Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says the Carney government is open to increasing investment by Chinese companies in Canada's Energy sector. This follows the Prime Minister's trade mission to China back in January. He joins Vassy Kapelos in Hour 1.

On today's show:
Canadian economist Don Drummond on why he believes the Bank of Canada isn't properly weighing U.S. trade uncertainty in its economic forecasts.
The Explainer with international trade lawyer Robert Glasgow: Can Canada sign trade deals with individual U.S. states?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo.
TSN's AJ Jakubec previews the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Carney.

Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says the Carney government is open to increasing investment by Chinese companies in Canada's Energy sector. This follows the Prime Minister's trade mission to China back in January. He joins Vassy Kapelos in Hour 1.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Canadian economist Don Drummond on why he believes the Bank of Canada isn't properly weighing U.S. trade uncertainty in its economic forecasts.</li>
<li>The Explainer with international trade lawyer Robert Glasgow: Can Canada sign trade deals with individual U.S. states?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo.</li>
<li>TSN's AJ Jakubec previews the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.</li>
<li>Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Carney.</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.