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A fatal confrontation between police and a 30-year-old man at Toronto's Pearson Airport; and new revelations on the call between Mark Carney and Donald Trump.
Plans are in motion as the Catholic faithful and world leaders begin to gather in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis; here's what is in the Conservative Party's fiscal platform, from lowering taxes to reducing the deficit.
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.
Pope Francis has died at 88 of a stroke and irreversible heart failure on Easter Monday; and, while Conservatives are leading among voters aged 35 to 54, new Nanos polling shows the Liberals hold an advantage among seniors.
Éric Blais, President of Headspace Marketing in Toronto, joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how advertisements impact an election campaign, and to help break down the strategy behind each parties choice of advertisement. On todays show: Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News, Abigail Bimman, CTV News Correspondent and Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent join host Vassy Kapelos for the latest from the campaign trail. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Perry Bellegarde, Former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations as they discuss the passing of Pope Francis and how his papacy is being viewed by Indigenous communities. Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Shakir Chambers, principal at Earnscliffe Strategies, Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute, and Sabrina Grover, Sr Advisor, Spark Advocacy and NorthStar Public Affairs. Dr. Angela Rasmussen, Virologist, and Principal Research Scientist, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization at the University of Saskatchewan joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the increased fear of the bird flu becoming a possible pandemic as now it may pose a growing risk to people as the pathogen spreads.
Professor Michael W. Higgins, Vatican Affairs Analyst And Author Of ‘The Jesuit Disruptor, a Personal Portrait of Pope’ joins host Vassy Kapelos to reflect on the legacy left behind by Pope Francis after his passing on Easter Monday at age 88. On todays show: Vassy is joined by Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News, Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent and Abigail Bimman, CTV News Correspondent for the latest from the campaign trail during the final week of the election campaign. Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Jason Lietar, President of Enterprise Canada and Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin. Vassy takes your texts and calls on what you think will play out during the final week of the election campaign.
Advance polling in the federal election is underway as party leaders continue to make pledges; and an innocent bystander is killed in a shootout in Hamiton, Ontario.
The moments that resulted in the decision to cancel post-debate press conferences was described as testy and physical; and, the English-language leaders' debate punctuated how the Liberals and Conservatives are seeing record-levels of support.
Four of Canada's party leaders made their case to Canadians in French in the first of two federal debates; and, here's how the road to build a majority government in Canada could be determined by Quebec.
Reports that Honda will move auto production out of Canada prompted immediate response from party leaders on the campaign trail; and, here's how a Montreal Canadiens hockey game forced Canada to change the start time of the French debate.
Pierre Poilievre and Doug Ford appear to be openly at odds over the federal Conservatives' election campaign; and, Mark Carney apologized for a staffer who planted 'Stop the Steal' pins at a conservative conference.
Barry J. McLoughlin, President, TLC Transformational Leadership Consultants Inc. joins guest host Tim Powers to talk about the importance of debates and how they shape and influence the election. On todays show: Guest host Tim Powers is joined by Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent, Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News and Abigail Bimman, CTV News Correspondent for the latest on the campaign trail. Elias Makos, Host of 'The Elias Makos Show' on CJAD 800 joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the calls to delay the French debate due to the Montreal Canadiens hockey game. Tim Powers guest hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Shakir Chambers, principal at Earnscliffe Strategies, Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute, and Carlene Variyan, Associate Vice-President of Summa Strategies. Blair Beed, Maritimes Historian and Author of 'Titanic Victims in Halifax Graveyards' joins guest host Tim Powers to reflect on the 113th anniversary of Titanic sinking.
Vassy is joined by Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent, Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News and Abigail Bimman, CTV News Correspondent to get the latest from each party on the campaign trail. On todays show: Vassy is joined by Ali Velshi, MSNBC Chief Correspondent, Jason Kenney, former Conservative cabinet minister and former Premier of Alberta and Amanda Lang, CTV’s Chief Financial Correspondent to discuss where Trumps trade war is headed next. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research on the state of the race so far. The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers. Barbara Barrett, Executive Director Frontier Duty Free Association joins Vassy to discuss the plunge in traffic over the border, how that’s affecting business and the federal governments response.
500 employees at a GM plant in Ingersoll, Ontario will face layoffs; plus, There are growing concerns of Canada facing a lack of tourism this summer.
The stock markets opened with massive gains before sinking again as tariff tensions between the U.S. and China escalated; Pierre Poilievre took aim at Mark Carney, pledging to close the offshore tax loopholes he accuses the Liberal leader of once abusing.
