CTV Question Period

Watch @VassyKapelos on @ctvqp Sundays at 11ET/8PT on @CTV and CTV News Channel. #cdnpoli

Legendary political journalist Bob Fife is retiring after nearly 50 years covering Parliament Hill. Bob reflects on his career and the future of accountability journalism.

In October, Albertans will be asked whether they want to remain in Canada or have the Alberta government commence the legal process required to hold a binding secession referendum. The Sunday Strategy Session with Tom Mulcair, Jason Hatcher and Scott Reid weigh in.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith insists she is a pro-Canadian federalist, but appears intent on enabling a vote on secession to proceed. Vassy asks Smith: Is it to, as Doug Ford said today, just appease the 30% of your base that wants this?

"It's a very fundamental human question, are we alone?": Artemis II mission crew weigh in on the prospect of humans discovering life elsewhere in the universe.

One month after NASA’s Artemis II crew completed its historic mission around the moon, members of the team are acknowledging a 21st century space race between the United States and China, saying “it does” matter who gets to the moon first.

Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin insists the deal with Alberta "strengthened" the industrial carbon price, despite the new deal pushing back a headline carbon price of $140 per tonne until 2040.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s open to a southern route — or one that runs along the Trans Mountain Expansion Project — for a potential pipeline that would transport oil from her province to the West Coast.

Artemis II crew joins @ctvqp to discuss space race between U.S. and China, and space collaboration between Canada and the U.S. Catch the full interview today at 11ET/8PT on CTV and CTV News Channel. #cdnpoli ctvnews.ca/politics/artic…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tells @ctvqp she is open to southern options for a new pipeline. #cdnpoli ctvnews.ca/politics/artic…

As Albertans face the prospect of an independence referendum this fall, Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is positioning himself as a pro-federalist leader. Vassy asks Nenshi: If your voice is not resonating with Albertans - and there are plenty of progressive pundits saying it is not - is that not a problem?

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says he thinks hardcore separatists in his province are in the "single digits," and the rest of the movement is made up of "frustrated federalists who know separatism doesn't work...but they want to send a message"

Outgoing Governor General Mary Simon insists she took learning French ‘seriously’. #cdnpoli ctvnews.ca/politics/artic…

Alberta data leak: Former Premier Jason Kenney says he’s ‘tired of being a punching bag’ for separatists. Catch the full interview Sunday at 11ET/8PT on CTV and CTV News Channel. #cdnpoli ctvnews.ca/politics/artic…

Canada-U.S. trade tensions spilled into the public domain this week with officials from both countries trading barbs. The Sunday Strategy Session with Scott Reid, James Moore and Kathleen Monk weigh in.

Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole is cautioning the prime minister that despite the need to diversify trade, China is not a substitute for the United States.

Canada's youth unemployment rate is more than double the overall national average. Vassy Kapelos presses Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu on whether the government is doing enough to address the issue.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb says he doesn't believe the threat of the U.S. leaving NATO is real: "It is in the self-interest of the United States to stay engaged in NATO."

"I don't want to throw the baby out with the bathwater": Finnish President Alexander Stubb on why he advocates for as much engagement as possible with President Trump and his administration.

In the wake of the Liberals securing a majority government, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is taking aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney's educational credentials. The Sunday Strategy Session with Kathleen Monk, James Moore and Scott Reid weigh in

Prime Minister Mark Carney said three weeks ago that affordability in Canada is the best its been in over a decade. Vassy Kapelos asks Secretary of State Wayne Long: Do you know anybody who feels that way?