Pipeline Politics: How will the Alberta-Ottawa MOU play out?
Alberta and Ottawa are reportedly ready to sign an MOU that includes support for a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast. However, not everyone is on board with the plan. We tackle the business argument for this new venture with Richard Masson, an Executive Fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and the former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission. On today's show: Vassy's interview with RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme about the new charges laid against alleged drug kingpin and former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: How a crafty parasite can trick ants into killing their own mother. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Laura Stone, and Mike LeCouteur. Vassy's conversation with Armando Iannucci, the creator of 'Veep', about writing political satire in the year 2025.
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Gripen vs. F-35: The fight for a Canadian contract
Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. Sweden is courting Canada to buy Saab's Girpen fighter jets, as the Carney government reviews its plan to buy American-made F-35s for the Canadian Air Force. On today's show: The U.S. Congress has passed a bill that would force the release of the Epstein Files. Retired Major-General David Fraser discusses the pros and cons of Canada buying the American-made F-35s. Alberta and Ottawa are reportedly close to signing an MOU on energy production, a plan that would include a new oil pipeline. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Bohoz Dara-Aziz. Nik Nanos from Nanos Research examines the latest national polling data. ParticipACTION is warning about the cost of Canadian inactivity in its annual report.
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Carney government survives Budget 2025 confidence vote. What now?
The Carney government has narrowly survived a confidence vote on the 2025 Federal Budget. So what happens now? On today's show: The Public Service Alliance of Canada is sounding the alarm about the pending civil service cuts. Vassy speaks with CSIS Director Dan Rogers about the threatening national security landscape that is facing Canada. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: How Jeffrey Epstein used SEO to bury news about his crimes. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and Brian Platt. Vassy speaks with University of Alberta professor Tim Caulfield about the threat that modern-day misinformation poses to Canada. CTV's Scott Hurst has the latest on a U.S. Congress vote about the Epstein Files, and what could happen next if it passes.
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Carney government faces crucial confidence vote on Budget 2025
Months after Canadian voters put them in charge, will the Carney government fall tonight? It's unlikely, but it's also not impossible. On today's show: For the first time since 2013, and the 5th time in team history, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are the kings of the CFL. Vassy speaks with interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques about his recent analysis of the Canada Strong Budget. The 2025 Federal Budget includes $82 billion in new spending on Canada's military. Vassy interviews David McGuinty, Canada's Defense Minister, about the new gameplan. Money Talk with John Klotz: How do I know if I can afford a house? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Tim Powers. The Canadian Cancer Society fears that our country is backsliding on progress towards eliminating cervical cancer.
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Free For All Friday
Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Prime Minister Carney has unveiled a new list of major infrastructure projects that will be referred to the new Major Projects Office. The federal government has spent the bulk of this week promoting the Canada Strong Budget, but are Canadians buying what the Liberals are selling? CSIS warns that Canada's youth are getting more and more involved in domestic terrorism investigations. 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 Summa Strategies chair Tim Powers and former Justin Trudeau senior advisor Supriya Dwivedi. Topic 1: The Carney government has unveiled a second list of so-called nation-building projects. Topic 2: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost two members of his caucus in less than a week. He has since spoken publicly about those departures. On a scale of 1 to 10, how worried should he be right now? Topic 3: New research shows that younger Canadians are getting their political news from online influencers. Bad news for the news media heavyweights? Topic 4: Grey Cup Weekend is in full force, as the Canadian Super Bowl heads to Winnipeg! Do the majority of Canadians still care about Canada's pastime, or is the CFL fanbase turning into a dying breed?
The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.
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