Trans Mountain CEO Mark Maki tells Vassy Kapelos that the federal government’s focus should be on maximizing TMX’s existing capacity first, and then think about green-lighting any new pipeline projects.

On today's show:
As the week winds down, more Canadian federal ministers are in D.C. for scheduled meetings with U.S. officials. CTV senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur joins us with the latest.
Financial advisor John Klotz helps answer this week's Explainer question: How do RESPs work?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Sabrina Grover, and Brian Platt.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux analyzes the latest demand for Canadian housing, and the heavy workload that lies ahead.

Trans Mountain CEO Mark Maki tells Vassy Kapelos that the federal government&rsquo;s focus should be on maximizing TMX&rsquo;s existing capacity first, and then think about green-lighting any new pipeline projects.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>As the week winds down, more Canadian federal ministers are in D.C. for scheduled meetings with U.S. officials. CTV senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur joins us with the latest.</li>
<li>Financial advisor John Klotz helps answer this week's Explainer question: How do RESPs work?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Sabrina Grover, and Brian Platt.</li>
<li>Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux analyzes the latest demand for Canadian housing, and the heavy workload that lies ahead.</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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Optimize TMX capacity before building new pipeline: CEO

Brent crude oil reached a 4-year high of $126 per barrel on Thursday. It comes amid fears over a report that the U.S. is considering new strikes in Iran. We dig deeper with Randy Ollenberger, the Managing Director of Oil and Gas Equity Research at BMO Capital Markets, and Frances Donald, a Chief Economist at the Royal Bank of Canada.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, and then checks in with Conservative International Trade Critic Adam Chambers, as we unpack the Spring Economic Update.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Can magic mushrooms help you quit smoking?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur.
The RCMP has delivered an investigation update into the disappearances of Jack and Lilly Sullivan. We get the latest from CTV's Paul Hollingsworth.

Brent crude oil reached a 4-year high of $126 per barrel on Thursday. It comes amid fears over a report that the U.S. is considering new strikes in Iran. We dig deeper&nbsp;with Randy Ollenberger, the Managing Director of Oil and Gas Equity Research at BMO Capital Markets, and Frances Donald, a Chief Economist at the Royal Bank of Canada.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, and then checks in with Conservative International Trade Critic Adam Chambers, as we unpack the Spring Economic Update.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Can magic mushrooms help you quit smoking?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur.</li>
<li>The RCMP has delivered an investigation update into the disappearances of Jack and Lilly Sullivan. We get the latest from CTV's Paul Hollingsworth.</li>
</ul>

Oil price hits 4-year high amid Iran War fears

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as the Bank of Canada holds steady on its overnight rate. That being said, Governor Tiff Macklem warns that the idea of hiking rates isn't off the table if the price of oil doesn't come down before the end of the year. We gather the latest details from CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver.

On today's show:
Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturing Association of Canada, reacts to a new pitch from Korean submarine-maker Hanwa to build armored vehicles in Canada.
Hear Vassy's 1-on-1 chat with Finance Minister Francois Philippe-Champagne.
The Explainer with John Ruffolo, the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity: What is a sovereign wealth fund?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo and Jeff Rutledge.
Child Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard discusses the merits of banning or retracting social media for young people.
Jon Still from TSN 690 Montreal dissects Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and previews a pivotal Game 5 for the Habs tonight.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as the Bank of Canada holds steady on its overnight rate. That being said, Governor Tiff Macklem warns that the idea of hiking rates isn't off the table if the price of oil doesn't come down before the end of the year. We gather the latest details from CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturing Association of Canada, reacts to a new pitch from Korean submarine-maker Hanwa to build armored vehicles in Canada.</li>
<li>Hear Vassy's 1-on-1 chat with Finance Minister Francois Philippe-Champagne.</li>
<li>The Explainer with John Ruffolo, the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity: What is a sovereign wealth fund?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo and Jeff Rutledge.</li>
<li>Child Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard discusses the merits of banning or retracting social media for young people.</li>
<li>Jon Still from TSN 690 Montreal dissects Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and previews a pivotal Game 5 for the Habs tonight.</li>
</ul>

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%

Canada's Spring Economic Update will be the first in-depth look into how the Carney Liberals are faring on their promise to reign in government spending and reduce the federal deficit. Vassy Kapelos delivers a preview of Tuesday's announcement with CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang.

On today's show:
Hear Vassy's interview with former Quebec Premier Jean Charest following the first meeting of Carney's U.S. Trade Advisory Committee.
Money Talk with John Klotz: RRSP vs. TFSA - What to know, and how to maximize both.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and George Soule.
For the first time ever, a Canadian patient has been cured of HIV thanks to a bone marrow transplant. Vassy speaks with Dr. Sharon Walmsley, the HIV Clinic Director at Toronto General Hospital.
King Charles is addressing a joint session of U.S. Congress during his first official visit to the Trump White House. CTV's Scott Hurst has a preview.

Canada's Spring Economic Update will be the first in-depth look into how the Carney Liberals are faring on their promise to reign in government spending and reduce the federal deficit. Vassy Kapelos delivers a preview of Tuesday's announcement with CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Hear Vassy's interview with former Quebec Premier Jean Charest following the first meeting of Carney's U.S. Trade Advisory Committee.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: RRSP vs. TFSA - What to know, and how to maximize both.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and George Soule.</li>
<li>For the first time ever, a Canadian patient has been cured of HIV thanks to a bone marrow transplant. Vassy speaks with Dr. Sharon Walmsley, the HIV Clinic Director at Toronto General Hospital.</li>
<li>King Charles is addressing a joint session of U.S. Congress during his first official visit to the Trump White House. CTV's Scott Hurst has a preview.</li>
</ul>

Optimize TMX capacity before building new pipeline: CEO

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