CTV Question Period with Vassy Kapelos Podcast

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull, political strategists James Moore, Kathleen Monk, Scott Reid, and pollsters Shachi Kurl and David Coletto.

Scott Moe, the Premier of Saskatchewan, shares insights from his recent trip to Beijing regarding the new Canada-China trade agreement, highlighting agricultural relief for prairie provinces. Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat who faced over a thousand days of detention in China, offers a gripping reflection on the nuances of the Canada-China relationship and the implications of this tariff deal. Together, they discuss the balance between trade opportunities and security risks, while exploring how these developments could reshape international relations.

Join Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as he tackles pressing issues like party defections and inflation. Poilievre argues that recent caucus changes threaten democratic principles and outlines his claims on how government policies are driving up grocery prices. Strategic insights from former communications directors Scott Reid and Corey Teneycke highlight the challenges Poilievre faces, particularly regarding his leadership amidst rising negatives. The panel also discusses the shifting political landscape and the implications for upcoming elections.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.