The Vassy Kapelos Show

According to today's inflation report, the oil supply shock caused by the war in Iran 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:
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada's economic integration with the US is a "weakness" that needs to be "corrected" in a video address to Canadians
Vassy goes one-on-one with Secretary of State for the CRA, Wayne Long, to dig deeper into the Carney government's affordability policies
Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Meta Glasses used in organized crime, plus, exploding phone chargers and AI drive-thrus coming to Dairy Queen
The Daily Debrief with Tom Mulcair, Bahoz Dara Aziz and Garry Keller
Hear part two of Vassy's interview with the President of Finland, on the EU-US relationship and the future of NATO

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Scott Reid fills in for Amanda Galbraith and dissects the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
CTV's Vassy Kapelos evaluates where Canada's party leaders stand following Monday's majority ruling.
After dropping all 3 byelections on Monday, has Pierre Poilievre blown his final chance at becoming Canada's Prime Minister? We take your calls, texts, and emails!
History, Her Story, Our Story: Looking back on a trio of moments in time.
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 McMillan Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.
Topic 1: Taking a gander at the political landscape in Alberta and Quebec, which is already making for an interesting 2026 in both provinces.
Topic 2: How Canada's three major parties are looking after Monday's byelections, and the big questions they have to answer.
Topic 3: The looming Canada Post changes, whether Canada should want a new CUSMA deal, and Donald Trump's feud with Pope Leo.
Topic 4: Have you ever worked a job where you thought death was on the table?
Topic 5: Out of this year's Summer flicks, which peaks your interest the most?

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.