After spending over a decade in the House of Commons, Nate Erskine-Smith plans to leave the federal political arena in June. However, the Toronto-area Liberal MP hasn't decided if he will continue to pursue an Ontario Liberal leadership bid after dropping the provincial nomination race in Scarborough.

On today's show:
Canadians hoping for more government relief on the price of gas should think again, based on recent comments from Canada's Premiers and the country's Finance Minister.
Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy discusses Toronto's bid to host the International Defense Bank.
The Explainer with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea: In Part 2 of our 4-part series for Mental Health Awareness Month, Jentzen joins Vassy to discuss the differences between stress and burnout.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Brian Platt.
The Artemis II crew is meeting with Prime Minister Carney in Ottawa today. We get the latest from CTV's Mike LeCouteur.
Vassy speaks with former Canadian High Commissioner to the U.K. Ralph Goodale, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer fights to keep his job.

After spending over a decade in the House of Commons, Nate Erskine-Smith plans to leave the federal political arena in June. However, the Toronto-area Liberal MP hasn't decided if he will continue to pursue an Ontario Liberal leadership bid after dropping the provincial nomination race in Scarborough.
On today's show:
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<li>Canadians hoping for more government relief on the price of gas should think again, based on recent comments from Canada's Premiers and the country's Finance Minister.</li>
<li>Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy discusses Toronto's bid to host the International Defense Bank.</li>
<li>The Explainer with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea: In Part 2 of our 4-part series for Mental Health Awareness Month, Jentzen joins Vassy to discuss the differences between stress and burnout.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Brian Platt.</li>
<li>The Artemis II crew is meeting with Prime Minister Carney in Ottawa today. We get the latest from CTV's Mike LeCouteur.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with former Canadian High Commissioner to the U.K. Ralph Goodale, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer fights to keep his job.</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.