Vassy Kapelos speaks with Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, co-leaders of Canada's Green Party, about the current economic state of Canada and how the party proposes to fund some of its platform promises if elected. On today's show: Charles Souza, Liberal Candidate for Mississauga Lakeshore in Ontario, and Andrew Scheer, Conservative Candidate for Regina—Qu'Appelle in Saskatchewan, on a number of campaign issues CTV's Abigail Bimman, Judy Trinh, and Mike Le Couteur provide updates from the campaign trail for the three main federal parties The Explainer: Laura Lundquist, physiotherapist and the owner of Zoomers Physiotherapy and Health Solutions/ founder of Club Z Fitness Program answers "How much do I need to exercise a week to be healthy?" The Daily Debrief Panel with Michele Cadario, CEO, Vanguard Strategy; Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage; Rachel Aiello, Correspondent, CTV National News.
Uncertainty reigned on the global stock markets as a false rumour led to a brief rebound before markets plummeted again; Mark Carney met with B.C. Premier David Eby to discuss the U.S.' plan to more than double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber.
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Stephen Poloz, Former Bank of Canada Governor, Special Advisor at Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt and John Manley, Former Liberal Finance Minister, Chair of Jeffreys financial Canada and Chair of the Telus Corp board as they discuss the economic impacts of Trumps tariffs. On todays show: Abigail Bimman, CTV News Correspondent, Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News and Jeremie Charron, CTV National News Correspondent join Vassy to give the latest updates from the campaign trail. Thomas Juneau, Associate Professor, Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how President Donald Trump said Monday that direct talks are underway between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program. The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl and David Coletto. Jérémie Harris, the co-founder of Gladstone AI, an AI national security company joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how Shopify Inc. is doubling down on artificial intelligence with new policies that will make the technology a “fundamental expectation” for all staff because it will be embedded into everything from performance reviews to product development.
Canada reported 33,000 job losses in March as stock markets spent a second straight day in freefall in response to U.S. tariffs; and, Jagmeet Singh says Brookfield avoided paying more than $5 billion in taxes by using a tax haven during Mark Carney's tenure as chair.
Global stock markets recorded one of the worst one-day declines in five years in the wake of U.S. President Trump's tariffs; and, Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will impose a 25 per cent tariff on automobiles made in the U.S. that are not compliant with CUSMA.
Canada and Mexico were not included in a list of countries struck by U.S. President Trump's latest tariff barrage; and, the U.S. is moving ahead on tariffs on finished foreign-made cars, but tariffs on cars using foreign parts may be delayed.
Guest host Tim Powers speaks with economist Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University, walking through the tanking of the stock market and what the economic outlook is moving forward with new global tariffs from the United States. On today's show: We have new audio from the federal leaders campaigning including CTV's Abigail Bimman with an update from the Conservative press conference Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst, author, and former Congressional staffer weighs in on the political ramifications of the Trump tariffs Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist 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 John Philpott, Founder and CEO, CanAm Physician Recruiting Inc., on an influx of American doctors interested in moving north and working in Canada Acacia Pangilinan, Executive Director, Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce, on why her city is well equipped to deal with tariffs
Mark Carney is defending Paul Chiang amid condemnation for his comments suggesting people collect a Chinese bounty on a Conservative rival; and, as the date for U.S. President Trump's self-proclaimed 'Liberation Day' nears, details over what tariffs he will impose remain vague.
The first phone call between Mark Carney and Donald Trump preceded a shift in tone by the U.S. president; and, here's what Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh pledged to Canadians on Day 6 of the campaign trail.
U.S. President Trump's auto tariff announcement forced Mark Carney off the campaign trail to respond to the new phase of the trade war; and, U.S. President Trump's latest tariff announcement forced Canada's election campaigns to pivot in response.
Mark Carney is heading to Ottawa to chair a special committee after U.S. President Trump announced tariffs on all cars built outside the States; and, Mark Carney faced tough questions over his position with Brookfield and the use of Bermuda as a tax haven.
Pierre Poilievre's opponents seized on his lack of a security clearance amid reports India interfered with the Conservative leadership race; and, U.S. President Trump's top defence officials are under fire after secret military plans were shared with a reporter in an unsecured group chat.
Here's where Canada's party leaders presented their promises on Day 1 of the federal election; and, Canada's party leaders are wrapping their platform in the Canadian flag, hoping to tap into the patriotism provoked by Trump's threats.
