On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 percent, but Governor Tiff Macklem laid out possible scenarios where the interest rate could rise if economic conditions worsen. Vassy speaks with CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang.

On today's show:
Is the Gordie Howe Bridge going to open on Monday? At the moment, it's still unclear. Vassy speaks with former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.
The Explainer with Ottawa-based mortgage agent Frank Napolitano: What the Bank of Canada's warning on interest rates means for your mortgage.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Laura D'Angelo.
Vassy speaks with Ontario's D.C. Representative David Paterson about the uncertain opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, as well as Premier Ford's trade mission to the United States this week.
CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin updates us on the latest opposition to the planned Alto high-speed rail line, which would connect Toronto to Quebec City. The Parti Quebecois now says it won't support the project if they win this Fall's provincial election.

On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 percent, but Governor Tiff Macklem laid out possible scenarios where the interest rate could rise if economic conditions worsen. Vassy speaks with CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Is the Gordie Howe Bridge going to open on Monday? At the moment, it's still unclear. Vassy speaks with former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Ottawa-based mortgage agent Frank Napolitano: What the Bank of Canada's warning on interest rates means for your mortgage.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Laura D'Angelo.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Ontario's D.C. Representative David Paterson about the uncertain opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, as well as Premier Ford's trade mission to the United States this week.</li>
<li>CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin updates us on the latest opposition to the planned Alto high-speed rail line, which would connect Toronto to Quebec City. The Parti Quebecois now says it won't support the project if they win this Fall's provincial election.</li>
</ul>

The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

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Bank of Canada Governor warns interest rate hikes are on the table

Today's MOU is a key piece of the puzzle to getting a new West Coast pipeline built, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the project is key to her goal of doubling oil sands production. But is the Pathways carbon capture and storage network the best way to bring down oil and gas emissions in Canada? Vassy digs deeper with Professor Chris Ragan, who is the Founding Director of McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy.

On today's show:
The Weather Network's Doug Gillham has an update on the heatwave that is hitting Central Canada today.
Vassy chats with The Globe And Mail's Stephanie Levitz about a big shakeup in the top ranks of Carney's PMO.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Stress-testing your financial plan for the worst-case scenario.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Dan Moulton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
More than 5,000 basements in Ottawa were soaked during a Canada Day torrential rainstorm. And now, many homeowners are realizing they have limited insurance coverage, or even none at all. Vassy is joined by one of the victims, Jennifer Johnston, who is urging homeowners everywhere to check their policies.
New data from Statistics Canada shows that more Canadians are travelling to the U.S. compared to this time in 2025. We sift through the data with travel agent McKenzie McMillan.

Today's MOU is a key piece of the puzzle to getting a new West Coast pipeline built, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the project is key to her goal of doubling oil sands production. But is the Pathways carbon capture and storage network the best way to bring down oil and gas emissions in Canada? Vassy digs deeper with Professor Chris Ragan, who is the Founding Director of McGill University&rsquo;s Max Bell School of Public Policy.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Weather Network's Doug Gillham has an update on the heatwave that is hitting Central Canada today.</li>
<li>Vassy chats with The Globe And Mail's Stephanie Levitz about a big shakeup in the top ranks of Carney's PMO.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Stress-testing your financial plan for the worst-case scenario.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Dan Moulton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>More than 5,000 basements in Ottawa were soaked during a Canada Day torrential rainstorm. And now, many homeowners are realizing they have limited insurance coverage, or even none at all. Vassy is joined by one of the victims, Jennifer Johnston, who is urging homeowners everywhere to check their policies.</li>
<li>New data from Statistics Canada shows that more Canadians are travelling to the U.S. compared to this time in 2025. We sift through the data with travel agent McKenzie McMillan.</li>
</ul>

Feds, Alberta sign MOU with Oil Sands Alliance to advance Pathways carbon capture network

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as Prime Minister Mark Carney defends his decision to split toll revenues from the Gordie Howe Bridge with the United States. And now, Canada has acquired the amount of American political approval to finally cut that ribbon. Under the original agreement, Canada would have kept 100% of the tolls until it recovered the cost of constructing the bridge. The Conservatives, however, call it a terrible compromise. AM800 Windsor's Mike Kakuk breaks it all down for us.

