CTV Question Period with Vassy Kapelos Podcast

Former Alberta premier and federalist advocate Jason Kenney warns Albertans in favour of remaining in Canada not to get complacent come election day; the Sunday Strategy Session discusses what’s at stake for Canada in the U.S. midterm elections and what the possible outcomes are; and, environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin responds to the Canadian Climate Institute’s report that the nation is behind on its goals.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson discusses how a Pacific Link oil pipeline will impact Canadian taxpayers.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson discusses how a Pacific Link oil pipeline will impact Canadian taxpayers.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, historian Margaret MacMillan, and political strategists.

Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon expands on how partial regulation of airfare would work between the federal government and private investment; Canadian ambassador to the EU Jonathan Wilkinson addresses concerns surrounding what Canada will need to give up in exchange for closer ties to Europe; and, artificial Intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio discusses the implications of AI agents who have ‘escaped containment’, and what needs to happen now.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks on funding that has already been secured for the West Coast pipeline, and if the referendum will impact investors; International trade minister Maninder Sidhu responds to reports that Canada is good at securing investment but struggles to tangibly execute major projects; and chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang discusses the role of newly loosened regulations, and balancing foreign investment with national sovereignty.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, Chief of the Defence Staff Jennie Carginan, Hunter Biden and Cameco President Grant Isaac

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Government House leader Steven MacKinnon, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, political strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and David Herle. 

Minister Marc Miller discusses the new social media ban for kids under 16. Plus, examining Canada-U.S. relations amid the delay of opening the new Gordie Howe bridge between Windsor and Detroit. 

Retired General Wayne Eyre discusses military readiness, while Liberal caucus chair James Maloney responds to reports of tensions within the party.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr, Former Canadian ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman, political strategists Lisa Raitt, Scott Reid, Nathan Cullen, journalists Niigaan Sinclair, Joel-Denis Bellavance, Jen Gerson and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson

May 24, 2026: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith explains why she is letting a referendum vote to proceed but says she is supporting the ‘remain’ side.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Alberta premier Danielle Smith, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature Julie Dabrusin, political strategists Kathleen Monk, Scott Reid, Jason Hatcher, and the Artemis II crew.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by former Alberta premier Jason Kenney, outgoing Governor General Mary Simon, political strategists Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk, James Moore and Scott Reid, NDP Alberta Leader Naheed Nenshi and First Nations Bank of Canada President and CEO Bill Lomax. 

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, political strategists Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk and Dimitri Soudas, journalists Graham Richardson, Stephanie Levitz and Nojoud Al Mallees and former Canadian ambassador Frank McKenna. 

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Federal Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu, former Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, political strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang, Bloomberg’s Nojoud Al Mallees, and La Presse’s Joël-Denis Bellavance.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Canada's Secretary of State for the CRA, Wayne Long ; former governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz ; political strategists Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk, and James Moore ; and a one-on-one with Finland's President, Alexander Stubb.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Canada's Transportation Minister, Steven MacKinnon, Conservative MP Shuvaloy Majumdar, political strategists Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk, and James Moore, former ambassador Derek Burney, and founder of Nanos Research Nik Nanos.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Canada's Transportation Minister, Steven MacKinnon, political strategists Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk, and Lisa Raitt, and Canada's former ambassador to the UN, Bob Rae.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by CTV's Rachel Aiello, political strategists Kathleen Monk, James Moore and Scott Reid, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, and Saab CEO Micael Johansson. 

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Conservative campaign manager Steve Outhouse, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, strategists Lisa Raitt, Scott Reid, Tom Mulcair and RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme

Vassy Kapelos is joined by CTV News chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang, Heather Exner-Pirot of The MacDonald-Laurier Institute, strategists Nathan Cullen, Scott Reid, Lisa Raitt, Federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Canada’s new High Commissioner to the U.K. Bill Blair

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Former U.S. national security advisor John Bolton, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, strategists Katheen Monk, James Moore, Scott Reid, and Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon,

Vassy Kapelos is joined by former Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Tom Lawson, Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, strategists James Moore, Scott Reid, and Kathleen Monk, and Japan’s Ambassador to Canada Kanji Yamanouchi.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Michigan U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, political strategists Tom Mulcair, Scott Reid, Lisa Raitt, pollster Nik Nanos and Business Council of Canada CEO Goldy Hyder. 

Vassy Kapelos is joined by federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, former Michigan governor Rick Snyder, Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon, political strategists and reporters. 

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Canada's outgoing ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, political strategists, and former national security advisor to Joe Biden, Jake Sullivan.

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.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, German Ambassador to Canada Tjorvan Bellman, French Ambassador to Canada Michel Miraillet, and U.K. High Commissioner to Canada Rob Tinlune, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, and former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, and Nik Nanos of Nanos Research, Joel-Denis Bellavance of La Press, and Judy Trinh of CTV News for the final Question Period of 2025.

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.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, former Finance Minister Bill Morneau, strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and Scott Reid, CTV News’ Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang, Bloomberg economics reporter Nojoud Al Mallees, and data scientist Nik Nanos.

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.

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.

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.