In a new video address to Canadians, Prime Minister Carney says Canada's emissions will increase in the coming years, as the federal government prioritizes economic growth. Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon.

On today's show:
Tim chats all things FIFA with veteran sports broadcaster Arash Madani, as Team Canada is set to take on Morocco in the Round of 16 this weekend.
Richard Masson, a former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission, joins the show for a discussion about the outlook for a new West Coast oil pipeline. It follows today's report that Alberta will make its submission for the project without a private sector backer.
Money Talk with John Klotz: How to achieve financial independence.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Saeed Selvam, and Anne McGrath.
Tim speaks with Dr. Janet Morrison, the President and Vice-Chancellor for the Memorial University of Newfoundland, about a new exhibit marking Newfoundland soldiers’ sacrifice during the Battle of the Somme. It is scheduled to be unveiled in France today on the 100th anniversary of that battle.
CTV Your Morning meteorologist Kelsey McEwen delivers an update on the Canada Day forecast.
Liaison Strategies principal David Valentin discusses a new national poll showing Canadians are still proud of their country, despite feeling more anxious about the future.

In a new video address to Canadians, Prime Minister Carney says Canada's emissions will increase in the coming years, as the federal government prioritizes economic growth. Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Tim chats all things FIFA with veteran sports broadcaster Arash Madani, as Team Canada is set to take on Morocco in the Round of 16 this weekend.</li>
<li>Richard Masson, a former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission, joins the show for a discussion about the outlook for a new West Coast oil pipeline. It follows today's report that Alberta will make its submission for the project without a private sector backer.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: How to achieve financial independence.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Saeed Selvam, and Anne McGrath.</li>
<li>Tim speaks with Dr. Janet Morrison, the President and Vice-Chancellor for the Memorial University of Newfoundland, about a new exhibit marking Newfoundland soldiers&rsquo; sacrifice during the Battle of the Somme. It is scheduled to be unveiled in France today on the 100th anniversary of that battle.</li>
<li>CTV Your Morning meteorologist Kelsey McEwen delivers an update on the Canada Day forecast.</li>
<li>Liaison Strategies principal David Valentin discusses a new national poll showing Canadians are still proud of their country, despite feeling more anxious about the future.</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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Carney admits Canada will miss emissions targets

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: Ottawa and Washington may be getting closer to some kind of tariff deal. The Canadian economy added 75,000 jobs in July. Bloomberg's Editor-in-Chief says Canada's economy is outpacing the rest of the G7. Canada's Conservatives lose a seventh MP. Plus, hundreds have evacuated B.C. wildfires in the Okanagan.
The Big Conversation: NYC tries to lure back Canadian tourists with the 'Northern Neighbor Deal'. We dig deeper with NYC Tourism President and CEO Julie Corker.
Life with Canada's Best: Daniel Cadigan, one of the winners of the 208th Royal St. John's Regatta.
What is the 'Super El Nino' and how will it impact Canada's weather this year? Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips fills us in.
Graham speaks with Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada, about the developments in Canada-USA trade talks.
Vernon (B.C.) Mayor Walter Cummings delivers an update on the ongoing wildfire situation.
Nova Scotia is moving forward with a ban on e-scooters for kids under the age of 14. Fred Tilley, the province's Minister of Public Works, explains why.
Have Your Say: Canada-USA travel boycotts and regulating e-scooters.
What made Graham smile this week: Lloyd Robertson reports on his own car crash in 2018.

