The Vassy Kapelos Show
The Vassy Kapelos Show
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Canada, U.S. nowhere near deal as CUSMA deadline approaches: U.S. Ambassador
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, who says there's little chance of a deal on trade before the July 1st CUSMA review deadline. On today's show: CTV News Medical Correspondent Avis Favaro reports on a new Canadian study showing less treatment may result in the same out…
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Carney government launches Nuclear Energy Strategy
Vassy Kapelos is here for the first 90 minutes of today's 2-hour show. We start things off with a 1-on-1 chat with Canada's Energy Minister Tim Hodgson. He defends the government's promise to create 90,000 jobs and build 10 new nuclear reactors, despite the lack of specific new funding commitments …
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May inflation rises to 3.2%, worse than expected
Statistics Canada is attributing the jump in prices to higher energy costs due to the war in Iran, as well as stubbornly high food prices. On today's show: Vassy speaks with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer about the end of the Spring Session of P…
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The Graham Richardson Show - June 19, 2026
It's the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM. On today's show: The Friday Five: Canada outclasses Qatar, Ukraine drone strikes in Moscow, committee recommendations against MAiD expansion, Pr…
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U.S. President Trump says he doesn't want CUSMA to continue
America's President told reporters in France on Wednesday that he'd prefer to see the trade deal terminated rather than re-negotiated. Vassy Kapelos speaks with Jean Charest, a former Quebec Premier and member of the PM's Advisory Committee on Canada-USA Economic Relations. On today's show: TSN's …
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G7 Summit wraps up in France without a bilateral meeting between Carney and Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed back to Canada after the G7 Summit in France without an official bilateral meeting with U.S. President Trump. Vassy gets the latest from CTV's Rachel Aiello after Carney's closing press conference. On today's show: The Carney Liberals' bail reform bill, known a…
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Canada will wait to see details of Iran deal before offering offering military support: Defense Minister
Following the news of a renewed ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Defense Minister David McGuinty to discuss what role Canada could play in the region if the war ends. On today's show: CTV News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur reports live from t…
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Iran, U.S. reach tentative deal to end the war
A 14-point MOU is expected to be officially signed by the United States and Iran on Friday, starting a 60-day negotiation on a permanent end to the conflict. Vassy speaks with Middle East expert Thomas Juneau about what we know so far. On today's show: Prime Minister Carney has arrived at the G7 S…
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The Graham Richardson Show - June 12, 2026
It's The Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM. On today's show: The Friday Five: The Gordie Howe 'Bridge To Nowhere', the Carney Liberals' National Food Strategy, the Safe Social Media Act, F…
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge will not open this weekend
After 48 hours of conflicting reports and rumors, the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $6.4 billion crossing between Windsor and Detroit has been postponed indefinitely, largely thanks to political posturing from the White House. Vassy Kapelos tackles the latest developments with AM800 Windsor host …
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