In an interview with the New York Times published Wednesday, Prime Minister Carney described the prospect of an invasion as an 'extreme tail risk', meaning impactful though unlikely. However, he says it would be 'irresponsible' for Canada not to prepare for this possibility. Graham Richardson speaks with New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff.

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In an interview with the New York Times published Wednesday, Prime Minister Carney described the prospect of an invasion as an 'extreme tail risk', meaning impactful though unlikely. However, he says it would be 'irresponsible' for Canada not to prepare for this possibility. Graham Richardson speaks with New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff.
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VKS: Carney tells NYT he has considered the possibility of a U.S. invasion of Canada

Restaurants Canada has released its highly-anticipated 2026 Foodservice Facts report – giving us a stark look at the massive economic pressures that are reshaping how we eat and spend. This batch of data shows a dramatic shift in Canadian habits, with 8-in-10 people now cutting back on dining out due to the rising cost of living. The biggest jump in cutbacks, surprisingly, is coming from households earning over $100,000. As a result, local businesses are left holding the bag, even though projected industry sales are hitting nearly $130 billion in 2026. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Kelly Higginson, the President and CEO of Restaurants Canada. She fears, if this continues, the sector is going to face devastating hits to the guts. Later in Hour 1, we touch base with CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent, who is following the municipal campaign trail. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

Restaurants Canada has released its highly-anticipated 2026 Foodservice Facts report &ndash; giving us a stark look at the massive economic pressures that are reshaping how we eat and spend. This batch of data shows a dramatic shift in Canadian habits, with 8-in-10 people now cutting back on dining out due to the rising cost of living. The biggest jump in cutbacks, surprisingly, is coming from households earning over $100,000. As a result, local businesses are left holding the bag, even though projected industry sales are hitting nearly $130 billion in 2026. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Kelly Higginson, the President and CEO of Restaurants Canada. She fears, if this continues, the sector is going to face devastating hits to the guts. Later in Hour 1, we touch base with CFRA&rsquo;s Andrew Pinsent, who is following the municipal campaign trail. But first, we bring you up to speed on today&rsquo;s top headlines.

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PODCAST: The Daily Review for Thurs. September 24th, 2026

Graham Richardson hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Marieke Walsh, Senior Political Reporter with The Globe and Mail and Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail.

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Graham Richardson hosts &lsquo;The Daily Debrief&rsquo; political panel discussion with Marieke Walsh, Senior Political Reporter with The Globe and Mail and Laura Stone, Queen&rsquo;s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail.
Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

VKS: Carney tells NYT he has considered the possibility of a U.S. invasion of Canada

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