The Vassy Kapelos Show

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
For the final time in the Free For All Friday era, Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
Canada's Prime Minister visited New York this week in an attempt to drum up support for Canadian business. In his words, a stronger Canada makes America even greater. Postmedia's Brian Lilley and Rob Benzie react to Carney's 'shocking' MAGA comments.
Ontario Treasury Board President Caroline Mulrooney is leaving the Ford Cabinet, and Queen's Park altogether. In an exclusive interview with Amanda, she outlines the factors that led to her decision.
Journalist and keynote speaker Farrah Nasser dives into her battle with breast cancer.
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 an assortment of guests and topics!
Part 1: A conversation about women in business with Texture Communications president Melanie Paradis and Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waler.
Part 2: In a trip to New York City this week, Prime Minister Carney said a stronger Canada would 'help make America great again'. We dig deeper with Globe And Mail reporter Marieke Walsh and CTV political analyst Scott Reid.
Part 3: Has 'gentle parenting' lost its luster? We pose that question, and many others, to former Toronto Mayor John Tory and Betakit CEO Siri Agrell.
And finally, we hand things over to CTV's Graham Richardson, who will be launching his new Friday afternoon show on June 5th.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today.
On today's show:
Prime Minister Carney is in New York City today, as he attempts to drum up investment in Canada. CTV's Jeremie Charron joins us with a live update.
Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault, who led the Environment and Climate file for years under the Justin Trudeau regime, will be resigning his seat at the House of Commons table later this Summer. You'll hear his 1-on-1 chat with Vassy Kapelos in Hour 1 of today's program.
Guilbeault becomes the second Liberal MP this month to step aside from the political arena, as Nate Erskine-Smith also plans to leave before the leaves begin to fall. How does this impact the newly-formed Carney majority? CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair weighs in.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Playground falls make kids 'street smart'.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh.
Where’s the beef? The Canadian Cattle Association warns against opening up access to the Canadian beef market, as the Mercosur negotiations continue. CCA President Tyler Fulton explains why.

Steven Guilbeault, the Trudeau-era Minister of Environment and Climate Change, was the architect of numerous climate policies that the Carney Liberals have since rolled back. Later this Summer, he will step aside from the House of Commons stage, joining Liberal colleague Nate Erskine-Smith on the sidelines. Vassy gathers instant reaction from Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney and Green Party leader Elizabeth May.
On today's show:
Dave Korzinski, the Angus Reid Institute's Director of Research, explains how the Environment and Climate Change file has developed as a Canadian voting issue over the years.
The Explainer: In Part 4 of our 4-part series for Mental Health Awareness Month, Vassy tackles imposter syndrome with Jentzen Michael Shea.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo.
Vassy speaks with Jesse Stoeppler, the Executive Director of the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition, about the opposition to the Ksi Lisims LNG project.
CTV's Rachel Aiello breaks down a major defense announcement from the Carney Liberals, and explains how it could impact the Canada-U.S. relationship.

The annual Western Premiers Conference in Kananaskis, Alberta is being overshadowed by Alberta and B.C. tensions over pipelines and separatism. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.
On today's show:
Last week, W5's Avery Haines delivered an in-depth investigation into a wave of organized crime that is infiltrating Canadian airports. Today, she returns with an update.
Money Talk: Why mortgage insolvencies are up, and how to plan for your renewal.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
A conversation on housing and infrastructure with Ottawa city councillor Tim Tierney, who is also the incoming President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the latest peace negotiations between Iran and the United States. Are we getting somewhere positive?

Speaking with reporters in Ottawa this morning, Canada's Prime Minister made his strongest comments against Premier Danielle Smith's decision to put a question about separation on the Alberta ballot this Fall. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with the Premier of Alberta.
On today's show:
International Affairs Professor Thomas Juneau breaks down the latest developments on peace negotiations with Iran.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: New Canadian streaming rules draw ire of groups on both sides of the border.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Garry Keller, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.
Legendary political journalist Bob Fife outlines his decision to retire, and reflects on his career at Parliament Hill.
CTV's Maria Sarrouh has more on the two deadly parasites that are decimating PEI's oyster crop this year.