Multiple government and industry sources close to trade discussions between Canada and the United States tell CTV News the momentum of the talks, combined with U.S. President Trump’s political vulnerabilities ahead of the U.S. Midterms, leads them to believe there is considerable appetite from the White House to strike a deal with Canada. Vassy is joined by CTV National News Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson for the latest details.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Parliamentary Budget Officer Annette Ryan, who has a new warning about the national debt ahead of the 2026 Federal Budget.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: A.I. generated content can plant fake memories.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.
Vassy speaks with Dinesh Patnaik, India's High Commissioner, as Canada and India seek to sign a free trade deal before the end of 2026.
CTV B.C. legislative reporter Rob Buffam joins Vassy for a post-mortem on the B.C. election.

Multiple government and industry sources close to trade discussions between Canada and the United States tell CTV News the momentum of the talks, combined with U.S. President Trump&rsquo;s political vulnerabilities ahead of the U.S. Midterms, leads them to believe there is considerable appetite from the White House to strike a deal with Canada. Vassy is joined by CTV National News Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson for the latest details.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Parliamentary Budget Officer Annette Ryan, who has a new warning about the national debt ahead of the 2026 Federal Budget.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: A.I. generated content can plant fake memories.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Dinesh Patnaik, India's High Commissioner, as Canada and India seek to sign a free trade deal before the end of 2026.</li>
<li>CTV B.C. legislative reporter Rob Buffam joins Vassy for a post-mortem on the B.C. election.</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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Canada-USA talks gain more momentum ahead of November 3rd Midterms

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. She will be back in the hosting chair tomorrow. Tuesday marks the first time that Prime Minister Carney has publicly commented on the resumption of trade talks between Canada and the United States - just a week before the U.S. Midterms take place. Graham is joined by Scotty Greenwood, a former U.S. diplomat to Canada, for reaction and analysis.

On today's show:
Graham speaks with Sean Strickland, the Executive Director of Canada's Building Trades Unions, following his testimony at committee today on Bill C-39.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Preparing for retirement, and the next chapter of your life.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Graham speaks with Jon Allen, Canada's former Ambassador to Israel, about the stakes in today's national elections and how they are widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.
CTV's Rachel Aiello dissects what's included in Canada's MAiD legislation update, which was tabled in the House of Commons today.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. She will be back in the hosting chair tomorrow. Tuesday marks the first time that Prime Minister Carney has publicly commented on the resumption of trade talks between Canada and the United States - just a week before the U.S. Midterms take place. Graham is joined by Scotty Greenwood, a former U.S. diplomat to Canada, for reaction and analysis.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Graham speaks with Sean Strickland, the Executive Director of Canada's Building Trades Unions, following his testimony at committee today on Bill C-39.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Preparing for retirement, and the next chapter of your life.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Graham speaks with Jon Allen, Canada's former Ambassador to Israel, about the stakes in today's national elections and how they are widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.</li>
<li>CTV's Rachel Aiello dissects what's included in Canada's MAiD legislation update, which was tabled in the House of Commons today.</li>
</ul>

Carney says U.S. 'coming closer to our position' in trade talks

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: U.S. President Donald Trump hints that a trade deal with Canada might happen before November's Midterms. Prime Minister Carney fires back at U.S. election interference claims. The B.C. election hits the final stretch, as voters head to the ballot box on Saturday. Carney's controversial trip to Turkiye. An update on the tragic CFB Wainwright fire.
The Big Conversation: Vassy Kapelos joins Graham to break down U.S. President Trump's comments on a possible trade deal.
Graham goes 1-on-1 with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith following Monday's referendum results.
Meet Brady Rogers, who was elected to Kelowna City Council after his unenthusiastic campaign signs went viral.
CTV B.C. legislative reporter Rob Buffam joins Graham with an election campaign update, as the polls are mere hours away from opening.
Former Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien joins Graham to talk about his new book - a prescription for handling Trump's trade war.
Dozens of Canada's top scientists have signed a letter urging the Carney government to amend Bill C-39. Graham speaks with one of them, Dr. Sally Otto, from the University of British Columbia.
Have Your Say: Is Trump going to blink on tariffs?
What made Graham smile this week: Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley's amazing postgame interview.

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: U.S. President Donald Trump hints that a trade deal with Canada might happen before November's Midterms. Prime Minister Carney fires back at U.S. election interference claims. The B.C. election hits the final stretch, as voters head to the ballot box on Saturday. Carney's controversial trip to Turkiye. An update on the tragic CFB Wainwright fire.</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: Vassy Kapelos joins Graham to break down U.S. President Trump's comments on a possible trade deal.</li>
<li>Graham goes 1-on-1 with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith following Monday's referendum results.</li>
<li>Meet Brady Rogers, who was elected to Kelowna City Council after his unenthusiastic campaign signs went viral.</li>
<li>CTV B.C. legislative reporter Rob Buffam joins Graham with an election campaign update, as the polls are mere hours away from opening.</li>
<li>Former Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien joins Graham to talk about his new book - a prescription for handling Trump's trade war.</li>
<li>Dozens of Canada's top scientists have signed a letter urging the Carney government to amend Bill C-39. Graham speaks with one of them, Dr. Sally Otto, from the University of British Columbia.</li>
<li>Have Your Say: Is Trump going to blink on tariffs?</li>
<li>What made Graham smile this week: Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley's amazing postgame interview.</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - October 23, 2026

It's the first ever bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to Turkiye, and Mark Carney is already facing criticism from some groups over that country's human rights record. Vassy is joined by CTV National News senior correspondent Abigail Bimman, who is with the Prime Minister in Ankara.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Eleanor Olszewski, Alberta's lone federal Cabinet Minister, to discuss the results of Monday's referendum.
CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang dissects why more economists are predicting the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates before the end of the year.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why lying down makes things hurt less.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Brian Platt.
Cybersecurity expert David Shipley joins Vassy to discuss the Crime Stoppers data breach, and what it says about Canada's privacy laws.

It's the first ever bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to Turkiye, and Mark Carney is already facing criticism from some groups over that country's human rights record. Vassy is joined by CTV National News senior correspondent Abigail Bimman, who is with the Prime Minister in Ankara.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Eleanor Olszewski, Alberta's lone federal Cabinet Minister, to discuss the results of Monday's referendum.</li>
<li>CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang dissects why more economists are predicting the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates before the end of the year.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why lying down makes things hurt less.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Brian Platt.</li>
<li>Cybersecurity expert David Shipley joins Vassy to discuss the Crime Stoppers data breach, and what it says about Canada's privacy laws.</li>
</ul>

Canada-USA talks gain more momentum ahead of November 3rd Midterms

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