Sarah List is an Ontario mother  who joined Vassy to share her story after her daughter Rosie almost died following a tonsillectomy at McMaster Children’s Hospital.

On todays show: 
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with MP's Andrew Scheer and Francesco Sorbara to debate the federal government's plan to increase Canada's capital gains tax.
Kenny Chiu, Former Member of the House of Commons of Canada joins Vassy to discuss how the House of Commons is expected to pass a foreign-interference bill.
Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Tech Specialist with his weekly segment 'Talk Science To Me' 
The Daily Debrief with Robert Benzie, Marieke Walsh, and Laura Stone. 

Sarah List is an Ontario mother  who joined Vassy to share her story after her daughter Rosie almost died following a tonsillectomy at McMaster Children’s Hospital.
On todays show: 
<ul>
<li>Listen to Vassy's full conversation with MP's Andrew Scheer and Francesco Sorbara to debate the federal government's plan to increase Canada's capital gains tax.</li>
<li>Kenny Chiu, Former Member of the House of Commons of Canada joins Vassy to discuss how the House of Commons is expected to pass a foreign-interference bill.</li>
<li>Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Tech Specialist with his weekly segment 'Talk Science To Me' </li>
<li>The Daily Debrief with Robert Benzie, Marieke Walsh, and Laura Stone. </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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Mother wants child's ICU visit investigated alongside tonsil surgery deaths at Hamilton hospital

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos on this Holy Thursday. And according to Deloitte's 2026 economic outlook, Canada's economy will grow by 1.2 percent in 2026. The bad news: That's down from 1.7 percent last year. We gather instant reaction from Deloitte Canada chief economist Dawn Desjardins.

On today's show:
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to U.S. President Trump's address on the Iran War.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Last night's Artemis II launch was a grand success!
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.
UNIFOR National President Lana Payne on the recent chatter between Stellantis and a Chinese automaker, and where an idle Brampton plant could fit into the equation.
TSN's Gord Wilson on the razor-thin playoff race in the NHL's Eastern Conference.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos on this Holy Thursday. And according to Deloitte's 2026 economic outlook, Canada's economy will grow by 1.2 percent in 2026. The bad news: That's down from 1.7 percent last year. We gather instant reaction from Deloitte Canada chief economist Dawn Desjardins.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to U.S. President Trump's address on the Iran War.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Last night's Artemis II launch was a grand success!</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.</li>
<li>UNIFOR National President Lana Payne on the recent chatter between Stellantis and a Chinese automaker, and where an idle Brampton plant could fit into the equation.</li>
<li>TSN's Gord Wilson on the razor-thin playoff race in the NHL's Eastern Conference.</li>
</ul>

Canadian GDP growth to shrink in 2026: Report

Today is the deadline for agreements between the Canadian government and the Province of Alberta under the energy MOU that was signed by Prime Minister Carney and Premier Smith last year. However, to this point, no announcements have been scheduled.

On today's show:
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to become the first Canadian to leave low earth orbit if NASA's Artemis II Moon mission takes off as scheduled tonight. CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy to discuss the upcoming launch.
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canadian Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin.
The Explainer with Constance Menzies, the owner of Winnipeg-based Chocolatier Constance Popp: Why is chocolate so expensive these days?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
CTV's Heather Wright joins us from Cape Canaveral, Florida with the latest on the Artemis II preparations.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham previews Trump's primetime address on the Iran War.

Today is the deadline for agreements between the Canadian government and the Province of Alberta under the energy MOU that was signed by Prime Minister Carney and Premier Smith last year. However, to this point, no announcements have been scheduled.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to become the first Canadian to leave low earth orbit if NASA's Artemis II Moon mission takes off as scheduled tonight.&nbsp;CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy to discuss the upcoming launch.</li>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canadian Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Constance Menzies, the owner of Winnipeg-based Chocolatier Constance Popp: Why is chocolate so expensive these days?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>CTV's Heather Wright joins us from Cape Canaveral, Florida with the latest on the Artemis II preparations.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham previews Trump's primetime address on the Iran War.</li>
</ul>

Alberta MOU approaches Deadline Day

Prime Minister Carney is denying reports that he's considered proroguing Parliament if the Liberals secure a majority government in the upcoming byelections. They are slated to be held on April 13th in Ontario and Quebec. Bob Fife from The Globe And Mail joins us with the inside scoop.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with newly-named Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis.
Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson discusses the government's move to eliminate the HST from all new home sales.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Is the financial system more fragile that it used to be?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Laryssa Waller, and Sharan Kaur.
B.C. Deputy Premier Nikki Sharma discusses the province's push for the federal government to do more on A.I. safety.
The life and legacy of Stephen Lewis, a former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations and the father of NDP leader Avi Lewis.

Prime Minister Carney is denying reports that he's considered proroguing Parliament if the Liberals secure a majority government in the upcoming byelections. They are slated to be held on April 13th in Ontario and Quebec. Bob Fife from The Globe And Mail joins us with the inside scoop.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1&nbsp;with newly-named Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis.</li>
<li>Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson discusses the government's move to eliminate the HST from all new home sales.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Is the financial system more fragile that it used to be?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Laryssa Waller, and Sharan Kaur.</li>
<li>B.C. Deputy Premier Nikki Sharma discusses the province's push for the federal government to do more on A.I. safety.</li>
<li>The life and legacy of Stephen Lewis, a former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations and the father of NDP leader Avi Lewis.</li>
</ul>

Mother wants child's ICU visit investigated alongside tonsil surgery deaths at Hamilton hospital

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