Vassy Kapelos speaks with Tareq Hadhad, founder of Peace by Chocolate in Nova Scotia. Plus: what might Canadians expect to see in the federal budget tomorrow? We break it down.

On today's show: 
A conversation with Kevin Page, president of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy in Ottawa and a former Parliamentary Budget Officer, about Tuesday's budget. 
We play Vassy's full conversation with François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada, on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa. 
The Daily Debrief panel with Tom Mulcair, Jason Lietaer and Elliot Hughes.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Tareq Hadhad, founder of Peace by Chocolate in Nova Scotia. Plus: what might Canadians expect to see in the federal budget tomorrow? We break it down.
On today's show: 
<ul>
<li>A conversation with Kevin Page, president of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy in Ottawa and a former Parliamentary Budget Officer, about Tuesday's budget. </li>
<li>We play Vassy's full conversation with François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada, on U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa. </li>
<li>The Daily Debrief panel with Tom Mulcair, Jason Lietaer and Elliot Hughes.</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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Meet the Syrian-Canadian family behind Biden's gifted chocolate bar

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos on this lovely Family Day. Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc, along with 350 Canadian representatives, have traveled to Mexico on a trade mission. We dig deeper with Andrew DiCapua, a Principal Economist with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

On today's show:
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the challenges that are facing Mark Wiseman, Canada's brand-new Ambassador to the United States.
Vassy's interview on CTV's Question Period with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: The bar in New York where you can go on a 'date' with a digital partner.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Sabrina Grover, and Jamie Ellerton.
CTV's Garrett Barry joins us from Milan, as Day 10 of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games carries on.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos on this lovely Family Day. Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc, along with 350 Canadian representatives, have traveled to Mexico on a trade mission. We dig deeper with&nbsp;Andrew DiCapua, a Principal Economist with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the challenges that are facing Mark Wiseman, Canada's brand-new Ambassador to the United States.</li>
<li>Vassy's interview on CTV's Question Period with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: The bar in New York where you can go on a 'date' with a digital partner.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Sabrina Grover, and Jamie Ellerton.</li>
<li>CTV's Garrett Barry joins us from Milan, as Day 10 of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games carries on.</li>
</ul>

Leblanc leads 'Team Canada' trade mission to Mexico

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson joins us from Tumbler Ridge, where Canada's top leaders are slated to gather and remember the shooting victims at tonight's vigil.
As the dust settles from Tuesday's chaos, what will investigators be examining next? Joining us with that perspective is Peter German, a lawyer and former RCMP Deputy Commissioner.
Sean Speer, an editor-at-large at The Hub, explains how A.I. disruption could influence Canadian politics.
As we continue to grapple with the high cost of living, a new BMO survey sheds light on how today's Canadians are navigating today's dating culture. We dig deeper with Sumit Sarkar, who is the Head of Everyday Banking Products at BMO.

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 Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waller and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.

Topic 1: Are we smelling a fresh scent of harmony in the House of Commons? There appears to be a new tone of cooperation between the Carney government and some of the opposing parties. Can this pact bear significant fruit, and for how long?

Topic 2: How will A.I. disruption influence Canadian politics?

Topic 3: We have breaking news from the country's highest court, as the Carney Liberals have lost another seat in the House of Commons. This comes after the Supreme Court of Canada annulled a 2025 election result in Quebec's Terrebonne riding.

Topic 4: Saturday is Valentine’s Day. Is the 'holiday of love' all it’s cracked up to be?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
<ul>
<li>CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson joins us from Tumbler Ridge, where Canada's top leaders are slated to gather and remember the shooting victims at tonight's vigil.</li>
<li>As the dust settles from Tuesday's chaos, what will investigators be examining next? Joining us with that perspective is Peter German, a lawyer and former RCMP Deputy Commissioner.</li>
<li>Sean Speer, an editor-at-large at The Hub, explains how A.I. disruption could influence Canadian politics.</li>
<li>As we continue to grapple with the high cost of living, a new BMO survey sheds light on how today's Canadians are navigating today's dating culture. We dig deeper with Sumit Sarkar, who is the Head of Everyday Banking Products at BMO.</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's edition features Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waller and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.
Topic 1: Are we smelling a fresh scent of harmony in the House of Commons? There appears to be a new tone of cooperation between the Carney government and some of the opposing parties. Can this pact bear significant fruit, and for how long?
Topic 2: How will A.I. disruption influence Canadian politics?
Topic 3: We have breaking news from the country's highest court, as the Carney Liberals have lost another seat in the House of Commons. This comes after the Supreme Court of Canada annulled a 2025 election result in Quebec's Terrebonne riding.
Topic 4: Saturday is Valentine&rsquo;s Day. Is the 'holiday of love' all it&rsquo;s cracked up to be?

Free For All Friday

RCMP officials in British Columbia have released more details about the tragic Tumbler Ridge mass shooting that claimed nine lives. We get the latest updates from CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson. We also hear from Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld and B.C. Deputy Premier Nikki Sharma.

On today's show:
American author and former Washington Post columnist Philip Bump reacts to the U.S. Congress decision to vote against the Canadian-targeted Trump tariffs.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why A.M. treatments could extend cancer survival by a year.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike LeCouteur.
Former Conservative MP Bill Casey explains how the Clarity Act would impact Alberta separation.

RCMP officials in British Columbia have released more details about the tragic Tumbler Ridge mass shooting that claimed nine lives. We get the latest updates from CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson. We also hear from Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld and B.C. Deputy Premier Nikki Sharma.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>American author and former Washington Post columnist Philip Bump reacts to the U.S. Congress decision to vote against the Canadian-targeted Trump tariffs.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why A.M. treatments could extend cancer survival by a year.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike LeCouteur.</li>
<li>Former Conservative MP Bill Casey explains how the Clarity Act would impact Alberta separation.</li>
</ul>

Meet the Syrian-Canadian family behind Biden's gifted chocolate bar

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