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

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

On today's show:
Prime Minister Carney has officially signed a 'landmark' trade deal with China. CTV chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos gathers instant reaction and analysis.
Reaction to the Canada-China deal continues with Jamie Baker, a Secretary-Treasurer for the UNIFOR-based Fish Food and Allied Workers. It is the largest private sector union, representing 14,000 workers in Newfoundland’s independent small-boat fishery. We also hear from Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada.
Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, a Palliative Care Physician at The Ottawa Hospital, explains how Canadians can stay healthy and preserve their mental wellness during the cold Winter months.

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 NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover and Bluesky Strategy vice-president Jordan Paquet.

Topic 1: Mr. Carney went to China, and came home with a trade deal. However, not everyone in Canada's political arena is thrilled about it. Was the Prime Minister's overseas trip a success?

Topic 2: In an interview with CJAD Montreal earlier this week, American Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said the Canadian political rhetoric surrounding Trump is harming the Canada-USA relationship ahead of CUSMA negotiations. Should our Premiers tone it down a notch?

Topic 3: Quebec will be searching for a new Premier in October, as Francois Legault steps down. The decision comes weeks after the Quebec Liberals cut ties with newly-anointed leader Pablo Rodriguez. Who will form the next government?

Topic 4: On a scale of 'don't care' to 'heavily invested', do you care about the Olympics?

Topic 5: A not-so-friendly hockey brawl is under investigation, and the participants aren't even old enough to be considered teenagers.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Tim Powers, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Prime Minister Carney has officially signed a 'landmark' trade deal with China. CTV chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos gathers instant reaction and analysis.</li>
<li>Reaction to the Canada-China deal continues with Jamie Baker, a Secretary-Treasurer for the UNIFOR-based Fish Food and Allied Workers. It is the largest private sector union, representing 14,000 workers in Newfoundland&rsquo;s independent small-boat fishery. We also hear from Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada.</li>
<li>Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, a Palliative Care Physician at The Ottawa Hospital, explains how Canadians can stay healthy and preserve their mental wellness during the cold Winter months.</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 NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover and Bluesky Strategy vice-president Jordan Paquet.
Topic 1: Mr. Carney went to China, and came home with a trade deal. However, not everyone in Canada's political arena is thrilled about it. Was the Prime Minister's overseas trip a success?
Topic 2: In an interview with CJAD Montreal earlier this week, American Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said the Canadian political rhetoric surrounding Trump is harming the Canada-USA relationship ahead of CUSMA negotiations. Should our Premiers tone it down a notch?
Topic 3: Quebec will be searching for a new Premier in October, as Francois Legault steps down. The decision comes weeks after the Quebec Liberals cut ties with newly-anointed leader Pablo Rodriguez. Who will form the next government?
Topic 4: On a scale of 'don't care' to 'heavily invested', do you care about the Olympics?
Topic 5: A not-so-friendly hockey brawl is under investigation, and the participants aren't even old enough to be considered teenagers.

Free For All Friday

Prime Minister Carney's trade mission to China is bearing fruit in the form of a series of agreements on economic cooperation. They were signed in Beijing earlier today. We hear from Canada's federal ministers as the day unfolds.

On today's show:
Vassy speaks with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford is leaning towards pulling Crown Royal products from government-run liquor stores. Kinew hopes to change Ford's mind.
The Canadian Real Estate Association's 2026 forecast shows an upturn in the housing market next year.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Robert Benzie.
Vassy speaks with former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister David Heurtel about Francois Legault's political legacy, as the Premier resigns from his post.

Prime Minister Carney's trade mission to China is bearing fruit in the form of a series of agreements on economic cooperation. They were signed in Beijing earlier today. We hear from Canada's federal ministers as the day unfolds.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy speaks with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford is leaning towards pulling Crown Royal products from government-run liquor stores. Kinew hopes to change Ford's mind.</li>
<li>The Canadian Real Estate Association's 2026 forecast shows an upturn in the housing market next year.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Robert Benzie.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister David Heurtel about Francois Legault's political legacy, as the Premier resigns from his post.</li>
</ul>

Prime Minister Carney signs MOU with China

Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing, marking the first state visit to China by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2017. Vassy speaks with author and global competitive strategist Amy Karam about what Canada's new China strategy could look like.

On today's show:
Vassy chats with Irwin Cotler, a human rights advocate and former Canadian Justice Minister, about the global response to the situation in Iran.
CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest developments from Quebec City, as Francois Legault has resigned from his post as Quebec Premier.
The Explainer with Registered Dietician Abby Langer: Why do Canadians need more Vitamin D?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge.
David Paterson, Ontario's Representative in Washington, says he thinks Trump's talk of tearing up CUSMA is more about negotiating position than an actual threat to the trade deal.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing, marking the first state visit to China by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2017. Vassy speaks with author and global competitive strategist Amy Karam about what Canada's new China strategy could look like.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy chats with Irwin Cotler, a human rights advocate and former Canadian Justice Minister, about the global response to the situation in Iran.</li>
<li>CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest developments from Quebec City, as Francois Legault has resigned from his post as Quebec Premier.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Registered Dietician Abby Langer: Why do Canadians need more Vitamin D?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge.</li>
<li>David Paterson, Ontario's Representative in Washington, says he thinks Trump's talk of tearing up CUSMA is more about negotiating position than an actual threat to the trade deal.</li>
</ul>

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

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