The Vassy Kapelos Show

Prime Minister Carney calls Alberta referendum a 'dangerous bluff'

Speaking with reporters in Ottawa this morning, Canada's Prime Minister made his strongest comments against Premier Danielle Smith's decision to put a question about separation on the Alberta ballot this Fall. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with the Premier of Alberta. On today's show: * International Affairs Professor Thomas Juneau breaks down the latest developments on peace negotiations with Iran. * Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: New Canadian streaming rules draw ire of groups on both sides of the border. * The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Garry Keller, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji. * Legendary political journalist Bob Fife outlines his decision to retire, and reflects on his career at Parliament Hill. * CTV's Maria Sarrouh has more on the two deadly parasites that are decimating PEI's oyster crop this year.

Free For All Friday

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. * In a provincewide supper-time address, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces that a question on separation will be on this Fall's referendum ballot. The Globe And Mail’s Marieke Walsh recaps a busy week in politics, especially in Western Canada. * CTV political analyst and former Quebec Cabinet Minister Tom Mulcair talks Quebec separatism, and the new poll that says the CAQ is regaining support. * As the Montreal Victoire celebrate their first PWHL title, the NHL's Montreal Canadiens start the Eastern Conference Finals with a statement win over Carolina. TSN's Claire Hanna recaps Thursday's chaos as we look ahead to Saturday's Game 2 matchup. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today’s edition features 'Beyond A Ballot' podcast host Rachael Segal and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover. Topic 1: Albertans will vote on a question about separating from Canada this Fall, but it won’t be constitutionally binding. Topic 2: Tension is rising between B.C. Premier David Eby and Prime Minister Carney over major projects. Is Canada's leader showing favoritism to keep Alberta happy? Topic 3: We are just weeks away from Opening Day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A pair of Canadian cities will be welcoming the world for 13 total matches, and it's going to cost a billion dollars worth of pretty pennies. Is it worth it for cities to host major events these days? Topic 4: Are the Carney Liberals wrong to ground Canada's Snowbirds? Topic 5: Instead of wedding gifts, more couples are asking for cash for down payments. We try to find out why. The last edition of Free For All Fridays will air next week - May 29th. See you at Noon!

Will there be a separatism referendum in Alberta this year?

Later today, a committee of the Alberta Legislature will decide on whether a citizen-led referendum question will make it onto the ballot this Fall. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a primetime address to her province tonight. Vassy speaks with Thomas Lukaszek, a former Deputy Premier of Alberta and organizer of the 'Forever Canadian' referendum petition campaign. On today's show: * A traveler who recently returned to Ontario from East Africa is is being tested for Ebola, but the province isn't saying when they returned or if they have any symptoms. Vassy speaks with Dr. Gerald Evans, an infectious disease specialist at Kingston's Health Sciences Centre, about the latest intel we have on the deadly virus. * Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why the real reason for right-handedness is linked to our legs. * The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh. * 'Poop pills' for lung cancer? A new clinical study hopes to find out if Fecal Microbiota Transplant Therapy could help Canadian patients. Vassy speaks with Dr. Saman Maleki, a Translational Immuno-Oncology Scientist at the London Health Sciences Centre. * The Montreal Canadiens kick off the Eastern Conference Finals tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. TSN 690 Montreal's Shaun Starr delivers a series preview ahead of Game 1.

Prime Minister Carney meets with B.C. Premier Eby about Alberta MOU, national projects in British Columbia

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with the Premier of British Columbia, as David Eby criticizes the federal government's deal with Alberta. He is calling on the feds to support national projects in B.C. and suggests that the government is favouring Alberta due to talks of a possible referendum. On today’s show: * Avery Haines, the Managing Editor of CTV's W5, delves into a luggage-tag switching scheme at Canadian airports, with drug smugglers allegedly at the center of it. * Conservative MP Michael Chong joins Vassy Kapelos following his visit to Taiwan. * The Explainer with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea: In Part 3 of our 4-part series for Mental Health Awareness Month, we dive straight into the factors that cause digital burnout. If we get bit by the bug, how do we get out of that rut? * The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D’Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz. * Vassy's 1-on-1 interview with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham. * The generic version of Ozempic is now available in Canada. Dr. Yashar Tashakkor, an obesity medicine specialist, shares what Canadians need to know.

Artemis II crew members relive historic mission, look ahead to the future

Vassy Kapelos speaks with all four crew members of the Artemis II NASA Mission: Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch. Together, they reflect on last month's historic mission to The Moon, and look ahead to the future of space exploration. On today's show: * Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacts to the recent MOU agreement with the Carney Liberals, as well as the ongoing separatist sentiment in her province. * Money Talk with John Klotz: How to take the fireworks out of your investment and insurance plans. * The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees. * Julie Dabrusin, Canada's Minister for Environment and Climate Change, on the federal government's measures to tackle climate change following the industrial carbon pricing changes. * The Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gilham examines the latest national forecast and the extreme heatwave that some Canadian cities are experiencing today.