The Vassy Kapelos Show

Tim Powers fills in on the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch us every single Friday from Noon until 2PM. On today's show: The Friday Five: $880 million to get young people into trades. Concerns over Pierre Poilievre's leadership - again. Why specializing in sports at an early age can be bad for kids. Prime Minister Carney to meet President Macron in St. Pierre and Miquelon. The Blue Jays playoff hopes are still alive, but are they barely breathing? The Big Conversation: Canada's Conservatives are fretting behind the scenes, as the House of Commons returns next week. Tim speaks with former CPC MP James Rajotte. Life With Canada's Best: Graham Richardson joins Tim from the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Des Groseilliers near Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Meet Eric Paton, the man biking across Canada to raise money for food banks. UNIFOR National President Lana Payne joins Tim to talk about the possibility of Stellantis closing its Brampton plant due to the trade war. A growing body of evidence suggests that early specialization in sports is having negative effects on kids' mental health. Tim speaks with Mark McGuire, the Executive Director of the Give and Go Sport Education. TSN's Matt Cauz dissects the Toronto Blue Jays' playoff chances, as they play out their final 3 series. If they lay an egg this weekend against Texas, he says it might be curtains.

We are learning more about the plan for Canada to enter into some kind of special alliance, or 'associate membership', with the European Union. This comes as Prime Minister Carney spoke with reporters in France today following an address to the European Parliament. On today's show: Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canadian A.I. pioneer Yoshua Bengio, who says fears about losing control of Artificial Intelligence are not overblown, and countries are running out of time to coordinate on regulations. CTV B.C. Legislative Reporter Rob Buffam joins the show with the latest on speculation that Premier David Eby may call a snap election. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: I scream, you scream, rats scream for chocolate! *Shudders* The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Paul Wells. Part 2 of a 4-part series with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea, digging deeper into the different sections of grief.

Ursula von der Leyen extended the invitation during an address to the European Parliament today - with Prime Minister Carney in attendance. Vassy speaks with Ian Cooper, a Senior Research Fellow at the Brexit Institute at Dublin City University, for this week's Explainer segment. On today's show: Vassy goes 1-on-1 with federal Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne following the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto. Former federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra joins Vassy with his take on Carney's plan to open up some airports to private investment. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Saeed Selvam, and Tim Powers. Hear Vassy's conversation with Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez, who is downplaying fears about A.I. escaping human control and is accusing U.S. tech giants of colluding for commercial gain. CTV's Rachel Aiello checks in from Manchester, U.K. where Prime Minister Carney is meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today. On Day 2 of the Canada Investment Summit, Prime Minister Carney unveiled his plan to allow private investors to operate Canada's four largest airports - which are based in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary. CTV National News correspondent Michael Serapio fills us in on the details. On today's show: Tim checks in with CTV News chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang from the sidelines of the Canada Investment Summit. Money Talk with John Klotz: How to protect your portfolio during turbulent times. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojour Al Mallees. Tim speaks with Andrea Sepinwall, a Partner in the Business Law Group at McMillan LLP, about what we know - and don't know - about Carney's airport investment plan. CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair has a primer on the Quebec election race ahead of tonight's pivotal debate.

Tim Powers sits in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon. The Canada Investment Summit kicks off today in Toronto, with the government hoping to attract $1 trillion of investment in Canada over the next five years. Vassy joins Tim live from the summit with a look at the economic and political stakes. On today's show: Is Canada joining the European Union? Not exactly. However, according to new reports, Prime Minister Carney is quietly pitching deeper integration with the trading bloc. Tim speaks with Paul Waldie, The Globe And Mail's Europe Correspondent. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Anthropic CEO says A.I. companies need to slow down or risk losing control of the technology. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Jordan Paquet, and Michele Cadario. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham joins Tim to chat about the U.S. midterms. The Toronto Blue Jays are still hunting for the final playoff spot in the American League after a series win against Baltimore over the weekend. And after waiting all season, fans finally got to see Vladimir Guerrero Jr. go yard at Rogers Centre! Do they have enough gas to cross the finish line and sneak in? Tim speaks with Nick Paleolog from Blue Jays Today.

