Vassy Kapelos speaks with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, about the new 25% auto tariffs, and how Canadian industry can respond.

On today's show:
CTV's Judy Trinh, Rachel Aiello, and Abigail Bimman provide updates on the campaign trail from the three main parties
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology Specialist Dan Riskin
You have your say on the tariff reprieve
The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, The Toronto Star; Laura Stone, Queen's Park Reporter, The Globe and Mail
Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst, on the Tesla stock drop-off and reputation damage from Trump association

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers&rsquo; Association, about the new 25% auto tariffs, and how Canadian industry can respond.
On today's show:
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<li>CTV's Judy Trinh, Rachel Aiello, and Abigail Bimman provide updates on the campaign trail from the three main parties</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology Specialist Dan Riskin</li>
<li>You have your say on the tariff reprieve</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, The Toronto Star; Laura Stone, Queen's Park Reporter, The Globe and Mail</li>
<li>Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst, on the Tesla stock drop-off and reputation damage from Trump association</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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New auto tariffs introducing new concerns for auto parts manufacturing group

Three days after issuing a call for support politicking the Strait, no US allies have committed military resources.

On today's show:
The latest comments from world leaders on Trump's call for aid
Meteorologist Doug Gillham breaks down wild winter weather across Canada
Economist Don Drummond discusses the impact of the war in Iran on Canadian inflation and interest rates
Money Talk with John Klotz
The Daily Debrief panel with Sebastian Skamski, Sharan Kaur and Nojoud Al Mallees
Vassy speaks with the author of a new study highlighting gaps in how the health care system handles serious post-childbirth complications

Three days after issuing a call for support politicking the Strait, no US allies have committed military resources.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The latest comments from world leaders on Trump's call for aid</li>
<li>Meteorologist Doug Gillham breaks down wild winter weather across Canada</li>
<li>Economist Don Drummond discusses the impact of the war in Iran on Canadian inflation and interest rates</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief panel with Sebastian Skamski, Sharan Kaur and Nojoud Al Mallees</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with the author of a new study highlighting gaps in how the health care system handles serious post-childbirth complications</li>
</ul>

Allies rebuff Trump's call for help in the Strait of Hormuz

The Consumer Price Index for February came in under the Bank of Canada's 2% target, but economists warn the reading doesn't reflect the impacts of the Iran War.

On today's show:
U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring allies to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz, as the American military operation in Iran shows no sign of ending.
Vassy speaks with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Conservative MP Shuv Majumdar about the Carney government's record on deporting members of the IRGC living in Canada.
Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Iran includes American tech giants on their list of new targets.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.
CTV film critic Richard Crouse joins us with a recap of the 2026 Oscars.
Pedro Antunes from the Conference Board of Canada dissects today's inflation report, and what it potentially means for the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision.

The Consumer Price Index for February came in under the Bank of Canada's 2% target, but economists warn the reading doesn't reflect the impacts of the Iran War.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring allies to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz, as the American military operation in Iran shows no sign of ending.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Conservative MP Shuv Majumdar about the Carney government's record on deporting members of the IRGC living in Canada.</li>
<li>Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Iran includes American tech giants on their list of new targets.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.</li>
<li>CTV film critic Richard Crouse joins us with a recap of the 2026 Oscars.</li>
<li>Pedro Antunes from the Conference Board of Canada dissects today's inflation report, and what it potentially means for the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision.</li>
</ul>

February inflation cools to 1.8%

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
Prime Minister Carney has announced a $35 billion investment for Arctic Defense and Northern infrastructure. Retired General Tom Lawson drops by with his instant analysis.
A growing trend of heavily indebted sellers is derailing home purchases in Canada. We dig deeper with Ron Butler, a Principal Broker at Butler Mortgage.
March Break travel trends with travel expert Barry Choi.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Sebastian Skamski is a former Director of Media Relations for Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre. Kim Wright is the Principal and Founder of Wright Strategies. Both join Amanda for today's edition.

Topic 1: It's been 365 days since Mark Carney became Canada's Prime Minister, a role that he kept last Spring after Canadian voters re-elected the Liberals. What are some of the highs and lows during his tenure, and does the good outweigh the bad?

Topic 2: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will be making a series of American stops in the coming days. Detroit, Houston, and New York made the list. However, there is no sign of Washington. What can Poilievre accomplish during his U.S. trip?

Topic 3: In just 2 weeks, the NDP will assemble in Winnipeg for a party convention, where a new leader will be chosen. What does the future look like for Canada's New Democrats?

Topic 4: Do you feel the patriotic urge to boycott U.S. travel?

Topic 5: The Oscars are this weekend! Will you be watching? Do you care?

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 has announced a $35 billion investment for Arctic Defense and Northern infrastructure. Retired General Tom Lawson drops by with his instant analysis.</li>
<li>A growing trend of heavily indebted sellers is derailing home purchases in Canada. We dig deeper with Ron Butler, a Principal Broker at Butler Mortgage.</li>
<li>March Break travel trends with travel expert Barry Choi.</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. Sebastian Skamski is a former Director of Media Relations for Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre. Kim Wright is the Principal and Founder of Wright Strategies. Both join Amanda for today's edition.
Topic 1: It's been 365 days since Mark Carney became Canada's Prime Minister, a role that he kept last Spring after Canadian voters re-elected the Liberals. What are some of the highs and lows during his tenure, and does the good outweigh the bad?
Topic 2: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will be making a series of American stops in the coming days. Detroit, Houston, and New York made the list. However, there is no sign of Washington. What can Poilievre accomplish during his U.S. trip?
Topic 3: In just 2 weeks, the NDP will assemble in Winnipeg for a party convention, where a new leader will be chosen. What does the future look like for Canada's New Democrats?
Topic 4: Do you feel the patriotic urge to boycott U.S. travel?
Topic 5: The Oscars are this weekend! Will you be watching? Do you care?

New auto tariffs introducing new concerns for auto parts manufacturing group

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