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CTV Power Play with Vassy Kapelos Podcast

CTV News
Canada
Mark Carney
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Alberta
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United States
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Ontario
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Doug Ford
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Federal Budget
Pierre Poilievre

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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Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound; Conservative campaign manager and chief of staff to leader Pierre Poilievre; The Front Bench panel with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger and Marie Vastel.

CTV National News Correspondents Abigail Bimman and Mike Le Couteur; Gen. Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff; The Front Bench panel with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore and Tony Clement.

Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon; CTV News B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson; CTV News Senior Correspondent Heather Wright; The Front Bench panel with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton, Dimitris Soudas and Marieke Walsh.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra; A Canada-U.S. panel with former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Derek Burney and Brian Clow, former deputy chief of staff to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; CTV News Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauche... more

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Dr. Charlotte Moore Hepburn
Director of the Child Health Policy Accelerator, Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto)
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Episode: Power Play #2237: Liberals introduce bill regulating social media for kids under 16
Jen Gerson
Political commentator based in Alberta
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Episode: Power Play #2235: Louise Arbour becomes Canada’s 31st Governor General
Mike Lake
Alberta Conservative MP
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Episode: Power Play #2235: Louise Arbour becomes Canada’s 31st Governor General
Brian Gallant
Former Liberal Premier of New Brunswick; CEO of Space Canada
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Episode: Power Play #2235: Louise Arbour becomes Canada’s 31st Governor General
Tom Mulcair
CTV News political analyst; former NDP leader
New Democratic Party
Episode: Power Play #2235: Louise Arbour becomes Canada’s 31st Governor General
Rob Benzie
CTV politically-focused journalist
CTV News
Episode: Power Play #2235: Louise Arbour becomes Canada’s 31st Governor General
Ryan Turnbull
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance
Office of the Minister of Finance
Episode: Power Play #2234: Canada adds 88,000 jobs in May
Nojoud Al Mallees
Bloomberg reporter covering government and economy
Bloomberg
Episode: Power Play #2234: Canada adds 88,000 jobs in May
Brian Clowey
Deputy Chief of Staff to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and lead on Canada-U.S. file
Former Prime Minister's Office (Canada)
Episode: Power Play #2231: U.S. proposes tariff on Canada over forced labour concerns

Hosts

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

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 250 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
    Canada4 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
    Canada4 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
    Canada5 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 #2232: Liberals unveil national A.I. strategy
Q: What about job losses and the broader impact on workers—how does the plan address these concerns?
The plan centers on a pro-worker approach, with large investments in literacy and training, creating new AI-related jobs, and developing pathways to transition workers into these roles while acknowledging potential disruptions.
Power Play #2232: Liberals unveil national A.I. strategy
Q: How realistic is the strategy's focus on protecting children and privacy given the evolving nature of AI and deepfakes?
The minister argues that privacy protections will be updated through new legislation, including safeguards against deepfakes and surveillance pricing, and that a robust framework will build trust, which in turn supports adoption.
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.

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What is CTV Power Play about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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. Jen Gerson
3. Mike Lake
4. Brian Gallant
5. Tom Mulcair
6. Rob Benzie
7. Ryan Turnbull
8. Nojoud Al Mallees

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