Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced she's resigning from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet hours before she was set to table the fall economic update. Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss. 

On todays show: 
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Bill Morneau, Former Finance Minister as they discuss whether or not there will be consequences if the deficit is above the projected $40.1 billion.
Missy Cummings, one of the Navy’s first female fighter pilots, Professor and Director of Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the mysterious drones reported over the East Coast. 
The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji and Tom Mulcair. 
Colton Praill, CTV National News Correspondent joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss where things stand as we enter the lockup for the fall economic statement. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced she's resigning from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau&rsquo;s cabinet hours before she was set to table the fall economic update. Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss.&nbsp;
On todays show:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Bill Morneau, Former Finance Minister as they discuss whether or not there will be consequences if the deficit is above the projected $40.1 billion.</li>
<li>Missy Cummings, one of the Navy&rsquo;s first female fighter pilots, Professor and Director of Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the mysterious drones reported over the East Coast.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji and Tom Mulcair.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Colton Praill, CTV National News Correspondent joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss where things stand as we enter the lockup for the fall economic statement.&nbsp;</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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Chrystia Freeland resigns from Justin Trudeau's cabinet

A fourth opposition MP has crossed the floor to join the Carney government. This time, it's a Nunavut MP leaving the New Democrats. Vassy chats with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair about what it all means, as the federal parties gear up for a trio of pivotal byelections.

On today's show:
A panel of former top Canadian military commanders weigh in on the war in Iran.
The Explainer with former CSIS counter-terrorism specialist Phil Gurski: How is Iran a state sponsor of terrorism?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Laura D'Angelo.
Liberal MP Leslie Church defends the government's anti-hate law Bill C-9.
The latest updates on the war in Iran, as well as your reaction to today's floor-crossing.

A fourth opposition MP has crossed the floor to join the Carney government. This time, it's a Nunavut MP leaving the New Democrats. Vassy chats with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair about what it all means, as the federal parties gear up for a trio of pivotal byelections.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>A panel of former top Canadian military commanders weigh in on the war in Iran.</li>
<li>The Explainer with former CSIS counter-terrorism specialist Phil Gurski: How is Iran a state sponsor of terrorism?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Laura D'Angelo.</li>
<li>Liberal MP Leslie Church defends the government's anti-hate law Bill C-9.</li>
<li>The latest updates on the war in Iran, as well as your reaction to today's floor-crossing.</li>
</ul>

NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to join the Carney Liberals

U.S. President Donald Trump and his officials have been sending mixed messages on what the ultimate goal of the war in Iran looks like.

On today's show:
Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, on the impact of today's market turmoil and the global energy shock.
Conservative Party Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman on the CPC's criticism of the Carney government's Iran position.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Planning for the future in a chaotic world.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Bahoz Dara-Aziz, Laryssa Waller, and George Soule.
Renowned journalist and Middle East political analyst Mohamed Fahmy talks about the impact of today's war on civilians in The Gulf.
Shots reportedly rang out at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, prompting a police investigation. CTV's Rahim Ladani brings us up to speed on the latest developments.
OpenAI is facing a lawsuit over the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, and facing a series of valid questions as to why they failed to report critical information until after the shooting took place. Tech analyst Carmi Levy breaks it all down for us on today's Tech Check.

U.S. President Donald Trump and his officials have been sending mixed messages on what the ultimate goal of the war in Iran looks like.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, on the impact of today's market turmoil and the global energy shock.</li>
<li>Conservative Party Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman on the CPC's criticism of the Carney government's Iran position.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Planning for the future in a chaotic world.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Bahoz Dara-Aziz, Laryssa Waller, and George Soule.</li>
<li>Renowned journalist and Middle East political analyst Mohamed Fahmy talks about the impact of today's war on civilians in The Gulf.</li>
<li>Shots reportedly rang out at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, prompting a police investigation. CTV's Rahim Ladani brings us up to speed on the latest developments.</li>
<li>OpenAI is facing a lawsuit over the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, and facing a series of valid questions as to why they failed to report critical information until after the shooting took place. Tech analyst Carmi Levy breaks it all down for us on today's Tech Check.</li>
</ul>

Mixed messaging from the White House on the endgame in Iran

Oil prices have increased to nearly $120 per barrel in early trading, as the US-led war against Iran enters Day 10. John Bolton, a former National Security Advisor to President Trump, explains what America aims to accomplish in Iran.

On today's show:
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Canada needs to continue expanding trade with India, despite national security concerns.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran’s attacks on U.S. bases.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.
BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter on what the spike in oil prices means for Canada's economy.
The Weather Network's Doug Gillham on the outlook for Spring across Canada.

Oil prices have increased to nearly $120 per barrel in early trading, as the US-led war against Iran enters Day 10. John Bolton, a former National Security Advisor to President Trump, explains what America aims to accomplish in Iran.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Canada needs to continue expanding trade with India, despite national security concerns.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran&rsquo;s attacks on U.S. bases.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.</li>
<li>BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter on what the spike in oil prices means for Canada's economy.</li>
<li>The Weather Network's Doug Gillham on the outlook for Spring across Canada.</li>
</ul>

Chrystia Freeland resigns from Justin Trudeau's cabinet

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