shaw breaks down the resignation of B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: How social media makes teenagers 'measurably dumber'.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Brian Platt, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Michael Bernstein, the CEO of climate thinktank Clean Prosperity, about the impact of the Alberta MOU on federal climate policy goals.</li>
</ul>

Steven Guilbeault says Alberta MOU puts 2050 Climate Plan in jeopardy

The CEO of Algoma Steel says the Carney government and the Government of Ontario were aware that the company’s business plan included a re-tooling, which would lead to layoffs. This was before the government agreed to provide Algoma with a $500 million loan guarantee to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs. Vassy Kapelos chats with Michael Garcia following the company's decision to lay off 1,000 workers.

On today's show:
Jason Jacques, the Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer, delivers his analysis of Build Canada Homes and the feds' 2030 emissions reduction targets.
Retired General Tom Lawson joins Vassy to help answer this week's Explainer question: Why does arctic sovereignty matter?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nick McRoberts, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge.
Vassy speaks with Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak, the National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

The CEO of Algoma Steel says the Carney government and the Government of Ontario were aware that the company&rsquo;s business plan included a re-tooling, which would lead to layoffs. This was before the government agreed to provide Algoma with a $500 million loan guarantee to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs. Vassy Kapelos chats with Michael Garcia following the company's decision to lay off 1,000 workers.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Jason Jacques, the Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer, delivers his analysis of Build Canada Homes and the feds' 2030 emissions reduction targets.</li>
<li>Retired General Tom Lawson joins Vassy to help answer this week's Explainer question: Why does arctic sovereignty matter?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nick McRoberts, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak, the National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.</li>
</ul>

Algoma Steel to lay off 1,000 workers in face of U.S. tariffs

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