The Vassy Kapelos Show

Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent joins guest host Tim Powers live from Washington with the latest on how things are shaping up the day before election day in the United States. On todays show:

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host 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. Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Garry Keller, Vice President, StrategyCorp and Bob Richardson, President, Hammersmith Consulting. Topic 1: Liberals launching new ads to contrast Trudeau and Poilievre Topic 2: 4️ days left until the U.S. election – Final predictions, what would could a presidency under Harris or Trump mean for Canadians? Topic 3: Doug Ford spending nearly half of Ontario’s tax windfall on $200 ‘rebate’ cheques Topic 4: Taylor Swift in Toronto: Officials 'ready' to host biggest concerts in city's history – What’s the biggest or best concert you’ve ever been to?

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Eric Blais, President and Co-Owner, Headspace Marketing and political marketing commentator, about the ads we’re waiting to see from the Liberals and how they can make some gains on the Conservatives potentially. On today's show:

Mike Le Couteur, Senior political correspondent with CTV News joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the ongoing trouble within the Liberal party. On todays show:

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Liberal MP Helena Jaczek who says it’s time to clear the air within the party and have a secret ballot over Justin Trudeau’s leadership. On todays show:

The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada and Former Minister of Immigration joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the Federal Governments decision to reduce the number of permanent residents, and to discuss his new book 'My Life in Politics'. On todays show: 'shocked' that the Prime Minister didn't take more time to reflect on calls to resign.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host 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. Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former Federal NDP Leader and Karen Gordon, Principal, Gordon Strategy. Topic 1: Trudeau says Liberals ‘strong and united’ after caucus challenge – Cristy Clark has come out of the word work – would an internal or external replacement be for the best the party. Topic 2: Canada’s major changes to immigration targets met with widespread criticism Topic 3: We may not know who won the U.S. election until days after Nov. 5 – With less then two weeks to go, any final predictions? Topic 4: Halloween plans/traditions – What’s your least favorite candy to receive?

David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data joins Vassy to discuss the most recent polling from Abacus Data. On todays show:

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Liberal party is "strong and united," despite efforts from within his caucus to oust him as leader. Listen to Vassy's coverage throughout the show of what unfolded during the Liberal caucus meeting. On todays show:

Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader joins host Vassy Kapelos on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attack on Parliament Hill to reflect on the day, and what we've learned from it. On todays show:

Rob Buffam, Legislative Reporter with CTV Vancouver joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the tight election race in British Columbia that still had no clear winner early Sunday after the vast majority of votes in the provincial election had been counted. On todays show:

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Host 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. Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Chris Day, President, Winston Wilmont and Sabrina Grover, Sr Advisor, Spark Advocacy and NorthStar Public Affairs. Topic 1: More Trudeau cabinet ministers not running for re-election, sources say shuffle expected soon Topic 2: Trudeau says some opposition Canada MPs could be involved in foreign interference Topic 3: B.C. Election: Winner will depend on get-out-the-vote ground games, says pollster Topic 4: Why are so many people delighted by disgusting things? – What things that are ‘disgusting’ do you get entertainment from? Whether it be slasher films, or horse hoof cleaning tik toks. Topic 5: World Menopause Day – how can we better support women through menopause?

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Bob Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief, The Globe and Mail, about the reported exodus from cabinet and what that means in the current context. On today's show:

Listen to Vassy and the Daily Debrief Panel featuring Marieke Walsh, Scott Reid, and Kory Teneycke discuss how Prime Minister Trudeau testified that some Conservative parliamentarians are involved in foreign interference. On todays show:

Vincent Rigby, a former national security and intelligence advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, now a professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University joins Vassy to discuss how the RCMP has alleged Indian government officials are linked to homicides, extortions and coercion in Canada, and pose threat to public safety. On todays show:

Scott Reid fills in for Amanda Galbraith on this week's Free For All Fridays! In Hour 1, we tackle Canada's family doctor shortage with former Health Minister Jane Philpott. In Hour 2, the debate floor is wide open, as we welcome Tim Powers of Summa Strategies and Laura D'Angelo of Enterprise Canada. On the main menu is Justin Trudeau's potential re-election plan, the homestretch of the U.S. Presidential campaign, and Canadian Thanksgiving traditions.

Cyndi Edwards and Colin Trethewey, Former Ottawa Residents and Broadcasters who are living Florida join guest host Robin Gill to discuss the damage their properties suffered from Hurricane Milton and what the experience was like to endure that storm. On todays show:

Mark Robinson, meteorologist and storm chaser for the Weather Network joins Vassy live from Tampa with the latest on Hurricane Milton which is slated to make landfall with Florida's west coast later this evening. On todays show:

Kelsey McEwen, Chief Meteorologist on CTV Your Morning joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how Hurricane Milton is trending and what it may look like when it reaches land late Wednesday or Early Thursday. On todays show:

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen on if Israel is still interested in a ceasefire as the Israel-Hamas war reaches the one year mark. On todays show: