After a meeting with Prime Minister Carney, the Premier of Alberta emerged with renewed optimism for a finalized Ottawa-Alberta Energy MOU. More than a month has passed since the original agreement deadline, which has yielded no signed-and-sealed pact. Meantime, Danielle Smith is also welcoming an announcement on more regulatory reform from the federal government, aimed at reducing the time it takes to approve energy projects down to 12 months.

On today's show:
Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney talks separatism and the Centurion Project data leak.
Vassy speaks with infectious disease expert Dr. Lisa Barrett about the latest developments on the Hantavirus outbreak.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Dating app Bumble will ditch 'swiping'.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi on Alberta separatism.

After a meeting with Prime Minister Carney, the Premier of Alberta emerged with renewed optimism for a finalized Ottawa-Alberta Energy MOU. More than a month has passed since the original agreement deadline, which has yielded no signed-and-sealed pact.&nbsp;Meantime, Danielle Smith is also welcoming an announcement on more regulatory reform from the federal government, aimed at reducing the time it takes to approve energy projects down to 12 months.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney talks separatism and the Centurion Project data leak.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with infectious disease expert Dr. Lisa Barrett about the latest developments on the Hantavirus outbreak.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Dating app Bumble will ditch 'swiping'.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.</li>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi on Alberta separatism.</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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Danielle Smith optimistic about Ottawa-Alberta MOU after meeting with Carney

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
In a provincewide supper-time address, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces that a question on separation will be on this Fall's referendum ballot. The Globe And Mail’s Marieke Walsh recaps a busy week in politics, especially in Western Canada.
CTV political analyst and former Quebec Cabinet Minister Tom Mulcair talks Quebec separatism, and the new poll that says the CAQ is regaining support.
As the Montreal Victoire celebrate their first PWHL title, the NHL's Montreal Canadiens start the Eastern Conference Finals with a statement win over Carolina. TSN's Claire Hanna recaps Thursday's chaos as we look ahead to Saturday's Game 2 matchup.

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 'Beyond A Ballot' podcast host Rachael Segal and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.

Topic 1: Albertans will vote on a question about separating from Canada this Fall, but it won’t be constitutionally binding.

Topic 2: Tension is rising between B.C. Premier David Eby and Prime Minister Carney over major projects. Is Canada's leader showing favoritism to keep Alberta happy?

Topic 3: We are just weeks away from Opening Day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A pair of Canadian cities will be welcoming the world for 13 total matches, and it's going to cost a billion dollars worth of pretty pennies. Is it worth it for cities to host major events these days?

Topic 4: Are the Carney Liberals wrong to ground Canada's Snowbirds?

Topic 5: Instead of wedding gifts, more couples are asking for cash for down payments. We try to find out why.

The last edition of Free For All Fridays will air next week - May 29th. See you at Noon!

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
<ul>
<li>In a provincewide supper-time address, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces that a question on separation will be on this Fall's referendum ballot.&nbsp;The Globe And Mail&rsquo;s Marieke Walsh recaps a busy week in politics, especially in Western Canada.</li>
<li>CTV political analyst and former Quebec Cabinet Minister Tom Mulcair talks Quebec separatism, and the new poll that says the CAQ is regaining support.</li>
<li>As the Montreal Victoire celebrate their first PWHL title, the NHL's Montreal Canadiens start the Eastern Conference Finals with a statement win over Carolina. TSN's Claire Hanna recaps Thursday's chaos as we look ahead to Saturday's Game 2 matchup.</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&rsquo;s edition features 'Beyond A Ballot' podcast host Rachael Segal and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.
Topic 1: Albertans will vote on a question about separating from Canada this Fall, but it won&rsquo;t be constitutionally binding.
Topic 2: Tension is rising between B.C. Premier David Eby and Prime Minister Carney over major projects. Is Canada's leader showing favoritism to keep Alberta happy?
Topic 3: We are just weeks away from Opening Day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A pair of Canadian cities will be welcoming the world for 13 total matches, and it's going to cost a billion dollars worth of pretty pennies. Is it worth it for cities to host major events these days?
Topic 4: Are the Carney Liberals wrong to ground Canada's Snowbirds?
Topic 5: Instead of wedding gifts, more couples are asking for cash for down payments. We try to find out why.
The last edition of Free For All Fridays will air next week - May 29th. See you at Noon!

