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Question Period, the national political landmark, comes out with a new episode every Sunday. Recorded in Ottawa with the newsmakers who matter. Hosted by CTV's Vassy Kapelos, the program is a must for political junkies.
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Dec 14, 2025 • 46min
CTV QP Podcast #512: Michael Ma joins the Liberal Party
Vassy Kapelos is joined by strategists Kathleen Monk, James Moore, and Scott Reid, Governor of Delaware Matt Meyer, interim NDP Leader Don Davies, and Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith.

Dec 7, 2025 • 46min
CTV QP Podcast #511: Green Party Leader Elizabeth May speaks out on pipeline deal
Vassy Kapelos is joined by Jobs and families minister Patty Hadju, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, Nik Nanos of Nanos Research, Joel-Denis Bellavance of La Presse, Stephanie Levitz of The Globe and Mail, and Spain’s minister of economy, trade and business Carlos Cuerpo.

Nov 30, 2025 • 46min
CTV QP Podcast #510: Climate goals questioned as Guilbeault resigns over pipeline deal
Vassy Kapelos is joined by new Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, B.C. Premier David Eby, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, and former Kinder Morgan Canada President Ian Anderson.

Nov 23, 2025 • 47min
CTV QP Podcast #509: Questions remain as Canada eyes possible fighter jets
Vassy Kapelos is joined by international trade minister Maninder Sidhu, Ontario representative in Washington David Paterson, Swedish defence minister Pal Jonson, and strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid.

Nov 16, 2025 • 46min
CTV QP Podcast #508: Tensions rise as CSIS names national security threats
Vassy Kapelos is joined by National Defence Minister David McGuinty, Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, Canadian Security Intelligence Service Director Daniel Rogers, Bloomberg’s Nojoud Al Mallees, The Globe and Mail’s Robert Fife, and CTV News’ Mike Le Couteur.

Nov 9, 2025 • 46min
CTV QP Podcast #507: Unpacking the federal budget as two Conservative MPs leave
Vassy Kapelos is joined by House Leader Steve MacKinnon, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, John Bolton, the former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump, Bloomberg reporter Brian Platt, Globe and Mail reporter Stephanie Levitz and Abacus Data CEO David Coletto.

Nov 2, 2025 • 46min
CTV QP Podcast #506: Will the federal budget pass?
Tim Hodgson, Canada's Federal Minister of Energy, shares insights on G7 energy meetings and Canada’s critical minerals initiatives. He discusses diversifying supply chains and the implications of China’s export restrictions. Former Finance Minister Bill Morneau analyzes the upcoming budget's role in boosting investment and infrastructure priorities. Political analyst Scott Reid offers strategic context on the potential for a Christmas election, debating party readiness and the risks involved. Together, they explore the intricate balance of economic policies amid geopolitical challenges.

Oct 26, 2025 • 46min
CTV QP: Podcast #505: Trade tensions continue with Reagan anti-tariff ad
Vassy Kapelos is joined by former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. Derek Burney, strategists Scott Reid, James Moore, and Kathleen Monk, interim NDP leader Don Davies, journalism experts Stephanie Levitz and Chris Hall.

Oct 19, 2025 • 46min
CTV QP Podcast #504: Canada looks to reset relationship with India
Vassy Kapelos is joined by High Commissioner of India to Canada Dinesh Patnaik, former ambassadors Derek Burney, Guy Saint-Jacques, and Stewart Beck, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, and strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid.

Oct 12, 2025 • 46min
CTV QP Podcast #503: Premiers feud over pipelines, Canada expands its military
Vassy Kapelos is joined by Industry Minister Melanie Joly, Gen. Jennie Carignan, Chinese ambassador to Canada Wang Di, and strategists Shannon Phillips, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid.


