The Vassy Kapelos Show

Amid growing concerns about their aggressive plans to push Bill C-5 forward, the feds are defending their gameplan. Vassy Kapelos gathers instant reaction as the show unfolds. On today's show: CTV Montreal reporter Denise Roberts describes the hectic search for a missing Montreal toddler, who was safely recovered near Highway 417 on Wednesday afternoon. Damien Kurek, a now-former Conservative MP for Battle River-Crowfoot, officially gives up his seat and opens the door for a Pierre Poilievre comeback. CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin joins the party for his weekly dissection of thought-provoking debates. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Robert Benzie from the Toronto Star and Laura Stone from The Globe And Mail. Becca Brown-McKnight, a councillor in the Vermont town of Burlington, explains why a street was recently renamed to honour their Canadian friends. Lastly, if Canada and the U.S. can't strike a trade deal within 30 days, Prime Minister Carney has some countermeasures to American tariffs up his sleeve.

Guest host Tim Powers is joined by Roland Paris, Professor of International Affairs and Director of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, to breakdown the conclusion of the G7 and the relative success of the summit in the current political landscape. On today's show: Ret. Gen. Tom Lawson, Former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces unpacks the latest between Iran and Israel as Trump mum on potential US involvement Paul Daly, Chair in Administrative Law and Governance, University of Ottawa, on potential constitutional issues for Bill C-5 raised by Indigenous groups and opposition politicians Claire Hanna, Ottawa Reporter, TSN, on the Edmonton Oilers falling short against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada; Ashton Arsenault, Partner, Crestview Strategies; Stephanie Levitz, Senior Reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa Bureau Flavio Volpe, President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, on what a potential Canada-US trade deal might mean for the auto industry and what he'd want to see in it Karen Sherriffs, CEO, 2025 Canada Games, sets up the Games with 50 days until things get underway in St. John's

Listen to guest host Tim Powers full conversation with John Boscariol, Lawyer And Leader, International Trade And Investment Law Group on what this deal signals for the relationship between Canada and the U.S. On today's show: Tim is joined by Vassy Kapelos, CTV’s chief political correspondent on the latest from the G7 summit. Professor Elliot Tepper, International relations specialist at Carleton University joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Carmi Levy, Tech journalist and analyst joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how a joint investigation from Canada and U.K. says 23andMe failed to protect user data. The Daily Debrief Panel with Sharan Kaur, Jeff Rutledge, and Shachi Kurl. Tim is joined by TSN reporter Mark Masters to discuss game 6 between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Cindy Woodhouse, National chief of the assembly of first nations joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the importance of hearing from indigenous groups before passing Bill C-5.

Guest host Tim Powers is joined by John Kirton, Director, G7 Research Group and Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of Toronto, to set expectations for what a successful conference look like and key things to watch for in the coming days. On today's show: Fen Hampson, Co-chair, Expert Group on Canada-US Relations and Professor of International Affairs, Carleton University, goes into further detail about the Canada-US dynamic and what kind of outcome, including a possible trade deal, to expect from the G7 Retired Major-General David Fraser, CTV Military Analyst and Former Commander of NATO Southern Coalition Troops, Afghanistan 2006, on the latest in continuing retaliations between Iran and Israel CTV's Colton Praill provides an update on the G7 from Kananaskis, Alberta The Daily Debrief Panel with Neil Brodie, President, VOX Strategies; Sabrina Grover, Sr Advisor, Spark Advocacy and NorthStar Public Affairs; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, Critical and Palliative Care Physician at The Ottawa Hospital and host of Prevention over Prescription podcast, on his new book Prevention Over Prescription and taking proactive health measures Captain Gina Burke with the St. John's Regional Fire Department on the significance of a recent shift staff entirely by women firefighters

