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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.

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.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Former Canadian ambassador to Jordan, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates Arif Lalani, Former Middle East analyst at the Department of National Defence Thomas Juneau, Former Prime Minister Joe Clark, Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner and a panel of political strategists.

Alberta welcomes the most powerful leaders on planet earth as the G7 summit touches down in Kananaskis Country. We talk to Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek (3:00) about G7 security and other preparations, and what she's hoping to see emerge from the summit. We talk housing affordability, zoning bylaws, a tumultuous 2024, dissipating (?) tensions with the province, and Gondek's bid for re-election.  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  35:30 | Is there any cooler way to explore Jasper's trails than on horseback! We check out Jasper Riding Stables in this episode of #MyJasper Memories presented by our friends at Tourism Jasper.  LEARN MORE: https://www.jasper.travel/experiences/pyramid-stables-trail-rides/ BOOK YOUR JASPER TRAIL RIDE: https://jasperstables.com/ 38:00 | More than a decade after they hung 'em up, Canadian rock band Ten Second Epic is back...for one night only! We welcome lead singer Andrew Usenik and bassist Sandy MacKinnon make the announcement exclusively on Real Talk, and share some wild stories from the glory days.  GET YOUR TICKETS: https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/ten-second-epic-reunion-union-hall-tickets/13784494?pl=UnionHall 1:18:50 | Did you see the impassioned demonstrator calling out National Guard members in California?  1:30:30 | Premier Danielle Smith's being roasted for saying Alberta has the "lowest living standards in the world" during an interview with Vassy Kapelos. Jespo and Johnny get into the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

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

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

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

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, Conservative Leader in the House of Commons Andrew Scheer, Former National Chief of Assembly of First Nations Perry Bellegarde and a panel of political strategists.

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."

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

Vassy Kapelos is joined by International Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Chinese Ambassador Wang Di, Conservative MP-elect Gérard Deltell and a panel of political strategists.

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

What lies ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney after winning a minority government? Vassy Kapelos is joined by political strategists, the California governor, former ambassadors to the U.S. and political reporters to discuss this and other political issues.

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.

Trudie Mason, Neil Drabkin, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Vassy Kapelos, Steven Guilbeault, Pattie Lovett-Reid

As Canadians adjust to learning who our next Prime Minister and leading federal party are after the outcome of yesterday's election, Evan welcomes Vassy Kapelos, chief parliamentary correspondent and host of Power Play and Question Period for CTV, host of The Vassy Kapelos Show, to share her initial thoughts and reaction to the outcome of the vote.

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.

With less than a week left until election day, Paul calls up a few colleagues to talk about what we've learned and what will come next. They also talk about how politicians have changed their relationship to the press.   Our panel this week features political journalists Vassy Kapelos, Hélène Buzzetti and Steve Murphy.    Season 3 of the Paul Wells Show is supported by McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy.

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.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by CTV's Mike Le Couteur, Rachel Aiello, and Abigail Bimman to unpack how the three main party leaders fared at the French debate and what might be coming in the English one. On today's show: Gilles Duceppe, former leader of the Bloc Quebecois, on the significance of the French debate for that party and expectations moving forward 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 Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst, on the 20th anniversary of YouTube

Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how The Green Party had its invitation for tonight's debate rescinded less than 12 hours before the debate is set to start. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Ed Fast, Outgoing Conservative MP who says his party held a “sham” nomination process in his B.C. riding, where he has endorsed an Independent candidate to be his successor. Steven Shaw, Interim Chair, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question from Brian on Instagram. This weeks question was “Why do two year old's have so much attitude, and how do I deal with it?. 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. Chris White, President and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how he is in China meeting with government officials and industry counterparts following the recent imposition of 25% retaliatory tariffs on Canadian pork.

Mitch Joel, Trudie Mason, Vassy Kapelos, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Anthony Berger, Dan Riskin

Vassy Kapelos is joined by CTV US Political Analyst Eric Ham to unpack the 90-day temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs for everyone but China and what the political ramifications of that might be moving forward. On today's show: CTV's Abigail Bimman, Rachel Aiello, and Mike Le Couteur provide updates from the campaign trails with the three main parties 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 Marcus Maloney, Assistant Professor in the Research Centre in Postdigital Cultures, Coventry University in Coventry, UK, weighing in on the impact of the new series Adolescence and the reaction from parents about teen boys' use of social media and socialization issues

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.