Free For All Friday

Later today, a committee of the Alberta Legislature will decide on whether a citizen-led referendum question will make it onto the ballot this Fall. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a primetime address to her province tonight. Vassy speaks with Thomas Lukaszek, a former Deputy Premier of Alberta and organizer of the 'Forever Canadian' referendum petition campaign.

On today's show:
A traveler who recently returned to Ontario from East Africa is is being tested for Ebola, but the province isn't saying when they returned or if they have any symptoms. Vassy speaks with Dr. Gerald Evans, an infectious disease specialist at Kingston's Health Sciences Centre, about the latest intel we have on the deadly virus.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why the real reason for right-handedness is linked to our legs.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh.
'Poop pills' for lung cancer? A new clinical study hopes to find out if Fecal Microbiota Transplant Therapy could help Canadian patients. Vassy speaks with Dr. Saman Maleki, a Translational Immuno-Oncology Scientist at the London Health Sciences Centre.
The Montreal Canadiens kick off the Eastern Conference Finals tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. TSN 690 Montreal's Shaun Starr delivers a series preview ahead of Game 1.

Later today, a committee of the Alberta Legislature will decide on whether a citizen-led referendum question will make it onto the ballot this Fall. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a primetime address to her province tonight.&nbsp;Vassy speaks with Thomas Lukaszek, a former Deputy Premier of Alberta and organizer of the 'Forever Canadian' referendum petition campaign.
On today's show:
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<li>A traveler who recently returned to Ontario from East Africa is is being tested for Ebola, but the province isn't saying when they returned or if they have any symptoms. Vassy speaks with Dr. Gerald Evans, an infectious disease specialist at Kingston's Health Sciences Centre, about the latest intel we have on the deadly virus.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why the real reason for right-handedness is linked to our legs.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh.</li>
<li>'Poop pills' for lung cancer? A new clinical study hopes to find out if Fecal Microbiota Transplant Therapy could help Canadian patients. Vassy speaks with Dr. Saman Maleki, a Translational Immuno-Oncology Scientist at the London Health Sciences Centre.</li>
<li>The Montreal Canadiens kick off the Eastern Conference Finals tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. TSN 690 Montreal's Shaun Starr delivers a series preview ahead of Game 1.</li>
</ul>

Will there be a separatism referendum in Alberta this year?

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with the Premier of British Columbia, as David Eby criticizes the federal government's deal with Alberta. He is calling on the feds to support national projects in B.C. and suggests that the government is favouring Alberta due to talks of a possible referendum.

On today’s show:
Avery Haines, the Managing Editor of CTV's W5, delves into a luggage-tag switching scheme at Canadian airports, with drug smugglers allegedly at the center of it.
Conservative MP Michael Chong joins Vassy Kapelos following his visit to Taiwan.
The Explainer with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea: In Part 3 of our 4-part series for Mental Health Awareness Month, we dive straight into the factors that cause digital burnout. If we get bit by the bug, how do we get out of that rut?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D’Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Vassy's 1-on-1 interview with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham.
The generic version of Ozempic is now available in Canada. Dr. Yashar Tashakkor, an obesity medicine specialist, shares what Canadians need to know.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with the Premier of British Columbia, as David Eby criticizes the federal government's deal with Alberta. He&nbsp;is calling on the feds to support national projects in B.C. and suggests that the government is favouring Alberta due to talks of a possible referendum.
On today&rsquo;s show:
<ul>
<li>Avery Haines, the Managing Editor of CTV's W5, delves into a luggage-tag switching scheme at Canadian airports, with drug smugglers allegedly at the center of it.</li>
<li>Conservative MP Michael Chong joins Vassy Kapelos following his visit to Taiwan.</li>
<li>The Explainer with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea: In Part 3 of our 4-part series for Mental Health Awareness Month, we dive straight into the factors that cause digital burnout. If we get bit by the bug, how do we get out of that rut?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D&rsquo;Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Vassy's 1-on-1 interview with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham.</li>
<li>The generic version of Ozempic is now available in Canada. Dr. Yashar Tashakkor, an obesity medicine specialist, shares what Canadians need to know.</li>
</ul>

Danielle Smith optimistic about Ottawa-Alberta MOU after meeting with Carney

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