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Guest host Scott Reid breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show... Bob Rae, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations, on the upcoming G7 conference, potential trade deals, concern around invitations Are you watching the G7? What are you hoping to see in terms of developments for Canada? History, Herstory, Ourstory: Origins of Friday the 13th; Founding of the Yukon Territory; Olsen Twins are born Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are Tim Powers, Chair, Summa Strategies and Managing Director, Abacus Data and Bob Richardson, Newstalk 1010 Contributor and Public Affairs Consultant What are you expecting from the G7? Do you think there is a chance of getting a trade deal with the US? How much will the G7 be complicated by other political factors outside issues like trade etc.? Are you confident PM Carney can get his legislation through the House of Commons? If not, does that mean the “Build Baby Build” agenda could stall? Crown continues closing argument at London hockey trial: Will this be a landmark moment in hockey culture and for consent issues etc.? Will that happen regardless of the verdict, or does it depend? Will nothing change? Draisaitl scores in OT again, Oilers beat Panthers in Game 4 to tie Stanley Cup Final Montreal's Rizzuto crime family targeted in major police sweep (plus, are you superstitious about Friday the 13th, if time allows)

Guest host Tim Powers is joined by CTV's Jeremie Charron with details on the concerns from Sikh activists and the political balancing act between inviting Modi and working with India versus the concerns against it. On today's show: Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State for Sport and MP for Burlington North – Milton West, on how the new Carney government will approach sport and his new role Sayward Montague, Director of Advocacy at the National Association of Federal Retirees and co-chair of the Women Veterans Research and Engagement Network (WREN), on calls to mark June 12 as a Day of Advocacy for Women Veterans Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News Donal Gill, Assistant Professor in Canadian Politics, Concordia University, on the significance of Michael Sabia being brought in as PM Carney's new head of the public service Mark Masters, Sports Reporter, TSN , tees up game 4 of Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Finals

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Yoshua Bengio, President & Scientific Director, LawZero and Full Professor at Université de Montréal, and Founder and Scientific Advisor of Mila – Quebec AI Institute, about this new initiative and its significance in AI. On today's show: Karen Hogan, Auditor General, on the details of her latest reports John Bolton, Former National Security Adviser to US President Donald Trump and Ambassador to the United Nations under President George W. Bush, on the latest developments in the LA protests and the federal response The Explainer: Ryan Manucha, Research Fellow, C.D. Howe Institute and Author, Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada's Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade, answers this question — what barriers to interprovincial trade exist right now? How much will free internal trade really impact the economy? The Daily Debrief Panel with Supriya Dwivedi, Former Senior Adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage; Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Bill Curry, Deputy Ottawa Bureau Chief, The Globe and Mail, to go over the details of the report and reflect on how the story developed over the years and what may change moving forward. On today's show: Gen. Jennie Carrigan, Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff, on the government's commitment to hitting 2% spending on defence this year Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and Former Congressional Staffer, on the ongoing protests in Los Angeles and the political firestorm that has developed The Daily Debrief Panel with Sebastian Skamski, Former Director of Media Relations for Pierre Poilievre; Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute; and Sharan Kaur, Political Strategist and Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Bill Morneau Shaun Hildebrand, President, Urbanation on the new National Rent Report showing continued year-over-year decreases and then Victor Tran, Rates.ca Mortgage and Real Estate Expert, with a broader look at the housing market John Viveiros, Host, Hot Take Hockey, on the blowout 6-1 loss the Edmonton Oilers took from the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News to talk through what we know so far. On today's show: Minister of Internal Trade Chrystia Freeland on the government's new One Canadian Economy bill and opposition concerns with it Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and Former Congressional Staffer, on the ongoing protests in Los Angeles and the political firestorm that has developed Dan Kelly, CEO, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on the importance of today's meeting addressing the removal of interprovincial trade barriers The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather, he formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; and Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on convincing BC Premier David Eby to be open to a west coast pipeline and optimism with new major energy infrastructure projects

