U.S. President Donald Trump has called off trade talks with Canada after he took exception to a Ford government TV ad that aired on U.S. networks last week. This is, naturally, casting doubt on the prospect of a tariff deal between the two North American neighbours. We break down the rhetoric, and then gather reaction from Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

On today's show:
Vassy's interview with Derek Burney, a former Canadian Ambassador to the United States.
Catherine Cobden, the President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, joins the program to discuss today's economic uncertainty after the Trump administration raised Canadian-targeted tariffs by another 10 percent.
Money Talk with John Klotz: How much do you need to retire in Canada these days?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Tim Powers.
Brian Kingston, the President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, on the grim outlook that is facing Canada's Auto sector.
Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu weighs in on the breakdown of Canada-USA trade talks.

U.S. President Donald Trump has called off trade talks with Canada after he took exception to a Ford government TV ad that aired on U.S. networks last week. This is, naturally, casting doubt on the prospect of a tariff deal between the two North American neighbours. We break down the rhetoric, and then gather reaction from Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy's interview with Derek Burney, a former Canadian Ambassador to the United States.</li>
<li>Catherine Cobden, the President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, joins the program to discuss today's economic uncertainty after the Trump administration raised Canadian-targeted tariffs by another 10 percent.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: How much do you need to retire in Canada these days?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Tim Powers.</li>
<li>Brian Kingston, the President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, on the grim outlook that is facing Canada's Auto sector.</li>
<li>Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu weighs in on the breakdown of Canada-USA trade talks.</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.