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 Claire Hanna previews today's Canada-Qatar FIFA World Cup match in Vancouver.
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Senator Pamela Wallin to discuss the recommendation against expanding MAiD for mental illness in Canada.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why some people always pick up the tab.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone.
Vassy speaks with TSN Senior Correspondent and retired Canadian pro soccer player Tosaint Ricketts about a new documentary examining the racism and hate pro athletes experience online.
CTV's Rachel Aiello reports from Parliament Hill, as the House of Commons rises for Summer Break.

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:
<ul>
<li>TSN's Claire Hanna previews today's Canada-Qatar FIFA World Cup match in Vancouver.</li>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Senator Pamela Wallin to discuss the recommendation against expanding MAiD for mental illness in Canada.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why some people always pick up the tab.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with TSN Senior Correspondent and retired Canadian pro soccer player Tosaint Ricketts about a new documentary examining the racism and hate pro athletes experience online.</li>
<li>CTV's Rachel Aiello reports from Parliament Hill, as the House of Commons rises for Summer Break.</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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U.S. President Trump says he doesn't want CUSMA to continue

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 outcomes for breast cancer patients.
The Explainer with William Pellerin, a Partner in the International Trade Group at McMillan LLP: What happens to CUSMA on July 1st?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Graham Richardson.
Vassy chats with CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham about the success of candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in yesterday's Congressional Primaries.
More reaction from Vassy's interview with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra on the future of NORAD and Canada's F-35 procurement decision.

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:
<ul>
<li>CTV News Medical Correspondent Avis Favaro reports on a new Canadian study showing less treatment may result in the same outcomes for breast cancer patients.</li>
<li>The Explainer with William Pellerin, a Partner in the International Trade Group at McMillan LLP: What happens to CUSMA on July 1st?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Graham Richardson.</li>
<li>Vassy chats with CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham about the success of candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in yesterday's Congressional Primaries.</li>
<li>More reaction from Vassy's interview with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra on the future of NORAD and Canada's F-35 procurement decision.</li>
</ul>

Canada, U.S. nowhere near deal as CUSMA deadline approaches: U.S. Ambassador

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 in the nuclear strategy.
CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest on the tragic shooting in Montreal, as an investigation into Monday's horrific events continues.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Knowing when is the best time to buy a home.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Brian Platt.

Graham Richardson takes over for the final 2 segments.
CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports on new numbers from StatsCan, which show an increase in Canadians travelling to the U.S. for the first time in 15 months.
Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce discusses a new equity partnership with First Nations in the Small Modular Reactor project, located at the Darlington Nuclear Generation Station.

Vassy Kapelos is here for the first 90 minutes of today's 2-hour show.
<ul>
<li>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 in the nuclear strategy.</li>
<li>CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest on the tragic shooting in Montreal, as an investigation into Monday's horrific events continues.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Knowing when is the best time to buy a home.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Brian Platt.</li>
</ul>
Graham Richardson takes over for the final 2 segments.
<ul>
<li>CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports on new numbers from StatsCan, which show an increase in Canadians travelling to the U.S. for the first time in 15 months.</li>
<li>Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce discusses a new equity partnership with First Nations in the Small Modular Reactor project, located at the Darlington Nuclear Generation Station.</li>
</ul>

Carney government launches Nuclear Energy Strategy

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 Parliament.
The Globe And Mail's European Correspondent Paul Waldie joins Vassy to dissect Keir Starmer's resignation as U.K. Prime Minister.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Why Norway is banning A.I. in elementary classrooms.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, George Soule, and Saeed Selvam.
CTV News Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest on an active shooter situation in Montreal, where one police officer has been killed and another has been wounded.

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:
<ul>
<li>Vassy speaks with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer about the end of the Spring Session of Parliament.</li>
<li>The Globe And Mail's European Correspondent Paul Waldie joins Vassy to dissect Keir Starmer's resignation as U.K. Prime Minister.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Why Norway is banning A.I. in elementary classrooms.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, George Soule, and Saeed Selvam.</li>
<li>CTV News Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest on an active shooter situation in Montreal, where one police officer has been killed and another has been wounded.</li>
</ul>

U.S. President Trump says he doesn't want CUSMA to continue

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