With no new trade deal in place with Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump has revived the '51st State' tagline after imposing new tariffs on key industries.

On today's show:
Political reaction to the latest developments in the Canada-USA trade war.
CTV Washington Bureau Chief Joy Malbon explains the U.S. government shutdown.
Marion Sandilands, a constitutional lawyer and partner with Conway LLP, helps us answer this week's Explainer question: What is the Notwithstanding Clause?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Laura D'Angelo, and Stephanie Levitz.
The Business Council of Canada is warning of an 'investment crisis' ahead of the 2025 Federal Budget, which is scheduled for release on November 4th.

With no new trade deal in place with Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump has revived the '51st State' tagline after imposing new tariffs on key industries.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Political reaction to the latest developments in the Canada-USA trade war.</li>
<li>CTV Washington Bureau Chief Joy Malbon explains the U.S. government shutdown.</li>
<li>Marion Sandilands, a constitutional lawyer and partner with Conway LLP, helps us answer this week's Explainer question: What is the Notwithstanding Clause?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Laura D'Angelo, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>The Business Council of Canada is warning of an 'investment crisis' ahead of the 2025 Federal Budget, which is scheduled for release on November 4th.</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 talks '51st State' as new tariffs take effect

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Scott Reid, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:
2026 has arrived, which means it's time for Scott to examine some of the biggest political issues that will shape the next 12 months.
If you could give a New Year’s Resolution to a Canadian political leader, what would it be?
His Story, Her Story, Our Story: The first edition of 2026!

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Conaptus principal Jamie Ellerton and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.

Topic 1: What is the biggest story to watch in 2026?

Topic 2: Our panelists share their New Year’s Resolutions for Canadian political leaders.

Topic 3: Alberta vs. Quebec - How separatism will shape Canadian politics in 2026.

Topic 4: Predictions for this year’s MVP of Canadian politics.

Topic 5: Who's stock is on the rise right now?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Scott Reid, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>2026 has arrived, which means it's time for Scott to examine some of the biggest political issues that will shape the next 12 months.</li>
<li>If you could give a New Year&rsquo;s Resolution to a Canadian political leader, what would it be?</li>
<li>His Story, Her Story, Our Story: The first edition of 2026!</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday - Hour 2
Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Conaptus principal Jamie Ellerton and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.
Topic 1: What is the biggest story to watch in 2026?
Topic 2: Our panelists share their New Year&rsquo;s Resolutions for Canadian political leaders.
Topic 3: Alberta vs. Quebec - How separatism will shape Canadian politics in 2026.
Topic 4: Predictions for this year&rsquo;s MVP of Canadian politics.
Topic 5: Who's stock is on the rise right now?

Free For All Friday

Scott Reid guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today, as we finally say 'sayonara' to 2025.

On today's show:
Law enforcement officials in Mexico have seized $40 million worth of motorcycles believed to be linked to Ryan Wedding, an alleged drug kingpin and former Canadian Olympic snowboarder. CTV's Judy Trinh has the latest on that.
Is 2025 the most politically-significant year in Canada's history since WWII? Scott takes your calls, texts, and emails!
Who was the MVP of Canadian politics in 2025: Mark Carney or someone else?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring George Soule and Jeff Rutledge.
Canada has unveiled its Men's Hockey roster for the 2026 Olympics. Who is headed to Italy in February? TSN's Matt Cauz has the answers and addresses the criticisms.

Scott Reid guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today, as we finally say 'sayonara' to 2025.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Law enforcement officials in Mexico have seized $40 million worth of motorcycles believed to be linked to Ryan Wedding, an alleged drug kingpin and former Canadian Olympic snowboarder. CTV's Judy Trinh has the latest on that.</li>
<li>Is 2025 the most politically-significant year in Canada's history since WWII? Scott takes your calls, texts, and emails!</li>
<li>Who was the MVP of Canadian politics in 2025: Mark Carney or someone else?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring George Soule and Jeff Rutledge.</li>
<li>Canada has unveiled its Men's Hockey roster for the 2026 Olympics. Who is headed to Italy in February? TSN's Matt Cauz has the answers and addresses the criticisms.</li>
</ul>

Saying 'cheers' and 'good riddance' to 2025

Scott Reid guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today.

On today's show:
Are the World Cup ticket prices too damn high, and who exactly controls them? We dig deeper with Canadian sports economist Moshe Lander.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur and Jordan Paquet.
The latest developments on the pursuit for a peaceful resolution in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Your calls, texts, and emails on just about anything!

Scott Reid guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Are the World Cup ticket prices too damn high, and who exactly controls them? We dig deeper with Canadian sports economist Moshe Lander.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur and Jordan Paquet.</li>
<li>The latest developments on the pursuit for a peaceful resolution in the Russia-Ukraine war.</li>
<li>Your calls, texts, and emails on just about anything!</li>
</ul>

Trump talks '51st State' as new tariffs take effect

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