The Vassy Kapelos Show

Guest host Tim Powers gets the latest reaction on the labour dispute from Canada Post’s vice president of communications, Jon Hamilton and CUPW Toronto local president, Mark Lubinski.   On today's show: Thomas Juneau, political science professor at the University of Ottawa explains the latest developments in tensions in the Middle East. Jesse Rogerson, assistant professor of science at York University breaks down solar flares. The Daily Debrief Panel with reporters Robert Benzie, Mike Le Couteur and Laura Stone TSN’S Kenzie Lalonde on the PWHL finals Travel expert Lorraine Simpson on where people are vacationing this summer, as Canadian travel to the U.S continues in a steep decline.

Hear the full interview with Vassy Kapelos and Canada Post spokesperson John Hamilton, as well as reaction from CUPW negotiator Jim Gallant. On today's show: Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist. The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura D'Angelo, Vice President of National Strategy and Public Affairs with Enterprise Canada, Jeff Rutledge, Vice president of McMillan Vantage, and Globe and Mail reporter Stephanie Levitz.  Nevin Markwart is a mutual fund CEO, former Saskatchewan Party candidate and former NHL player. He tells Vassy about his latest editorial piece in the Globe and Mail called "Scott Moe must repair Saskatchewan's relationship with Ottawa." 

CUPW negotiator, Jim Gallant joins Vassy to break down key issues in the dispute and chances of reaching a deal with Canada Post. On today's show: Eric Ham, CTV News U.S Political Analyst on Former U.S President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis Pedro Antunes, Chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada breaks down key factors that influenced Canada’s inflation rate which dropped to 1.7 per cent in April. Robyn Doolittle, reporter with the Globe and Mail on the latest developments in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial The Daily Debrief Panel with Laryssa Waler,  Founder of Henley Strategies and former head of communications for Doug Ford, Nojoud Al mallees, economics reporter for the Globe  and Mail and Sharan Kaur, partner with Sovereign Advisory CUPW negotiator, Jim Gallant talks about the potential of another Canada Post strike.

CTV's Jeremie Charron joins guest host Stefan Keyes to unpack the results from the first cabinet meeting and the political reception it has received so far. On today's show: Mike Von Massow, Professor, Department of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics, University of Guelph, on Loblaw warning of a possible spike in grocery prices for products impacted by tariffs Dr. Mike Moffatt, Founding Director, Missing Middle Initiative, follows up on comments from Canada's new housing minister about supply and lowering prices Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Marvin Ryder, Professor in the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, previews Ontario's upcoming budget amid tariff issues Dan Kelly, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on his concerns about another possible Canada Post strike and what it would mean for businesses

Hear the full interview with Vassy Kapelos and Prime Minister Mark Carney following the unveiling of his new federal cabinet. On today's show: The Daily Debrief Panel with Sharan Kaur, Partner, Sovereign Advisory; Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage; Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst, on the government's new AI ministers and expectations for that portfolio Have Your Say on what we've seen and heard from the new government so far

CTV's Colton Praill joins guest host Tim Powers to unpack who's in, who's out, and the significance of Carney re-introducing roles for secretaries of state On today's show: Barry J. McLoughlin, President, TLC Transformational Leadership Consultants Inc., on what Carey's cabinet decisions and new framing tell us about his leadership approach moving into the new government David Adams, President and CEO, Global Automakers of Canada, on Honda Canada's announcement it is postponing a $15 billion EV investment project in Ontario Jack Jedwab, President, Association for Canadian Studies, on a new poll showing most Canadians are not interested in a two-party system The Daily Debrief Panel with Jason Lietaer, President, Enterprise Canada; and Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University, with more on Carney's new cabinet

CTV's Colton Praill joins guest host Tim Powers to set the scene on who may be in, who may be out, and what we can glean from those decisions about Carney and his government on Tuesday. On today's show: Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and former congressional staffer, on the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs between the US and China plus US President Trump signing an executive order to reduce drug costs Retired Major-General David Fraser, CTV Military Analyst and Former Commander of NATO Southern Coalition Troops, Afghanistan 2006, on negotiations happening directly between Ukraine and Russia later this week and the potential for those to make progress or fall apart Michaela Schreiter, Co-Host, She’s Got Game on TSN 1200 in Ottawa, on the PWHL playoff game between the Ottawa Charge and Montreal Victoire that took 4 overtime periods to solve The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Jamie Ellerton, Founding Partner at Conaptus Peter Weltman, Director, Technomics Canada Consulting and Former Financial Accountability Officer for Ontario 2018-2023, previews the upcoming Ontario budget set to be announced Thursday Jane Long-Haggerty, President of New Beginnings Animal Sanctuary in Penticton, British Columbia, on the unexpected friendship between a retired emotional-support pig and a chicken at her sanctuary

Father Ricardo Da Silva, Jesuit Priest and Associate Editor, America Media and producer of the podcast Inside the Vatican joins Vassy Kapelos with his reaction to Cardinal Robert Prevost becoming the first American pope as Pope Leo XIV. On today's show: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on a possible separation referendum and western alienation Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, The Toronto Star; Laura Stone, Queen's Park reporter, The Globe and Mail; and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada on the new US/UK trade deal and what it might mean for Canada's negotiations moving forward

Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin joins guest host Stefan Keyes to give reaction and analysis following Prime Minister Mark Carneys meeting with U.S President Donald Trump.  On todays show:  Listen to the full conversation with Conservative MP-elect Andrew Scheer as he speaks about the duties he will be taking on as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre works towards returning to the House. George Soule, Former director of communications for the NDP and Communications and PR strategist joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss what losing official status mean for the parties strategy. Professor Michael W. Higgins, Vatican Affairs Analyst And Author Of ‘The Jesuit Disruptor, a Personal Portrait of Pope Francis’ joins guest host Stefan Keyes to help answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question on how the conclave works and how a new pope is selected.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura D’Angelo, Vice President, National Strategy and Public Affairs, Enterprise Canada, Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage and Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau.

David Paterson, Ontario’s Representative in Washington DC joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the highly anticipated face-off between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. On todays show: Colton Praill, CTV National News Correspondent joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss how the Conservative caucus held their 1st meeting since their election loss. The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl, Shakir Chambers, and Michele Cadario.  Flavio Volpe, President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association joins guest host Stefan Keyes to discuss the impact of U.S tariffs on Canada's auto industry.  Dr. Christopher Labos, cardiologist and medical writer with a degree in epidemiology joins Stefan Keyes to discuss the surge of measles cases taking place in Ontario.