The Vassy Kapelos Show
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.
Episodes
Vassy Kapelos speaks to economist Moshe Lander on the impact of this decision and risk of potential US tariffs going into 2025.
On today’s show:
- Jim Gallant (Negotiator with Canadian Union of Postal Works) and Jon Hamilton (Vice President of Canada Post) on the ongoing strike impasse
- The Explainer: Paul Daly, Chair in Administrative Law and Governance at the University of Ottawa explains what a crown corporation is and w...
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Rechie Valdez Minister of Small Business of Canada as they discuss the GST holiday measures being passed in the house and how they come with concerns from small business owners that it won't lead to higher sales.
On todays show:
- John Manley, Former Minister of Finance, Chair of Jefferies Securities and Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones LLP joins host Vassy Kapelos to look ahead to t...
Vassy Kapelos speaks Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen.
On today’s show:
- Steven Flisfeder, Meteorologist, Environment Canada on messy winter weather heading to Ontario and Quebec
- Dr. Stuart Edmonds, Executive Vice President, Mission, Research and Advocacy, Canadian Cancer Society, on a new reporting unpacking growing costs for cancer care
- David Coletto, CEO, Abacus Data, on new pol...
Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith, a massive Detroit Lions fan, recaps the top stories of the week with the biggest newsmakers. Starting things off is Bell Media crime expert Mark Mendelson, as he delivers his two cents on Canada's new gun control measures. It comes on the eve of 35 years since the Polytechnique massacre. Here to comment on that horrific event is Mitzie Hunter, the President and CEO of the Canadian Wome...
Vassy Kapelos speaks with Transportation Minister Anita Anand and then you have your say on both the airline's decision and government response.
On today’s show:
- Ted Mallett, Director of Economic Forecasting, Conference Board of Canada, on the incoming interest rate decision and fall economic statement
- The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Marieke Walsh, senior political re...
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the United States as they discuss U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's quip about Canada becoming the 51st state and the tariff threat.
On todays show:
- Tiffany Houston, Chief Executive Officer, The Shine Foundation and Heather Morley, CEO, Inn from the Cold join Vassy to discuss how the Canada Post strike is affecting charities in Canada.
- David Phi...
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc as he says the government has a 'much better idea' of American concerns after meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.
On todays show:
- Listen to Vassy's conversations with John Hamilton, Spokesperson with Canada Post and Jim Gallant, Negotiator, CUPW on how negotiations between Canada Post and the union are still on hold.
- Dr. Paul Roumeliot...
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Ontario Premier Doug Ford as he speaks about the need to secure Canada's borders and boost defence spending.
On todays show:
- Kelsey McEwen, Chief Meteorologist on CTV Your Morning and Heidi Lorenz Mayor of Gravenhurst join host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the major snowfall that hit parts of Ontario over the weekend, covering townships like Gravenhurst in over 140cm of snow.
- Katie Tallo, A...
Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith steers the ship into the weekend, as the feds approve a GST holiday. But how will these short-term tax breaks impact Canadian businesses? Who better to ask than Dan Kelly, the President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Over in America, soon-to-be President Donald Trump is holding a massive tariff over Canada's head. Those threats have spooked Canadian Premiers, who ca...
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Transport Minister Anita Anand on how the government is preparing to combat president-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs.
On todays show:
- Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith on how a 25 per cent tariff impact would be 'incredibly damaging' to the province's economy.
- Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist joins host Vassy Kapelos for his weekl...
Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how any cross-border tax would increase the cost of components and raw materials that go back and forth between the neighboring countries, leading to a slowdown in production and higher prices at the dealership.
On todays show:
- Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Dominic LeBlanc Minister of Public Safety, Democrat...
David MacNaughton, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss President-elect Trumps pledge to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico.
On todays show:
- Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement of Canada on the economics behind expanding tax relief for Canadians potentially with NDP support.
- Vassy takes your tex...
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Mike Turner, The chair of the United States House intelligence committee who says Canada needs to accelerate its defence spending targets, especially with its military in "desperate" need of investment.
On todays show:
- Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Minister of Citizens' Services Terry Beech on the Liberal government's decision to write cheques and put a freeze on GST in Canad...
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:
- Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader joins host Amanda Galbraith to go over this weeks biggest political stories.
- Tom Lawson, former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces and previously Deputy Commander of the NORAD joins Amanda to discuss the risk of...
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, Deputy House Leader Mark Gerretsen, and NDP House Leader Peter Julien discuss how Boissonnault has resigned.
On todays show:
- Bruce Heyman, Former US Ambassador to Canada joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss how U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has picked a former Michigan congressman, Pete Hoekstra, as his upcoming administration’s ambassador to Canad...
Keith Henry, President of the BC Metis Federation representing over 6000 Metis members in British Columbia and President and CEO for the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss the growing calls for Minister Boissonnault to resign over shifting claims about Indigenous heritage.
On todays show:
- Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos ...
Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg, Host of Taking Stock on BNN Bloomberg, CTV and the iHeart radio network joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how Canada's annual inflation rate accelerated more than expected to two per cent in October.
On todays show:
- Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Former CIA director and retired general David Petraeus on the U.S. allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles.
- Listen to Vassy's full conversa...
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathon Wilkinson, and Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith on if the government should revisit its set of climate policies following the U.S election.
On todays show:
- Paul Woods, former CFL Journalist and CFL Historian joins Vassy to go over the historic Grey Cup match from last night.
- Lorne James, Owner of Otter Valley Railroad joins Vassy to dis...
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:
- John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Area Coordinator in Supply Chain Management at McGill University on the Canada Post strike and what it means for you
- Marieke Walsh, Senior Political Reporter, The Globe and Mail on what Trump’s cabinet appointees mean for Canada
- J. Paul Nadeau, Conflict R...
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc as they discuss recent concerns from Trump's new border czar about U.S. border security.
On todays show:
- Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Jim Gallant, a CUPW spokesperson and Jon Hamilton, a spokesperson for Canada Post on the potential of a strike this Friday.
- Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist joins Vassy for his weekly se...
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