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: Ottawa and Washington may be getting closer to some kind of tariff deal. The Canadian economy added 75,000 jobs in July. Bloomberg's Editor-in-Chief says Canada's economy is outpacing the rest of the G7. Canada's Conservatives lose a seventh MP. Plus, hundreds have evacuated B.C. wildfires in the Okanagan.</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: NYC tries to lure back Canadian tourists with the 'Northern Neighbor Deal'. We dig deeper with NYC Tourism President and CEO Julie Corker.</li>
<li>Life with Canada's Best: Daniel Cadigan, one of the winners of the 208th Royal St. John's Regatta.</li>
<li>What is the 'Super El Nino' and how will it impact Canada's weather this year? Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips fills us in.</li>
<li>Graham speaks with Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada, about the developments in Canada-USA trade talks.</li>
<li>Vernon (B.C.) Mayor Walter Cummings delivers an update on the ongoing wildfire situation.</li>
<li>Nova Scotia is moving forward with a ban on e-scooters for kids under the age of 14. Fred Tilley, the province's Minister of Public Works, explains why.</li>
<li>Have Your Say: Canada-USA travel boycotts and regulating e-scooters.</li>
<li>What made Graham smile this week: Lloyd Robertson reports on his own car crash in 2018.</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - August 7, 2026

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos. Prime Minister Carney has responded to U.S. President Trump calling Canada 'nasty' as trade negotiations persist. This comes as Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticizes concessions on trade, and Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc meets with Jamieson Greer in Washington. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham joins the program with his thoughts on the back-and-forth. Plus, the Daily Debrief Panel unpacks the politics.

On today's show:
A first-of-its-kind report from the Canadian Alliance To End Homelessness sheds light on why the number of people living on the street has doubled since 2018. CEO Tim Richter explores the key findings.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why people prefer algorithms that are worse for us.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.
Tim speaks with La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief J.D. Belevance about the upcoming Quebec election, where the Separatist PQ is leading in the latest polls.
Veteran sports journalist Arash Madani checks in with the latest Canadian Tennis storylines to watch at the National Bank Open, which begins in Montreal this weekend.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos. Prime Minister Carney has responded to U.S. President Trump calling Canada 'nasty' as trade negotiations persist. This comes as Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticizes concessions on trade, and Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc meets with Jamieson Greer in Washington. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham joins the program with his thoughts on the back-and-forth. Plus, the Daily Debrief Panel unpacks the politics.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>A first-of-its-kind report from the Canadian Alliance To End Homelessness sheds light on why the number of people living on the street has doubled since 2018. CEO Tim Richter explores the key findings.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why people prefer algorithms that are worse for us.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.</li>
<li>Tim speaks with La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief J.D. Belevance about the upcoming Quebec election, where the Separatist PQ is leading in the latest polls.</li>
<li>Veteran sports journalist Arash Madani checks in with the latest Canadian Tennis storylines to watch at the National Bank Open, which begins in Montreal this weekend.</li>
</ul>

Trump lashes out, Carney digs in as trade talks heat up

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos. Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc has returned to Washington with 2 weeks remaining until the August 19th deadline. If an agreement isn't arranged, new 50% Trump tariffs will hit Canada. Tim speaks with Diamond Isinger, a former Special Advisor on Canada-USA Relations to the federal government.

On today's show:
Tim speaks with veteran Canadian journalist Bob Fife about the life and legacy of former CTV News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson, who died Tuesday at the age of 92.
The Explainer with Gladstone A.I. co-founder Jeremie Harris: What's going on with rogue AI?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Sabrina Grover.
TSN's AJ Jakubec dissects the ongoing controversy with FIFA Head Gianni Infantino, whose days in that role may be numbered.
It's St. John's Regatta Day! Tim chats with Event President Keith White about this year's competition.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos. Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc has returned to Washington with 2 weeks remaining until the August 19th deadline. If an agreement isn't arranged, new 50% Trump tariffs will hit Canada. Tim speaks with Diamond Isinger, a former Special Advisor on Canada-USA Relations to the federal government.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Tim speaks with veteran Canadian journalist Bob Fife about the life and legacy of former CTV News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson, who died Tuesday at the age of 92.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Gladstone A.I. co-founder Jeremie Harris: What's going on with rogue AI?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Sabrina Grover.</li>
<li>TSN's AJ Jakubec dissects the ongoing controversy with FIFA Head Gianni Infantino, whose days in that role may be numbered.</li>
<li>It's St. John's Regatta Day! Tim chats with Event President Keith White about this year's competition.</li>
</ul>

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