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers.On today's show: Frank McKenna, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States and Former Premier of New Brunswick, on the prospects of a new Canada/US trade deal Sabrina Geremia, VP and Country Manager, Google Canada, on Google's new AI Opportunity Fund in Canada Barry Avrich, award-winning filmmaker and author on his new book The Devil Wears Rothko Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are Sharan Kaur, Political Strategist and Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Bill Morneau; Brian Lilley, Political Columnist, Toronto Sun. Canada/US deep into trade talks: do you think this deal can get done? Is it realistic to expect it before the G7? Is trying to get a deal the right move? Trump/Elon relationship explodes: what's going on here? Was this an inevitability? Could this have significant ripple effects? First Ministers Meeting, Bill 5, and energy projects: is the grand consensus to Build Canada already crumbling? Eby staunch on pipelines, Bill 5 in Ontario facing notable pushback, etc. This specific Deloitte commercial: we'll just react to this — how true to your life does this feel? Loblaw pulls Folgers coffee from shelves over 'unjustified' cost increases PLUS Lululemon stock plunges in historic rout as tariffs eat away at its profit: what do you make of the move from Loblaw? Are the prices changes justified or are businesses trying to get away with hikes? More to come?

Guest host Stefan Keyes speaks with Matthew Holmes, Executive Vice President and Chief of Public Policy, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, about what that group wants to see the government do in response to a spike in steel and aluminum tariffs implemented by the US. Julie Simmons, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph, on the throne speech passing in the House of Commons without a vote "on division" and what that might mean moving forward Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and Former Congressional Staffer, on the new US travel ban and new polling responding to the use of tariffs in Canada John Viveiros, Host, Hot Take Hockey, on the Edmonton Oilers taking the first game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Dr. Dave Williams, Canadian physician, public speaker, CEO, author, and retired CSA astronaut remembers former astronaut and federal minister Marc Garneau John Gradek, aviation management expert and lecturer, McGill University, on the need for water bombers during wildfire season

Hear Vassy's full interview with David Paterson, Ontario's representative in Washington. On today's show: Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist with the Conference Board of Canada, breaks down the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses vaccine guidelines. The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Abigail Bimman. Hear yesterday's full interview with Canada's Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.

Flin Flon resident Dawn Hlday tells guest host Stefan Keyes about her experience evacuating as fire crews battled a blaze burning near the city. On today's show: CTV political analyst Scott Reid re-caps Monday's premiers meeting. Economist Moshe Lander breaks down the latest global outlook from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. CTV National correspondent Abigail Bimman fills us in on the new Strong Borders Act. The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl, Jamie Ellerton, and Sharan Kaur. Doug Gillham, meteorologist with The Weather Network explains how far wildfire smoke can travel

Guest host Stefan Keyes speaks with CTV's Colton Praill to tee up today's First Ministers Meeting, what to expect, and what the ramifications might be. On today's show: Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University, on what's at stake politically for Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Premiers at the First Ministers Meeting Grand Chief Kyra Wilson, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, on the ongoing evacuations in that province due to wildfires and calls for shelter and hotels for First Nations evacuees Dan Kelly, CEO, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on the importance of today's meeting addressing the removal of interprovincial trade barriers The Daily Debrief Panel with Sabrina Grover, Sr Advisor, Spark Advocacy and NorthStar Public Affairs; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; and Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies and Former Head of Communications for Doug Ford Francois Desmarais, Vice President, Trade and Industry Affairs, Canadian Steel Producers Association, on threats from US President Donald Trump to double tariffs on steel and what that would mean for the industry Virginie Millien, Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill University, on the spread of ticks and tick-borne illnesses to new parts of Canada

On this week's edition of Free For All Fridays, Scott Reid is pinch-hitting for Amanda Galbraith! On today's show: Former federal MP and former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney previews a pivotal First Ministers meeting, which is scheduled to take place next week. What will the government likely prioritize? What items of the day will provinces want fast-tracked? When it comes to energy infrastructure, urgent projects, and quick approvals, can the Carney government deliver? We do a vibe check of the textboard and take your calls! In Hour 2, we open the debate floor to Canada's top voices, as they react to today's Top Five stories. Summoned to the stage this week is Karen Gordon of Gordon Strategy and Sabrina Grover of NorthStar Public Affairs. As the key voices of next week's First Ministers meeting start to roll in, what would you classify as a success for the Carney Liberals? Parliament is back in session! How are the party leaders faring after Week 1? U.S. President Trump is being taken to court over his 'Liberation Day' tariffs, and his legal team is biting back. Is America headed for a constitutional crisis? The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Finals, and it's not 'La Bamba' fueling their playoff magic. The Canada Day lineup has been unveiled! Did the organizers hit the right notes?

