Jason Jacques, the interim Parliamentary Budget Officer, says federal government spending is becoming unsustainable, as the deficit is projected to increase by nearly $17 billion for 2025-2026.

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Jason Jacques, the interim Parliamentary Budget Officer, says federal government spending is becoming unsustainable, as the deficit is projected to increase by nearly $17 billion for 2025-2026.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Vassy speaks with Algonquin Elder Claudette Commanda, and delves into her personal journey.</li>
<li>Money Talk with Allan Small: How does Bitcoin investing work?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, George Soule, and Sabrina Grover.</li>
<li>A group of 50 environmental organizations is calling on Prime Minister Carney to do more on climate finance. This follows the 10th anniversary of his 'Tragedy of the Horizon' speech.</li>
</ul>

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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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Parliamentary Budget Officer issues dire warning over public finances

The federal government has unveiled a suite of new measures aimed at cracking down on money laundering related to extortion in Canada. We dig deeper with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.

On today's show:
More reaction to MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the Conservative floor to join the Liberals.
Former Prince Andrew has been arrested in connection to the Epstein Files. Vassy speaks with CTV Royal Commentator Richard Berthelsen.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The best exercise to fight against depression and anxiety.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Laura Stone.
Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan, the Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Carney, discusses Canada's trade mission to Mexico.
CTV's Heather Butts joins us live from Milan, as the Canadian Women's Hockey Team battles Team USA for a Gold Medal.
CTV's Rachel Aiello tees up tonight's federal NDP Leadership Debate.

The federal government has unveiled a suite of new measures aimed at cracking down on money laundering related to extortion in Canada. We dig deeper with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>More reaction to MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the Conservative floor to join the Liberals.</li>
<li>Former Prince Andrew has been arrested in connection to the Epstein Files. Vassy speaks with CTV Royal Commentator Richard Berthelsen.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The best exercise to fight against depression and anxiety.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Laura Stone.</li>
<li>Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan, the Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Carney, discusses Canada's trade mission to Mexico.</li>
<li>CTV's Heather Butts joins us live from Milan, as the Canadian Women's Hockey Team battles Team USA for a Gold Medal.</li>
<li>CTV's Rachel Aiello tees up tonight's federal NDP Leadership Debate.</li>
</ul>

Carney government taking new steps to fight extortion crisis

A third Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Mark Carney's Liberal government. CTV's Mike LeCouteur dissects the latest developments. We also hear from Jeneroux himself, as well as Prime Minister Carney, following today's floor-crossing.

On today's show:
Vassy speaks with Industry Minister Melanie Joly about the federal government's new Defense Industrial Strategy.
The Explainer with former Canadian Ambassador to Cuba Mark Entwistle: What's going on with the U.S. and Cuba these days?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, talks inflation and tariff uncertainty.

A third Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Mark Carney's Liberal government. CTV's Mike LeCouteur dissects the latest developments. We also hear from Jeneroux himself, as well as Prime Minister Carney, following today's floor-crossing.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy speaks with Industry Minister Melanie Joly about the federal government's new Defense Industrial Strategy.</li>
<li>The Explainer with former Canadian Ambassador to Cuba Mark Entwistle: What's going on with the U.S. and Cuba these days?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, talks inflation and tariff uncertainty.</li>
</ul>

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses the floor to join the Carney Liberals

Over the next 10 years, the Carney government plans to double Canada’s Defense exports, create 125,000 new jobs, and increase the share of defense contracts awarded to Canadian companies to 70 percent. CTV's Rachel Aiello breaks down the numbers for us.

On today's show:
UOttawa Professor Thomas Juneau dissects the latest USA-Iran nuclear talks.
Money Talk with John Klotz: What you should do if you receive an inheritance.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Sharan Kaur, and Sebastian Skamski.
McMaster University economist Colin Mang reacts to the January inflation report.

Over the next 10 years, the Carney government plans to double Canada&rsquo;s Defense exports, create 125,000 new jobs, and increase the share of defense contracts awarded to Canadian companies to 70 percent. CTV's Rachel Aiello breaks down the numbers for us.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>UOttawa Professor Thomas Juneau dissects the latest USA-Iran nuclear talks.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: What you should do if you receive an inheritance.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Sharan Kaur, and Sebastian Skamski.</li>
<li>McMaster University economist Colin Mang reacts to the January inflation report.</li>
</ul>

Parliamentary Budget Officer issues dire warning over public finances

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