Vassy Kapelos speaks with Abacus Data CEO David Coletto about their latest polling results, and gets a temperature check on how Canadians are feeling towards the Canada Strong Budget.

On today's show:
Sean Fraser, Canada's Attorney General and Justice Minister, weighs in on the new budget and the introduction of now-Liberal MP Chris D'Entremont.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why you should seek unpleasant experiences, and why you think better while walking.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Robert Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike LeCouteur.
Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst and former Congressional Staffer, on the Democrats' key victories and the Supreme Court case that could strike down some of Trump's tariffs.
Judy Trinh, CTV National News Correspondent, on the CFIA confirming a full ostrich cull in British Columbia.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Abacus Data CEO David Coletto about their latest polling results, and gets a temperature check on how Canadians are feeling towards the Canada Strong Budget.
On today's show:
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<li>Sean Fraser, Canada's Attorney General and Justice Minister, weighs in on the new budget and the introduction of now-Liberal MP Chris D'Entremont.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why you should seek unpleasant experiences, and why you think better while walking.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Robert Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike LeCouteur.</li>
<li>Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst and former Congressional Staffer, on the Democrats' key victories and the Supreme Court case that could strike down some of Trump's&nbsp;tariffs.</li>
<li>Judy Trinh, CTV National News Correspondent, on the CFIA confirming a full ostrich cull in British Columbia.</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 polling suggests Carney government has 'a lot of work to do' in selling its budget to Canadians

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
CTV Aviation Specialist Phyl Durdey outlines Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against Canadian aviation manufacturing.
CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos on this weekend's Conservative Party Convention, and the leadership vote that Pierre Poilievre is facing.
Environment Canada's David Phillips on the wild and unpredictable Winter weather that Canadians will be facing in the coming days.

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 McMillan Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.

Topic 1: Heading into this weekend's leadership review, what's at stake for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre?

Topic 2: B.C. Premier David Eby is accusing Alberta separatists of treason.

Topic 3: Should the feds restrict Canadian businesses from taking contracts with ICE?

Topic 4: Recounting our favourite memories of Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara, who passed away today at the age of 71.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
<ul>
<li>CTV Aviation Specialist Phyl Durdey outlines Donald Trump&rsquo;s latest tariff threat against Canadian aviation manufacturing.</li>
<li>CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos on this weekend's Conservative Party Convention, and the leadership vote that Pierre Poilievre is facing.</li>
<li>Environment Canada's David Phillips on the wild and unpredictable Winter weather that Canadians will be facing in the coming days.</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 McMillan Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.
Topic 1: Heading into this weekend's leadership review, what's at stake for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre?
Topic 2: B.C. Premier David Eby is accusing Alberta separatists of treason.
Topic 3: Should the feds restrict Canadian businesses from taking contracts with ICE?
Topic 4: Recounting our favourite memories of Canadian actress Catherine O&rsquo;Hara, who passed away today at the age of 71.

Free For All Friday

Stefan Keyes guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today.

On today's show:
The Premier of British Columbia is accusing Alberta separatist movement leaders of treason. According to reports, they've had covert meetings with multiple Trump Administration officials, as they seek support for their cause.
CTV political analyst and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair chimes in on the Conservative Party leadership review.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to the latest developments out of Minneapolis, as ICE and CPB work on a drawdown plan.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Is A.I. more creative than the average human?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone.
Nik Nanos, the chief data scientist at Nanos Research, on Poilievre's leadership review.
CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver delivers the latest developments from the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa.

Stefan Keyes guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Premier of British Columbia is accusing Alberta separatist movement leaders of treason. According to reports, they've had covert meetings with multiple Trump Administration officials, as they seek support for their cause.</li>
<li>CTV political analyst and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair chimes in on the Conservative Party leadership review.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to the latest developments out of Minneapolis, as ICE and CPB work on a drawdown plan.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Is A.I. more creative than the average human?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone.</li>
<li>Nik Nanos, the chief data scientist at Nanos Research, on Poilievre's leadership review.</li>
<li>CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver delivers the latest developments from the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa.</li>
</ul>

B.C. Premier accuses Alberta separatists of treason

Provincial and territorial leaders have arrived in Canada's Capital for two days of meetings. Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.

On today's show:
Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon says the Opposition is holding up the government's agenda in Parliament.
The Explainer with UBC Associate Professor Marina Adshade: Why is Canada's fertility rate so low?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Garry Keller, and George Soule.
Professor Payam Akhavan, a former U.N. Prosecutor and a Human Rights Chair at Toronto's Massey College, on the situation in Iran.
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak on the upcoming First Ministers meeting.

Provincial and territorial leaders have arrived in Canada's Capital for two days of meetings. Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon says the Opposition is holding up the government's agenda in Parliament.</li>
<li>The Explainer with UBC Associate Professor Marina Adshade: Why is Canada's fertility rate so low?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Garry Keller, and George Soule.</li>
<li>Professor Payam Akhavan, a former U.N. Prosecutor and a Human Rights Chair at Toronto's Massey College, on the situation in Iran.</li>
<li>AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak on the upcoming First Ministers meeting.</li>
</ul>

New polling suggests Carney government has 'a lot of work to do' in selling its budget to Canadians

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