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CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #518: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on the immigration system

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 46:28


Vassy Kapelos is joined by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Michigan U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, political strategists Tom Mulcair, Scott Reid, Lisa Raitt, pollster Nik Nanos and Business Council of Canada CEO Goldy Hyder.

The Evan Bray Show
One seat closer: how the latest floor crossing brings the Liberals to the brink of a majority

The Evan Bray Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 13:53


Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservatives to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal caucus, becoming the third Conservative lawmaker in recent months to defect and inching the Liberals closer to a majority in the House of Commons. His move comes just months after announcing plans to resign, and highlights growing tensions within the Conservative Party. To talk about the drama in Ottawa guest host Tamara Cherry is joined by Vassy Kapelos, chief parliamentary correspondent and host of Power Play and Question Period for CTV, and host of The Vassy Kapelos Show.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Leblanc leads 'Team Canada' trade mission to Mexico

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 78:13


Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos on this lovely Family Day. Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc, along with 350 Canadian representatives, have traveled to Mexico on a trade mission. We dig deeper with Andrew DiCapua, a Principal Economist with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. On today's show: CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the challenges that are facing Mark Wiseman, Canada's brand-new Ambassador to the United States. Vassy's interview on CTV's Question Period with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: The bar in New York where you can go on a 'date' with a digital partner. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Sabrina Grover, and Jamie Ellerton. CTV's Garrett Barry joins us from Milan, as Day 10 of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games carries on.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #517: Supporting Tumbler Ridge in the wake of a mass shooting

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 46:29


Vassy Kapelos is joined by federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, former Michigan governor Rick Snyder, Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, political strategists and reporters.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
U.S. President Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe Bridge

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 78:16


Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to block the planned opening of a new bridge between Windsor and Detroit. During his first term as U.S. President, it was a project that was approved by Trump himself. We gather instant reaction from CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. On today's show: Money Talk with John Klotz: Anything and everything RRSP's. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Andrew Baker, the Chief External Affairs Officer for the Canadian Olympic Committee, on how the Milano-Cortina Olympics have gone so far. CTV public safety analyst Chris Lewis reacts to a massive move from Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing, as a provincewide probe is being initiated on every single police force in Ontario.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #517: How will Ottawa's new national auto strategy help bring down emissions?

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 46:28


Vassy Kapelos is joined by Canada's outgoing ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, political strategists, and former national security advisor to Joe Biden, Jake Sullivan.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Carney government unveils national Auto strategy

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 78:15


The federal government is officially scrapping a federal EV sales mandate, while resuming popular EV rebates for consumers, as part of a new national Auto strategy. Vassy Kapelos gathers instant reaction from Canadian Vehicle and Manufacturers Association CEO Brian Kingston and UNIFOR National President Lana Payne. On today's show: Chris Lewis, CTV's Public Safety Analyst and a former OPP Commissioner, weighs in on the corruption charges that are facing seven Toronto Police officers. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why teens with strong family bonds are becoming more social adults. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie. Rachel Curran, the Head of Public Policy for Meta Canada, reacts to the revamped Online Harms Act that the Carney Liberals are expected to unveil. The latest developments on the relentless search for Nancy Guthrie.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Carney government open to more Chinese investment in the Energy sector

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 76:59


Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says the Carney government is open to increasing investment by Chinese companies in Canada's Energy sector. This follows the Prime Minister's trade mission to China back in January. He joins Vassy Kapelos in Hour 1. On today's show: Canadian economist Don Drummond on why he believes the Bank of Canada isn't properly weighing U.S. trade uncertainty in its economic forecasts. The Explainer with international trade lawyer Robert Glasgow: Can Canada sign trade deals with individual U.S. states? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo. TSN's AJ Jakubec previews the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Carney.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Poilievre secures 87.4% approval in Conservative leadership review vote

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 78:16


Pierre Poilievre received a commanding show of support during Friday's Conservative Party leadership vote. Party delegates delivered the good news in Calgary, as Poilievre dedicates his focus to today's problems and the next federal election. Vassy Kapelos chats with Conservative Campaign Director Steve Outhouse and Calgary Liberal MP Corey Hogan. On today's show: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the latest Epstein Files release, and the comedian that has put himself on Donald Trump's naughty list. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Ottawa is chatting with America regarding online streaming and the Online News Act. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair. The Weather Network's Doug Gillham on the upcoming Nor'easter, and how it's impacting Atlantic Canada.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
B.C. Premier accuses Alberta separatists of treason