It's the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM. On today's show: The Friday Five: Zelenskyy meets with Prime Minister Carney in Banff. Trump offers a $5,000 'dividend' promise. How Americans are responding to Trump's trade war. Canada's potential shipbuilding rebound. The horrific events of 9/11 and what has changed 25 years later. The Big Conversation: CTV's Adrian Ghobrial joins us from New York City, an iconic American hub that was shaken to its core on this day in 2001. Life with Canada's Best: Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida discuss their new joint memoir. TIFF 2026: CTV movie critic Richard Crouse has everything you need to know about this year's festivities. A new report shows that Canada won't even meet 2030 emissions targets by 2050. Canadian Climate Institute's Rick Smith dissects the findings. An Ottawa developer has managed to build a townhome that costs under $300K. So how did they do it? Graham chats with CIAVAN CEO Frank Cairo. Have Your Say: 25 years since 9/11, and what you remember about that horrific Tuesday in 2001. What made Graham smile this week: Celine Dion returns to the stage, and where she belongs!

Prime Minister Mark Carney has gathered his Liberal Cabinet in Banff, Alberta ahead of the House of Commons' return on September 21st. Ahead of announcing a new Defense support package, Carney sat down for a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vassy is joined by CTV National News senior correspondent Judy Trinh, who is in Banff covering the meetings. On today's show: Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Vassy speaks with Percy Farwell, the present-day Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why microwaving fish stinks so much. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh. Part 1 of a 4-part series with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea. Today's episode explores the world of grief, and how to manage it.

Not even 24 hours after Canada's counter-tariffs were launched against their next-door neighbours, U.S. President Trump is already thinking of hitting back. He is planning to ramp up 50% tariffs against more Canadian goods, while also banning Canadian products from U.S. government contracts. CTV's Mike LeCouteur has the latest developments. On today's show: Federal Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon reacts to the latest trade action from the White House. B.C. Conservative Party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay joins Vassy in the midst of a trying time for her party, as nine MLA's have fled the Blue Tent under her watch. They are all citing her leadership as the reason for their exit, and five of them have started a new party. The Explainer with Dr. René Wittmer, a family doctor based in Quebec: Why are doctors advising against full-body scans? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz. Phil Gurski, a former Strategic Counterterrorism Analyst at CSIS, looks back at the horrific events of 9/11 25 years later. An engineer for Anthropic publicly calls it quits, citing fears that A.I. could soon kill us all. We dig deeper with Gladstone A.I. co-founder Jeremie Harris.

Prime Minister Carney has released a new 'forward guidance' video message - warning of economic pain to come - as Canada's retaliatory duties on U.S. products take effect. Vassy speaks with international trade lawyer William Pellerin as the latest developments roll in. On today's show: The Globe And Mail's Steve Chase joins Vassy with details on Canada and China resuming Defense cooperation, marking the first time both sides have done so in nearly a decade. Money Talk with John Klotz: How to fix your finances before 2026 wraps up. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Vassy speaks with Roger Hilton, a Defense Fellow with Central Europe international think-tank GLOBSEC, about the AFD winning a state-level election in Germany. TSN's Aaron Korolnek talks about the Toronto Blue Jays' Wild Card push, and whether their Post-Deadline surge will be enough.

Tim Powers fills in on the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch us every single Friday from Noon until 2PM. On today's show: The Big Conversation: A new report sheds light on what would happen to the Canadian economy if U.S. President Trump withdrew America out of CUSMA entirely. We dig deeper with Matthew Stewart, a Partner in the Economics Group at Deloitte Canada and the co-author of these findings. Life With Canada's Best: Historica Canada President and CEO Andrew Wilson-Smith discusses the new Heritage Minute commemorating 9/11 and the town of Gander, Newfoundland. Tim chats with fellow Newfoundlander Brian Madore from VOCM Radio in St. John's about Hilroy leaving Newfoundland and Cape Breton off its Familiar School Workbooks map. Sharan Kaur, Jeff Rutledge, and George Soule dissect this week's top stories - most of which has to do with the Canada-USA trade relationship and Canada's looming counter-tariffs. Abacus Data CEO David Coletto discusses his latest polling on how Americans feel about the Trump trade war. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham explains President Trump's latest attack on the Federal Reserve.