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.

Sandy Yong - a Personal Finance Writer, TEDx Speaker, and Award-Winning Author of ‘The Money Master’ - joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how the stock market crash will affect the pocketbooks of Canadians, and to discuss what approach Canadians should take in terms of playing the market right now. On todays show: Matt Cauz, a TSN 1050 Host and a Co-Host of the 'Macko & Cauz' Podcast, joins Vassy to discuss the incredible feat that was set by Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin on Sunday. With his 895th goal, the 39-year-old Russian broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL record for all-time regular-season goals. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Paul Krugman, a Nobel Prize winning economist and former New York Times columnist. He breaks down why Trump’s tariffs are so unique and the overwhelming degree of uncertainty they are causing. The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: CTV's Vassy Kapelos recaps the campaign trail highlights of Day 13, while also previewing the latest edition of 'That Just Happened: Canada Decides 2025' Texture Communications President Melanie Paradis and Crestview Strategy's Ginny Roth unpack the controversy around Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's 'biological clock' comments BNN Bloomberg's Amanda Lang reacts to the market backslide following the imposition of Trump's tariffs 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 Karen Gordon of Gordon Strategy and Bob Richardson of National Public Relations. Global markets, especially Wall Street, continue to slide after China slaps retaliatory tariffs on imports. Meantime, the Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, its biggest loss since 2022. Do you think we'll be able to weather this storm sufficiently? Any worries about what the indicators are already showing? Trump's tariffs have thrown the global economy into chaos. What do you make of Tuesday's 'Liberation Day'? Do you think it will be a successful political point? Canada's election campaign hits the one-third mark, as party leaders begin Day 13 in Quebec. The Liberals hold a 10-point lead over the Conservatives, while Carney boasts a 20-point advantage over Poilievre as the preferred Prime Minister. Is any particular party in serious trouble? An OnlyFans creator who joined the NDP campaign trail has been dropped over a 'disrespectful' Holocaust video. As for the Conservatives, they have dropped their fourth candidate in just 2 days over alleged social media activity. How can party campaigns and party leaders avoid these unforced errors? Meghan Markle has a new Netflix show — who are these shows ultimately for? Was it on your radar? One panelist says it's no good...

E02- OK, boomer. Donald Trumps liberation day, voting demographic dynamics and candidates dropping like flies. Vassy endeavours to figure out where this race will land after week 2 of the election campaign. Vassy Kapelos has what you need to know about week one 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/

Our election coverage continues!   Stephen Gordon, economics professor at University of Laval, evaluates the economic policy we've seen on the campaign trail so far, from tax cuts to housing plans.    Author Mark Bourrie talks about his new book, Ripper: The Making of Pierre Poilievre.    CTV host and chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos trades notes with Paul on the campaign so far.

Vassy Kapelos is joined alongside CTV National News Correspondent Judy Trinh, CTV Senior Political Correspondent Mike LeCouteur, and CTV National News Correspondent Rachel Aiello for the latest on Day 10 of the federal election campaign. Headlining the events so far is the resignation of Liberal candidate Paul Chiang, as well as the ousting of Conservative candidate Mark McKenzie. On todays show: The deadline for TikTok's owners to sell their company is fast approaching, but U.S. President Donald Trump says that could happen before Saturday's deadline. Tech analyst Carmi Levy has more on that. Travel expert Lorraine Simpson, who has lived in Canada for 23 years, tackles the recurring Canada-U.S. travel dilemma. Shakir Chambers, Shachi Kurl, and Dan Moulton assemble in Hour 2 for the Daily Debrief Panel.

Vassy is joined by Judy Trinh, CTV National News Correspondent, Abigail Bimman, CTV News Correspondent and Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent for the latest on each parties push as we enter the second week of the election campaign. On todays show: Alex Nutall, Mayor of Barrie and Don McIsaac, Mayor City of Orillia join Vassy to discuss the impacts and recovery efforts following the ice storm that blew through the region over the weekend leaving more than 400,000 without power. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Derek Burney, former Canadian ambassador to the U.S., who says he’s encouraged by Trump’s change in tone but it’s his actions that will matter. The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji. David Adams, President of the Global Automakers of Canada joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the potential industry and economic impacts that these tariffs on April 2nd will bring to the auto industry.