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Sheryl Matheson, Deputy Mayor of Sherridon, MB, on how residents are faring after evacuating on short notice due to one of the many large wildfires in the province right now. On today's show: Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte of the Prince Albert Grand Council which represents 12 First Nations in Saskatchewan on a joint statement calling for greater firefighting resources for First Nations in the province Jasraj Singh Hallan, Conservative Finance Critic & Mike Kelloway, Liberal MP from Nova Scotia, on energy and economic policy following the first Question Period Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Andrew Bevan, Former Liberal National Campaign Co-Director, reflects on the campaign that ultimately elected Prime Minister Mark Carney

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Richard Berthelsen, CTV News Royal Commentator, on the significance of the royal visit in hindsight and impacting the effect King Charles' speech might have moving forward. On today's show: Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell reflects on being in the Senate chamber for the throne speech and the significance of standing up for Canadian identity and sovereignty The Explainer: David Schneiderman, Professor in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law and an expert in Canadian Constitutional Law and US and Comparative Constitutional Law, on what a constitutional monarchy is and how it works The Daily Debrief Panel with Sharan Kaur, Political Strategist and Former Deputy Chief to Bill Morneau; Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage; Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau Adam Legge, President, Business Council of Alberta, on how the new federal government can improve the investment climate and business opportunities in Alberta and Western Canada

Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Philippe Lagassé, William and Jeanie Barton Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University and an expert in the role of the monarchy in Canada’s political system for his take on the significance of the throne speech as both political statement and symbolic gesture. On today's show: Barry MacKenzie, Royal Historian at St. Francis Xavier University, on the historic ties between Canada and the monarchy and how the throne speech addresses them Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and former congressional staffer, on why Prime Minister Mark Carney may be open to joining, or at least entertaining, the US "Golden Dome" Carmi Levy, Tech Journalist and Analyst, on a push in Texas to potentially ban social media for teens and kids while European teens grow tired of smartphones according to new polling The Daily Debrief Panel with Shakir Chambers, Vice President of Oyster Group; Shachi Kurl, President of the Angus Reid Institute; Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada Retired Major-General David Fraser, CTV Military Analyst and Former Commander of NATO Southern Coalition Troops, Afghanistan 2006, on the potential for NATO to more than double defense spending requirements and what it means for Canada Tina Fedeski, Co-Founder and Artistic Managing Director, OrKidstra in Ottawa, and Kyle and Cait White, Owners, Milkhouse Farm + Dairy in Smiths Falls, Ontario, reflect on seeing and meeting King Charles at Lansdowne Park on Monday

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon and Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer about policy priorities, collaboration, energy policy, national unity, and more. On today's show: David Phillips, Senior Climatologist, Environment Canada, on what we can expect from The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data Perry Bellegarde, Former Chief, Assembly of First Nations, on his expectations for the royal visit CTV's Abigail Bimman on the itinerary for the royal visit and how things went during the arrival this afternoon

Ottawa is preparing for the arrival of King Charles III, who is set to deliver the Throne Speech on Tuesday. CTV Royal commentator Afua Hagan outlines the significance of the Royal visit, and what the public can expect when the King and Queen arrive. On today's show: David Fraser, CTV's Military Analyst, sounds off on U.S. President Trump’s plan to build a 'Golden Dome' Tech analyst Carmi Levy reviews the latest developments in A.I. The Weekly Panel with Michael Cooke and Lindsay Maskell

Guest host Tim Powers gets the latest reaction on the labour dispute from Canada Post’s vice president of communications, Jon Hamilton and CUPW Toronto local president, Mark Lubinski. On today's show: Thomas Juneau, political science professor at the University of Ottawa explains the latest developments in tensions in the Middle East. Jesse Rogerson, assistant professor of science at York University breaks down solar flares. The Daily Debrief Panel with reporters Robert Benzie, Mike Le Couteur and Laura Stone TSN’S Kenzie Lalonde on the PWHL finals Travel expert Lorraine Simpson on where people are vacationing this summer, as Canadian travel to the U.S continues in a steep decline.

