The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate unchanged today, citing economic growth and a downward trend in inflation. However, BOC Governor Tiff Macklem warned that rate hikes aren't off the table, with global oil prices surrounded by cloudy skies. Vassy speaks with RBC Chief Economist Frances Donald.

On today's show:
Questions continue to swirl around the details of Prime Minister Carney's deal to open the Gordie Howe Bridge, as the feds won't say if it will release the full text of the agreement.
The Explainer with Gladstone A.I. co-founder Jeremie Harris: Should Canada be building A.I. data centres?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Stephanie Levitz, and Jordan Paquet.
CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson breaks down what experts are saying about a downturn on overdose deaths in that province.
Digging into today's Monetary Police Report from the Bank of Canada with CTV senior correspondent Judy Trinh.

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate unchanged today, citing economic growth and a downward trend in inflation. However, BOC Governor Tiff Macklem warned that rate hikes aren't off the table, with global oil prices surrounded by cloudy skies. Vassy speaks with RBC Chief Economist Frances Donald.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Questions continue to swirl around the details of Prime Minister Carney's deal to open the Gordie Howe Bridge, as the feds won't say if it will release the full text of the agreement.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Gladstone A.I. co-founder Jeremie Harris: Should Canada be building A.I. data centres?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Stephanie Levitz, and Jordan Paquet.</li>
<li>CTV B.C. Bureau Chief Andrew Johnson breaks down what experts are saying about a downturn on overdose deaths in that province.</li>
<li>Digging into today's Monetary Police Report from the Bank of Canada with CTV senior correspondent Judy Trinh.</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 holds key interest rate, warns of Iran War uncertainty

The new U.S. tariffs will come into effect on August 19th unless there is an agreement reached before then, and they will apply to some goods covered under CUSMA that were previously exempt from tariffs. Guest host Tim Powers gathers the details from CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur.

On today's show:
CTV's Scott Hurst has an update on the ongoing wildfire situation.
Could Canada do a better job of managing today's wildfires? Tim checks in with Oakville Fire Chief Paul Boissoneault, who is also a Board Member with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Is your financial plan built like Apollo 11?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Tim speaks with Abacus Data CEO David Coletto about the latest national polling, and how Canadians view the Carney government's trade negotiation strategy.
CTV National News correspondent Rachel Aiello joins us live from Charlottetown, PEI with a midday update on the Premiers' Meeting.

The new U.S. tariffs will come into effect on August 19th unless there is an agreement reached before then, and they will apply to some goods covered under CUSMA that were previously exempt from tariffs. Guest host Tim Powers gathers the details from CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV's Scott Hurst has an update on the ongoing wildfire situation.</li>
<li>Could Canada do a better job of managing today's wildfires? Tim checks in with Oakville Fire Chief Paul Boissoneault, who is also a Board Member with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Is your financial plan built like Apollo 11?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Tim speaks with Abacus Data CEO David Coletto about the latest national polling, and how Canadians view the Carney government's trade negotiation strategy.</li>
<li>CTV National News correspondent Rachel Aiello joins us live from Charlottetown, PEI with a midday update on the Premiers' Meeting.</li>
</ul>

U.S. announces new 50% tariffs on suite of Canadian products

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as U.S. President Donald Trump is fuming about the Canadian wildfires. He says he spoke to Prime Minister Carney at Sunday's FIFA World Cup Final about the wildfire smoke that is impacting America's air quality, insisting that Canada should do more to control these violent blazes. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham offers his takeaways from Trump's latest tariff threats.

On today's show:
CTV National News correspondent Scott Hurst and Environment Canada climatologist David Philips join Tim with the latest on the country's wildfire situation.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: New Canadian research finds that A.I. could help better manage wildfire risks.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet, and Shannon Greer.
Ralph Goodale, a former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, reacts to Andy Burnham becoming the seventh U.K. Prime Minister in 10 years.
Spain has achieved soccer immortality, wearing down Argentina in Extra Time and securing the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Chiming in with his two cents is veteran sports broadcaster Arash Madani.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as U.S. President Donald Trump is fuming about the Canadian wildfires. He says he spoke to Prime Minister Carney at Sunday's FIFA World Cup Final about the wildfire smoke that is impacting America's air quality, insisting that Canada should do more to control these violent blazes. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham offers his takeaways from Trump's latest tariff threats.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV National News correspondent Scott Hurst and Environment Canada climatologist David Philips join Tim with the latest on the country's wildfire situation.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: New Canadian research finds that A.I. could help better manage wildfire risks.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet, and Shannon Greer.</li>
<li>Ralph Goodale, a former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, reacts to Andy Burnham becoming the seventh U.K. Prime Minister in 10 years.</li>
<li>Spain has achieved soccer immortality, wearing down Argentina in Extra Time and securing the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Chiming in with his two cents is veteran sports broadcaster Arash Madani.</li>
</ul>

Trump threatens to tariff Canada over wildfire smoke crossing the border

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 Heather Wright joins us from Thunder Bay with the latest on the wildfire evacuations.
Could Canada do more to manage wildfire risk? We dig deeper with Paul Kovacs, the Executive Director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction at Western University.
Bloomberg News Ottawa Bureau Chief Brian Platt has the latest on the Gordie Howe Bridge saga.
Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's FIFA World Cup Finals with veteran sports writer Arash Madani.
Tricia Smith, a former Olympian and President of the Canadian Olympic Committee, joins Tim to reflect on the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
Tim speaks with Scott Oake, an award-winning sports broadcaster and former Hockey Night In Canada host, about his life after broadcasting and his work in addictions treatment at the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham offers his takeaways from Trump's primetime TV address last night.

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 Heather Wright joins us from Thunder Bay with the latest on the wildfire evacuations.</li>
<li>Could Canada do more to manage wildfire risk? We dig deeper with Paul Kovacs, the Executive Director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction at Western University.</li>
<li>Bloomberg News Ottawa Bureau Chief Brian Platt has the latest on the Gordie Howe Bridge saga.</li>
<li>Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's FIFA World Cup Finals with veteran sports writer Arash Madani.</li>
<li>Tricia Smith, a former Olympian and President of the Canadian Olympic Committee, joins Tim to reflect on the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Montreal Olympics.</li>
<li>Tim speaks with Scott Oake, an award-winning sports broadcaster and former Hockey Night In Canada host, about his life after broadcasting and his work in addictions treatment at the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham offers his takeaways from Trump's primetime TV address last night.</li>
</ul>

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, warns of Iran War uncertainty

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