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CTV Power Play with Vassy Kapelos Podcast

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Canada
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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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Rob Buffam
CTV Vancouver legislative reporter
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Episode: Power Play #2280: Trump says trade deal with Canada close
Jamie Ellerton
Principal at Canaptus and former staff member for Minister Jason Kenney
Canaptus
Episode: Power Play #2280: Trump says trade deal with Canada close
Karl Bélanger
Former interim national director of the NDP and President of Traction Strategies
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Rachel Aiello
CTV News national correspondent
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Episode: Power Play #2280: Trump says trade deal with Canada close
Candace Laing
President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Episode: Power Play #2280: Trump says trade deal with Canada close
Ralph Goodale
Former Liberal Cabinet Minister and former Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
Canada-U.S. Advisory Committee on Economic Relations
Episode: Power Play #2280: Trump says trade deal with Canada close
Zita Astravas
Vice President at Wellington Advocacy and former senior leader in the Trudeau government
Wellington Advocacy
Episode: Power Play #2280: Trump says trade deal with Canada close
James Moore
Former Conservative industry minister and CTV political analyst
Edelman
Episode: Power Play #2279: Military officials provide update on CFB Wainwright tragedy
James Rajotte
Former Alberta senior representative to the United States
Wellington Advocacy
Episode: Power Play #2279: Military officials provide update on CFB Wainwright tragedy

Hosts

Vassy Kapelos
Host of Power Play, guiding discussions and introducing guests
Mike LeCouteur
Host of Power Play on CTV News

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 252 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.

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    PodCan
    Canada6 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
    Canada8 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.

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    1
    greengrounds
    Canada8 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
    Canada9 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
    Canada10 months ago

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Some listeners perceive strong perspectives on energy issues and policy debates, which can polarize opinions but keeps coverage engaging.
Listeners appreciate the direct, informed interview style and clear policy focus.
The host asks tough questions and holds guests to account, which makes the conversations valuable regardless of party lines.

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#215
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Power Play #2276: Albertans vote in historic referendum
Q: What makes this almost like a full election campaign for your party?
Nenshi says the party took advice from people involved in Brexit, the Scottish referendum and Quebec referenda, then organized volunteers, door-knocking and get-out-the-vote efforts to campaign for remaining in Canada.
Power Play #2276: Albertans vote in historic referendum
Q: What happened from where you sit?
Carignan says troops were conducting live-ammunition pre-deployment training when a fire, initially far from the training area, behaved unexpectedly and engulfed their location. She says investigations are needed to establish the details.
Power Play #2277: Alberta votes to stay in Canada
Q: Is that something, if you're premier, that you will push for with the federal government?
Naheed Nenshi says Alberta should have meaningful input into immigration levels based on local market needs, but does not support the referendum questions as written.
Power Play #2277: Alberta votes to stay in Canada
Q: Is that something the federal government is prepared to give the province of Alberta?
Eleanor Olszewski says immigration is a shared responsibility, and Ottawa is prepared to work with Alberta and other provinces while retaining federal responsibility for a national perspective.
Power Play #2278: Smith to UCP: Accept referendum results or join a different party
Q: I'm wondering whether, when it's all over, you're going to look back and regret it.
Smith says she believes a premier must follow the law when citizens complete the petition process. She also argues the referendum created an opportunity to address Albertans' grievances and rebuild confidence in Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CTV Power Play

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

Power Play delivers a fast-paced, interview- and panel-driven examination of Canada's political landscape with a focus on policy implications, governance, and current events. Across recent episodes, discussions routinely cover federal-provincial dynamics, budget and fiscal accountability, national security, and major policy files (bail reform, MAID, digital safety, indigenous rights, and energy policy). A hallmark is the structured mix of live interviews, multi-guest panels, and cross-border context, often contrasting Liberal, Conservative, and NDP viewpoints to illuminate strategic considerations for policymakers, influencers, and industry players. The show stands out for its authoritative hosts, willingness to press guests with tough ques... more

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1. Rob Buffam
2. Jamie Ellerton
3. Karl Bélanger
4. Rachel Aiello
5. Candace Laing
6. Ralph Goodale
7. Zita Astravas
8. James Moore

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