Before flying to Turkiye for the NATO Leaders Summit, CTV News has confirmed that Prime Minister Carney will announce the procurement deal for 12 new patrol submarines in Halifax today. Vassy speaks with Retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Canada's former Vice-Chief of Defense Staff.

On today's show:
Ontario and Alberta announce a new energy corridor and an early-stage study of a possible Alberta-Ontario oil pipeline.
Ontario pharmacists and patients are sounding the alarm over today's drug shortages.
Tech Check with Carmi Levy: FIFA's high-tech soccer balls make a difference when it matters.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and George Soule.
Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding with Liz Duff, host of the Canadian pop culture podcast 'Late Night Scrolling'.
Former federal Defense Minister Perrin Beatty joins Vassy to discuss what's on the agenda at the NATO Leaders Summit this week.

Before flying to Turkiye for the NATO Leaders Summit, CTV News has confirmed that Prime Minister Carney will announce the procurement deal for 12 new patrol submarines in Halifax today. Vassy speaks with Retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Canada's former Vice-Chief of Defense Staff.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Ontario and Alberta announce a new energy corridor and an early-stage study of a possible Alberta-Ontario oil pipeline.</li>
<li>Ontario pharmacists and patients are sounding the alarm over today's&nbsp;drug shortages.</li>
<li>Tech Check with Carmi Levy: FIFA's high-tech soccer balls make a difference when it matters.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and George Soule.</li>
<li>Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding with Liz Duff, host of the Canadian pop culture podcast 'Late Night Scrolling'.</li>
<li>Former federal Defense Minister Perrin Beatty joins Vassy to discuss what's on the agenda at the NATO Leaders Summit this week.</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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Canada chooses Germany's TKMS to supply new navy submarines

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: Tariff clock ticks down with no word on a deal. Poilievre leadership questions. Conservative MP heads up COVID vaccine injury inquiry. Ford PCs spying on Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica. New Zealander canoes across Canada.
The Big Conversation: CTV News senior political correspondent Mike Le Couteur unpacks his week covering Canada-US Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc in Washington
Life with Canada's Best: Frontenac Islands mayor Judy Greenwood-Spence on the Wolfe Island Ferry saga
Despite better employment data, it's still a tough job market for youth. United Way of Greater Toronto CEO Heather McDonald joins Graham.
Conservative MPs voice deep concern with Poilievre's leadership. Summa Strategies chair Tim Powers reacts.
CTV News chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos joins Graham to unpack the reporting on Poilievre's struggles
Dr. Suzanne Beno, pediatric emergency physician and co-medical director of SickKids’ trauma program, discusses concerning new data on e-scooter injuries
Have Your Say: Conservative MPs worry about keeping their seats with Poilievre as leader
What made Graham smile this week: A New Zealander canoeing across Canada discovers Canuck hospitality

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:
<ul>
<li>The Friday Five: Tariff clock ticks down with no word on a deal. Poilievre leadership questions. Conservative MP heads up COVID vaccine injury inquiry. Ford PCs spying on Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica. New Zealander canoes across Canada.</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: CTV News senior political correspondent Mike Le Couteur unpacks his week covering Canada-US Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc in Washington</li>
<li>Life with Canada's Best: Frontenac Islands mayor Judy Greenwood-Spence on the Wolfe Island Ferry saga</li>
<li>Despite better employment data, it's still a tough job market for youth. United Way of Greater Toronto CEO Heather McDonald joins Graham.</li>
<li>Conservative MPs voice deep concern with Poilievre's leadership. Summa Strategies chair Tim Powers reacts.</li>
<li>CTV News chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos joins Graham to unpack the reporting on Poilievre's struggles</li>
<li>Dr. Suzanne Beno, pediatric emergency physician and co-medical director of SickKids&rsquo; trauma program, discusses concerning new data on e-scooter injuries</li>
<li>Have Your Say: Conservative MPs worry about keeping their seats with Poilievre as leader</li>
<li>What made Graham smile this week: A New Zealander canoeing across Canada discovers Canuck hospitality</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - August 14, 2026

Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet for a third time with USTR Jamieson Greer in Washington today, as Canada hopes to avoid punishing new tariffs with concessions and  retaliation on the table. Vassy is joined by CTV News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur with the latest developments.

On today's show:
What does the Forestry sector hope to see in a tariff relief deal? Vassy speaks with Derek Nighbor, the CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why working out together boosts the health of your marriage.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, Marieke Walsh, and Mike LeCouteur.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens joins the show with a post-mortem on the Gordie Howe Bridge saga.
CTV's Garrett Barry joins Vassy to talk about a new deal between Quebec and Newfoundland on Churchill Falls.

Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet for a third time with USTR Jamieson Greer in Washington today, as Canada hopes to avoid punishing new tariffs with concessions and&nbsp; retaliation on the table. Vassy is joined by CTV News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur with the latest developments.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>What does the Forestry sector hope to see in a tariff relief deal? Vassy speaks with Derek Nighbor, the CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why working out together boosts the health of your marriage.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, Marieke Walsh, and Mike LeCouteur.</li>
<li>Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens joins the show with a post-mortem on the Gordie Howe Bridge saga.</li>
<li>CTV's Garrett Barry joins Vassy to talk about a new deal between Quebec and Newfoundland on Churchill Falls.</li>
</ul>

Clock keeps ticking on trade talks ahead of August 19th deadline

20,000 people remain under evacuation orders in British Columbia, as crews struggle to contain blazes in the Okanagan Region. Vassy speaks with Erick Thompson in Hour 1. He is with the Penticton District's Regional Emergency Operations Centre, and he is also among the list of evacuees.

On today's show:
CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur joins us live from D.C. with the latest on trade talks.
The Explainer with Dr. Celine Bouchard, the President of the Canadian Menopause Society and practicing OBYN in Quebec City: What to know about AbCellera's new menopause drug.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Michele Cadario.
Roger Hilton, a Defense Fellow with GLOBSEC, explains how Europe is responding to threats to civilian infrastructure from state actors like Russia.

20,000 people remain under evacuation orders in British Columbia, as crews struggle to contain blazes in the Okanagan Region. Vassy speaks with Erick Thompson in Hour 1. He is with the Penticton District's Regional Emergency Operations Centre, and he is also among the list of evacuees.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur joins us live from D.C. with the latest on trade talks.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Dr. Celine Bouchard, the President of the Canadian Menopause Society and practicing OBYN in Quebec City: What to know about AbCellera's new menopause drug.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Michele Cadario.</li>
<li>Roger Hilton, a Defense Fellow with GLOBSEC, explains how Europe is responding to threats to civilian infrastructure from state actors like Russia.</li>
</ul>

Canada chooses Germany's TKMS to supply new navy submarines

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