Hear the full interview with Vassy Kapelos and Canada Post spokesperson John Hamilton, as well as reaction from CUPW negotiator Jim Gallant. On today's show: Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist. The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura D'Angelo, Vice President of National Strategy and Public Affairs with Enterprise Canada, Jeff Rutledge, Vice president of McMillan Vantage, and Globe and Mail reporter Stephanie Levitz. Nevin Markwart is a mutual fund CEO, former Saskatchewan Party candidate and former NHL player. He tells Vassy about his latest editorial piece in the Globe and Mail called "Scott Moe must repair Saskatchewan's relationship with Ottawa."

CUPW negotiator, Jim Gallant joins Vassy to break down key issues in the dispute and chances of reaching a deal with Canada Post. On today's show: Eric Ham, CTV News U.S Political Analyst on Former U.S President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis Pedro Antunes, Chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada breaks down key factors that influenced Canada’s inflation rate which dropped to 1.7 per cent in April. Robyn Doolittle, reporter with the Globe and Mail on the latest developments in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial The Daily Debrief Panel with Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies and former head of communications for Doug Ford, Nojoud Al mallees, economics reporter for the Globe and Mail and Sharan Kaur, partner with Sovereign Advisory CUPW negotiator, Jim Gallant talks about the potential of another Canada Post strike.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Richard Masson, Executive Fellow in the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission, on pipelines in Canada including TransMountain following new minister comments including whether or not national expansion makes sense Dr. Anabela Bonada, Managing Director, Climate Science, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo, on the wildfire season for 2025, what we can expect, and how to potentially prepare for poor conditions Eric Alper, Music Expert and Publicist, on the best songs for a May long weekend road trip Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage, and Kathleen Wynne, Former Premier of Ontario and Ontario Liberal leader from 2013-18. Ontario's budget deficit balloons to tackle tariffs while the federal government is tabling a fall economic statement instead: does anyone care about budgets and deficits anymore? What changed? What do we make of the new cabinet picks? Changes were not as bold as some people expected and it was a messy transition with comments from Guilbeault, Robertson, and others coming under fire, while others like Hodgson had better starts. Elections Canada and Terrebonne: Why not just count the ballots or do a recount? Is it a bad look on Elections Canada to the general public to not just roll with it? What do you want to see from The Hudson’s Bay IP now that Canadian Tire has it? If stores aren’t coming back, what would draw your attention? What are your favourite May long weekend / road trip songs and traditions?

CTV's Jeremie Charron joins guest host Stefan Keyes to unpack the results from the first cabinet meeting and the political reception it has received so far. On today's show: Mike Von Massow, Professor, Department of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics, University of Guelph, on Loblaw warning of a possible spike in grocery prices for products impacted by tariffs Dr. Mike Moffatt, Founding Director, Missing Middle Initiative, follows up on comments from Canada's new housing minister about supply and lowering prices Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Marvin Ryder, Professor in the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, previews Ontario's upcoming budget amid tariff issues Dan Kelly, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on his concerns about another possible Canada Post strike and what it would mean for businesses

Hear the full interview with Vassy Kapelos and Prime Minister Mark Carney following the unveiling of his new federal cabinet. On today's show: The Daily Debrief Panel with Sharan Kaur, Partner, Sovereign Advisory; Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage; Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst, on the government's new AI ministers and expectations for that portfolio Have Your Say on what we've seen and heard from the new government so far

