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CTV Power Play with Vassy Kapelos Podcast

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

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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Latest Episodes

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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Joël Lightbound
Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement
Government of Canada
Episode: Power Play #2249: Liberals launch public competition to restore 24 Sussex
Jennie Carignan
Chief of Defence Staff
Canadian Armed Forces
Episode: Power Play #2248: Carney shares details of phone call with Trump
Dimitris Soudas
Former Communications Director to Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Self/Consultant
Episode: Power Play #2247: Feds considering listing three northern projects in ‘national interest’
Marieke Walsh
Senior political reporter, The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
Episode: Power Play #2247: Feds considering listing three northern projects in ‘national interest’
Pamela Wallin
Senator seated on the committee discussing MAID expansion
Senate of Canada
Episode: Power Play #2242: Committee recommends against MAID expansion for mental illness
Sean Fraser
Attorney General and Justice Minister
Government of Canada
Episode: Power Play #2241: Liberal bail reform bill becomes law
Mandy Gull-Masty
Indigenous Services Minister
Government of Canada
Episode: Power Play #2241: Liberal bail reform bill becomes law
Shivaloy Majumdar
Conservative MP, invited guest
Conservative Party of Canada
Episode: Power Play #2240: U.S. and Iran reach tentative deal
Dr. Charlotte Moore Hepburn
Director of the Child Health Policy Accelerator, Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto)
Hospital for Sick Children
Episode: Power Play #2237: Liberals introduce bill regulating social media for kids under 16

Hosts

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

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 251 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
    Canada3 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
    Canada5 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
    Canada6 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
    Canada6 months ago

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Power Play #2245: Police officer and two others dead in Montreal shooting
Q: What is the latest information on the motive behind the shooting?
Officials repeatedly said the motive is not yet known and that investigators are carefully gathering evidence, including whether there was a manifesto, while not sharing details.
Power Play #2249: Liberals launch public competition to restore 24 Sussex
Q: How will donors be protected from undue influence or perception of buying influence?
There will be a cap or percentage of total cost for donations, public disclosure by default, and an independent management by Rideau Hall Foundation to keep government involvement minimal.
Power Play #2249: Liberals launch public competition to restore 24 Sussex
Q: Why is there no ballpark figure on the cost announced today?
Officials say they don't want to pre-empt the design competition and prefer to let the winning design drive cost estimates, with costs and donor contributions guided by the independent process.
Power Play #2246: Exclusive: U.S. Ambassador to Canada speaks with CTV
Q: Do you have any clarity, or has the president conveyed to you with any clarity what his position at this moment in time on COSMA is?
Hoekstra suggests the president will outline his position when ready, and notes the next move may involve discussions at the highest levels between the president and the prime minister.
Power Play #2248: Carney shares details of phone call with Trump
Q: What are the immediate military priorities Canada needs to address given the evolving threat landscape?
General Carignan outlined an emphasis on air defense, sensors across domains, cyber, and Arctic infrastructure, with a long-term transformation horizon of five to ten years and beyond.

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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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1. Joël Lightbound
2. Jennie Carignan
3. Dimitris Soudas
4. Marieke Walsh
5. Pamela Wallin
6. Sean Fraser
7. Mandy Gull-Masty
8. Shivaloy Majumdar

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