Prime Minister Carney responded today to U.S. officials claiming he called off Canada-USA trade talks for political gain. Those allegations were ahead of Monday's federal byelections and the Quebec provincial election. Chatting with reporters in Thunder Bay, Carney also announced a major contract for VIA Rail passenger cars. On today's show: CTV Your Morning chief meteorologist Kelsey McEwen has the latest on Wednesday's historic storm that caused widespread damage across Toronto and the GTA. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Germany's Ambassador to Canada to discuss a foiled drone attack last month, which Germany is now linking to Russia's hybrid warfare operations. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why 'review bombing' is wrecking today's online reviews. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, and Marieke Walsh. CTV's Pat Foran joins Vassy with the details of W5's investigation into 'lemon' vehicles being sold in Canada.

The Bank of Canada has held firm on its key interest rate at 2.25%, marking the seventh consecutive occasion it has done so. At the same time, BOC Governor Tiff Macklem is warning that high oil prices caused by the war in Iran could be a bigger inflation risk than the U.S. trade war. Vassy Kapelos gathers instant reaction from RBC Chief Economist Frances Donald. On today's show: Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Arizona Democratic Senator Reuben Gallego, as the two discuss the ongoing trade war. The Explainer with Dr. Nicholas Leyland, the President of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada: What is post-partum psychosis? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Sabrina Grover, and Shannon Greer. Vassy speaks with marketing strategy expert Eric Blais about the political messaging on both sides of the Canada-USA trade dispute. An eighth B.C. Conservative MLA has quit the party, citing Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership.

Prime Minister Carney has responded to U.S. President Trump and his officials' recent trolling of Canada, as he celebrated a Liberal trifecta of byelection victories. Vassy is joined by CTV News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur to break it all down. On today's show: CTV B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Rob Buffam has the latest on B.C. Conservative Party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay's growing woes, as a 7th MLA has stepped aside under her watch. Money Talk with John Klotz: Part 2 of back-to-school without breaking the bank, and it's all about post-secondary planning. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees. A jury has found Duane Davis guilty in the murder of American rapper Tupac Shakur. Vassy chats with Cathy Scott, a best-selling investigative journalist and author who covered the 1996 murder as a Las Vegas Sun police reporter. She also wrote the 1997 book 'The Killing of Tupac Shakur'. Tips for back-to-school stress and anxiety with child psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard.

It's been one week since trade talks broke down between the Carney Liberals and the Trump administration. Today, the U.S. President has once again ramped up his rhetoric, attacking Canada in a Truth Social tirade. Vassy is joined by CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham for his perspective on where the Canada-USA relationship stands right now. On today's show: Is Trump's deal on Venezuelan oil bad news for Canada? Vassy chats with energy expert Heather Exner-Pirot for a reality check. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Michele Cadario. A new study has found a strong link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk of dementia. Vassy speaks with Brown University Professor and lead author Kaley Hayes. Vassy is joined by Lisa McEwan, the co-founder of Hemisphere Freight and Brokerage, for a closer look at how the latest Canadian tariffs are impacting exporters.

