Avi Lewis, a former journalist and activist, has claimed a decisive victory in the Federal NDP's leadership race, securing 52% support on the first ballot. He will now serve as the leader of the Orange Crush, but the end result is generating mixed reviews in the Canadian Prairies. Stephanie Levitz from The Globe And Mail breaks down Lewis' victory.

On today's show:
Vassy chats with Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy about the province's 2026 Budget.
Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair.
Saab CEO Micael Johansson discusses the company's pitch for Canada to buy the Gripen fighter jets over the F-35's.
The CEO of Air Canada is stepping down after facing controversy over his French-language skills.

Avi Lewis, a former journalist and activist, has claimed a decisive victory in the Federal NDP's leadership race, securing 52% support on the first ballot. He will now serve as the leader of the Orange Crush, but the end result is generating mixed reviews in the Canadian Prairies. Stephanie Levitz from The Globe And Mail breaks down Lewis' victory.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy chats with Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy about the province's 2026 Budget.</li>
<li>Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair.</li>
<li>Saab CEO Micael Johansson discusses the company's pitch for Canada to buy the Gripen fighter jets over the F-35's.</li>
<li>The CEO of Air Canada is stepping down after facing controversy over his French-language skills.</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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Avi Lewis is the new leader of Canada's New Democrats

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Guest host Tim Powers breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a new pipeline route along the same path as the former Keystone XL project. CTV’s Jeremie Charron has the latest.
Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden, who also serves as Canada's Secretary of State for Sport, talks about the $755 million in new federal funding for Canadian sports programs.
A new report by KPMG finds that illegal cigarettes now account for over 38 percent of all cigarette sales in Canada. We delve into the contraband tobacco trade.
As the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs inch closer to Round 2, TSN's Matt Cauz tries to explain what led to a sudden exit for Edmonton and Ottawa. Meantime, Montreal could punch their ticket to the next round tonight, but the Habs need to win one more game against Tampa Bay.

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 Bluesky Strategy vice-president Jordan Paquet and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.

Topic 1: It's been 1 year since the Carney Liberals got elected, and they now have a majority government thanks to a blend of floor-crossers and byelection winners. How has Canada changed since the 2025 federal election?

Topic 2: Do Conservative trade missions to D.C. help or harm Canada’s position?

Topic 3: Alberta separatism is back in the news again. Our panelists dig into how the issue will impact the world of federal politics in 2026.

Topic 4: U.S. President Trump drops his tariffs on scotch and whiskey after King Charles’ state visit.

Topic 5: Would you take healthcare advice from an A.I. doctor?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Guest host Tim Powers breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
<ul>
<li>U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a new pipeline route along the same path as the former Keystone XL project. CTV&rsquo;s Jeremie Charron has the latest.</li>
<li>Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden, who also serves as Canada's Secretary of State for Sport, talks about the $755 million in new federal funding for Canadian sports programs.</li>
<li>A new report by KPMG finds that illegal cigarettes now account for over 38 percent of all cigarette sales in Canada. We delve into the contraband tobacco trade.</li>
<li>As the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs inch closer to Round 2, TSN's Matt Cauz tries to explain what led to a sudden exit for Edmonton and Ottawa. Meantime, Montreal could punch their ticket to the next round tonight, but the Habs need to win one more game against Tampa Bay.</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&rsquo;s edition features Bluesky Strategy vice-president Jordan Paquet and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.
Topic 1: It's been 1 year since the Carney Liberals got elected, and they now have a majority government thanks to a blend of floor-crossers and byelection winners. How has Canada changed since the 2025 federal election?
Topic 2: Do Conservative trade missions to D.C. help or harm Canada&rsquo;s position?
Topic 3: Alberta separatism is back in the news again. Our panelists dig into how the issue will impact the world of federal politics in 2026.
Topic 4: U.S. President Trump drops his tariffs on scotch and whiskey after King Charles&rsquo; state visit.
Topic 5: Would you take healthcare advice from an A.I. doctor?

Free For All Friday

Brent crude oil reached a 4-year high of $126 per barrel on Thursday. It comes amid fears over a report that the U.S. is considering new strikes in Iran. We dig deeper with Randy Ollenberger, the Managing Director of Oil and Gas Equity Research at BMO Capital Markets, and Frances Donald, a Chief Economist at the Royal Bank of Canada.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, and then checks in with Conservative International Trade Critic Adam Chambers, as we unpack the Spring Economic Update.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Can magic mushrooms help you quit smoking?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur.
The RCMP has delivered an investigation update into the disappearances of Jack and Lilly Sullivan. We get the latest from CTV's Paul Hollingsworth.

Brent crude oil reached a 4-year high of $126 per barrel on Thursday. It comes amid fears over a report that the U.S. is considering new strikes in Iran. We dig deeper&nbsp;with Randy Ollenberger, the Managing Director of Oil and Gas Equity Research at BMO Capital Markets, and Frances Donald, a Chief Economist at the Royal Bank of Canada.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, and then checks in with Conservative International Trade Critic Adam Chambers, as we unpack the Spring Economic Update.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Can magic mushrooms help you quit smoking?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur.</li>
<li>The RCMP has delivered an investigation update into the disappearances of Jack and Lilly Sullivan. We get the latest from CTV's Paul Hollingsworth.</li>
</ul>

Oil price hits 4-year high amid Iran War fears

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as the Bank of Canada holds steady on its overnight rate. That being said, Governor Tiff Macklem warns that the idea of hiking rates isn't off the table if the price of oil doesn't come down before the end of the year. We gather the latest details from CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver.

On today's show:
Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturing Association of Canada, reacts to a new pitch from Korean submarine-maker Hanwa to build armored vehicles in Canada.
Hear Vassy's 1-on-1 chat with Finance Minister Francois Philippe-Champagne.
The Explainer with John Ruffolo, the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity: What is a sovereign wealth fund?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo and Jeff Rutledge.
Child Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard discusses the merits of banning or retracting social media for young people.
Jon Still from TSN 690 Montreal dissects Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and previews a pivotal Game 5 for the Habs tonight.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as the Bank of Canada holds steady on its overnight rate. That being said, Governor Tiff Macklem warns that the idea of hiking rates isn't off the table if the price of oil doesn't come down before the end of the year. We gather the latest details from CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturing Association of Canada, reacts to a new pitch from Korean submarine-maker Hanwa to build armored vehicles in Canada.</li>
<li>Hear Vassy's 1-on-1 chat with Finance Minister Francois Philippe-Champagne.</li>
<li>The Explainer with John Ruffolo, the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity: What is a sovereign wealth fund?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo and Jeff Rutledge.</li>
<li>Child Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard discusses the merits of banning or retracting social media for young people.</li>
<li>Jon Still from TSN 690 Montreal dissects Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and previews a pivotal Game 5 for the Habs tonight.</li>
</ul>

Avi Lewis is the new leader of Canada's New Democrats

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