The Carney Liberals are defending their Auto sector strategy following news that Honda has suspended plans to build a $15 billion factory. The manufacturer cited low demands for EVs in the United States as the primary reason behind its decision. We dig deeper with Karim Bardeesy, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry. Then, we check in with Adam Chambers, the Trade Critic for Canada's Conservatives.

On today's show:
Prime Minister Carney is responding to a report that the Liberals will bring in more regulatory changes aimed at speeding up resource and energy projects.
Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses the latest developments with the Hantavirus outbreak.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur.
CTV's Abigail Bimman reports on a new StatsCan analysis, which finds that more Millennials are living at home with parents than the previous-era Baby Boomers.
Vassy speaks with Bill Lomax, the President and CEO of the First Nations Bank of Canada, about opportunities for Indigenous investment in major infrastructure projects.

The Carney Liberals are defending their Auto sector strategy following news that Honda has suspended plans to build a $15 billion factory. The manufacturer cited low demands for EVs in the United States as the primary reason behind its decision. We dig deeper with&nbsp;Karim Bardeesy, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry. Then, we check in with Adam Chambers, the Trade Critic for Canada's Conservatives.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Prime Minister Carney is responding to a report that the Liberals will bring in more regulatory changes aimed at speeding up resource and energy projects.</li>
<li>Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses the latest developments with the Hantavirus outbreak.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur.</li>
<li>CTV's Abigail Bimman reports on a new StatsCan analysis, which finds that more Millennials are living at home with parents than the previous-era Baby Boomers.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Bill Lomax, the President and CEO of the First Nations Bank of Canada, about opportunities for Indigenous investment in major infrastructure projects.</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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Carney government defends Canada's EV strategy

Honda Motors has reportedly suspended plans to build an EV plant in Canada. The move comes after U.S. demand slowed, pushing the Japanese automaker 'to put hybrids at the centre of its North American strategy', according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Honda had already paused the plant in May of 2025. We get instant reaction from Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada.

On today's show:
CAMH is opposing the expansion of MAiD for mental illness. We find out why with Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam, the Chief Medical Officer at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
The Explainer with Jentzen Michael Shea, a Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Shea Counseling and Psychotherapy: In Part 1 of a 4-part series, we break down the stigma of therapy and address our mental health.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Shannon Greer.
Elections Alberta and the RCMP are investigating how a database of voter information for 2.9 million Albertans was leaked to a separatist group. We dig deeper with Matthew Scace of The Globe And Mail.

Honda Motors has reportedly suspended plans to build an EV plant in Canada. The move comes after U.S. demand slowed, pushing the Japanese automaker 'to put hybrids at the centre of its North American strategy', according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Honda had already paused the plant in May of 2025. We get instant reaction from Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CAMH is opposing the expansion of MAiD for mental illness. We find out why with&nbsp;Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam, the Chief Medical Officer at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Jentzen Michael Shea, a Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Shea Counseling and Psychotherapy: In Part 1 of a 4-part series, we break down the stigma of therapy and address our mental health.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Shannon Greer.</li>
<li>Elections Alberta and the RCMP are investigating how a database of voter information for 2.9 million Albertans was leaked to a separatist group. We dig deeper with Matthew Scace of The Globe And Mail.</li>
</ul>

Report: Honda halts plan for $15 billion EV factory in Ontario

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour will replace Mary Simon as Canada's Governor General. Arbour will be appointed to her new position later this year, becoming the 31st Governor General in our country's history. CTV's Rachel Aiello delivers the latest developments following today's announcement. Then, we pick the brain of CTV political analyst Scott Reid.

On today's show:
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist, dissects the Hantavirus outbreak that is wreaking havoc on a Dutch cruise ship. The vessel is now stranded off the coast of Africa.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Making the most of your tax returns.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Amanda Galbraith, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Hear Vassy's interview with A.I. Minister Evan Solomon on the government's new $1.5 billion relief package for tariff-hit industries.
McGill Law Professor Jennifer Raso talks about the growing issue of A.I. in courtrooms.

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour will replace Mary Simon as Canada's Governor General. Arbour will be appointed to her new position later this year, becoming the 31st Governor General in our country's history. CTV's Rachel Aiello delivers the latest developments following today's announcement. Then, we pick the brain of CTV political analyst Scott Reid.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist, dissects the Hantavirus outbreak that is wreaking havoc on a Dutch cruise ship. The vessel is now stranded off the coast of Africa.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Making the most of your tax returns.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Amanda Galbraith, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Hear Vassy's interview with A.I. Minister Evan Solomon on the government's new $1.5 billion relief package for tariff-hit industries.</li>
<li>McGill Law Professor Jennifer Raso talks about the growing issue of A.I. in courtrooms.</li>
</ul>

Prime Minister Carney announces Louise Arbour as Canada's new Governor General

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is criticizing recent comments from Prime Minister Carney, who is currently overseas. During an interview, Carney didn't see Canada's integration with America in the Energy sector as a point of leverage in trade negotiations. He is now wrapping up a trip to Europe, where he is expected to announce more support for Ukraine.

On today's show:
Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announces new supports for workers and Canadians living with disabilities.
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Colorado Governor Jared Polis about the impact of U.S. tariffs, and how his state his faring during the trade war.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Why some Canadian parents are opposing an Australian-style social media ban.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon talks about the newly-approved Canada-USA pipeline route, which could see more Canadian crude flowing to that state.
TSN 690's Jon Still joins us from Montreal, where an ecstatic Canadiens fanbase is soaking in a Game 7 triumph over Tampa Bay. The Habs will play the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2, and are now Canada's last hope of breaking Lord Stanley's drought.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is criticizing recent comments from Prime Minister Carney, who is currently overseas. During an interview, Carney didn't see Canada's integration with America in the Energy sector as a point of leverage in trade negotiations. He is now wrapping up a trip to Europe, where he is expected to announce more support for Ukraine.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announces new supports for workers and Canadians living with disabilities.</li>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Colorado Governor Jared Polis about the impact of U.S. tariffs, and how his state his faring during the trade war.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Why some Canadian parents are opposing an Australian-style social media ban.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.</li>
<li>Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon talks about the newly-approved Canada-USA pipeline route, which could see more Canadian crude flowing to that state.</li>
<li>TSN 690's Jon Still joins us from Montreal, where an ecstatic Canadiens fanbase is soaking in a Game 7 triumph over Tampa Bay. The Habs will play the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2, and are now Canada's last hope of breaking Lord Stanley's drought.</li>
</ul>

Carney government defends Canada's EV strategy

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