Derek Burney, former chief of staff for Brian Mulroney, and former Canadian ambassador to the US joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss the comments today from President-elect Donald Trump about how he would be open to using 'economic force' to acquire Canada as the 51st state. 

On todays show:
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Immigration Minister Marc Miller who said it's a sad day, but Trudeau's decision to step down is the right one for Canada.
Vassy takes your calls and texts on Trudeau's resignation and who should replace him as leader. 
Jessica Smith, Weather Anchor, CTV Toronto joins Vassy to give an update on winter storms across the country.
Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst joins Vassy to discuss how Meta is ending its fact-checking program.
The Daily Debrief Panel with Shakir Chambers, Shachi Kurl, and Saeed Selvam. 

Derek Burney, former chief of staff for Brian Mulroney, and former Canadian ambassador to the US joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss the comments today from President-elect Donald Trump about how he would be open to using 'economic force' to acquire Canada as the 51st state.&nbsp;
On todays show:
<ul>
<li>Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Immigration Minister Marc Miller who said it's a sad day, but Trudeau's decision to step down is the right one for Canada.</li>
<li>Vassy takes your calls and texts on Trudeau's resignation and who should replace him as leader.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Jessica Smith, Weather Anchor, CTV Toronto joins Vassy to give an update on winter storms across the country.</li>
<li>Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst joins Vassy to discuss how Meta is ending its fact-checking program.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Shakir Chambers, Shachi Kurl, and Saeed Selvam.&nbsp;</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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Trump open to using 'economic force' to acquire Canada as a state

Listen to Vassy's discussion with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, Kory Teneycke, former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and now co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy and Kathleen Monk, Principal Owner of Monk + Associates and former director of communications to Jack Layton on the possible path forward for the Liberal party.

On todays show: 
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton on Trump saying he is open to using 'economic force' to acquire Canada.
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Frank Baylis, Liberal Leadership hopeful on how he plans to run as leader. 
Philippe Lagassé, Associate professor of international affairs, Carleton University joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this weeks explainer question. This weeks question was 'What is sovereignty and what would change  if Canada were to become part of the US?'.
The Daily Debrief Panel with Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk and Kory Teneycke. 
Chris Sands, Director, Canada Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars joins Vassy to discuss Trumps threats of using 'economic force' to acquire Canada.

Listen to Vassy's discussion with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin,&nbsp;Kory Teneycke, former Director of Communications to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and now co-founder and CEO of Rubicon Strategy and&nbsp;Kathleen Monk, Principal Owner of Monk + Associates and former director of communications to Jack Layton on the possible path forward for the Liberal party.
On todays show:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton on Trump saying he is open to using 'economic force' to acquire Canada.</li>
<li>Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Frank Baylis, Liberal Leadership hopeful on how he plans to run as leader.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Philippe Lagass&eacute;, Associate professor of international affairs, Carleton University joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this weeks explainer question. This weeks question was 'What is sovereignty and what would change &nbsp;if Canada were to become part of the US?'.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk and Kory Teneycke.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Chris Sands, Director, Canada Institute, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars joins Vassy to discuss Trumps threats of using 'economic force' to acquire Canada.</li>
</ul>

Minister LeBlanc not running for Liberal leadership

Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP from Montreal and one of the MP's who joined the growing calls for the Prime Minister to step down earlier in the year joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss Justin Trudeau's decision to step down as leader.

On todays show: 
Eddie Goldenberg, Former Chief of Staff of Prime Minister Chretien and now Senior Advisor at Global Public Affairs joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the Prime Ministers decision to step down as Liberal leader.
Richard Crouse, Film Critic joins guest host Stefan Keyes to give a recap of this years Golden Globes.
The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair. 
John Wright, Veteran Pollster and Distinguished Fellow, Queens University joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how Trudeau stepping down will influence the polling for the Liberals. 
Evan Solomon, Publisher, GZERO Media and Management Committee Member, Eurasia Group joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss if Trudeau's decision will further the tensions between Canada and the US. 

Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP from Montreal and one of the MP's who joined the growing calls for the Prime Minister to step down earlier in the year joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss Justin Trudeau's decision to step down as leader.
On todays show:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Eddie Goldenberg, Former Chief of Staff of Prime Minister Chretien and now Senior Advisor at Global Public Affairs joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the Prime Ministers decision to step down as Liberal leader.</li>
<li>Richard Crouse, Film Critic joins guest host Stefan Keyes to give a recap of this years Golden Globes.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair.&nbsp;</li>
<li>John Wright, Veteran Pollster and Distinguished Fellow, Queens University joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how Trudeau stepping down will influence the polling for the Liberals.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Evan Solomon, Publisher, GZERO Media and Management Committee Member, Eurasia Group joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss if Trudeau's decision will further the tensions between Canada and the US.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau steps aside as months of political uncertainty begin at Parliament Hill

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos and rings in the new year!

On today's show...
A violent attack in New Orleans has left over a dozen people dead. We bring you the latest developments from the FBI in Hour 1, and we get instant reaction from national security expert John Gilmour.
A group of Quebec Liberals are now calling for Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation, a once-quiet nationwide plea that could soon transform into a deafening roar. Laura Stone of The Globe and Mail has the latest on that.
As a new year begins, intimate partner violence remains a disturbing problem in Canadian society. A pair of incidents during the Christmas holidays has fueled the fire for change once again.
Canada's immigration rules are changing in 2025. How drastic are they?

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos and rings in the new year!
On today's show...
<ul>
<li>A violent attack in New Orleans has left over a dozen people dead. We bring you the latest developments from the FBI in Hour 1, and we get instant reaction from national security expert John Gilmour.</li>
<li>A group of Quebec Liberals are now calling for Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation, a once-quiet nationwide plea that could soon transform into a deafening roar. Laura Stone of The Globe and Mail has the latest on that.</li>
<li>As a new year begins, intimate partner violence remains a disturbing problem in Canadian society. A pair of incidents during the Christmas holidays has fueled the fire for change once again.</li>
<li>Canada's immigration rules are changing in 2025. How drastic are they?</li>
</ul>

Trump open to using 'economic force' to acquire Canada as a state

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