CTV's Colton Praill joins guest host Tim Powers to unpack who's in, who's out, and the significance of Carney re-introducing roles for secretaries of state On today's show: Barry J. McLoughlin, President, TLC Transformational Leadership Consultants Inc., on what Carey's cabinet decisions and new framing tell us about his leadership approach moving into the new government David Adams, President and CEO, Global Automakers of Canada, on Honda Canada's announcement it is postponing a $15 billion EV investment project in Ontario Jack Jedwab, President, Association for Canadian Studies, on a new poll showing most Canadians are not interested in a two-party system The Daily Debrief Panel with Jason Lietaer, President, Enterprise Canada; and Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University, with more on Carney's new cabinet

CTV's Colton Praill joins guest host Tim Powers to set the scene on who may be in, who may be out, and what we can glean from those decisions about Carney and his government on Tuesday. On today's show: Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and former congressional staffer, on the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs between the US and China plus US President Trump signing an executive order to reduce drug costs Retired Major-General David Fraser, CTV Military Analyst and Former Commander of NATO Southern Coalition Troops, Afghanistan 2006, on negotiations happening directly between Ukraine and Russia later this week and the potential for those to make progress or fall apart Michaela Schreiter, Co-Host, She’s Got Game on TSN 1200 in Ottawa, on the PWHL playoff game between the Ottawa Charge and Montreal Victoire that took 4 overtime periods to solve The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Jamie Ellerton, Founding Partner at Conaptus Peter Weltman, Director, Technomics Canada Consulting and Former Financial Accountability Officer for Ontario 2018-2023, previews the upcoming Ontario budget set to be announced Thursday Jane Long-Haggerty, President of New Beginnings Animal Sanctuary in Penticton, British Columbia, on the unexpected friendship between a retired emotional-support pig and a chicken at her sanctuary

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Andrew Scheer is keeping Pierre Poilievre's seat warm in the House of Commons, as the Conservative leader tries to find a way back in. Do Canada's Tories have any critical lessons to learn from last week's election defeat? We pose that question, and several others, to former Conservative MP Lisa Raitt. Prime Minister Mark Carney met up with U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week. On Thursday, Trump agreed to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, but downplayed the possibility of other nations getting some slack. How should we navigate our new relationship with our American neighbours? We dig deeper with Brian Clow, a former Deputy of Staff to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. We have a new Pope, and he is North American! As the Catholic cardinals break away from tradition, what are the expectations being placed upon Pope Leo XIV? CTV's Adrian Ghobrial joins us from Vatican City. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are Toronto Star reporter Rob Benzie and Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waler. Prime Minister Carney sat down with U.S. President Trump for an in-person meeting. How would you grade his performance in the Oval Office, and how can we avoid getting on Trump's bad side? With the Trump and Trudeau dynamics playing a pivotal role in last week's election results, do you think Pierre Poilievre did enough pivoting and adapting? Will a lack of success in that regard doom his party? How can we properly address the issues of Western alienation without fully dismissing them? King Charles is making a trip to Canada later this month, as he prepares to read the Throne Speech. If you had the power to do so, what Canadian attraction would you take him to? Laryssa and Amanda are going to see Wheel of Fortune in a live setting. If you were given the chance to attend a live episode of a game show, what would it be and why?

Father Ricardo Da Silva, Jesuit Priest and Associate Editor, America Media and producer of the podcast Inside the Vatican joins Vassy Kapelos with his reaction to Cardinal Robert Prevost becoming the first American pope as Pope Leo XIV. On today's show: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on a possible separation referendum and western alienation Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, The Toronto Star; Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter, The Globe and Mail; and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada on the new US/UK trade deal and what it might mean for Canada's negotiations moving forward

Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin joins guest host Stefan Keyes to give reaction and analysis following Prime Minister Mark Carneys meeting with U.S President Donald Trump. On todays show: Listen to the full conversation with Conservative MP-elect Andrew Scheer as he speaks about the duties he will be taking on as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre works towards returning to the House. George Soule, Former director of communications for the NDP and Communications and PR strategist joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss what losing official status mean for the parties strategy. Professor Michael W. Higgins, Vatican Affairs Analyst And Author Of ‘The Jesuit Disruptor, a Personal Portrait of Pope Francis’ joins guest host Stefan Keyes to help answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question on how the conclave works and how a new pope is selected. The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada, Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage and Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau.

