The Vassy Kapelos Show

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced over a billion dollars in public money to support Canada's forestry sector as it struggles under the weight of U.S. tariffs. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Eric Johnson, Vice President with the Forest Products Association of Canada, about what the industry is facing On today's show:

After Canada failed to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. last week, federal ministers have traveled to Mexico to talk trade with the other member of CUSMA. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Colin Robertson, a Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, about the next steps on the trade file. On today's show:

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: Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. Today's edition features Sharan Kaur, Principal at Navigator and Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800 in Montreal Topic 1: Canada fails to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. Topic 2: What happens next on the trade file? Topic 3: Questions about Courts, the Charter and the Notwithstanding Clause Topic 4: Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry + What’s the deal with Trump’s lock screen?

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada will recognize Palestninian statehood at the U.N. general assemply in September. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Canada's former Ambassador to Isreal, Jon Allen, about the controversial decision. On today's show:

The Bank of Canada has chosen not to move on interest rates until at least September, with Governor Tiff Macklem citing ongoing uncertainty around trade with the U.S. Tim Powers speaks with Concordia University economist Moshe Lander. On today's show:

Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Ontario's minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Vic Fedeli, who is in D.C. this week ahead of the August 1st trade deal deadline. On today's show:

U.S. President Donald Trump has inked a new trade agreement with the European Union, as Canadians continue to wait for news ahead of this week's August 1st deadline. CTV National News correspondent Colton Praill joins guest host Tim Powers with the latest. On today's show:

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Guest host Scott Reid breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. Today's edition features Spark Advocacy senior advisor Sabrina Grover and Summa Strategies chairman Tim Powers. Topic 1: President Trump’s latest comments on the U.S. trade chatter with Canada. Topic 2: The Hockey Canada trial verdict, and what lessons must be learned. Topic 3: Should Canada lower its voting age? Topic 4: Remembering two entertainment legends: Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan have entered the afterlife.

It's looking increasingly likely Canada won't have a new trade deal by August 1st. The message from the government has shifted to getting the best deal, rather than any deal by the deadline. Vassy speaks with former US Ambassador Gary Doer about the state of the negotiations. On today's show:

Canada securing a new trade deal with the U.S. by August first is highly unlikely according to David MacNaughton, Canada's former Ambassador to the U.S. during Trump's first term. Vassy speaks with MacNaughton about where the negotiation process is at. On today's show:

Vassy Kapelos is joined by CTV's Rachel Aiello live in Huntsville, Ontario with more details. On today's show:

Canada's Premiers are meeting in person in Muskoka, Ontario this week. The Council of the Federation kicked off three days of meetings today ahead of the August 1st tariff deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. Vassy speaks with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt about what she's hoping to achieve this week. On today's show: Starting August 1st U.S. Donald Trump will be increasing tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%. Vassy speaks with former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. Frank McKenna about where the negotiation process is at. After a 32-day strike late last year, and more than 18-months of negotiations, CUPW members are voting on the latest offer from Canada Post. Vassy speaks with Canada Post Vice President of Communications Jon Hamilton about the labour dispute.

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: Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. Today's edition features Laura D’Angelo from Enterprise Canada and Jeff Rutledge from McMillian Vantage. Topic 1: Prime Minister Carney’s new message on trade Topic 2: Pierre Poilievre's leadership problems continue to burn, not fade away Topic 3: What happened to Canada's housing crisis? Topic 4: Should we save the ostriches, or send them to Dr. Oz's house?

If Canadian suppliers are shut out of U.S. markets, Industry Minister Melanie Joly says the country's Steel industry will need government support to survive. She joins Vassy Kapelos for an in-depth conversation. On today's show:

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced today that Canada will be implementing new tariffs on foreign steel as well as federal government support for the Canadian steel industry. He said that there is no trade deal on the table that Canada can accept right now. The Carney government is working towards a deal by August 1 as Trump threatens 35% tariffs on all Canadian goods after that date. On today's show:

Today Prime Minister Mark Carney admitted publicly for the first time that it's unlikely Canada will get a trade deal with the U.S. without some level of tariffs. Carney made the comments to reporters ahead of a cabinet meeting to discuss trade negotiations. On today's show:

The Carney government is working toward a new deadline of August 1st to reach a trade deal with the U.S., or face punishing 35% tariffs. CTV's Colton Prail has the latest on the trade war. On today's show:

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: Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. Today's edition features public affairs advisor John Wright and Crestview Strategy Vice-President Deirdra Tindale. Topic 1: U.S. President Trump's latest trade threats. Topic 2: Pierre Poilievre's leadership with Canada's Conservatives could be in jeopardy. Topic 3: Ontario's Colleges are facing a financial crisis. Topic 4: TSA has axed the 'shoes off' rule! Are we finally returning to a state of reasonable airport security?

New polling exclusively for CTV News, courtesy of Nanos Research, shows that 67 percent of Canadians are opposed to the government's plan to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Pollster Nik Nanos joins guest host Tim Powers to tackle the latest numbers. On today's show:

Canada’s new defence partnership with Europe may have hidden risks, according to a new analysis by the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Ret. Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, who authored this report. On today's show: