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

A fourth opposition MP has crossed the floor to join the Carney government.

On today's show:
Vassy speaks with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair about what the latest floor crossing means
A panel of former top Canadian military commanders weigh in on the war in Iran
The Explainer: How is Iran a state sponsor of terrorism?
The Daily Debrief panel with Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz and Laura D'Angelo
Liberal MP Leslie Church defends the government's anti-hate law Bill C-9
The latest updates on the war in Iran and your reaction to another floor crossing in Parliament

A fourth opposition MP has crossed the floor to join the Carney government.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy speaks with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair about what the latest floor crossing means</li>
<li>A panel of former top Canadian military commanders weigh in on the war in Iran</li>
<li>The Explainer: How is Iran a state sponsor of terrorism?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief panel with Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz and Laura D'Angelo</li>
<li>Liberal MP Leslie Church defends the government's anti-hate law Bill C-9</li>
<li>The latest updates on the war in Iran and your reaction to another floor crossing in Parliament</li>
</ul>

NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor

U.S. President Donald Trump and his officials have been sending mixed messages on what the ultimate goal of the war in Iran looks like.

On today's show:
Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, on the impact of today's market turmoil and the global energy shock.
Conservative Party Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman on the CPC's criticism of the Carney government's Iran position.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Planning for the future in a chaotic world.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Bahoz Dara-Aziz, Laryssa Waller, and George Soule.
Renowned journalist and Middle East political analyst Mohamed Fahmy talks about the impact of today's war on civilians in The Gulf.
Shots reportedly rang out at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, prompting a police investigation. CTV's Rahim Ladani brings us up to speed on the latest developments.
OpenAI is facing a lawsuit over the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, and facing a series of valid questions as to why they failed to report critical information until after the shooting took place. Tech analyst Carmi Levy breaks it all down for us on today's Tech Check.

U.S. President Donald Trump and his officials have been sending mixed messages on what the ultimate goal of the war in Iran looks like.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, on the impact of today's market turmoil and the global energy shock.</li>
<li>Conservative Party Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman on the CPC's criticism of the Carney government's Iran position.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Planning for the future in a chaotic world.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Bahoz Dara-Aziz, Laryssa Waller, and George Soule.</li>
<li>Renowned journalist and Middle East political analyst Mohamed Fahmy talks about the impact of today's war on civilians in The Gulf.</li>
<li>Shots reportedly rang out at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, prompting a police investigation. CTV's Rahim Ladani brings us up to speed on the latest developments.</li>
<li>OpenAI is facing a lawsuit over the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, and facing a series of valid questions as to why they failed to report critical information until after the shooting took place. Tech analyst Carmi Levy breaks it all down for us on today's Tech Check.</li>
</ul>

Mixed messaging from the White House on the endgame in Iran

Oil prices have increased to nearly $120 per barrel in early trading, as the US-led war against Iran enters Day 10. John Bolton, a former National Security Advisor to President Trump, explains what America aims to accomplish in Iran.

On today's show:
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Canada needs to continue expanding trade with India, despite national security concerns.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran’s attacks on U.S. bases.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.
BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter on what the spike in oil prices means for Canada's economy.
The Weather Network's Doug Gillham on the outlook for Spring across Canada.

Oil prices have increased to nearly $120 per barrel in early trading, as the US-led war against Iran enters Day 10. John Bolton, a former National Security Advisor to President Trump, explains what America aims to accomplish in Iran.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Canada needs to continue expanding trade with India, despite national security concerns.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran&rsquo;s attacks on U.S. bases.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.</li>
<li>BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter on what the spike in oil prices means for Canada's economy.</li>
<li>The Weather Network's Doug Gillham on the outlook for Spring across Canada.</li>
</ul>

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

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