E01: Help! Help! HELP! Donald Trump, a cost of living crisis and the NDP slide. In regular times, even one of those factors could determine the election. In these extraordinary times with all three factors in play, Vassy endeavours to figure out where the campaign lands. Vassy Kapelos has what you need to know about week one 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/

Trudie Mason, Carmi Levy, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Vassy Kapelos, Tony Chapman

Starting this weekend, The Vassy Kapelos Show will play on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME on Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m.. Ahead of her show joining our airwaves, Evan speaks with Vassy Kapelos, chief parliamentary correspondent, host of Power Play and Question Period for CTV and host of The Vassy Kapelos Show.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, about the new 25% auto tariffs, and how Canadian industry can respond. On today's show: CTV's Judy Trinh, Rachel Aiello, and Abigail Bimman provide updates on the campaign trail from the three main parties Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology Specialist Dan Riskin You have your say on the tariff reprieve 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 Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst, on the Tesla stock drop-off and reputation damage from Trump association

Vassy is joined by CTV's Rachel Aiello, Judy Trinh, and Abigail Bimman as they provide the latest from the campaign trails with the three major parties. On todays show: Bea Bruske, President, Canadian Labour Congress joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how Hudson's Bay Co. will pay up to $3 million total in retention bonuses to 121 managers and executives, but will not pay severance to its more than 9,300 workers. Mike Moffatt, Assistant Professor with the Ivey Business School and senior director of policy and innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question on if we have seen any improvement in the supply of housing or the ability of people to buy a home. 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 Patterson, Ontario’s Representative in Washington DC joins Vassy to discuss his meeting with USTR officials Monday in D.C to get a sense of where we stand for April 2nd.

Sahir Khan, Vice President of the University of Ottawa's Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy joins host Vassy Kapelos for an analysis on the the plans from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney to cut income taxes for middle-class Canadians. On todays show: Vassy is joined by CTV's Rachel Aiello, Judy Trinh, and Mike Le Couteur as they provide the latest from the campaign trails with the three major parties. 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. The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Jason Lietaer. Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, Senior Fellow, Graduate School Of Public And International Affairs, University Of Ottawa & Board Member of the China Strategic Risks Institute joins Vassy to discuss Canada's evolving relationship with China.

Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig joins Vassy Kapelos, Kovrig said China's execution of Canadians is 'demonstrating what kind of China it wants the world to see.' Listen to the full conversation. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Former ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton and Jody Tomas, former national security advisor to Justin Trudeau, as they discuss Canada's trade strategy. CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy Kapelos for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me. Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail, Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star, and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News. Bill Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute joins Vassy to discuss C.D. Howe Institute’s 2025 Shadow Budget report.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs of Canada as they discuss if Canada and the U.S still share good relations within the NORAD partnership. On todays show: Errol Mendes, Professor of Constitutional and International Law at the University of Ottawa’s Law Faculty, President of the Canadian section of the international commission of jurists joins Vassy to discuss how Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching judges shortly after President Donald Trump demanded the removal of one who ruled against his deportation plans. Dr. Dave Williams, Retired CSA Astronaut and mission specialist on two space shuttle mission, currently the CEO of Leap Biosystems joins Vassy to discuss how Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after nine unplanned months in space. 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. High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale joins Vassy to discuss how Canada's allies have been showing their support amid the recent U.S. threats.

Vassy Kapelos repots from Washington, D.C., at the inauguration of Donald Trump, in this special edition of Power Play.

What does a Trump presidency mean for trade? Paul is joined by a panel of analysts from the U.S., Canada and Mexico, to talk about what might be in store for North America during the next Trump administration.  The panellists are Vassy Kapelos, chief political correspondent for CTV news, Doug Palmer,  senior trade reporter at Politico, and Enrique de la Madrid, author, newspaper columnist, and former member of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies.  This panel was recorded at The North American Manufacturing Conference. Season 3 of The Paul Wells Show is sponsored by McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy.

Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent; Bureau Chiefs Panel with: Robert Fife & Tonda McCharles; Chief Economists Panel with: Pedro Antunes & Jimmy Jean; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh & Rachel Aiello.

Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent; Yasir Naqvi, Health Parliamentary Secretary; Judy Trinh, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh & Rachel Aiello