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CTV Power Play with Vassy Kapelos Podcast

CTV Power Play with Vassy Kapelos Podcast

CTV News 100 Episodes Nov 6, 2026

Power Play is a daily podcast examining Canada's political landscape from Ottawa. Hosted by CTV's Vassy Kapelos, it covers the political news and issues that matter most. The program is aimed at political insiders and those closely following Canadian affairs.

Episodes

Power Play #2290: Carney’s budget aims to end homelessness in 10 years
Power Play #2290: Carney’s budget aims to end homelessness in 10 years Nov 6, 2026 2919 Conservative Immigration Critic Michelle Rempel Garner; Housing Minister Gregor Robertson; The Front Bench panel with Zita Astravas, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Power Play #2289: Liberals table budget 2026
Power Play #2289: Liberals table budget 2026 Nov 6, 2026 3572 CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang; Conservative Finance Critic Michael Chong; A special edition of the Sunday Strategy Session with Scott Reid, Kory Teneycke and Kathleen Monk; NDP Leader Avi Lewis; CTV Ottawa Deputy Bureau Chief Marieke Walsh; Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne.
Power Play #2288: Democrats win U.S. House and Senate
Power Play #2288: Democrats win U.S. House and Senate Nov 5, 2026 2846 The Atlantic’s David Frum; Former Michigan Governor James Blanchard; Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton; The Front Bench panel with Sharan Kaur, Louis Hamann, Erika Barootes, Dimitris Soudas and Marieke Walsh.
Power Play #2287:  Americans vote in crucial U.S. midterms
Power Play #2287: Americans vote in crucial U.S. midterms Nov 4, 2026 3425 A live reporter scrum with Prime Minister Mark Carney; A reporter wheel with CTV News Washington Bureau Chief Joy Malbon, CTV News Senior Political Correspondent Mike Le Couteur and CTV News B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson; Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman; The Front Bench panel with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk and Graham Richardson; CTV News Ottawa Deputy Bureau Chie
Power Play #2286: Inside U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens’ shocking endorsement flip
Power Play #2286: Inside U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens’ shocking endorsement flip Nov 2, 2026 2874 Former Michigan Governor James Blanchard, who had dinner with Rep. Stevens before her endorsement switch; CTV News Senior Political Correspondent Mike Le Couteur; The Front Bench panel with Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robert Benzie; Pollster Nik Nanos.
Power Play #2285: Canada & the EU: Engaged to be married?
Power Play #2285: Canada & the EU: Engaged to be married? Oct 30, 2026 2841 Canada’s Ambassador to the European Union Jonathan Wilkinson; Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Derek Burney; The Front Bench panel with Zita Astravas, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Power Play #2284: EU chief continues push for Canada to become EU ‘associate member’
Power Play #2284: EU chief continues push for Canada to become EU ‘associate member’ Oct 29, 2026 2875 A.I. Minister Evan Solomon; The Front Bench panel with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore and James Rajotte; Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy.
Power Play #2283: Canada, EU dropping ‘associate member’ term
Power Play #2283: Canada, EU dropping ‘associate member’ term Oct 28, 2026 2843 CTV News Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson; CTV News’ Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang; The Front Bench panel with Sharan Kaur, Dan Moulton, Jeff Rutledge, Dimitris Soudas and Marieke Walsh; Defence Minister David McGuinty.
Power Play #2282: German Ambassador: There’s some ‘concerns’ on EU associate membership label
Power Play #2282: German Ambassador: There’s some ‘concerns’ on EU associate membership label Oct 27, 2026 2912 CTV Ottawa Deputy Bureau Chief Marieke Walsh; German Ambassador Matthias Lüttenberg; The Front Bench panel with Louis Hamann, Shakir Chambers, Karl Bélanger and Laura Stone; Industry Minister Mélanie Joly.
Power Play #2281: Sources: Canada-U.S. trade talks gaining momentum
Power Play #2281: Sources: Canada-U.S. trade talks gaining momentum Oct 26, 2026 2975 A panel with CTV Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson, CTV Ottawa Deputy Bureau Chief Marieke Walsh and CTV News Senior Political Correspondent Mike Le Couteur; CTV Vancouver’s B.C. Legislative Reporter Rob Buffam; Assembly of the First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak; The Front Bench panel with Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robert Benzie.
Power Play #2280: Trump says trade deal with Canada close
Power Play #2280: Trump says trade deal with Canada close Oct 23, 2026 2835 A panel with Canada-U.S. advisory committee members Ralph Goodale, former High Commissioner to the U.K., and Candace Laing, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce; CTV Vancouver’s B.C. Legislative Reporter Rob Buffam; The Front Bench panel with Zita Astravas, Jamie Ellerton, Karl Bélanger and Rachel Aiello.
Power Play #2279: Military officials provide update on CFB Wainwright tragedy
Power Play #2279: Military officials provide update on CFB Wainwright tragedy Oct 22, 2026 3632 A live presser with top Canadian military officials; CTV News Ottawa Deputy Bureau Chief Marieke Walsh; The Front Bench panel with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore and James Rajotte.

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