Canada's Premiers are gathering in Muskoka for a series of meetings. The Council of the Federation kicked off 3 days of brainstorming - all ahead of the August 1st tariff deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. Vassy Kapelos speaks with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt about what she's hoping to achieve this week.

On today's show:
A Montreal man has been charged by New York State police for murdering his own daughter. CTV's Colton Praill has the latest.


Starting August 1st, U.S. President Donald Trump will be increasing tariffs on Canadian goods to 35 percent. Frank McKenna, a former Canadian Ambassador to the United States, talks about where the negotiation process is at.


After a 32-day strike wrapped up 2024, and over 18 months of negotiations, CUPW members are voting on the latest offer from Canada Post. Jon Hamilton, the Vice-President of Communications for Canada Post, chats about the continuous disagreements.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers and Genevieve Tomney.
The long-awaited verdict in the Hockey Canada sex assault trial is coming down this Thursday. Journalist and author Laura Robinson summarizes the case, as well as the ripple effect that comes with each verdict.

Canada's Premiers are gathering in Muskoka for a series of meetings. The Council of the Federation kicked off 3 days of brainstorming - all ahead of the August 1st tariff deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump.&nbsp;Vassy Kapelos speaks with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt about what she's hoping to achieve this week.
On today's show:
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<li>A Montreal man has been charged by New York State police for murdering his own daughter. CTV's Colton Praill has the latest.</li>
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Starting August 1st, U.S. President Donald Trump will be increasing tariffs on Canadian goods to 35 percent. Frank McKenna, a former Canadian Ambassador to the United States, talks about where the negotiation process is at.
</li>
<li>
After a 32-day strike wrapped up 2024, and over 18 months of negotiations, CUPW members are voting on the latest offer from Canada Post. Jon Hamilton, the Vice-President of Communications for Canada Post, chats about the continuous disagreements.
</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers and Genevieve Tomney.</li>
<li>The long-awaited verdict in the Hockey Canada sex assault trial is coming down this Thursday. Journalist and author Laura Robinson summarizes the case, as well as the ripple effect that comes with each verdict.</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.