It's the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM. On today's show: The Friday Five: U.S. President Trump trolls Canada. Canada reacts to the Trumpian trolling. The week that was in trade war escalation. The latest on the devastating floods in Nepal. Plus, the latest GDP numbers display a surprising Canadian growth. The Big Conversation: CTV chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang reacts to the unexpectedly positive 3.3% GDP growth in Q2. Life with Canada's Best: Professor Kathryn Whitehead is one of 48 U.S. academics that Canada has 'lured' with a new international recruitment campaign. New data from CAMH finds that more teens are gambling online than ever before. We dig deeper with Dr. Hayley Hamilton. Retired Major-General Scott Clancy, a former Director of Operations for NORAD, on the challenges and opportunities in Canada's Arctic. Tyler Groeneveld, the CEO of Protein Industries Canada, makes the case for domestic food production as a means of economic sovereignty. Graham goes 1-on-1 with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on separation, trade, and Conservative politics. Have Your Say: The Canada-USA trade war heats up yet again. What made Graham smile this week: Canada's AI-generated trade war protest song.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. The Premiers of both Saskatchewan and Alberta have rejected calls to restrict Canada's energy exports as leverage in the trade war. This comes as the USTR disputes Prime Minister Carney's characterization of U.S. demands around French language issues before last week's talks fell apart. On today's show: Graham is joined by Blaine Maryniuk, the owner of West Coast Walls in Abbotsford, who shares how smaller businesses are falling through major gaps in federal government tariff relief programs. La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief J.D. Bellevance joins Graham with a primer on the Quebec election campaign, which officially began this morning. Emma Duerden, a Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders, delves into the significance of Meta's landmark lawsuit settlement. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur and Rob Benzie. Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada, explains how the Auto tariffs became a key sticking point in the now-collapsed trade talks. Hear the latest comments about Canada from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on the CTV National newsdesk this week. Canada's Industry Minister Melanie Joly says that Canada has 'many cards' left to play, as some Canadian Premiers float ideas about further retaliation against the Trump tariffs. Graham speaks with Scotty Greenwood, a former U.S. Diplomat to Canada, about what might happen next in the trade war. On today's show: Meta has settled a class-action lawsuit over social media harms in the U.S. for nearly $17 billion. We gather instant reaction from tech analyst Carmi Levy. Hear Vassy's interview with California Governor Gavin Newsom, who thinks that U.S. President Donald Trump will 'TACO' on the new tariffs. The Explainer with Rini Rashid, a trade lawyer with McMillian LLP: How will Canada's retaliatory tariffs affect businesses and consumers? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Michele Cadario, and George Soule. A new study has found that rates of mood and substance use disorders in Canada have skyrocketed over the past few years. Graham digs deeper into the data with lead author Dr. Jillian Halladay. Music journalist Alan Cross reflects on the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a country music sensation who was just as humble as she was popular.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, and the Canada-USA trade war keeps on rolling. In the latest chapter, the Carney government has announced new reciprocal tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods following the collapse of Friday's trade talks. CTV National News correspondent Michael Serapio has the latest. On today's show: Listen live as Federal Ministers take questions from the media on Canada's tariff response. Graham speaks with Reynolds Mastin, the President and CEO of the Canadian Media Producers Association, about how the Online Streaming Act became a key sticking point in the derailed trade talks. Money Talk with John Klotz: Back-to-school shopping without breaking the bank. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief, outlines what she's heard about the collapsed trade talks. A new study is shedding light on just how prevalent CTE is among former NFL players. We dig deeper with Tim Fleiszer, the Executive Director of the Concussion Legacy Foundation of Canada.

Guest host Tim Powers speaks with CTV's Michael Serapio, as the Americans continue their ongoing trade war with Canada. As of Saturday, a new series of 50% Trump tariffs officially kicked in. And depending on how the next few months play out, bigger sectors could be hit by Trump on New Year's Day. On today's show: Shachi Kurl, the President of the Angus Reid Institute, offers new data on how people are feeling about the trade war. Dan Kelly, the President and CEO for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on the concerns and needs of Canada's business community in light of the trade war. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: How the trade war could impact the Tech sector. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sabrina Grover and Tom Mulcair. Brian Kingston, the President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, reacts to the new Auto tariff threats from U.S. President Trump and the ongoing trade war. Dr. Hayley Hamilton, the Co-Director for the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at CAMH, highlights the recent findings from the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey.

Tim Powers fills in on the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch us every single Friday from Noon until 2PM. Today, we check in with Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker about the stakes of potential steel tariffs, and how they could impact his community. But first, we get the complete picture from CTV's Jeremie Charron. On today's show: Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham chimes in on Canada-USA trade, plus the proposed Churchill Falls energy deal with Quebec. Mark Holland, the CEO of the Canadian National Exhibition, highlights what's on deck for the annual event's 147th spectacle. Eric Ham, a U.S. political analyst for CTV News and a former U.S. Congressional Staffer, reacts to U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance's trade comments. Ian Lee, an Associate Professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business, on what different trade negotiation outcomes might mean economically for our country. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim on an incoming plebiscite on strengthening open-air drug use laws. TSN 1050 host Matt Cauz talks about a big series in The Bronx for the Blue Jays, as Toronto tries to make a late-season push for the American League's last playoff spot.