• 46 minutes 28 seconds
    CTV QP #544: Here’s watch to watch for in Tuesday’s U.S. midterm election

    The Atlantic’s David Frum talks more about Donald Trump’s relationship to key states, polling discrepancies, and what could happen in the aftermath; International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu talks more about what ‘associate membership’ means for Canada beyond just rhetoric; and, former Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz talks more about the state of the Canadian economy amid the Bank’s rate hike.

    1 November 2026, 6:46 pm
  • 46 minutes 29 seconds
    CTV QP #543: What are the U.S.’s motivations in claiming Canada is meddling in midterm elections?

    Strategist Scotty Greenwood and former Canada Consul General Tom Clark give context to U.S. officials’ claims that Canada is interfering in midterm elections; The Sunday Strategy Session discusses how the relatively unknown Lorne Doerkson rose to the rank of Premier in just five weeks and David Eby’s miscalculations; and, Parliamentary Budget Officer Annette Ryan talks more about what goes into calculating Canada’s GDP forecast, and what the nation’s financial future looks like.

    25 October 2026, 6:14 pm
  • 46 minutes 27 seconds
    CTV QP #542: Where voter turnout stands in the Alberta referendum

    Former Alberta premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley on ensuring people don’t take the referendum vote for granted.

    18 October 2026, 6:05 pm
  • 46 minutes 29 seconds
    CTV QP #541: Could low voter turn out could swing Alberta referendum to separatists?

    Former Alberta premier and federalist advocate Jason Kenney warns Albertans in favour of remaining in Canada not to get complacent come election day; the Sunday Strategy Session discusses what’s at stake for Canada in the U.S. midterm elections and what the possible outcomes are; and, environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin responds to the Canadian Climate Institute’s report that the nation is behind on its goals.

    11 October 2026, 6:16 pm
  • 46 minutes 26 seconds
    CTV QP #540: How a Pacific Link oil pipeline will impact Canadian taxpayers

    Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson discusses how a Pacific Link oil pipeline will impact Canadian taxpayers.

    5 October 2026, 3:35 pm
  • 46 minutes 28 seconds
    CTV QP #539: What’s next for Canada’s AI regulations?

    Vassy Kapelos is joined by Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, historian Margaret MacMillan, and political strategists.

    27 September 2026, 9:09 pm
  • 46 minutes 31 seconds
    CTV QP #538: Fares and fees will be ‘partially regulated’ in privatized airports, but what does that mean?

    Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon expands on how partial regulation of airfare would work between the federal government and private investment; Canadian ambassador to the EU Jonathan Wilkinson addresses concerns surrounding what Canada will need to give up in exchange for closer ties to Europe; and, artificial Intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio discusses the implications of AI agents who have ‘escaped containment’, and what needs to happen now.

    20 September 2026, 6:31 pm
  • 46 minutes 31 seconds
    CTV QP #537: Ottawa rolls back red tape ahead of major investment summit

    Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks on funding that has already been secured for the West Coast pipeline, and if the referendum will impact investors; International trade minister Maninder Sidhu responds to reports that Canada is good at securing investment but struggles to tangibly execute major projects; and chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang discusses the role of newly loosened regulations, and balancing foreign investment with national sovereignty.

    13 September 2026, 4:57 pm
  • 46 minutes 19 seconds
    CTV QP Podcast #535: Hunter Biden says Trump succeeded on ‘fear of the other’ but it won’t last forever

    Vassy Kapelos is joined by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, Chief of the Defence Staff Jennie Carginan, Hunter Biden and Cameco President Grant Isaac

    28 June 2026, 4:43 pm
  • 46 minutes 27 seconds
    CTV QP Podcast #535: House rises for the summer and a three-month hiatus

    Vassy Kapelos is joined by Government House leader Steven MacKinnon, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, political strategists Kathleen Monk, Kory Teneycke, and David Herle. 

    21 June 2026, 6:22 pm
  • 46 minutes 29 seconds
    CTV QP Podcast #534: Will the new social media ban benefit families?

    Minister Marc Miller discusses the new social media ban for kids under 16. Plus, examining Canada-U.S. relations amid the delay of opening the new Gordie Howe bridge between Windsor and Detroit. 

    14 June 2026, 9:24 pm
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