Prime Minister Mark Carney has outlined his government's priorities for the upcoming Federal Budget, which is scheduled to be released November 4th. He says it will require generational investment, but also a few sacrifices. We gather reaction from Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer and interim NDP leader Don Davies.

On today's show:
UNIFOR's Lana Payne warns the Auto sector is running out of time after another plant cut jobs in Quebec this week.
Rob Shaw of CHEK News breaks down why B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad is facing a massive party revolt.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur.
Blue Jays fans are gearing up for Friday's Game 1, but are also grinding their gears over sky-high resale prices for World Series tickets.
The federal government has tabled its heavily-anticipated crime legislation.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has outlined his government's priorities for the upcoming Federal Budget, which is scheduled to be released November 4th. He says it will require generational investment, but also a few sacrifices. We gather reaction from Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer and interim NDP leader Don Davies.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>UNIFOR's Lana Payne warns the Auto sector is running out of time after another plant cut jobs in Quebec this week.</li>
<li>Rob Shaw of CHEK News breaks down why B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad is facing a massive party revolt.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur.</li>
<li>Blue Jays fans are gearing up for Friday's Game 1, but are also grinding their gears over sky-high resale prices for World Series tickets.</li>
<li>The federal government has tabled its heavily-anticipated crime legislation.</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.

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'It will take some sacrifices': Prime Minister Carney outlines 2025 Budget priorities

In a speech to the World Economic Forum today, US President Donald Trump ruled out using force to take over Greenland for the first time while also criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney.

On today's show:
Former CIA Director and Defence Secretary under President Obama, Leon Panetta, discusses Trump's Greenland threat
Vassy speaks with federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald about why Canada's trade deal with China only provides relief on canola tariffs until the end of 2026
The Explainer - What's going on with the Beckham family drama?
The Daily Debrief panel with Nojoud Al Mallees, Jeff Rutledge and Nick McRoberts
Abacus Data CEO David Coletto on the reaction to PM Carney's speech in Davos and what's at stake for Pierre Poilievre in the upcoming Conservative Party leadership review
Ontario's trade rep in D.C. David Paterson weighs in on the Carney government's deal to allow some Chinese EV imports

In a speech to the World Economic Forum today, US President Donald Trump ruled out using force to take over Greenland for the first time while also criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Former CIA Director and Defence Secretary under President Obama, Leon Panetta, discusses Trump's Greenland threat</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald about why Canada's trade deal with China only provides relief on canola tariffs until the end of 2026</li>
<li>The Explainer - What's going on with the Beckham family drama?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief panel with Nojoud Al Mallees, Jeff Rutledge and Nick McRoberts</li>
<li>Abacus Data CEO David Coletto on the reaction to PM Carney's speech in Davos and what's at stake for Pierre Poilievre in the upcoming Conservative Party leadership review</li>
<li>Ontario's trade rep in D.C. David Paterson weighs in on the Carney government's deal to allow some Chinese EV imports</li>
</ul>

Trump says he won't use force to take Greenland

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon.

On today's show:
CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Prime Minister Carney is urging the world's middle powers to work together in the face of weaponized U.S. hegemony.
The Globe and Mail's Bob Fife on an exclusive report that the Canadian Armed Forces are game planning scenarios for a hypothetical U.S. invasion of Canada.
Thomas Crosbie, an Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defense College's Institute for Military Operations, explains how Trump's threats to Greenland are being received in Denmark.
Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard discusses the emotional impact of troubling world events.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Chris Day, and George Soule.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the American political reaction to Trump's Greenland threats.
CTV's Rachel Aiello on what to expect from Trump's trip to Davos tomorrow.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Prime Minister Carney is urging the world's middle powers to work together in the face of weaponized U.S. hegemony.</li>
<li>The Globe and Mail's Bob Fife on an exclusive report that the Canadian Armed Forces are game planning scenarios for a hypothetical U.S. invasion of Canada.</li>
<li>Thomas Crosbie, an Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defense College's Institute for Military Operations, explains how Trump's threats to Greenland are being received in Denmark.</li>
<li>Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard discusses the emotional impact of troubling world events.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Chris Day, and George Soule.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the American political reaction to Trump's Greenland threats.</li>
<li>CTV's Rachel Aiello on what to expect from Trump's trip to Davos tomorrow.</li>
</ul>

Carney warns that a 'rules-based' world order is not coming back

Stefan Keyes guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos on this Monday afternoon.

On today's show:
Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, on the slew of auto sector concerns that follows Canada's deal to allow some Chinese EV imports.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham discusses Trump's escalating threat of taking over Greenland.
Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Australia's social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in its first month.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.
Retired General Tom Lawson on Canada's response to Trump's Greenland threat.
CTV's Rachel Aiello tees up Carney's trip to the World Economic Forum this week.

Stefan Keyes guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos on this Monday afternoon.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Brian Kingston, President &amp; CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, on the slew of auto sector concerns that follows Canada's deal to allow some Chinese EV imports.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham discusses Trump's escalating threat of taking over Greenland.</li>
<li>Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Australia's social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in its first month.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.</li>
<li>Retired General Tom Lawson on Canada's response to Trump's Greenland threat.</li>
<li>CTV's Rachel Aiello tees up Carney's trip to the World Economic Forum this week.</li>
</ul>

'It will take some sacrifices': Prime Minister Carney outlines 2025 Budget priorities

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