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 78:20


Stefan Keyes guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today. On today's show: The Premier of British Columbia is accusing Alberta separatist movement leaders of treason. According to reports, they've had covert meetings with multiple Trump Administration officials, as they seek support for their cause. CTV political analyst and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair chimes in on the Conservative Party leadership review. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to the latest developments out of Minneapolis, as ICE and CPB work on a drawdown plan. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Is A.I. more creative than the average human? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone. Nik Nanos, the chief data scientist at Nanos Research, on Poilievre's leadership review. CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver delivers the latest developments from the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Canadian Premiers gather in Ottawa

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 78:17


Provincial and territorial leaders have arrived in Canada's Capital for two days of meetings. Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. On today's show: Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon says the Opposition is holding up the government's agenda in Parliament. The Explainer with UBC Associate Professor Marina Adshade: Why is Canada's fertility rate so low? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Garry Keller, and George Soule. Professor Payam Akhavan, a former U.N. Prosecutor and a Human Rights Chair at Toronto's Massey College, on the situation in Iran. AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak on the upcoming First Ministers meeting.

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CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #515: PM Carney says Canada isn't seeking a free trade deal with China

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 46:09


Vassy Kapelos is joined by Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull, political strategists James Moore, Kathleen Monk, Scott Reid, and pollsters Shachi Kurl and David Coletto.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Trump reaches framework deal with NATO on Greenland

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 78:12


Vassy Kapelos hosts Hour 1 of today's show. The Liberals assemble in Quebec City for a 'planning forum'. We get the latest from CTV's Abigail Bimman. A dissection of Trump's Greenland deal with Paul Waldie, The Globe and Mail's Europe correspondent. 365 days of Donald Trump (Part 2): Is America more divided than it was in Part 1? Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: How much gaming is too much gaming? Tim Powers serves as the pinch-hitter for Hour 2. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, and Laura Stone. How well can our country defend the Arctic territories? We pose that question to Retired Lieutenant-General Christopher Coates.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Carney warns that a 'rules-based' world order is not coming back

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 77:58


Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon. On today's show: CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Prime Minister Carney is urging the world's middle powers to work together in the face of weaponized U.S. hegemony. The Globe and Mail's Bob Fife on an exclusive report that the Canadian Armed Forces are game planning scenarios for a hypothetical U.S. invasion of Canada. Thomas Crosbie, an Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defense College's Institute for Military Operations, explains how Trump's threats to Greenland are being received in Denmark. Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard discusses the emotional impact of troubling world events. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Chris Day, and George Soule. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the American political reaction to Trump's Greenland threats. CTV's Rachel Aiello on what to expect from Trump's trip to Davos tomorrow.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
European leaders push back against Trump's Greenland threat

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 78:17


Stefan Keyes guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos on this Monday afternoon. On today's show: Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, on the slew of auto sector concerns that follows Canada's deal to allow some Chinese EV imports. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham discusses Trump's escalating threat of taking over Greenland. Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Australia's social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in its first month. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji. Retired General Tom Lawson on Canada's response to Trump's Greenland threat. CTV's Rachel Aiello tees up Carney's trip to the World Economic Forum this week.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #514: Prime Minister Mark Carney strikes landmark tariff deal with China

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 46:27


Vassy Kapelos is joined by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, German Ambassador to Canada Tjorvan Bellman, French Ambassador to Canada Michel Miraillet, and U.K. High Commissioner to Canada Rob Tinlune, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, and former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Free For All Friday

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 76:07


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

CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme
CTV National News for Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026: What Trump's Greenland threats mean for Canada

CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 23:40


Heather Wright examines Canada’s Arctic defences and how vulnerable the country is to U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation plans; Vassy Kapelos weighs in on whether Canada will once again deal with a national unity crisis following Quebec Premier Francois Legault's resignation; A historical Indigenous site in Alberta is receiving new attention after being referenced in the hit show 'The Pitt.' Tyson Fedor has the details.

