Kirsten Hillman, Canada's outgoing Ambassador to the United States, says she's not sure if U.S. President Donald Trump wants to renew CUSMA this year. She reflects on the past 4 years, as she prepares to step aside from her post.

On today's show:
Industry Minister Melanie Joly on Canada's Auto strategy.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: NASA will allow Artemis II astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nick McRoberts, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair.
Keldon Bester, the Executive Director of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project, on how Canada is falling behind policing online scams.
Jake Sullivan, a former National Security Advisor to Joe Biden, on the Canada-USA relationship.

Kirsten Hillman, Canada's outgoing Ambassador to the United States, says she's not sure if U.S. President Donald Trump wants to renew CUSMA this year. She reflects on the past 4 years, as she prepares to step aside from her post.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Industry Minister Melanie Joly on Canada's Auto strategy.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: NASA will allow Artemis II astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nick McRoberts, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair.</li>
<li>Keldon Bester, the Executive Director of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project, on how Canada is falling behind policing online scams.</li>
<li>Jake Sullivan, a former National Security Advisor to Joe Biden, on the Canada-USA relationship.</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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Outgoing U.S. Ambassador can't say if Trump wants to renew CUSMA

A high school mass shooting in the town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. has claimed 9 lives, including the suspected shooter. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Jeremie Charron.

On today's show:
CTV's Washington Bureau Chief Joy Malbon with the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie.
Rick Snyder, the former Governor of Michigan, on the tug-of-war surrounding the Gordie Howe Bridge.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer says the Tories are not pursuing a formal governing agreement with the Carney Liberals.

A high school mass shooting in the town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. has claimed 9 lives, including the suspected shooter. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Jeremie Charron.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV's Washington Bureau Chief Joy Malbon with the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie.</li>
<li>Rick Snyder, the former Governor of Michigan, on the tug-of-war surrounding the Gordie Howe Bridge.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer says the Tories are not pursuing a formal governing agreement with the Carney Liberals.</li>
</ul>

9 people dead, including suspect, in Northwestern B.C. mass shooting

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to block the planned opening of a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit. During his first term as U.S. President, it was a project that was approved by Trump himself. We gather instant reaction from CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.

On today's show:
Money Talk with John Klotz: Anything and everything RRSP's.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Andrew Baker, the Chief External Affairs Officer for the Canadian Olympic Committee, on how the Milano-Cortina Olympics have gone so far.
CTV public safety analyst Chris Lewis reacts to a massive move from Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing, as a provincewide probe is being initiated on every single police force in Ontario.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to block the planned opening of a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit. During his first term as U.S. President, it was a project that was approved by Trump himself. We gather instant reaction from CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Anything and everything RRSP's.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Andrew Baker, the Chief External Affairs Officer for the Canadian Olympic Committee, on how the Milano-Cortina Olympics have gone so far.</li>
<li>CTV public safety analyst Chris Lewis reacts to a massive move from Ontario&rsquo;s Inspector General of Policing, as a provincewide probe is being initiated on every single police force in Ontario.</li>
</ul>

U.S. President Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe Bridge

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
Canada's Public Safety Minister says the feds will take the necessary steps to ensure that imported Chinese cars can't be used to spy on Canadians. We dig deeper with Stephanie Carvin, an NPSIA Professor at Carleton University.
Why aren't more Canadians having children? Joining the show to open that can of worms is Tammy Schirle, a Professor of Economics at Wilfred Laurier University.
Newstalk 1010 contributor Bob Richardson examines the key storylines at this year's Winter Olympics, as the 2026 festivities officially launch in Italy.

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 Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and former NDP Director of Communications George Soule.

Topic 1: Conservative MP Jamil Jivani went on a solo trade mission to Washington this week, opening a debate about whether that will help or hurt Canada’s position with the Americans.

Topic 2: Return-to-office drama: Prime Minister Carney has ordered federal workers back to the office 4 days a week, while Ontario's Premier says the province's civil servants can find another line of work if they oppose his return-to-office plan.

Topic 3: Canada's fertility rate hits a new low. Why aren't more people having kids?

Topic 4: EV Rebates: Yay or Nay?

Topic 5: Milano-Cortina welcomes the world to the 2026 Winter Olympics! Are you ready?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
<ul>
<li>Canada's Public Safety Minister says the feds will take the necessary steps to ensure that imported Chinese cars can't be used to spy on Canadians. We dig deeper with Stephanie Carvin, an NPSIA Professor at Carleton University.</li>
<li>Why aren't more Canadians having children? Joining the show to open that can of worms is Tammy Schirle, a Professor of Economics at Wilfred Laurier University.</li>
<li>Newstalk 1010 contributor Bob Richardson examines the key storylines at this year's Winter Olympics, as the 2026 festivities officially launch in Italy.</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 Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and former NDP Director of Communications George Soule.
Topic 1: Conservative MP Jamil Jivani went on a solo trade mission to Washington this week, opening a debate about whether that will help or hurt Canada&rsquo;s position with the Americans.
Topic 2: Return-to-office drama: Prime Minister Carney has ordered federal workers back to the office 4 days a week, while Ontario's Premier says the province's civil servants can find another line of work if they oppose his return-to-office plan.
Topic 3: Canada's fertility rate hits a new low. Why aren't more people having kids?
Topic 4: EV Rebates: Yay or Nay?
Topic 5: Milano-Cortina welcomes the world to the 2026 Winter Olympics! Are you ready?

Outgoing U.S. Ambassador can't say if Trump wants to renew CUSMA

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