Vassy Kapelos chats with CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang with her thoughts on the landscape that today's budget exists in, and what is likely to be featured this afternoon.

On today's show:
Dr. Trevor Hennessey, Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology for the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO), on his decision to leave practicing in Quebec following the introduction of Bill 2.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Tesla's A.I. chatbot gets in hot water, the ineffectiveness of cybersecurity training, and more.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and George Soule.
CTV's Royal Commentator Afua Hagan: Harry and Meghan's baseball allegiances, Prince Harry's upcoming visit to Toronto, and Andrew's cancellation from the Royal Family.

Vassy Kapelos chats with CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang with her thoughts on the landscape that today's budget exists in, and what is likely to be featured this afternoon.
On today's show:
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<li>Dr. Trevor Hennessey, Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology for the Centre int&eacute;gr&eacute; de sant&eacute; et de services sociaux de l&rsquo;Outaouais (CISSSO), on his decision to leave practicing in Quebec following the introduction of Bill 2.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Tesla's A.I. chatbot gets in hot water, the ineffectiveness of cybersecurity training, and more.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and George Soule.</li>
<li>CTV's Royal Commentator Afua Hagan: Harry and Meghan's baseball allegiances, Prince Harry's upcoming visit to Toronto, and Andrew's cancellation from the Royal Family.</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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Setting the scene for the Carney government's first Federal Budget

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade mission to China is bearing fruit in the form of a series of agreements on economic cooperation signed in Beijing on Thursday.

On today's show:
The latest comments from federal ministers on the trade mission in China
Vassy speaks with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew who hopes to convince Ontario's Doug Ford not to pull Crown Royal products from government-run liquor stores
The Canadian Real Estate Association's 2026 forecast shows an upturn in the housing market next year
The Daily Debrief panel with Mike Le Couteur, Laura Stone and Robert Benzie
Vassy speaks with David Heurtel, Quebec political analyst, former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister, about the legacy of Francois Legault

Prime Minister Mark Carney&rsquo;s trade mission to China is bearing fruit in the form of a series of agreements on economic cooperation signed in Beijing on Thursday.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The latest comments from federal ministers on the trade mission in China</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew who hopes to convince Ontario's Doug Ford not to pull Crown Royal products from government-run liquor stores</li>
<li>The Canadian Real Estate Association's 2026 forecast shows an upturn in the housing market next year</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief panel with Mike Le Couteur, Laura Stone and Robert Benzie</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with David Heurtel, Quebec political analyst, former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister, about the legacy of Francois Legault</li>
</ul>

Carney signs MOU with China

Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing, marking the first state visit to China by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2017. Vassy speaks with author and global competitive strategist Amy Karam about what Canada's new China strategy could look like.

On today's show:
Vassy chats with Irwin Cotler, a human rights advocate and former Canadian Justice Minister, about the global response to the situation in Iran.
CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest developments from Quebec City, as Francois Legault has resigned from his post as Quebec Premier.
The Explainer with Registered Dietician Abby Langer: Why do Canadians need more Vitamin D?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge.
David Paterson, Ontario's Representative in Washington, says he thinks Trump's talk of tearing up CUSMA is more about negotiating position than an actual threat to the trade deal.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing, marking the first state visit to China by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2017. Vassy speaks with author and global competitive strategist Amy Karam about what Canada's new China strategy could look like.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy chats with Irwin Cotler, a human rights advocate and former Canadian Justice Minister, about the global response to the situation in Iran.</li>
<li>CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest developments from Quebec City, as Francois Legault has resigned from his post as Quebec Premier.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Registered Dietician Abby Langer: Why do Canadians need more Vitamin D?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge.</li>
<li>David Paterson, Ontario's Representative in Washington, says he thinks Trump's talk of tearing up CUSMA is more about negotiating position than an actual threat to the trade deal.</li>
</ul>

Mr. Carney goes to China

The death toll continues to rise in Iran, as the regime cracks down on nationwide protests. Meantime, the White House isn't ruling out U.S. military strikes on the country.

On today's show:
Prime Minister Carney meets with the B.C. Coastal First Nations before heading to China.
Vassy Kapelos speaks with Iranian-Canadian Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and George Soule.
Dennis Horak, a former Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and former Head of the Mission/Charge D'Affaires in Iran, discusses the likelihood of U.S. intervention in Iran.
According to Stats Canada, fewer Canadians traveled to America across all 12 months of 2025. How does it impact the Travel industry as a whole?

The death toll continues to rise in Iran, as the regime cracks down on nationwide protests. Meantime, the White House isn't ruling out U.S. military strikes on the country.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Prime Minister Carney meets with the B.C. Coastal First Nations before heading to China.</li>
<li>Vassy Kapelos speaks with Iranian-Canadian Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and George Soule.</li>
<li>Dennis Horak, a former Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and former Head of the Mission/Charge D'Affaires in Iran, discusses the likelihood of U.S. intervention in Iran.</li>
<li>According to Stats Canada, fewer Canadians traveled to America across all 12 months of 2025. How does it impact the Travel industry as a whole?</li>
</ul>

Setting the scene for the Carney government's first Federal Budget

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