CTV Question Period with Vassy Kapelos Podcast

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

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

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.

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.

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