The Vassy Kapelos Show

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is traveling to D.C. for a meeting with the U.S. Trade Representative, as the clock on the CUSMA review gradually winds down. CTV's Abigail Bimman has the latest from Washington.
On today's show:
Tim is joined by CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham to gather some insight on the politics of CUSMA from the American perspective.
A trio of U.S. companies dominate 85 percent of Canada’s cloud computing market. According to a new report, that is bad news for A.I. sovereignty. We dig deeper with Curtis McCord, a policy analyst at the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project and the co-author of this report.
Money Talk with John Klotz: What does a technical recession mean for your portfolio?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jordan Paquet, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Prime Minister Carney has announced a new Advisory Council to deal with the alarming rise of antisemitism in Canada. What needs to happen next? We check in with Noah Shack, the CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.
The 2026 Stanley Cup Finals kick off tonight, as the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights search for their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. TSN 1200 Ottawa's Gord Wilson tees up Game 1 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

After calling for an emergency debate at Parliament Hill about the state of Canada's economy, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre held a press conference this morning, accusing Prime Minister Carney of hiding from the issue. What do the numbers really say about Canada's 'technical recession'? Vassy Kapelos picks the brain of Don Drummond, an Economist and Fellow-in-Residence at the C.D. Howe Institute. Prior to that, he was a Chief Economist with TD Bank.
On today's show:
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is kicking off next Thursday in Toronto. TSN Senior Correspondent Rick Westhead prepares to pack his bags, as he follows Team Canada all tournament long.
Kirstin Hillman, a former Canadian Ambassador to the United States, joins us one month before CUSMA's expiration date. Where do things stand today, and what's the level of optimism that a deal can be reached ahead of July 1st?
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Prime Minister Carney says a national A.I. strategy will be unveiled next week.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.
Vassy speaks with Stephen Fuhr, Canada's Secretary of State for Defense Procurement, about last week's GlobalEye early warning radar announcement and the long-delayed decision on buying F-35s.
Hamish Telford, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Fraser Valley, gives us the political 4-1-1 on Kerry-Lynne Findlay. She claimed victory in last week's B.C. Conservative Party leadership race.

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.