The Vassy Kapelos Show

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, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs of Canada on how the federal government is preparing to deal with the treat of a 25% tariff.  Jimmy Jean, Vice-president and chief economist at Desjardins joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question regarding what a tariff is, and how it would affect Canada's economy.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Scott Reid, Laura Stone, and Kory Teneycke. Professor Meredith Lilly, Simon Reisman Chair in International Economic Policy at Carleton University joins Vassy to discuss what the economic impact of a 25% tariff would be. 

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 texts and calls on how Canada should handle a 25% tariff on all imports. The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl, Shakir Chambers and Saeed Selvam.  Laura Dawson, Executive Director, Future Borders Coalition joins Vassy to discuss how a 25% tariff would impact cross border trade and relations.  Steve Murphy,  CTV Atlantic special correspondent, commentator and analyst joins Vassy to look ahead to tonight's election in Nova Scotia. 

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 Canada. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Conservatives MP and ethics critic Michael Barrett as well as NDP finance critic Taylor Bachrach as they give their reaction to the Liberal government's decision to write cheques and put a freeze on GST in Canada. The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.  Jason Hannan, Professor in the Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications at the University of Winnipeg joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss the call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16 from using social media. 

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 global conflict as the Ukraine war escalates. Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst joins Amanda to discuss how Coca-Cola used generative AI to make a holiday commercial. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Chris Day, President, Winston Wilmont, Cam Holmstrom, Founder and Principal, Niipaawi Strategies and Sharan Kaur, Former Deputy Chief to Bill Morneau. Topic 1: Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most people, slash GST on some goods Topic 2: Boissonnault out of cabinet after shifting claims about Indigenous heritage Topic 3: Future of USMCA: Trump praised it in ambassador appointment, Danielle smith talking about ousting mexico, Ford supports unilateral trade deals.  Topic 4: Christmas decor, when is too early? Favorite Christmas songs?