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The Vassy Kapelos Show
Death toll in Iran rises as U.S. considers military action

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 78:10


The death toll continues to rise in Iran, as the regime cracks down on nationwide protests. Meantime, the White House isn't ruling out U.S. military strikes on the country. On today's show: Prime Minister Carney meets with the B.C. Coastal First Nations before heading to China. Vassy Kapelos speaks with Iranian-Canadian Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and George Soule. Dennis Horak, a former Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and former Head of the Mission/Charge D'Affaires in Iran, discusses the likelihood of U.S. intervention in Iran. According to Stats Canada, fewer Canadians traveled to America across all 12 months of 2025. How does it impact the Travel industry as a whole?

The Vassy Kapelos Show
'Unwillingness to even broach the confrontation': Analyst says local and state officials could take more action following Minneapolis ICE shooting

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 78:09


Vassy Kapelos speaks with Eric Ham, a present-day U.S. political analyst for CTV News and a former Congressional staffer, on the fallout from the ICE shooting in Minneapolis and a looming tariff decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. On today's show: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe chimes in on the renewed urgency for a pipeline, as America is poised to receive millions of Venezuelan oil barrels. B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix on the province's stance regarding pipelines and next steps. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, and Brian Platt. Cameron Forbes, a General Manager and Broker for Toronto-based RE/MAX Realtron Realty, on the real estate market outlook for 2026.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
U.S. ramps up rhetoric around annexing Greenland

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 78:12


Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon. As the situation in Venezuela continues to develop, the Trump administration is ramping up its rhetoric around taking over Greenland. We deliver the latest developments as they become available. We also pick the brain of Retired Major-General David Fraser. On today's show: Dawn Desjardins, a Chief Economist at Deloitte Canada, chimes in on the economic outlook for 2026. Marco Mendicino, a former federal prosecutor and Public Safety Minister, on how the trial of Nicolas Maduro will play out. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo. Guy Saint-Jacques, a former Canadian Ambassador to China, on Prime Minister Carney's upcoming state visit to Beijing. TSN's Michaela Schreiter previews Team Canada's upcoming announcement, as the Women's Olympic Hockey roster is soon to be unveiled.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Saying 'cheers' and 'good riddance' to 2025

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 76:19


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

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Prices for World Cup tickets are getting very expensive, but who controls them?

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 78:05


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

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Winding down the final days of 2025

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 78:05


Scott Reid guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today. On today's show: Is a resolution between Russia and Ukraine as close as America's President thinks it is? CTV's Mike LeCouteur analyzes a crazy year in news. Then, Scott opens the phone lines and gathers your thoughts. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam and Jeff Rutledge. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Did you know that Canadians are one of OnlyFans' top customers? Movie critic Richard Crouse sifts through the best (and worst) flicks that 2025 had to offer. A snapshot of this year's World Juniors, and what's at stake for Canada, with technical producer Stephen Ellsworth.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Flu cases skyrocket to highest levels in 3 years

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 78:12


Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today. On today's show: Dr. Isaac Bogoch reacts to concerning new data about this year's flu season. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the latest escalation in USA-Venezuela tensions. Tech Check with tech expert Carmi Levy: A San Francisco power outage leaves Waymo's self-driving cars stranded at intersections. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Garry Keller and Sabrina Grover. Nick Saul, the CEO of Right To Food Canada, talks about food insecurity at the holidays. TSN's Dean Brown reacts to Sidney Crosby becoming the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time leading scorer, a record that was previously held by franchise icon Mario Lemieux.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #513: Can Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre confirm that more MPs won't leave?

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 46:29


Vassy Kapelos is joined by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, and Nik Nanos of Nanos Research, Joel-Denis Bellavance of La Press, and Judy Trinh of CTV News for the final Question Period of 2025.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Vassy's long-awaited political year-in-review for 2025

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 78:08


In this special year-end edition, Vassy Kapelos takes a look back at the top stories of 2025. On today's show: Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Rob Benzie join the show for an extended Daily Debrief Panel, as we re-examine the most pivotal moments in Canadian politics over the past 12 months. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham evaluates President Trump's primetime address, and the key takeaways from Wednesday's message as we head into 2026. Carmi Levy tackles the top A.I. stories of 2025. A batch of holiday cooking tips with Montreal-born chef Chuck Hughes. Movie critic Richard Crouse reflects on the top entertainment stories of 2025.

