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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.

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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. CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson joins us from Tumbler Ridge, where Canada's top leaders are slated to gather and remember the shooting victims at tonight's vigil. As the dust settles from Tuesday's chaos, what will investigators be examining next? Joining us with that perspective is Peter German, a lawyer and former RCMP Deputy Commissioner. Sean Speer, an editor-at-large at The Hub, explains how A.I. disruption could influence Canadian politics. As we continue to grapple with the high cost of living, a new BMO survey sheds light on how today's Canadians are navigating today's dating culture. We dig deeper with Sumit Sarkar, who is the Head of Everyday Banking Products at BMO. 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 Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waller and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover. Topic 1: Are we smelling a fresh scent of harmony in the House of Commons? There appears to be a new tone of cooperation between the Carney government and some of the opposing parties. Can this pact bear significant fruit, and for how long? Topic 2: How will A.I. disruption influence Canadian politics? Topic 3: We have breaking news from the country's highest court, as the Carney Liberals have lost another seat in the House of Commons. This comes after the Supreme Court of Canada annulled a 2025 election result in Quebec's Terrebonne riding. Topic 4: Saturday is Valentine’s Day. Is the 'holiday of love' all it’s cracked up to be?

1 h y 17 min
HACE 3 DÍAS

Tumbler Ridge shooter, victims identified as investigation continues

RCMP officials in British Columbia have released more details about the tragic Tumbler Ridge mass shooting that claimed nine lives. We get the latest updates from CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson. We also hear from Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld and B.C. Deputy Premier Nikki Sharma. On today's show: American author and former Washington Post columnist Philip Bump reacts to the U.S. Congress decision to vote against the Canadian-targeted Trump tariffs. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why A.M. treatments could extend cancer survival by a year. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Laura Stone, and Mike LeCouteur. Former Conservative MP Bill Casey explains how the Clarity Act would impact Alberta separation.

1 h y 18 min
HACE 4 DÍAS

9 people dead, including suspect, in Northwestern B.C. mass shooting

A high school mass shooting in the town of Tumbler Ridge, B.C. has claimed 9 lives, including the suspected shooter. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Jeremie Charron. On today's show: CTV's Washington Bureau Chief Joy Malbon with the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie. Rick Snyder, the former Governor of Michigan, on the tug-of-war surrounding the Gordie Howe Bridge. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz. Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer says the Tories are not pursuing a formal governing agreement with the Carney Liberals.

1 h y 10 min
HACE 5 DÍAS

U.S. President Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe Bridge

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.

1 h y 18 min
HACE 6 DÍAS

Outgoing U.S. Ambassador can't say if Trump wants to renew CUSMA

Kirsten Hillman, Canada's outgoing Ambassador to the United States, says she's not sure if U.S. President Donald Trump wants to renew CUSMA this year. She reflects on the past 4 years, as she prepares to step aside from her post. On today's show: Industry Minister Melanie Joly on Canada's Auto strategy. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: NASA will allow Artemis II astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nick McRoberts, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair. Keldon Bester, the Executive Director of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project, on how Canada is falling behind policing online scams. Jake Sullivan, a former National Security Advisor to Joe Biden, on the Canada-USA relationship.

1 h y 18 min
6 FEB

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. Canada's Public Safety Minister says the feds will take the necessary steps to ensure that imported Chinese cars can't be used to spy on Canadians. We dig deeper with Stephanie Carvin, an NPSIA Professor at Carleton University. Why aren't more Canadians having children? Joining the show to open that can of worms is Tammy Schirle, a Professor of Economics at Wilfred Laurier University. Newstalk 1010 contributor Bob Richardson examines the key storylines at this year's Winter Olympics, as the 2026 festivities officially launch in Italy. 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 former NDP Director of Communications George Soule. Topic 1: Conservative MP Jamil Jivani went on a solo trade mission to Washington this week, opening a debate about whether that will help or hurt Canada’s position with the Americans. Topic 2: Return-to-office drama: Prime Minister Carney has ordered federal workers back to the office 4 days a week, while Ontario's Premier says the province's civil servants can find another line of work if they oppose his return-to-office plan. Topic 3: Canada's fertility rate hits a new low. Why aren't more people having kids? Topic 4: EV Rebates: Yay or Nay? Topic 5: Milano-Cortina welcomes the world to the 2026 Winter Olympics! Are you ready?

1 h y 17 min
5 FEB

Carney government unveils national Auto strategy

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.

1 h y 18 min
4 FEB

Carney government open to more Chinese investment in the Energy sector

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.

1 h y 17 min

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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.