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

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
Prime Minister Carney is facing renewed pressure to show progress on trade talks with the United States.
B.C. Premier David Eby is struggling to deal with the fallout from recent DRIPA court decisions in that province, calling it 'one of the toughest files' he's ever worked on. We dig deeper with Karen Restoule, a Director of Indigenous Affairs and a Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute.
How can we achieve a healthy relationship with our screentime? We pick the brain of Dr. Janine Hubbard, a Registered Child Psychologist in St. Johns, Newfoundland.
The White House Correspondents Dinner is Saturday night, and the face of America says he will be there. CTV U.S. political analyst and former Congressional staffer Eric Ham outlines the significance of Trump's upcoming appearance.

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 Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and public affairs consultant Bob Richardson.

Topic 1: Carney faces growing pressure as we inch closer to the July 1st CUSMA review deadline.

Topic 2: DRIPA and the politics of reconciliation.

Topic 3: What’s causing high school absenteeism in Ontario, and what the solution should look like.

Topic 4: Ontario’s ban on event ticket resellers comes into effect. Will it help?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
<ul>
<li>Prime Minister Carney is facing renewed pressure to show progress on trade talks with the United States.</li>
<li>B.C. Premier David Eby is struggling to deal with the fallout from recent DRIPA court decisions in that province, calling it 'one of the toughest files' he's ever worked on. We dig deeper with Karen Restoule, a Director of Indigenous Affairs and a Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute.</li>
<li>How can we achieve a healthy relationship with our screentime? We pick the brain of Dr. Janine Hubbard, a Registered Child Psychologist in St. Johns, Newfoundland.</li>
<li>The White House Correspondents Dinner is Saturday night, and the face of America says he will be there. CTV U.S. political analyst and former Congressional staffer Eric Ham outlines the significance of Trump's upcoming appearance.</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 Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and public affairs consultant Bob Richardson.
Topic 1: Carney faces growing pressure as we inch closer to the July 1st CUSMA review deadline.
Topic 2: DRIPA and the politics of reconciliation.
Topic 3: What&rsquo;s causing high school absenteeism in Ontario, and what the solution should look like.
Topic 4: Ontario&rsquo;s ban on event ticket resellers comes into effect. Will it help?

Free For All Friday

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as Prime Minister Carney faces renewed pressure to show progress on trade talks with his American counterparts. It follows a series of testimonies from high-ranking Trump officials in Washington, with USTR Jamieson Greer suggesting there may be retaliation for Canadian provinces who have barred American alcohol from liquor store shelves. CTV U.S. political analyst and former Congressional staffer Eric Ham offers his two cents.

On today's show:
Vassy checks in with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, as the Conservatives call foul on the Liberals' decision to take control of House Committees.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why the fear of loss serves as higher motivation than potential gains.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Mike LeCouteur, and Rob Benzie.
CTV National Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson reacts to Prime Minister Carney's latest messaging on the trade files.
CTV Aviation Specialist Phyl Durdey examines the global jet fuel shortage, and what it could mean for your Summer travel plans.

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as Prime Minister Carney faces renewed pressure to show progress on trade talks with his American counterparts. It follows a series of testimonies from high-ranking Trump officials in Washington, with USTR Jamieson Greer suggesting there may be retaliation for Canadian provinces who have barred American alcohol from liquor store shelves. CTV U.S. political analyst and former Congressional staffer Eric Ham offers his two cents.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy checks in with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, as the Conservatives call foul on the Liberals' decision to take control of House Committees.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why the fear of loss serves as higher motivation than potential gains.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Mike LeCouteur, and Rob Benzie.</li>
<li>CTV National Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson reacts to Prime Minister Carney's latest messaging on the trade files.</li>
<li>CTV Aviation Specialist Phyl Durdey examines the global jet fuel shortage, and what it could mean for your Summer travel plans.</li>
</ul>

Prime Minister Carney faces renewed pressure on trade file ahead of CUSMA review

Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, as U.S. trade officials testify in D.C. today. He also provides an update on how the CUSMA review is coming along.

On today's show:
The Explainer with H&R Block Canada tax expert Yannick Lemay: What you can, and can't, claim on your 2026 taxes.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Vassy speaks with Chris Severson-Baker, the Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, about their open letter to Prime Minister Carney on the Alberta MOU.
CTV Vancouver B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Rob Buffam outlines the political chaos caused by Premier Eby's flip-flop on the DRIPA legislation changes.

Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, as U.S. trade officials testify in D.C. today. He also provides an update on how the CUSMA review is coming along.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Explainer with H&amp;R Block Canada tax expert Yannick Lemay: What you can, and can't, claim on your 2026 taxes.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Chris Severson-Baker, the Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, about their open letter to Prime Minister Carney on the Alberta MOU.</li>
<li>CTV Vancouver B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Rob Buffam outlines the political chaos caused by Premier Eby's flip-flop on the DRIPA legislation changes.</li>
</ul>

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

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