Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, as U.S. trade officials testify in D.C. today. He also provides an update on how the CUSMA review is coming along.

On today's show:
The Explainer with H&R Block Canada tax expert Yannick Lemay: What you can, and can't, claim on your 2026 taxes.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Vassy speaks with Chris Severson-Baker, the Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, about their open letter to Prime Minister Carney on the Alberta MOU.
CTV Vancouver B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Rob Buffam outlines the political chaos caused by Premier Eby's flip-flop on the DRIPA legislation changes.

Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, as U.S. trade officials testify in D.C. today. He also provides an update on how the CUSMA review is coming along.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Explainer with H&amp;R Block Canada tax expert Yannick Lemay: What you can, and can't, claim on your 2026 taxes.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Chris Severson-Baker, the Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, about their open letter to Prime Minister Carney on the Alberta MOU.</li>
<li>CTV Vancouver B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Rob Buffam outlines the political chaos caused by Premier Eby's flip-flop on the DRIPA legislation changes.</li>
</ul>

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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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Canada-U.S. Trade Minister provides update on CUSMA review

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as Prime Minister Carney faces renewed pressure to show progress on trade talks with his American counterparts. It follows a series of testimonies from high-ranking Trump officials in Washington, with USTR Jamieson Greer suggesting there may be retaliation for Canadian provinces who have barred American alcohol from liquor store shelves. CTV U.S. political analyst and former Congressional staffer Eric Ham offers his two cents.

On today's show:
Vassy checks in with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, as the Conservatives call foul on the Liberals' decision to take control of House Committees.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why the fear of loss serves as higher motivation than potential gains.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Mike LeCouteur, and Rob Benzie.
CTV National Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson reacts to Prime Minister Carney's latest messaging on the trade files.
CTV Aviation Specialist Phyl Durdey examines the global jet fuel shortage, and what it could mean for your Summer travel plans.

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as Prime Minister Carney faces renewed pressure to show progress on trade talks with his American counterparts. It follows a series of testimonies from high-ranking Trump officials in Washington, with USTR Jamieson Greer suggesting there may be retaliation for Canadian provinces who have barred American alcohol from liquor store shelves. CTV U.S. political analyst and former Congressional staffer Eric Ham offers his two cents.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy checks in with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, as the Conservatives call foul on the Liberals' decision to take control of House Committees.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why the fear of loss serves as higher motivation than potential gains.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Mike LeCouteur, and Rob Benzie.</li>
<li>CTV National Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson reacts to Prime Minister Carney's latest messaging on the trade files.</li>
<li>CTV Aviation Specialist Phyl Durdey examines the global jet fuel shortage, and what it could mean for your Summer travel plans.</li>
</ul>

Prime Minister Carney faces renewed pressure on trade file ahead of CUSMA review

The brand-new Canada-U.S. Advisory Council is made up of members from the previous council, on top of some new additions. The newcomers include former Conservative Party leader Erin O’Toole, former Conservative Cabinet Minister Lisa Raitt, former Premiers P.J. Akeeagok and Jean Charest, and former Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale.

On today's show:
Vassy speaks with a Canadian woman who witnessed yesterday's mass shooting at a popular tourist attraction in Mexico. The incident left one Canadian tourist dead and sent another to the hospital.
Canadian veterans are calling on the federal government to recognize post-Korean War conflicts as 'war service'. We check in with Mike McGlennon, the Vice-President of the Persian Gulf Veterans of Canada.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Tax Planning vs. Tax Filing, and what people get wrong.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waller, Sharan Kaur, and Graham Richardson.
The mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer is showing signs of promise in the early-trial stages. We dig deeper with Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist at Toronto General Hospital.
TSN 1200 Ottawa's John Rodenburg brings us up to speed on the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers and Canadiens have drawn first blood in their series, while the Senators are in a 2-0 series hole against Carolina.

The brand-new Canada-U.S. Advisory Council is made up of members from the previous council, on top of some new additions. The newcomers include former Conservative Party leader Erin O&rsquo;Toole, former Conservative Cabinet Minister Lisa Raitt, former Premiers P.J. Akeeagok and Jean Charest, and former Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy speaks with a Canadian woman who witnessed yesterday's mass shooting at a popular tourist attraction in Mexico. The incident left one Canadian tourist dead and sent another to the hospital.</li>
<li>Canadian veterans are calling on the federal government to recognize post-Korean War conflicts as 'war service'. We check in with Mike McGlennon, the Vice-President of the Persian Gulf Veterans of Canada.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Tax Planning vs. Tax Filing, and what people get wrong.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waller, Sharan Kaur, and Graham Richardson.</li>
<li>The mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer is showing signs of promise in the early-trial stages. We dig deeper with Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist at Toronto General Hospital.</li>
<li>TSN 1200 Ottawa's John Rodenburg brings us up to speed on the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers and Canadiens have drawn first blood in their series, while the Senators are in a 2-0 series hole against Carolina.</li>
</ul>

Prime Minister Carney names new Canada-U.S. Advisory Council ahead of CUSMA review

According to today's inflation report, the oil supply shock caused by the Iran War has led to a record-high surge in the price of gas in Canada. Vassy speaks with BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter to get his analysis on the latest numbers.

On today's show:
In a video address to Canadians, Prime Minister Carney says Canada's economic integration with the U.S. is a 'weakness' that needs to be 'corrected'.
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with CRA Secretary of State Wayne Long, as they dig into the Carney government's affordability policies.
Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Meta gets warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on smart glasses could empower predators.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Bahoz Dara Aziz, and Garry Keller.
Part 2 of Vassy's interview with Finland President Alex Stubb, as they tackle the EU-US relationship and the future of NATO.

According to today's inflation report, the oil supply shock caused by the Iran War has led to a record-high surge in the price of gas in Canada. Vassy speaks with BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter to get his analysis on the latest numbers.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>In a video address to Canadians, Prime Minister Carney says Canada's economic integration with the U.S. is a 'weakness' that needs to be 'corrected'.</li>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with CRA Secretary of State Wayne Long, as they dig into the Carney government's affordability policies.</li>
<li>Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Meta gets warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on smart glasses could empower predators.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Bahoz Dara Aziz, and Garry Keller.</li>
<li>Part 2 of Vassy's interview with Finland President Alex Stubb, as they tackle the EU-US relationship and the future of NATO.</li>
</ul>

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister provides update on CUSMA review

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