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The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

15 HR AGO

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%

Tim Powers guest hosts. The Bank of Canada has held steady on its overnight rate, with governor Tiff Macklem warning hiking rates isn't off the table if the price of oil doesn't come down before the end of the year. On today's show: CTV's Annie Bergeron Oliver reports on the Bank of Canada's rate announcement Tim speaks with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association of Canada, about a new pitch from Korean submarine maker Hanwa to build armored vehicles in Canada Hear Vassy's one-on-one with finance minister Francois Philippe-Champagne The Explainer: What is a sovereign wealth fund? The Daily Debrief panel with Laura D'Angelo and Jeff Rutledge Child psychologist Janine Hubbard discusses the merits of banning or retracting social media for young people Jon Still from TSN 960 in Montreal breaks down how Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is progressing

1hr 18min
1 DAY AGO

Carney government set to table its first Spring Economic Update

Canada's Spring Economic Update will be the first in-depth look into how the Carney Liberals are faring on their promise to reign in government spending and reduce the federal deficit. Vassy Kapelos delivers a preview of Tuesday's announcement with CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang. On today's show: Hear Vassy's interview with former Quebec Premier Jean Charest following the first meeting of Carney's U.S. Trade Advisory Committee. Money Talk with John Klotz: RRSP vs. TFSA - What to know, and how to maximize both. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and George Soule. For the first time ever, a Canadian patient has been cured of HIV thanks to a bone marrow transplant. Vassy speaks with Dr. Sharon Walmsley, the HIV Clinic Director at Toronto General Hospital. King Charles is addressing a joint session of U.S. Congress during his first official visit to the Trump White House. CTV's Scott Hurst has a preview.

1hr 18min
2 DAYS AGO

Carney announces first-ever Canadian sovereign wealth fund

Prime Minister Carney says the Canada Strong Fund will ensure all Canadians benefit from economic growth. On today's show: Vassy is joined by Josh Wingrove of Bloomberg News, who recounts the scary events of Saturday's White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington. A lone gunman tried to storm the event, but was apprehended by law enforcement and charged with an attempted assassination of U.S. President Trump. Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu defends the government's record on youth unemployment. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Manitoba moves to ban social media for young people. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair. Vassy chats with former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole about the brand-new U.S. Trade Advisory Council, and the role he will play on that council. Hear Vassy's interview with former CTV Power Play host Don Martin about the clinical trial that saved his life following a terminal cancer diagnosis.

1hr 18min
5 DAYS AGO

Free For All Friday

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. Prime Minister Carney is facing renewed pressure to show progress on trade talks with the United States. B.C. Premier David Eby is struggling to deal with the fallout from recent DRIPA court decisions in that province, calling it 'one of the toughest files' he's ever worked on. We dig deeper with Karen Restoule, a Director of Indigenous Affairs and a Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute. How can we achieve a healthy relationship with our screentime? We pick the brain of Dr. Janine Hubbard, a Registered Child Psychologist in St. Johns, Newfoundland. The White House Correspondents Dinner is Saturday night, and the face of America says he will be there. CTV U.S. political analyst and former Congressional staffer Eric Ham outlines the significance of Trump's upcoming appearance. 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 Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and public affairs consultant Bob Richardson. Topic 1: Carney faces growing pressure as we inch closer to the July 1st CUSMA review deadline. Topic 2: DRIPA and the politics of reconciliation. Topic 3: What’s causing high school absenteeism in Ontario, and what the solution should look like. Topic 4: Ontario’s ban on event ticket resellers comes into effect. Will it help?

1hr 18min
6 DAYS AGO

Prime Minister Carney faces renewed pressure on trade file ahead of CUSMA review

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as Prime Minister Carney faces renewed pressure to show progress on trade talks with his American counterparts. It follows a series of testimonies from high-ranking Trump officials in Washington, with USTR Jamieson Greer suggesting there may be retaliation for Canadian provinces who have barred American alcohol from liquor store shelves. CTV U.S. political analyst and former Congressional staffer Eric Ham offers his two cents. On today's show: Vassy checks in with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, as the Conservatives call foul on the Liberals' decision to take control of House Committees. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why the fear of loss serves as higher motivation than potential gains. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Mike LeCouteur, and Rob Benzie. CTV National Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson reacts to Prime Minister Carney's latest messaging on the trade files. CTV Aviation Specialist Phyl Durdey examines the global jet fuel shortage, and what it could mean for your Summer travel plans.

1hr 18min
22 APR

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister provides update on CUSMA review

Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, as U.S. trade officials testify in D.C. today. He also provides an update on how the CUSMA review is coming along. On today's show: The Explainer with H&R Block Canada tax expert Yannick Lemay: What you can, and can't, claim on your 2026 taxes. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz. Vassy speaks with Chris Severson-Baker, the Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, about their open letter to Prime Minister Carney on the Alberta MOU. CTV Vancouver B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Rob Buffam outlines the political chaos caused by Premier Eby's flip-flop on the DRIPA legislation changes.

1hr 18min
21 APR

Prime Minister Carney names new Canada-U.S. Advisory Council ahead of CUSMA review

The brand-new Canada-U.S. Advisory Council is made up of members from the previous council, on top of some new additions. The newcomers include former Conservative Party leader Erin O’Toole, former Conservative Cabinet Minister Lisa Raitt, former Premiers P.J. Akeeagok and Jean Charest, and former Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale. On today's show: Vassy speaks with a Canadian woman who witnessed yesterday's mass shooting at a popular tourist attraction in Mexico. The incident left one Canadian tourist dead and sent another to the hospital. Canadian veterans are calling on the federal government to recognize post-Korean War conflicts as 'war service'. We check in with Mike McGlennon, the Vice-President of the Persian Gulf Veterans of Canada. Money Talk with John Klotz: Tax Planning vs. Tax Filing, and what people get wrong. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waller, Sharan Kaur, and Graham Richardson. The mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer is showing signs of promise in the early-trial stages. We dig deeper with Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist at Toronto General Hospital. TSN 1200 Ottawa's John Rodenburg brings us up to speed on the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers and Canadiens have drawn first blood in their series, while the Senators are in a 2-0 series hole against Carolina.

1hr 18min
20 APR

Iran War causes record surge in gas prices: Statistics Canada

According to today's inflation report, the oil supply shock caused by the Iran War has led to a record-high surge in the price of gas in Canada. Vassy speaks with BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter to get his analysis on the latest numbers. On today's show: In a video address to Canadians, Prime Minister Carney says Canada's economic integration with the U.S. is a 'weakness' that needs to be 'corrected'. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with CRA Secretary of State Wayne Long, as they dig into the Carney government's affordability policies. Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Meta gets warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on smart glasses could empower predators. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Bahoz Dara Aziz, and Garry Keller. Part 2 of Vassy's interview with Finland President Alex Stubb, as they tackle the EU-US relationship and the future of NATO.

1hr 18min

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The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.