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.

The Bank of Canada has held firm on its key interest rate at 2.25%, marking the seventh consecutive occasion it has done so.&nbsp;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:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Arizona Democratic Senator Reuben Gallego, as the two discuss the ongoing trade war.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Dr. Nicholas Leyland, the President of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada: What is post-partum psychosis?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Sabrina Grover, and Shannon Greer.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with marketing strategy expert Eric Blais about the political messaging on both sides of the Canada-USA trade dispute.</li>
<li>An eighth B.C. Conservative MLA has quit the party, citing Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership.</li>
</ul>

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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 holds key interest rate for a seventh straight ruling

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 withMark 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.

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>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?</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Life With Canada's Best: Graham Richardson joins Tim from the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker&nbsp;Des Groseilliers near Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.</li>
<li>Meet Eric Paton, the man biking across Canada to raise money for food banks.</li>
<li>UNIFOR National President Lana Payne joins Tim to talk about the possibility of Stellantis closing its Brampton plant due to the trade war.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - September 18, 2026

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.

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:
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>CTV B.C. Legislative Reporter Rob Buffam joins the show with the latest on speculation that Premier David Eby may call a snap election.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: I scream, you scream, rats scream for chocolate! *Shudders*</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Paul Wells.</li>
<li>Part 2 of a 4-part series with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea, digging deeper into the different sections of grief.</li>
</ul>

Carney says E.U. alliance will face vote in Canadian Parliament

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.

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:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with federal Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne following the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto.</li>
<li>Former federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra joins Vassy with his take on Carney's plan to open up some airports to private investment.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Saeed Selvam, and Tim Powers.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>CTV's Rachel Aiello checks in from Manchester, U.K. where Prime Minister Carney is meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham.</li>
</ul>

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate for a seventh straight ruling

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