In this 4-part series, Vassy Kapelos is joined by psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea for an in-depth discussion about various aspects of understanding grief. We examine how it impacts our lives and explore strategies for addressing and dealing with grief when it becomes an impediment to our mental health.

In this 4-part series, Vassy Kapelos is joined by psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea for an in-depth discussion about various aspects of understanding grief. We examine how it impacts our lives and explore strategies for addressing and dealing with grief when it becomes an impediment to our mental health.

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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Digging Deeper: Understanding grief

It's a decision that has been years in the making. On Wednesday, Canada's Justice Minister announced that the Carney government will table legislation to indefinitely pause the expansion of medically assisted death for Canadians whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. The Daily Debrief panel weighs in on the politics around Canada's MAiD regime.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Stephen Fuhr, the Secretary of State for Defense Procurement, on why the government is converting the new Defense Investment Agency into a Crown corporation just a year after it was launched.
B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson joins Vassy to discuss the B.C. election campaign.
The Explainer with CJAD Montreal host Elias Makos: What exactly do Quebec separatists want?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Paul Wells.
Weeks of violent protests across France show no signs of slowing down, as the Macron government scrambles to deal with multiple political crises. Vassy speaks with European political expert Professor Laurie Beaudonnet from the University of Montreal.
CTV's Rachel Aiello joins us with all the details on the Justice Minister's MAiD announcement.

It's a decision that has been years in the making. On Wednesday, Canada's Justice Minister announced that the Carney government will table legislation to indefinitely pause the expansion of medically assisted death for Canadians whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. The Daily Debrief panel weighs in on the politics around Canada's MAiD regime.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Stephen Fuhr, the Secretary of State for Defense Procurement, on why the government is converting the new Defense Investment Agency into a Crown corporation just a year after it was launched.</li>
<li>B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson joins Vassy to discuss the B.C. election campaign.</li>
<li>The Explainer with CJAD Montreal host Elias Makos: What exactly do Quebec separatists want?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Paul Wells.</li>
<li>Weeks of violent protests across France show no signs of slowing down, as the Macron government scrambles to deal with multiple political crises. Vassy speaks with European political expert Professor Laurie Beaudonnet from the University of Montreal.</li>
<li>CTV's Rachel Aiello joins us with all the details on the Justice Minister's MAiD announcement.</li>
</ul>

Carney government will block expansion of MAiD for mental illness

Parti Quebecois leader Paul St. Pierre Plamondon campaigned on a promise to hold a referendum on Quebec independence, but not until after U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office. CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin joins Vassy with a breakdown of the Quebec election results.

On today's show:
A new report from the Institute for Research on Public Policy is highlighting the gaps between political rhetoric and actual action on diversifying Canada's trade economy. Vassy is joined by Chris Ragan, the Founding Director of McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy.
Money Talk with John Klotz: The key highlights from the annual IPC Wealth Conference in Ottawa.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Conservative MP Scott Aitchison, the eighth member of the Conservative caucus to either resign or cross the floor since the 2025 Federal Election.
CTV National News correspondent Judy Trinh has an update on the investigation into a Canadian intern at NATO, who is on trial for espionage.

Parti Quebecois leader Paul St. Pierre Plamondon campaigned on a promise to hold a referendum on Quebec independence, but not until after U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office. CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin joins Vassy with a breakdown of the Quebec election results.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>A new report from the Institute for Research on Public Policy is highlighting the gaps between political rhetoric and actual action on diversifying Canada's trade economy. Vassy is joined by Chris Ragan, the Founding Director of McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: The key highlights from the annual IPC Wealth Conference in Ottawa.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Conservative MP Scott Aitchison, the eighth member of the Conservative caucus to either resign or cross the floor since the 2025 Federal Election.</li>
<li>CTV National News correspondent Judy Trinh has an update on the investigation into a Canadian intern at NATO, who is on trial for espionage.</li>
</ul>

Parti Quebecois claim minority government, paving the way for a referendum

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as Quebec heads to the ballot box. La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief Joel-Denis Bellevance joins Graham with a breakdown of what's at stake, as Quebecers vote for their next government.

On today's show:
The Globe And Mail's Carrie Tait joins Graham with details of an investigation into Alberta separatist leaders, and their ties to U.S. political operatives.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: How much time do Canadians annually waste looking for something to watch?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair.
A recent study has found that Military members are twice as likely to develop ALS. Graham is joined by ALS Society of Canada CEO Tammy Moore, who is calling on the federal government to fund research.
CTV's Rob Buffam breaks down B.C. NDP leader David Eby's promise to raise taxes on high-income earners if he's re-elected later this month.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as Quebec heads to the ballot box. La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief Joel-Denis Bellevance joins Graham with a breakdown of what's at stake, as Quebecers vote for their next government.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Globe And Mail's Carrie Tait joins Graham with details of an investigation into Alberta separatist leaders, and their ties to U.S. political operatives.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: How much time do Canadians annually waste looking for something to watch?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair.</li>
<li>A recent study has found that Military members are twice as likely to develop ALS. Graham is joined by ALS Society of Canada CEO Tammy Moore, who is calling on the federal government to fund research.</li>
<li>CTV's Rob Buffam breaks down B.C. NDP leader David Eby's promise to raise taxes on high-income earners if he's re-elected later this month.</li>
</ul>

Digging Deeper: Understanding grief

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