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

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on the CTV National newsdesk this week. Canada's Industry Minister Melanie Joly says that Canada has 'many cards' left to play, as some Canadian Premiers float ideas about further retaliation against the Trump tariffs. Graham speaks with Scotty Greenwood, a former U.S. Diplomat to Canada, about what might happen next in the trade war.

On today's show:
Meta has settled a class-action lawsuit over social media harms in the U.S. for nearly $17 billion. We gather instant reaction from tech analyst Carmi Levy.
Hear Vassy's interview with California Governor Gavin Newsom, who thinks that U.S. President Donald Trump will 'TACO' on the new tariffs.
The Explainer with Rini Rashid, a trade lawyer with McMillian LLP: How will Canada's retaliatory tariffs affect businesses and consumers?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Michele Cadario, and George Soule.
A new study has found that rates of mood and substance use disorders in Canada have skyrocketed over the past few years. Graham digs deeper into the data with lead author Dr. Jillian Halladay.
Music journalist Alan Cross reflects on the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a country music sensation who was just as humble as she was popular.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on the CTV National newsdesk this week. Canada's Industry Minister Melanie Joly says that Canada has 'many cards' left to play, as some Canadian Premiers float ideas about further retaliation against the Trump tariffs. Graham speaks with Scotty Greenwood, a former U.S. Diplomat to Canada, about what might happen next in the trade war.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Meta has settled a class-action lawsuit over social media harms in the U.S. for nearly $17 billion. We gather instant reaction from tech analyst Carmi Levy.</li>
<li>Hear Vassy's interview with California Governor Gavin Newsom, who thinks that U.S. President Donald Trump will 'TACO' on the new tariffs.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Rini Rashid, a trade lawyer with McMillian LLP: How will Canada's retaliatory tariffs affect businesses and consumers?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Michele Cadario, and George Soule.</li>
<li>A new study has found that rates of mood and substance use disorders in Canada have skyrocketed over the past few years. Graham digs deeper into the data with lead author Dr. Jillian Halladay.</li>
<li>Music journalist Alan Cross reflects on the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a country music sensation who was just as humble as she was popular.</li>
</ul>

What happens next in the Canada-USA tariff standoff?

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, and the Canada-USA trade war keeps on rolling. In the latest chapter, the Carney government has announced new reciprocal tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods following the collapse of Friday's trade talks. CTV National News correspondent Michael Serapio has the latest.

On today's show:
Listen live as Federal Ministers take questions from the media on Canada's tariff response.
Graham speaks with Reynolds Mastin, the President and CEO of the Canadian Media Producers Association, about how the Online Streaming Act became a key sticking point in the derailed trade talks.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Back-to-school shopping without breaking the bank.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief, outlines what she's heard about the collapsed trade talks.
A new study is shedding light on just how prevalent CTE is among former NFL players. We dig deeper with Tim Fleiszer, the Executive Director of the Concussion Legacy Foundation of Canada.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, and the Canada-USA trade war keeps on rolling. In the latest chapter, the Carney government has announced new reciprocal tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods following the collapse of Friday's trade talks. CTV National News correspondent Michael Serapio has the latest.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Listen live as Federal Ministers take questions from the media on Canada's tariff response.</li>
<li>Graham speaks with Reynolds Mastin, the President and CEO of the Canadian Media Producers Association, about how the Online Streaming Act became a key sticking point in the derailed trade talks.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Back-to-school shopping without breaking the bank.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief, outlines what she's heard about the collapsed trade talks.</li>
<li>A new study is shedding light on just how prevalent CTE is among former NFL players. We dig deeper with Tim Fleiszer, the Executive Director of the Concussion Legacy Foundation of Canada.</li>
</ul>

Canada announces new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, effective September 8th

Guest host Tim Powers speaks with CTV's Michael Serapio, as the Americans continue their ongoing trade war with Canada. As of Saturday, a new series of 50% Trump tariffs officially kicked in. And depending on how the next few months play out, bigger sectors could be hit by Trump on New Year's Day.

On today's show:
Shachi Kurl, the President of the Angus Reid Institute, offers new data on how people are feeling about the trade war.
Dan Kelly, the President and CEO for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on the concerns and needs of Canada's business community in light of the trade war.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: How the trade war could impact the Tech sector.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sabrina Grover and Tom Mulcair.
Brian Kingston, the President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, reacts to the new Auto tariff threats from U.S. President Trump and the ongoing trade war.
Dr. Hayley Hamilton, the Co-Director for the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at CAMH, highlights the recent findings from the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey.

Guest host Tim Powers speaks with CTV's Michael Serapio, as the Americans continue their ongoing trade war with Canada. As of Saturday, a new series of 50% Trump tariffs officially kicked in. And depending on how the next few months play out, bigger sectors could be hit by Trump on New Year's Day.
On today's show:
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<li>Shachi Kurl, the President of the Angus Reid Institute, offers new data on how people are feeling about the trade war.</li>
<li>Dan Kelly, the President and CEO for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on the concerns and needs of Canada's business community in light of the trade war.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: How the trade war could impact the Tech sector.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sabrina Grover and Tom Mulcair.</li>
<li>Brian Kingston, the President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, reacts to the new Auto tariff threats from U.S. President Trump and the ongoing trade war.</li>
<li>Dr. Hayley Hamilton, the Co-Director for the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at CAMH, highlights the recent findings from the&nbsp;Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey.</li>
</ul>

Canada chooses Germany's TKMS to supply new navy submarines

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