On today's show:
Move over, Lyme Disease! There's a new tick-born illness that researchers are warning humanity about. Graham checks in with an Ottawa-area couple who experienced it first hand.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: The FCC approves giant mirrors in outer space to harness the Sun's power.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Sabrina Grover, and Shannon Greer.
Economist Don Drummond joins Graham for a conversation about the lack of transparency from the Carney government around Canada's defense spending.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham examines the life and legacy of controversial U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly over the weekend.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as Prime Minister Mark Carney defends his decision to split toll revenues from the Gordie Howe Bridge with the United States. And now, Canada has acquired the amount of American political approval to finally cut that ribbon. Under the original agreement, Canada would have kept 100% of the tolls until it recovered the cost of constructing the bridge. The Conservatives, however, call it a terrible compromise. AM800 Windsor's Mike Kakuk breaks it all down for us.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Move over, Lyme Disease! There's a new tick-born illness that researchers are warning humanity about. Graham checks in with an Ottawa-area couple who experienced it first hand.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: The FCC approves giant mirrors in outer space to harness the Sun's power.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Sabrina Grover, and Shannon Greer.</li>
<li>Economist Don Drummond joins Graham for a conversation about the lack of transparency from the Carney government around Canada's defense spending.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham examines the life and legacy of controversial U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly over the weekend.</li>
</ul>

Gordie Howe Bridge will open July 27th after Carney agrees to share revenue

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:
CTV National News correspondent Kamil Karamali with an outlook on the incoming gas prices, as strikes between the U.S. and Iran (once again) drive up the cost of oil.
Supriya Dwivedi, a former Senior Advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a consultant at Crestview Strategy, discusses what we know about foreign interference in the Alberta separatism movement.
While the newly-created Gordie Howe Bridge remains in political limbo, former Windsor-area MP Brian Masse wants to turn the Canadian side of the bridge into a public attraction. He offers his sales pitch on today's program.
CTV News senior correspondent Adrian Ghobrial has the latest on the Cyclosporin outbreak in Michigan.
Should Canada have a national youth service program? Tim digs deeper with Michael Burns, the Chair of Engage Canada.
The Globe And Mail investigative reporter Sara Mojtehedzadeh discusses the disturbing findings of her investigation into lax enforcement of safety and labour rules within the trucking industry.
Canada's Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden joins Tim with his takeaways from Canada's debut hosting stint at the FIFA World Cup.

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:
<ul>
<li>CTV National News correspondent Kamil Karamali with an outlook on the incoming gas prices, as strikes between the U.S. and Iran (once again) drive up the cost of oil.</li>
<li>Supriya Dwivedi, a former Senior Advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a consultant at Crestview Strategy, discusses what we know about foreign interference in the Alberta separatism movement.</li>
<li>While the newly-created Gordie Howe Bridge remains in political limbo, former Windsor-area MP Brian Masse wants to turn the Canadian side of the bridge into a public attraction. He offers his sales pitch on today's program.</li>
<li>CTV News senior correspondent Adrian Ghobrial has the latest on the Cyclosporin outbreak in Michigan.</li>
<li>Should Canada have a national youth service program? Tim digs deeper with Michael Burns, the Chair of Engage Canada.</li>
<li>The Globe And Mail investigative reporter Sara Mojtehedzadeh discusses the disturbing findings of her investigation into lax enforcement of safety and labour rules within the trucking industry.</li>
<li>Canada's Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden joins Tim with his takeaways from Canada's debut hosting stint at the FIFA World Cup.</li>
</ul>

Bank of Canada Governor warns interest rate hikes are on the table

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