Listen to Vassy's full conversation with newly minted Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne as they discuss fiscal responsibility, government cuts, and scrapping the carbon tax.

On todays show: 
David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the new polling from Abacus Data that shows the Conservative lead drop down to 4 as Liberals reach their highest vote share since August 2021.
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how Ontario's chief medical officer of health is urging Ontarians to make sure they are immunized against the measles, amid the most severe outbreak in the province in more than a decade.
The Daily Debrief Panel with Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.
Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News joins Vassy to give the latest on Prime Minister Mark Carneys trip to Europe. 

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with newly minted Finance Minister Fran&ccedil;ois-Philippe Champagne as they discuss fiscal responsibility, government cuts, and scrapping the carbon tax.
On todays show:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the new polling from Abacus Data that shows the Conservative lead drop down to 4 as Liberals reach their highest vote share since August 2021.</li>
<li>Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how Ontario's chief medical officer of health is urging Ontarians to make sure they are immunized against the measles, amid the most severe outbreak in the province in more than a decade.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.</li>
<li>Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News joins Vassy to give the latest on Prime Minister Mark Carneys trip to Europe.&nbsp;</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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One-on-one with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne

At least 15 people were killed, and another 27 were hospitalized, following a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Sunday's horrific scene is being treated as a terrorist incident by authorities, who say the two shooters targeted Jewish Australians at a Hanukkah celebration. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Scott Hurst.

On today's show:
Legendary movie director Carl Reiner and his wife were found dead in their L.A. home on Sunday, allegedly murdered by their own son.
Consumer inflation for November held at 2.2%, but grocery prices continue to increase.
Vassy's year-end interview with Interim NDP Leader Don Davies.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins Vassy to discuss the ripple effects of today's tariffs, particularly in his own backyard.
Tech Check with Carmi Levy: An experiment to train rats to play games reaches a new level.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.
Vassy speaks with political scientist and author Alex Marland about the implications of Conservative floor-crossing.

At least 15 people were killed, and another 27 were hospitalized, following a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Sunday's horrific scene is being treated as a terrorist incident by authorities, who say the two shooters targeted Jewish Australians at a Hanukkah celebration. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Scott Hurst.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Legendary movie director Carl Reiner and his wife were found dead in their L.A. home on Sunday, allegedly murdered by their own son.</li>
<li>Consumer inflation for November held at 2.2%, but grocery prices continue to increase.</li>
<li>Vassy's year-end interview with Interim NDP Leader Don Davies.</li>
<li>Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins Vassy to discuss the ripple effects of today's tariffs, particularly in his own backyard.</li>
<li>Tech Check with Carmi Levy: An experiment to train rats to play games reaches a new level.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with political scientist and author Alex Marland about the implications of Conservative floor-crossing.</li>
</ul>

15 killed, dozens injured in mass shooting targeting Australian Jews

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:
Another Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Carney's Liberals, leaving the Red Team one MP shy of a majority government. CTV political analyst Scott Reid takes it all in.
The federal government says construction on a high-speed rail between Ottawa and Montreal will begin in 2029. Amanda goes 1-on-1 with Martin Imbleau, the CEO of Alto.
A potential Netflix merger with Warner Brothers is poised to shakeup the entire Entertainment industry, with real-life impacts to TV fans and film connoisseurs. And we are in for an epic plot twist if another streaming service enters this war. Movie critic Richard Crouse chimes in with his two cents.

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 Selvam Public Relations president Saeed Selvam and McMillan Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge.

Topic 1: Breaking down the implications of a second Conservative floor-crossing.

Topic 2: The House of Commons has risen for 2025. What did the Carney government accomplish?

Topic 3: Is high-speed rail between Ontario and Quebec a national priority?

Topic 4: Marco Rubio makes a stand on font types.

Topic 5: Has corporate jargon gone too far?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Another Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Carney's Liberals, leaving the Red Team one MP shy of a majority government. CTV political analyst Scott Reid takes it all in.</li>
<li>The federal government says construction on a high-speed rail between Ottawa and Montreal will begin in 2029. Amanda goes 1-on-1 with Martin Imbleau, the CEO of Alto.</li>
<li>A potential Netflix merger with Warner Brothers is poised to shakeup the entire Entertainment industry, with real-life impacts to TV fans and film connoisseurs. And we are in for an epic plot twist if another streaming service enters this war. Movie critic Richard Crouse chimes in with his two cents.</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 Selvam Public Relations president Saeed Selvam and McMillan Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge.
Topic 1: Breaking down the implications of a second Conservative floor-crossing.
Topic 2: The House of Commons has risen for 2025. What did the Carney government accomplish?
Topic 3: Is high-speed rail between Ontario and Quebec a national priority?
Topic 4: Marco Rubio makes a stand on font types.
Topic 5: Has corporate jargon gone too far?

Free For All Friday

Stefan Keyes is filling in for Vassy Kapelos, who will return on Monday.

On today's show:
Floodwaters and landslides are wreaking havoc on parts of British Columbia. Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips delivers the details.
America has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in the latest stretch of tension escalations. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to Venezuela's response. Later in the show, we pick the brain of Retired Major-General David Fraser.
Foreigners who are allowed to visit the U.S. without a visa could soon be required to submit personal information to Homeland Security, ranging from their social media accounts to extensive family history.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Saeed Selvam, and Mike LeCouteur.
Canadians say holiday impaired driving is getting worse, and most want to see more checkpoints.

Stefan Keyes is filling in for Vassy Kapelos, who will return on Monday.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Floodwaters and landslides are wreaking havoc on parts of British Columbia. Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips delivers the details.</li>
<li>America has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in the latest stretch of tension escalations. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to Venezuela's response. Later in the show, we pick the brain of Retired Major-General David Fraser.</li>
<li>Foreigners who are allowed to visit the U.S. without a visa could soon be required to submit personal information to Homeland Security, ranging from their social media accounts to extensive family history.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Saeed Selvam, and Mike LeCouteur.</li>
<li>Canadians say holiday impaired driving is getting worse, and most want to see more checkpoints.</li>
</ul>

One-on-one with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne

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