The Vassy Kapelos Show

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.

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?

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.

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.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Mark Carney will be sitting down to discuss a potential cooperation on shared priorities. If an agreement is reached, and how soon it could be reached, are the main questions that remain unanswered. We deliver the latest developments as they roll in.
On today's show:
Steve Outhouse, the Conservative Party's campaign director, discusses the CPC's momentum following last weekend's National Convention.
Tony Clement, a former Cabinet Minister under the Stephen Harper government, reflects on the former Prime Minister's legacy ahead of Harper's official portrait unveiling.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Three 'money myths' that Canadians still believe.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Laryssa Waler, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin on the delayed launch of the Artemis II Moon mission.