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The Vassy Kapelos Show
Pierre Poilievre won't rule out more floor-crossings, will face leadership review in January

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 78:26


Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he won't step down ahead of his leadership review in January, even if another MP crosses the floor to hand the Carney Liberals a majority. Vassy Kapelos sits down with Poilievre for a year-end discussion. On today's show: Money Talk with John Klotz: How did we fare financially in 2025, and what should we be preparing for in 2026? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Sharan Kaur, and Laryssa Waler. Vassy speaks with former diplomat Michael Kovrig about the conviction of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai. Brian Kingston, the President of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, discusses the implications of Ontario's Premier pivoting away from Ontario's E.V. business.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #512: Michael Ma joins the Liberal Party

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 46:28


Vassy Kapelos is joined by strategists Kathleen Monk, James Moore, and Scott Reid, Governor of Delaware Matt Meyer, interim NDP Leader Don Davies, and Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
United States seizes Venezuelan oil tanker

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 78:18


Stefan Keyes is filling in for Vassy Kapelos, who will return on Monday. On today's show: Floodwaters and landslides are wreaking havoc on parts of British Columbia. Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips delivers the details. America has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in the latest stretch of tension escalations. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to Venezuela's response. Later in the show, we pick the brain of Retired Major-General David Fraser. Foreigners who are allowed to visit the U.S. without a visa could soon be required to submit personal information to Homeland Security, ranging from their social media accounts to extensive family history. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Saeed Selvam, and Mike LeCouteur. Canadians say holiday impaired driving is getting worse, and most want to see more checkpoints.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #511: Green Party Leader Elizabeth May speaks out on pipeline deal

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 46:28


Vassy Kapelos is joined by Jobs and families minister Patty Hadju, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, Nik Nanos of Nanos Research, Joel-Denis Bellavance of La Presse, Stephanie Levitz of The Globe and Mail, and Spain’s minister of economy, trade and business Carlos Cuerpo.

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The Vassy Kapelos Show
Steven Guilbeault says Alberta MOU puts 2050 Climate Plan in jeopardy

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 78:09


Steven Guilbeault, Canada's former Environment Minister, says the plan for a new oil pipeline means its impossible for the country to meet its 2030 emissions reduction targets. Not only that, he fears that today's pipeline plan puts Canada's goal of a net-zero economy by 2050 in serious doubt. We kick things off with his one-on-one chat with Vassy Kapelos, as the present-day Liberal MP mulls over his long-term political future. On today's show: B.C. political correspondent Rob Shaw breaks down the resignation of B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: How social media makes teenagers 'measurably dumber'. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Brian Platt, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie. Vassy speaks with Michael Bernstein, the CEO of climate thinktank Clean Prosperity, about the impact of the Alberta MOU on federal climate policy goals.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Algoma Steel CEO says feds knew Wednesday's layoffs were coming

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 78:21


The CEO of Algoma Steel says the Carney government and the Government of Ontario were aware that the company’s business plan included a re-tooling, which would lead to layoffs. This was before the government agreed to provide Algoma with a $500 million loan guarantee to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs. Vassy Kapelos chats with Michael Garcia following the company's decision to lay off 1,000 workers. On today's show: Jason Jacques, the Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer, delivers his analysis of Build Canada Homes and the feds' 2030 emissions reduction targets. Retired General Tom Lawson joins Vassy to help answer this week's Explainer question: Why does arctic sovereignty matter? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nick McRoberts, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge. Vassy speaks with Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak, the National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
B.C. Premier Eby open to pipeline if tanker ban stays

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 78:16


B.C. Premier David Eby says he's now open to a new oil pipeline through British Columbia, assuming it doesn't go to the North Coast and the tanker ban remains active. We bring you his 1-on-1 conversation with Vassy Kapelos. On today's show: A Nor'easter is tracking for Atlantic Canada on the first day of 'Meteorological Winter'. Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham dissects his recent meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Social media companies to be held liable for financial scams under new E.U. rules. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji. Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin chimes in on the Alberta pipeline MOU. Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson calls to lift a moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #510: Climate goals questioned as Guilbeault resigns over pipeline deal

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 46:28


Vassy Kapelos is joined by new Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, B.C. Premier David Eby, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, and former Kinder Morgan Canada President Ian Anderson.

