The Vassy Kapelos Show

Brent crude oil reached a 4-year high of $126 per barrel on Thursday. It comes amid fears over a report that the U.S. is considering new strikes in Iran. We dig deeper with Randy Ollenberger, the Managing Director of Oil and Gas Equity Research at BMO Capital Markets, and Frances Donald, a Chief Economist at the Royal Bank of Canada.
On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, and then checks in with Conservative International Trade Critic Adam Chambers, as we unpack the Spring Economic Update.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Can magic mushrooms help you quit smoking?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur.
The RCMP has delivered an investigation update into the disappearances of Jack and Lilly Sullivan. We get the latest from CTV's Paul Hollingsworth.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as the Bank of Canada holds steady on its overnight rate. That being said, Governor Tiff Macklem warns that the idea of hiking rates isn't off the table if the price of oil doesn't come down before the end of the year. We gather the latest details from CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver.
On today's show:
Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturing Association of Canada, reacts to a new pitch from Korean submarine-maker Hanwa to build armored vehicles in Canada.
Hear Vassy's 1-on-1 chat with Finance Minister Francois Philippe-Champagne.
The Explainer with John Ruffolo, the Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity: What is a sovereign wealth fund?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo and Jeff Rutledge.
Child Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard discusses the merits of banning or retracting social media for young people.
Jon Still from TSN 690 Montreal dissects Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and previews a pivotal Game 5 for the Habs tonight.

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.

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.

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?