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

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Guest host Scott Reid breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:
Robert Pape, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and the author of 'The Escalation Trap', weighs in on the worrying risks that the Middle East conflict could quickly escalate.
Should Canada take part in the Iran conflict? Should we send our troops over there? Scott opens the phone lines and takes your two cents.
History, Herstory, Our Story: 1836's Battle of the Alamo, the birth of Lou Costello in 1906, and the release of Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones in 1966.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover and Strategy Corp vice-president Garry Keller.
Carney's Trip: What was accomplished, the messaging in Iran, and what happens next in Iran.
Reacting to the latest Leger poll, the odds of an election this Spring, and which party is taking the biggest gamble if one is called.
Examining the political landscape in Ontario and Quebec.
An iconic Rolling Stones record turns 60 years old!
B.C. rolls the clocks ahead by 60 minutes one last time.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Guest host Scott Reid breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
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<li>Robert Pape, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and the author of 'The Escalation Trap', weighs in on the worrying risks that the Middle East conflict could quickly escalate.</li>
<li>Should Canada take part in the Iran conflict? Should we send our troops over there? Scott opens the phone lines and takes your two cents.</li>
<li>History, Herstory, Our Story: 1836's Battle of the Alamo, the birth of Lou Costello in 1906, and the release of Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones in 1966.</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday - Hour 2
Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover and Strategy Corp vice-president Garry Keller.
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<li>Carney's Trip: What was accomplished, the messaging in Iran, and what happens next in Iran.</li>
<li>Reacting to the latest Leger poll, the odds of an election this Spring, and which party is taking the biggest gamble if one is called.</li>
<li>Examining the political landscape in Ontario and Quebec.</li>
<li>An iconic Rolling Stones record turns 60 years old!</li>
<li>B.C. rolls the clocks ahead by 60 minutes one last time.</li>
</ol>

Free For All Friday

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Evan Solomon, Canada's Minister of A.I. and Digital Innovation, after OpenAI vowed to improve safety protocols and accountability. But what does that look like moving forward?
CTV's Abigail Bimman joins us with an update from Australia, as Prime Minister Carney's Indo-Pacific trade mission continues.
Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic Michael Chong reacts to the federal government's evolving stance on the Iran conflict, and outlines why he feels it is contradictory.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The hidden advantages of being left-handed.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, and Laura Stone.
Amanda Lang, CTV's Chief Financial Correspondent, on what the tense conflict in the Middle East means for oil markets.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Evan Solomon, Canada's Minister of A.I. and Digital Innovation, after OpenAI vowed to improve safety protocols and accountability. But what does that look like moving forward?
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<li>CTV's Abigail Bimman joins us with an update from Australia, as Prime Minister Carney's Indo-Pacific trade mission continues.</li>
<li>Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic Michael Chong reacts to the federal government's evolving stance on the Iran conflict, and outlines why he feels it is contradictory.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The hidden advantages of being left-handed.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, and Laura Stone.</li>
<li>Amanda Lang, CTV's Chief Financial Correspondent, on what the tense conflict in the Middle East means for oil markets.</li>
</ul>

OpenAI agrees to several steps to improve safety protocols, accountability following Tumbler Ridge shooting

Vassy Kapelos chats with CTV National News correspondent Rachel Aiello about Prime Minister Carney's latest comments, as his 10-day trading mission continues. We also hear from CTV's Abigail Bimman, who is currently situated in Sydney.
B.C. Premier David Eby reacts to concerns surrounding Indian foreign interference and transnational repression, as well as the OpenAI controversy in Tumbler Ridge.
The Explainer with In The Money podcast host Amber Kanwar: What the growing conflict in the Middle East means for today's oil markets.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Tech analyst Carmi Levy previews A.I. Minister Evan Solomon's meeting with the CEO of OpenAI, and explains what a series of increased safety regulations might look like.

Vassy Kapelos chats with CTV National News correspondent Rachel Aiello about Prime Minister Carney's latest comments, as his 10-day trading mission continues. We also hear from CTV's Abigail Bimman, who is currently situated in Sydney.
<ul>
<li>B.C. Premier David Eby reacts to concerns surrounding Indian foreign interference and transnational repression, as well as the OpenAI controversy in Tumbler Ridge.</li>
<li>The Explainer with In The Money podcast host Amber Kanwar: What the growing conflict in the Middle East means for today's oil markets.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Tech analyst Carmi Levy previews A.I. Minister Evan Solomon's meeting with the CEO of OpenAI, and explains what a series of increased safety regulations might look like.</li>
</ul>

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

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