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CTV Power Play with Vassy Kapelos Podcast

CTV News
Canada
Mark Carney
Donald Trump
Alberta
China
Tariffs
United States
Conservative Party
Liberal Party
NATO
British Columbia
Budget
Iran
Economy
Trade Relations
Ontario
Electric Vehicles
Pierre Poliev
Doug Ford
India

Power Play, a daily look at Canada’s political landscape. Recorded in Ottawa featuring all the political news and issues that matter most. Hosted by CTV's Vassy Kapelos, the program is a must for political insiders.

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Janice Charrette
Lead trade negotiator for Canada
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Kerry-Lynne Findlay
Leader of the British Columbia Conservatives
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Vladimir Kara-Murza
Russian opposition politician and dissident
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Episode: Power Play #2228: China’s foreign minister in Ottawa for first time in decade
Eleanor Olszewski
Emergency Preparedness Minister and Prairie's Economic Development Minister (Liberal MP in Alberta)
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Episode: Power Play #2227: Carney says a strong Canada will help ‘make America great again’
Steven Guilbeault
Liberal MP, former Minister of Environment
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Episode: Power Play #2226: Outgoing Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault speaks with CTV News
James Maloney
Liberal Caucus Chair, interviewed in studio
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Episode: Power Play #2225: Steven Guilbeault to resign as an MP

Hosts

Vassy Kapelos
Host of Power Play, CTV News
Mike LeCoultre
Host of Power Play

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 248 ratings
  • Vassy is the best, but..

    Vassy is great, however the best feature of this podcast is the skip fwd button when Scott Reid speaks.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PodCan
    Canada2 months ago
  • Best news show

    Truly impressed with Vassy Kapelos. She is well versed in Canadian politics and is a very direct, unbiased, unwavering interviewer. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    INACServices
    Canada3 months ago
  • Pro Zionist media

    Completely cover up Israel’s war crimes then discuss Israel’s regime change war by having 4 pro war toadies with the same opinion all say the same thing one after the other. True Ben Shapiro slop show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    greengrounds
    Canada3 months ago
  • Good but too pro oil

    This is a good show. However. Vassy Kapelos is very *very* very very fixated on pipelines. Very. Very very. She kinda twists everything into oil patch talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    J. Oatmon
    Canada4 months ago
  • Odd NWO

    Normally, this show is fairly well balanced and nothing seemed too odd. Until Wednesday January 14 2025 when Vassy used the phrase “New World Order” referencing Melanie Joly’s comment, which I cannot find yet and if I do I’ll delete this post. A full day before Mark Carney uttered that exact phrase in front of the CCP in Beijing. Please clear this up for me and I’m more than happy to be entirely wrong on this. 😬

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Andrew A Gibbs
    Canada5 months ago

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Power Play #2226: Outgoing Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault speaks with CTV News
Q: Do you think the government can meet its long-term climate targets given current policy direction?
Guilbeault suggested that targets under the current trajectory appear unlikely to be met, and emphasized the need for a realistic, balanced approach combining regulations, fiscal measures, and market mechanisms.
Power Play #2226: Outgoing Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault speaks with CTV News
Q: How does the MOU with Alberta influence your decision and climate policy going forward?
He indicated the MOU's impacts on climate ambition and accountability were central to his resignation, arguing that the agreement risks undercutting Canada's earlier climate commitments.
Power Play #2226: Outgoing Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault speaks with CTV News
Q: What was the breaking point for you in deciding to leave politics?
Guilbeault explained that leaving cabinet and ultimately stepping down was driven by a desire to influence climate decisions from outside government and frustration with the direction of the policy, particularly around the MOU with Alberta.
Power Play #2230: Leblanc meets with Trump’s trade czar
Q: If tariffs are imposed, will Canada respond with tariffs or wait for talks to proceed?
Officials avoided public discussion of potential responses to hypothetical tariffs, emphasizing ongoing work and the importance of building trust with USTR and other partners rather than pre-committing to a tariff strategy.
Power Play #2230: Leblanc meets with Trump’s trade czar
Q: After today's meeting, do you believe that the 16-year renewal is attainable?
The minister expressed optimism that extending the trilateral framework for another 16 years serves the economic interests of North America, while noting July 1 remains a crucial milestone with room for negotiations.

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A fast-paced, policy-forward daily brief that centers on Canadian federal politics, energy policy, and intergovernmental dynamics. Episodes frequently feature one-on-one interviews with politicians or policy insiders, live reports from government-heavy beats, and rotating panels of strategists and journalists debating timelines, regulatory reforms, and regional tensions (especially around pipelines and carbon pricing). Unique strengths include hard-hitting questions from the host, timely coverage of major policy moves, and a knack for connecting national debates to provincial and Indigenous perspectives. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want blunt, expert-driven analysis and real-time political theater to understand how policy... more

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2. Adrian Morrow
3. Louis Blouin
4. Janice Charrette
5. Kerry-Lynne Findlay
6. Vladimir Kara-Murza
7. Eleanor Olszewski
8. Steven Guilbeault

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