Drug cartels in Mexico have blocked roads, set cars ablaze, and caused chaos for Canadian travellers in Puerto Vallarta today. It follows a Mexican military operation on Sunday that killed a cartel leader. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Scott Hurst. Then, we check in with Artur Wilczynski, a Canadian traveller who is stranded in Puerta Vallarta.

On today's show:
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith elaborates on her push to give Alberta more control over immigration.
Vassy speaks with Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about Friday's SCOTUS tariff ruling.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Tim Powers.
Dr. Sharon Cohen, a Medical Director at the Toronto Memory Program and a specialist in Alzheimer’s diagnosis, reacts to the Canada Drug Agency's recommendation against public coverage for a new breakthrough treatment.

Drug cartels in Mexico have blocked roads, set cars ablaze, and caused chaos for Canadian travellers in Puerto Vallarta today. It follows a Mexican military operation on Sunday that killed a cartel leader. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Scott Hurst. Then, we check in with Artur Wilczynski, a Canadian traveller who is stranded in Puerta Vallarta.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Alberta Premier Danielle Smith elaborates on her push to give Alberta more control over immigration.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about Friday's SCOTUS tariff ruling.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Tim Powers.</li>
<li>Dr. Sharon Cohen, a Medical Director at the Toronto Memory Program and a specialist in Alzheimer&rsquo;s diagnosis, reacts to the Canada Drug Agency's recommendation against public coverage for a new breakthrough treatment.</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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Canadians stranded in Mexico as cartel violence erupts

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
Somebody told Donald Trump 'no'. Hours before showtime, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a portion of the U.S. President's tariff regime. He is not happy, and he is definitely not throwing in the towel. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham outlines the significance behind Friday's long-awaited ruling.
Could Trump pull out of CUSMA? Sources say he's mulling it over. We dig deeper with Metina Stevis-Gridneff, who is the New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief.
A former U.S. President offered some interesting comments about UFO's, and whether they actually exist. Who better to ask than UFO expert Chris Rutkowski.

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 Summa Strategies chairman Tim Powers and Karen Gordon from Gordon Strategy.

Topic 1: Dissecting the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against the Trump tariffs, while also watching a hockey game.

Topic 2: Canada's Tories have lost another MP after Matt Jeneroux crossed the floor to join Carney's Liberals.

Topic 3: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a series of referendum questions that will be up for debate later this Fall.

Topic 4: The latest comments from U.S. President Trump after the Supreme Court ruled against a series of Trump tariffs.

Topic 5: After a thrilling comeback victory over Finland, Canada will play for Olympic Gold in Men's Hockey! Now they just need an opponent for Sunday's match...

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
<ul>
<li>Somebody told Donald Trump 'no'. Hours before showtime, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a portion of the U.S. President's tariff regime. He is not happy, and he is definitely not throwing in the towel. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham outlines the significance behind Friday's long-awaited ruling.</li>
<li>Could Trump pull out of CUSMA? Sources say he's mulling it over. We dig deeper with Metina Stevis-Gridneff, who is the New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief.</li>
<li>A former U.S. President offered some interesting comments about UFO's, and whether they actually exist. Who better to ask than UFO expert Chris Rutkowski.</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 Summa Strategies chairman Tim Powers and Karen Gordon from Gordon Strategy.
Topic 1: Dissecting the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against the Trump tariffs, while also watching a hockey game.
Topic 2: Canada's Tories have lost another MP after Matt Jeneroux crossed the floor to join Carney's Liberals.
Topic 3: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a series of referendum questions that will be up for debate later this Fall.
Topic 4: The latest comments from U.S. President Trump after the Supreme Court ruled against a series of Trump tariffs.
Topic 5: After a thrilling comeback victory over Finland, Canada will play for Olympic Gold in Men's Hockey! Now they just need an opponent for Sunday's match...

Free For All Friday

The federal government has unveiled a suite of new measures aimed at cracking down on money laundering related to extortion in Canada. We dig deeper with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.

On today's show:
More reaction to MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the Conservative floor to join the Liberals.
Former Prince Andrew has been arrested in connection to the Epstein Files. Vassy speaks with CTV Royal Commentator Richard Berthelsen.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The best exercise to fight against depression and anxiety.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Laura Stone.
Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan, the Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Carney, discusses Canada's trade mission to Mexico.
CTV's Heather Butts joins us live from Milan, as the Canadian Women's Hockey Team battles Team USA for a Gold Medal.
CTV's Rachel Aiello tees up tonight's federal NDP Leadership Debate.

The federal government has unveiled a suite of new measures aimed at cracking down on money laundering related to extortion in Canada. We dig deeper with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>More reaction to MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the Conservative floor to join the Liberals.</li>
<li>Former Prince Andrew has been arrested in connection to the Epstein Files. Vassy speaks with CTV Royal Commentator Richard Berthelsen.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The best exercise to fight against depression and anxiety.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Laura Stone.</li>
<li>Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan, the Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Carney, discusses Canada's trade mission to Mexico.</li>
<li>CTV's Heather Butts joins us live from Milan, as the Canadian Women's Hockey Team battles Team USA for a Gold Medal.</li>
<li>CTV's Rachel Aiello tees up tonight's federal NDP Leadership Debate.</li>
</ul>

Carney government taking new steps to fight extortion crisis

A third Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Mark Carney's Liberal government. CTV's Mike LeCouteur dissects the latest developments. We also hear from Jeneroux himself, as well as Prime Minister Carney, following today's floor-crossing.

On today's show:
Vassy speaks with Industry Minister Melanie Joly about the federal government's new Defense Industrial Strategy.
The Explainer with former Canadian Ambassador to Cuba Mark Entwistle: What's going on with the U.S. and Cuba these days?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, talks inflation and tariff uncertainty.

A third Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Mark Carney's Liberal government. CTV's Mike LeCouteur dissects the latest developments. We also hear from Jeneroux himself, as well as Prime Minister Carney, following today's floor-crossing.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy speaks with Industry Minister Melanie Joly about the federal government's new Defense Industrial Strategy.</li>
<li>The Explainer with former Canadian Ambassador to Cuba Mark Entwistle: What's going on with the U.S. and Cuba these days?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, talks inflation and tariff uncertainty.</li>
</ul>

Canadians stranded in Mexico as cartel violence erupts

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