Bob Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief, The Globe and Mail joins Vassy to discuss how agents of India and their proxies allegedly meddled in the 2022 election of Pierre Poilievre as Conservative Party Leader as part of a larger effort to cozy up to politicians of all parties. On todays show: Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent, Judy Trinh, CTV National News Correspondent and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News join Vassy with the latest from the campaigns trail with each party. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Charles Souza, Liberal Candidate for Mississauga/Lakeshore in Ontario and Michael Barrett, Conservative Candidate for Leeds-Grenville Thousand Islands/Rideau Lakes on some of the policy issues that are driving this election. Dave Perry, President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute joins Vassy to discuss if Canada is capable of bolstering it's defence capabilities without being reliant on the U.S. The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl, Shakir Chambers, and Muhammad Ali. Brett Bruen, president of the Global Situation Room and a former U.S. diplomat joins Vassy to discuss how Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app.
Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted a meeting of Canada’s premiers; plus, Hudson’s Bay is liquidating all but six stores in efforts to protect a portion of over 9,000 jobs.
Multiple sources tell CTV News Mark Carney will call a snap election on Sunday, launching what is now a tightly contested race; and, upwards of 80 Tesla vehicles parked in a parking lot near a Hamilton, Ont. dealership have been vandalized.
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly confirmed four dual-citizen Canadians were executed in China earlier in 2025; and Canada is reacting to Donald Trump's latest remarks on Canada where he said dealing with a Liberal prime minister will be easier than Pierre Poilievre.
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a number of announcements during a stop in Iqaluit, Nunavut in an effort to underscore Canada's Arctic sovereignty; and, more than 400 Palestinians were killed in Gaza after an Israeli airstrike, threatening a fragile ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Mark Carney says there's a limit to how much Canada can match U.S. tariffs while on a diplomatic tour of Europe; and, some school boards in Ontario are suspending undervaccinated students amid growing concerns over measles in the province.
Mark Carney wasted no time after being sworn in as Canada's prime minister before he got rid of the consumer carbon tax; and, U.S. President Trump promised to punish the prosecutors who charged him during a speech at the Department of Justice.
As Mark Carney prepares to be sworn in as Canada's Prime Minister on Friday, here's the message he is hoping to send to Canadians with his condensed cabinet choices; and Canada claims to have gotten more clarity on Trump's trade war after a high level meeting in Washington, D.C.
Canada is adding another $30-billion worth of tariffs on American imports in response to tariffs on steel and aluminum; and, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he won't discuss 'takeover' of Canada at the G7 meeting in Charlevoix.
Doug Ford paused Ontario's electricity surcharge after Donald Trump walked back the threat to tariff steel and aluminum from Canada 50 per cent during a social media rampage.
The stock market plunged after U.S. President Trump wouldn't rule out a possible recession due to his tariff policy; and, Mark Carney arrived on Parliament Hill for a full day of briefings after his massive win to become the new Liberal leader.
Canada announced a $6-billion aid package to help businesses withstand the economic impact of U.S. President Trump's trade war; and, a new rule will require 'aliens', including Canadian snowbirds, to register with U.S. immigration for stays longer than 30 days.
U.S. President Trump announced another one-month pause on sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico; and, a suspicious spike in sales in January saw Tesla collect $43 million in Canadian subsidies for electric vehicles.
A Canadian government source says the U.S. proposed removing 'some' tariffs if Canada removed all of theirs during a phone call between U.S. President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau; and, travel agents are reporting a year-over-year 40 percent decline in bookings to U.S. destinations.
Here's what U.S. President Trump said in a speech to a joint session of Congress that saw him double down on tariffs; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Trump's trade war is about collapsing Canada's economy in order to annex it.
U.S. President Trump has followed through on implementing 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico; Prime Minister Trudeau says Canada will retaliate with duties on $30 billion in U.S. goods.
The meeting between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Trump at the White House is being described as a diplomatic disaster; and, the New Brunswick couple who survived after the home they were sleeping in was ripped apart by an explosion speaks about their harrowing ordeal.
Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives have won its third straight majority mandate in Ontario; and, despite Canada making significant moves to enhance enforcement of its borders, U.S. President Trump says tariffs are coming anyway.
Donald Trump appears determined to use tariffs to drive business to the U.S. at the expense of Canada; and, voting is underway for the roughly 400,000 Liberal party members to select its next leader.
U.S. President Trump dominated the discussion at the second Liberal leadership debate; and, the White House is denying reports U.S. President Trump wants to push Canada out of a pivotal international intelligence-sharing pact.
The four Liberal leadership candidates face off against each other in Montreal for the French-language debate; and, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined European leaders in Kyiv to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion into Ukraine.
In this best of episode of Humble and Fred, Toronto Mike'd dusts off a great chat with former CTV National News anchor Lisa LaFlamme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.