U.S. President Donald Trump has inked a new trade agreement with the European Union, as Canadians continue to wait for news ahead of this week's August 1st deadline. CTV National News correspondent Colton Praill joins guest host Tim Powers with the latest.

On today's show:
Instant analysis on the E.U. trade deal, and what it means for Canada-USA negotiations, with CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham.
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown discusses the federal government's decision to stop funding hotel rooms for asylum seekers.
Political scientist Lori Turnbull analyzes the war of words between Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and The Longest Ballot Committee.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur and Deirdra Tindale.
Andrew Siegwart, the CEO of the Ontario Tourism Industry Association, discusses the impact of the Canada-U.S. trade war on the Summer travel season.

U.S. President Donald Trump has inked a new trade agreement with the European Union, as Canadians continue to wait for news ahead of this week's August 1st deadline. CTV National News correspondent Colton Praill joins guest host Tim Powers with the latest.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Instant analysis on the E.U. trade deal, and what it means for Canada-USA negotiations, with CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham.</li>
<li>Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown discusses the federal government's decision to stop funding hotel rooms for asylum seekers.</li>
<li>Political scientist Lori Turnbull analyzes the war of words between Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and The Longest Ballot Committee.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur and Deirdra Tindale.</li>
<li>Andrew Siegwart, the CEO of the Ontario Tourism Industry Association, discusses the impact of the Canada-U.S. trade war on the Summer travel season.</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 signs trade agreement with E.U.

The federal government has unveiled a suite of new measures aimed at cracking down on money laundering related to extortion in Canada. We dig deeper with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.

On today's show:
More reaction to MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the Conservative floor to join the Liberals.
Former Prince Andrew has been arrested in connection to the Epstein Files. Vassy speaks with CTV Royal Commentator Richard Berthelsen.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The best exercise to fight against depression and anxiety.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Laura Stone.
Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan, the Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Carney, discusses Canada's trade mission to Mexico.
CTV's Heather Butts joins us live from Milan, as the Canadian Women's Hockey Team battles Team USA for a Gold Medal.
CTV's Rachel Aiello tees up tonight's federal NDP Leadership Debate.

The federal government has unveiled a suite of new measures aimed at cracking down on money laundering related to extortion in Canada. We dig deeper with Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>More reaction to MP Matt Jeneroux crossing the Conservative floor to join the Liberals.</li>
<li>Former Prince Andrew has been arrested in connection to the Epstein Files. Vassy speaks with CTV Royal Commentator Richard Berthelsen.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The best exercise to fight against depression and anxiety.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Laura Stone.</li>
<li>Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan, the Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Carney, discusses Canada's trade mission to Mexico.</li>
<li>CTV's Heather Butts joins us live from Milan, as the Canadian Women's Hockey Team battles Team USA for a Gold Medal.</li>
<li>CTV's Rachel Aiello tees up tonight's federal NDP Leadership Debate.</li>
</ul>

Carney government taking new steps to fight extortion crisis

A third Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Mark Carney's Liberal government. CTV's Mike LeCouteur dissects the latest developments. We also hear from Jeneroux himself, as well as Prime Minister Carney, following today's floor-crossing.

On today's show:
Vassy speaks with Industry Minister Melanie Joly about the federal government's new Defense Industrial Strategy.
The Explainer with former Canadian Ambassador to Cuba Mark Entwistle: What's going on with the U.S. and Cuba these days?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, talks inflation and tariff uncertainty.

A third Conservative MP has crossed the floor to join Mark Carney's Liberal government. CTV's Mike LeCouteur dissects the latest developments. We also hear from Jeneroux himself, as well as Prime Minister Carney, following today's floor-crossing.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy speaks with Industry Minister Melanie Joly about the federal government's new Defense Industrial Strategy.</li>
<li>The Explainer with former Canadian Ambassador to Cuba Mark Entwistle: What's going on with the U.S. and Cuba these days?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, talks inflation and tariff uncertainty.</li>
</ul>

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses the floor to join the Carney Liberals

Over the next 10 years, the Carney government plans to double Canada’s Defense exports, create 125,000 new jobs, and increase the share of defense contracts awarded to Canadian companies to 70 percent. CTV's Rachel Aiello breaks down the numbers for us.

On today's show:
UOttawa Professor Thomas Juneau dissects the latest USA-Iran nuclear talks.
Money Talk with John Klotz: What you should do if you receive an inheritance.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Sharan Kaur, and Sebastian Skamski.
McMaster University economist Colin Mang reacts to the January inflation report.

Over the next 10 years, the Carney government plans to double Canada&rsquo;s Defense exports, create 125,000 new jobs, and increase the share of defense contracts awarded to Canadian companies to 70 percent. CTV's Rachel Aiello breaks down the numbers for us.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>UOttawa Professor Thomas Juneau dissects the latest USA-Iran nuclear talks.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: What you should do if you receive an inheritance.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Sharan Kaur, and Sebastian Skamski.</li>
<li>McMaster University economist Colin Mang reacts to the January inflation report.</li>
</ul>

U.S. President Trump signs trade agreement with E.U.

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