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The Vassy Kapelos Show
Feds sign pipeline MOU with Alberta on energy production

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 77:33


Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as the feds sign a pipeline MOU with Alberta on energy production. We gather live reaction from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as the show rolls on. On today's show: CTV News political analyst Tom Mulcair, who once served as the leader of Canada's New Democrats, offers his two cents on the pipeline MOU. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Laura Stone, and Nick McRoberts. According to new estimations from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, Canada’s healthcare spending in 2025 will grow nearly 2 percentage points faster than the economy itself. If you want to appear on the next installment of The Amazing Race Canada, Season 12 applications are now open!

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #509: Questions remain as Canada eyes possible fighter jets

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 46:30


Vassy Kapelos is joined by international trade minister Maninder Sidhu, Ontario representative in Washington David Paterson, Swedish defence minister Pal Jonson, and strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #508: Tensions rise as CSIS names national security threats

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 46:29


Vassy Kapelos is joined by National Defence Minister David McGuinty, Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, Canadian Security Intelligence Service Director Daniel Rogers, Bloomberg’s Nojoud Al Mallees, The Globe and Mail’s Robert Fife, and CTV News’ Mike Le Couteur.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #507: Unpacking the federal budget as two Conservative MPs leave

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 46:28


Vassy Kapelos is joined by House Leader Steve MacKinnon, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, John Bolton, the former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump, Bloomberg reporter Brian Platt, Globe and Mail reporter Stephanie Levitz and Abacus Data CEO David Coletto.

CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme
CTV National News for Tuesday Nov. 4, 2025: Defence, infrastructure top Prime Minister Carney's first budget

CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 23:14


The federal budget cuts services including disability pension benefits and foreign aid; CTV’s Vassy Kapelos analyzes the political landscape, predicting the federal budget will likely pass in Parliament next week; The federal budget prioritizes business incentives and infrastructure spending in effort to rebuild investor confidence.

CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme
CTV National News for Monday, Nov. 3, 2025: Toronto police cruiser caught on video striking suspect

CTV National News with Lisa LaFlamme

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 23:19


A social media video shows a Toronto police cruiser rolling forward and striking a suspect and an officer during an arrest; It remains unclear what public services will face cuts in PM Mark Carney’s first federal budget; CTV’s Vassy Kapelos breaks down what could trigger another election if PM Mark Carney’s minority government budget is rejected.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #506: Will the federal budget pass?

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 46:28


Vassy Kapelos is joined by Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, former Finance Minister Bill Morneau, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, CTV News’ Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang, Bloomberg economics reporter Nojoud Al Mallees, and data scientist Nik Nanos.

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CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP: Podcast #505: Trade tensions continue with Reagan anti-tariff ad

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 46:26


Vassy Kapelos is joined by former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. Derek Burney, strategists Scott Reid, James Moore, and Kathleen Monk, interim NDP leader Don Davies, journalism experts Stephanie Levitz and Chris Hall.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #504: Canada looks to reset relationship with India

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 46:28


Vassy Kapelos is joined by High Commissioner of India to Canada Dinesh Patnaik, former ambassadors Derek Burney, Guy Saint-Jacques, and Stewart Beck, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, and strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #503: Premiers feud over pipelines, Canada expands its military

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 46:24


Vassy Kapelos is joined by Industry Minister Melanie Joly, Gen. Jennie Carignan, Chinese ambassador to Canada Wang Di, and strategists Shannon Phillips, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #502: Russian drones in European airspace, PM Carney meeting with Trump, and more

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 46:29


Vassy Kapelos is joined by Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) Stephen Fuhr, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, former clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick, former parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux, and Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal.

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CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #501: Canada's gun buyback program, the rising deficit, and more

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 46:29


Vassy Kapelos is joined by Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques, Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, journalism experts Stephanie Levitz and Joel-Denis Bellavance, and data expert David Coletto.

CTV Question Period Podcast
CTV QP Podcast #500: Special interview with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre

CTV Question Period Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 46:27


Vassy Kapelos is joined by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, and journalism experts Hannah Thibedeau, Bob Fife, and Robert Benzie.

The Morning Show
640 Toronto welcomes Vassy Kapelos to our weekend schedule

The Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 12:01


Greg Brady spoke with Vassy Kapelos, host of the Vassy Kapelos Show which you can hear Saturdays 2pm-4pm about her new show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mornings with Simi
Corus Entertainment welcomes political journalist Vassy Kapelos

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 5:34


Corus Entertainment welcomes political journalist Vassy Kapelos Guest: Vassy Kapelos, award winning journalist and political correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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