The Vassy Kapelos Show

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Finland President Alexander Stubb about the American disruptions to the global order, how to respond to it, and the differences in how he and Prime Minister Carney characterize it.
On today's show:
Adam Chambers, the Conservative MP for Simcoe North, on the continuing fallout from the Liberal majority win and growing calls from the opposition to expand the gas tax relief.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Researchers crack the code on childhood nightmares.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Robert Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, and Laura Stone.
Shaun Cathcart, a Senior Economist with the Canadian Real Estate Association, on new projections being downgraded in the face of economic uncertainty.

Do you like Tim Powers and his positive Newfoundland vibes? Well, today is your lucky day, as he returns to fill in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon! But if you're looking for a Newfoundland Regiment scoreboard update, you might have to look elsewhere this time.
On today's show:
The Carney Liberals have held their first caucus meeting as a majority power. CTV's Rachel Aiello delivers the latest developments from Parliament Hill.
Hear Vassy's conversation with Energy Minister Tim Hodgson, as the feds prepare to temporarily suspend the excise tax on gas and fuel until Labour Day.
As the gas tax reprieve kicks in on Monday, how will these measures help Canadian farmers? Is it enough of a helping hand in this grueling economy? We dig deeper with Jill Verwey, the Vice-President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and a fourth-generation farmer.
The Explainer with retail analyst Bruce Winder: What is surveillance pricing, and why do some people want it banned?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Ontario is planning to tie high school attendance records to a student's final grades. And while attending class might be critical to learning today's lessons, some think this idea is going a bit too far. We delve into that topic with Kelly Gallagher-Mackay, a Program Coordinator for the Law and Society Department at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Every single NHL playoff spot has been secured. Most of the Round 1 matchups are set, with a trio of Western Conference battles still up in the air. And as we gear up for Opening Day of the 2026 NHL Playoffs, a trio of Canadian teams are trying to bring Lord Stanley home for the first time since 1993. Joining us from Canada's Capital is TSN 1200 Sens Colour Commentator Gord Wilson.

CTV's Mike LeCouteur keeps the hosting chair warm for the first two segments, as we react to a trio of federal byelections. Spoiler alert: Mark Carney and the Liberals took every single one of them, as they are officially granted majority rule in the House of Commons. Lending his expertise and reaction is CTV political commentator Scott Reid.
Then, Vassy Kapelos steers the ship for the final 6 segments!
On today's show:
Effective next week, Prime Minister Carney will be pulling the plug on the federal gas tax. Well, at least for a little while. It's an effort to calm things down as the Iran War wages on. Will it stop the bleeding? Canadian economist Moshe Lander offers his two cents.
Money Talk with John Klotz: When it comes to 'emergency funds', how much is enough in today's chaotic economy?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waller, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
A new study finds that adolescent cancer survivors are twice as likely to get new cancers later in life. We dig deeper with Dr. Miranda Fidler-Benaoudia, the senior author behind this study and a Cancer Epidemiologist with Alberta Health Services.

Surprise! Tim Powers is staying an extra day in the hosting chair. And that's because Vassy Kapelos is hosting a CTV News special tonight, as a trio of byelections will determine the level of power that the Carney Liberals will carry. We check in with Vassy for a quick preview of Monday's festivities.
On today's show:
New polling data is displaying a 6-point lead for the Carney Liberals ahead of tonight's byelections. Abacus Data CEO David Coletto crunches the numbers for us.
The U.S. Military is preparing to impose a shipping blockade across all Iranian ports, with President Trump threatening to 'eliminate' all Iranian ships that come close to it. In response, Iran is making threats to the Mideast ports. We dig deeper with UOttawa Professor Thomas Juneau.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: After a successful Artemis II mission, we examine Canada's future involvement in space exploration.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Zain Velji, and Sabrina Grover.
Cancer incidence and mortality rates are on the decline across Canada, but some forms of the disease are increasing. We take a look at the bigger picture with Dr. Jennifer Gillis of the Canadian Cancer Society.
Last weekend's Liberal Convention was primarily focused on politics. However, there was a bit of sports talk involved, and not the hockey kind. Adam van Koeverden, Canada's Secretary of Sport, reflects on his 'Journey to the Podium' and the impactful stories that were shared by his fellow Canadian athletes.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
Yet another floor crossing: Sarnia-area MP Marilyn Gladu has defected from the Conservatives to join Mark Carney’s Liberal Party.
Ahead of Monday's crucial byelections, Amanda speaks with Liberal strategist Sharan Kaur from the Liberal Party’s annual convention in Montreal.
Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada Bureau Chief for The New York Times, dissects the latest developments with the push for peace in the Middle East, as a U.S. delegation is set for a weekend of high-stakes negotiations with the Iranians.
Artemis II is set to return to Earth this evening. Amanda is joined by astrophysicist Dr. Rob Thacker to outline what this mission has accomplished.
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 NDP strategist George Soule and Conaptus principal Jamie Ellerton.
Topic 1: Breaking down all the implications of Marylin Gladu’s defection to the Liberal Party.
Topic 2: What does this latest floor-crossing mean for Pierre Poilievre’s future at the helm of Canada's Conservatives?
Topic 3: Digging into the politics of Alto high-speed rail, a massive project that is generating opposition from communities along both proposed routes.
Topic 4: Melania Trump’s pre-emptive damage control over the Epstein allegations.
Topic 5: The Masters is underway, and without Tiger Woods.