David Paterson, Ontario’s Representative in Washington DC joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the highly anticipated face-off between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. On todays show: Colton Praill, CTV National News Correspondent joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how the Conservative caucus held their 1st meeting since their election loss. The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl, Shakir Chambers, and Michele Cadario. Flavio Volpe, President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the impact of U.S tariffs on Canada's auto industry. Dr. Christopher Labos, cardiologist and medical writer with a degree in epidemiology joins Stefan Keyes to discuss the surge of measles cases taking place in Ontario.

Frank McKenna, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States and Former Premier of New Brunswick joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss what should be the expectations ahead of Prime Minister Carneys meeting tomorrow with U.S President Donald Trump. On todays show: Anthony Wilson-smith, President & CEO of Historica Canada joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how The First Canadian Army were all hailed as heroes, 80 years ago this week when they endured some of the toughest fighting in the Second World War to push the Germans back and lead the way into the Netherlands in late 1944 and into 1945. Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the uncertain future for the Conservative Party of Canada and what challenges Mark Carney will face as Canada's new Prime Minister. The Daily Debrief Panel with Tom Mulcair and Zain Velji. Mark McGowan, Professor of History & Celtic Studies, St. Michael's College, University of Toronto joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how the selection of a new Pope is set to start on May 7. Jayna Hefford, PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss this years PWHL playoffs.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Dr. Christopher Labos, cardiologist and medical writer with a degree in epidemiology on the ongoing measles outbreaks in various parts of Canada and his level of concern Flavio Volpe, President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, on the shift reduction at the GM Oshawa plant announced this morning, pushing for tariff removals, and CUSMA-compliant auto parts being exempt from tariffs implemented by the U.S. Carmi Levy, Tech Journalist and Analyst on Meta's Mark Zuckerberg suggesting there's a market for personalized AI friends to make up for a lack of real ones Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are Deirdra Tindale, Vice President at Crestview Strategies and Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel at National Public Relations. Prime Minister Mark Carney's first remarks since election — what do we make of what we heard? Expectations for the first 100 days of the new government? Election debriefs – it’s been five days, the dust has settled, what do you think this election result means for the country in terms of Western alienation voiced by premiers Danielle Smith and Scott Moe? Election debriefs — what do you make of how things broke down across party lines? Some provincial and the federal NDP are pointing fingers at each other while Pierre Poilievre works to identify a landing spot and the NDP are reduced significantly. Revisiting our segment on personalized AI friends — are you open to this? Should the clamp be brought down on that? Other concerns? Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson have been catching media attention including an odd interview on CBS Sunday Morning — what's going on here?

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Frank McKenna, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States and Former Premier of New Brunswick, to discuss how Prime Minister Mark Carney can approach dealing with US President Donald Trump. On today's show: Andrew Scheer, Conservative-Saskatchewan Elect and former Conservative Party leader, on Pierre Poilievre losing his seat and tensions between the federal and some provincial Conservative parties on how to move forward James Duthie, Host of TSN hockey coverage, on the second round of the NHL playoffs with several Canadian teams still in contention The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, The Toronto Star; Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter, The Globe and Mail; and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News Jennifer Howard, Former National Campaign Director for federal NDP and Jagmeet Singh’s Chief of Staff; former NDP minister in Manitoba, on the collapse of the NDP, the factors at play, and what might come next for the party

Scott Aitchison, re-elected MP for Parry Sound–Muskoka joins host Vassy Kapelos following Monday nights election results with the Liberals winning a minority government to discuss the future of the Conservative party. On todays show: Bruce Fanjoy, Liberal MP-Elect for Carleton, joins host Vassy Kapelos to reflect on the campaign after defeating Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for the seat he's held for 20 years. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with NDP MP-elect Don Davies who says 'the rebuilding starts tomorrow' after the party lost official status, winning only seven seats in Parliament. Daniel Béland, James McGill Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University joins Vassy to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question from Jessica on Instagram that reads "What is a minority government and how does it work?". Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada, Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage and Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau.

Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss Mark Carney leading the Liberals to a narrow victory on Monday in an election dominated by issues like affordability, tariffs and annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. On todays show: Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has failed to secure his re-election, and announced he will step down once an interim leader is appointed. Mayor of Vancouver Ken Sim joins guest host Stefan Keyes to give the latest on the tragic Lapu Lapu festival attack. Stefan Keyes guest hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Jamie Ellerton, Founding Partner at Conaptus, Dan Moulton, Partner, Crestview Strategy, Liberal strategist and George Soule, Former director of communications for the NDP and Communications and PR strategist. Mark Masters, Sports Reporter, TSN joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how The Ottawa Senators have a pulse in the battle of Ontario as they head into game five tonight again The Toronto Maple Leafs.

Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councillor joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the tragic fatal vehicle attack at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver that left eleven people dead. On todays show: David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the final election poll from Abacus Data that shows a tightening of the race between the Liberals and the Conservatives. Lydia Miljan- Professor of Political Science, University of Windsor joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the end of the election campaign and what challenges the next Prime Minister will face. The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.

Regina George is that you? We made it! 5 weeks down, just two days to go. Vassy takes a look at what the polls tell us will happen Monday, how the margin of error might have an impact, platforms that use fairytale math and what could happen after the election. Vassy Kapelos has what you need to know about week five of the federal election campaign. Make sure to subscribe for new episodes every Friday. Follow Vassy: https://www.instagram.com/vassykapelos https://x.com/vassykapelos Watch Power Play on CTV: https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/shows/power-play/

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: We reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis, as world leaders prepare to bid farewell one last time. Joining the show ahead of Saturday's ceremony is Mark McGowan, a Professor of History at St. Michael's College. CTV chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos breaks down the final days of the election campaign, and explains how they could impact Monday's final decision. Amid a very tense trade war, a Canadian town is planning to hug it out with its American neighbours. We hear from the Deputy Mayor of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features CTV political analyst Kathleen Monk and Laura D'Angelo from Enterprise Canada. Topic 1: The home stretch of the federal election campaign has arrived. What are your final predictions ahead of Monday's final vote? Could it be the last election for Singh and Poilievre? Topic 2: Has this been a 'boring' election? If so, in what way? Topic 3: Remember when the Quebec government slapped a university tuition hike for out-of-province students? Well, a judge from the Quebec Superior Court has overturned that policy. Will that plan be scrapped or will the province work around it?

An earlier meeting between Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump is under serious scrutiny, as the federal election campaign enters its final days. Vassy Kapelos explores further during The Rundown. On todays show: We gather the latest on the campaign trail from CTV's Abigail Bimman, CTV's Mike LeCouteur, and CTV's Rachel Aiello. China says it wants to team up with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'. Vassy chats with Vina Nadjibulla, the Vice-President of Research and Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. CTV's Dan Riskin drops by for his weekly 'Talk Science To Me' segment, as we examine the interpretation of art and the compatibility of humble people. Vassy fires up today's Daily Debrief Panel, which features Graham Richardson from Edelman Public Affairs and Rob Benzie from the Toronto Star. What is 'poll herding' and how could it impact our interpretation of where the election stands? Vassy poses those questions, and several others, to Greg Lyle. He is the President and Founder of Innovative Research Group.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Economist Don Drummond as he breaks down the economic measures included in the parties' costed platforms to deal with the uncertainty of U.S. tariffs. On todays show: Vassy is joined by Judy Trinh, CTV National News Correspondent, Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News for the latest from the campaign trails. Mark McGowan, Professor of History & Celtic Studies, St. Michael's College, University of Toronto joins Vassy to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question on how a new pope is selected. The Daily Debrief Panel with Jeff Rutledge, Laura D'Angelo, and Stephanie Levitz. Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst joins Vassy to talk this weeks top tech stories.