Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as Quebec heads to the ballot box. La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief Joel-Denis Bellevance joins Graham with a breakdown of what's at stake, as Quebecers vote for their next government.

On today's show:
The Globe And Mail's Carrie Tait joins Graham with details of an investigation into Alberta separatist leaders, and their ties to U.S. political operatives.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: How much time do Canadians annually waste looking for something to watch?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair.
A recent study has found that Military members are twice as likely to develop ALS. Graham is joined by ALS Society of Canada CEO Tammy Moore, who is calling on the federal government to fund research.
CTV's Rob Buffam breaks down B.C. NDP leader David Eby's promise to raise taxes on high-income earners if he's re-elected later this month.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as Quebec heads to the ballot box. La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief Joel-Denis Bellevance joins Graham with a breakdown of what's at stake, as Quebecers vote for their next government.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Globe And Mail's Carrie Tait joins Graham with details of an investigation into Alberta separatist leaders, and their ties to U.S. political operatives.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: How much time do Canadians annually waste looking for something to watch?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair.</li>
<li>A recent study has found that Military members are twice as likely to develop ALS. Graham is joined by ALS Society of Canada CEO Tammy Moore, who is calling on the federal government to fund research.</li>
<li>CTV's Rob Buffam breaks down B.C. NDP leader David Eby's promise to raise taxes on high-income earners if he's re-elected later this month.</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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Quebec voters head to the polls

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. And we wish you all a very safe and happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

On today's show:
The Friday Five: The Parti Quebecois takes Quebec, but fall short of a majority. Canada's jobs report for September is out, and it's bad. Canada influences a pivotal U.S. Senate race. Canada's Conservatives support Bill C-39. And when it comes to Canada-USA trade talks, there remains no movement.
The Big Conversation: Canada's 2026 job gains were quickly erased in a cruel September. Graham speaks with economist Moshe Lander about the stunning data.
Life with Canada's Best: Meet Bob Gibson, a Canadian veteran with ALS pushing the federal government to fund research into the disease's little-known link to military service.
Retail analyst Bruce Winder discusses why the new federal grocery rebate is falling short for many Canadians.
The Toronto Star's Rob Benzie has an update on the RCMP investigation into the Ford government's Greenbelt scandal after 1,100 days.
Graham speaks with Jeremy MacDonald, a Superintendent of Security for the Arctic Region, as we delve inside the Canadian Coast Guard's mission to assert arctic sovereignty.
Janet Leith, President of the Ontario Dental Association, discusses the latest shortcomings in the Canada Dental Care Program.
Have Your Say: Canada's gloomy job numbers, plus the Conservatives' polling problem.
What made Graham smile this week: It's Thanksgiving!

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. And we wish you all a very safe and happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Friday Five: The Parti Quebecois takes Quebec, but fall short of a majority. Canada's jobs report for September is out, and it's bad. Canada influences a pivotal U.S. Senate race. Canada's Conservatives support Bill C-39. And when it comes to Canada-USA trade talks, there remains no movement.</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: Canada's 2026 job gains were quickly erased in a cruel September. Graham speaks with economist Moshe Lander about the stunning data.</li>
<li>Life with Canada's Best: Meet Bob Gibson, a Canadian veteran with ALS pushing the federal government to fund research into the disease's little-known link to military service.</li>
<li>Retail analyst Bruce Winder discusses why the new federal grocery rebate is falling short for many Canadians.</li>
<li>The Toronto Star's Rob Benzie has an update on the RCMP investigation into the Ford government's Greenbelt scandal after 1,100 days.</li>
<li>Graham speaks with Jeremy MacDonald, a Superintendent of Security for the Arctic Region, as we delve inside the Canadian Coast Guard's mission to assert arctic sovereignty.</li>
<li>Janet Leith, President of the Ontario Dental Association, discusses the latest shortcomings in the Canada Dental Care Program.</li>
<li>Have Your Say: Canada's gloomy job numbers, plus the Conservatives' polling problem.</li>
<li>What made Graham smile this week: It's Thanksgiving!</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - October 9, 2026

The richest man on Planet Earth is no stranger to commenting on other countries' politics. This week, Canada is apparently on the mind of Tesla founder Elon Musk, as he reacted to the Parti Quebecois' election victory. In a series of posts, Musk encouraged Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to seek independence from the country they live in. Prime Minister Carney reacts to Musk's comments, while the Daily Debrief Panel dissects those soundbites from a political perspective.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney amid the fallout from the Carney government's MAiD decision.
Heather McPherson, the NDP MP for Edmonton Strathcona, discusses why she's pushing for an emergency debate in Parliament over the Alberta referendum on October 19th.
Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Lisa Barrett has a reality check on the 'Russian Plague', and addresses the ongoing fears surrounding a future outbreak.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh, Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham weighs in on Trump-endorsed Senate candidate Mike Rogers now running anti-tariff ads ahead of America's Midterms.
CTV's Jeremie Charron has the details on a new $2 billion federal rebate program, aimed at encouraging Canadians to switch to heat pumps this Winter.

The richest man on Planet Earth is no stranger to commenting on other countries' politics. This week, Canada is apparently on the mind of Tesla founder Elon Musk, as he reacted to the Parti Quebecois' election victory. In a series of posts, Musk encouraged Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to seek independence from the country they live in. Prime Minister Carney reacts to Musk's comments, while the Daily Debrief Panel dissects those soundbites from a political perspective.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney amid the fallout from the Carney government's MAiD decision.</li>
<li>Heather McPherson, the NDP MP for Edmonton Strathcona, discusses why she's pushing for an emergency debate in Parliament over the Alberta referendum on October 19th.</li>
<li>Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Lisa Barrett has a reality check on the 'Russian Plague', and addresses the ongoing fears surrounding a future outbreak.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh, Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham weighs in on Trump-endorsed Senate candidate Mike Rogers now running anti-tariff ads ahead of America's Midterms.</li>
<li>CTV's Jeremie Charron has the details on a new $2 billion federal rebate program, aimed at encouraging Canadians to switch to heat pumps this Winter.</li>
</ul>

Elon Musk wades into Canada's separatism debate(s)

It's a decision that has been years in the making. On Wednesday, Canada's Justice Minister announced that the Carney government will table legislation to indefinitely pause the expansion of medically assisted death for Canadians whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. The Daily Debrief panel weighs in on the politics around Canada's MAiD regime.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Stephen Fuhr, the Secretary of State for Defense Procurement, on why the government is converting the new Defense Investment Agency into a Crown corporation just a year after it was launched.
B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson joins Vassy to discuss the B.C. election campaign.
The Explainer with CJAD Montreal host Elias Makos: What exactly do Quebec separatists want?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Paul Wells.
Weeks of violent protests across France show no signs of slowing down, as the Macron government scrambles to deal with multiple political crises. Vassy speaks with European political expert Professor Laurie Beaudonnet from the University of Montreal.
CTV's Rachel Aiello joins us with all the details on the Justice Minister's MAiD announcement.

It's a decision that has been years in the making. On Wednesday, Canada's Justice Minister announced that the Carney government will table legislation to indefinitely pause the expansion of medically assisted death for Canadians whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. The Daily Debrief panel weighs in on the politics around Canada's MAiD regime.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Stephen Fuhr, the Secretary of State for Defense Procurement, on why the government is converting the new Defense Investment Agency into a Crown corporation just a year after it was launched.</li>
<li>B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson joins Vassy to discuss the B.C. election campaign.</li>
<li>The Explainer with CJAD Montreal host Elias Makos: What exactly do Quebec separatists want?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Paul Wells.</li>
<li>Weeks of violent protests across France show no signs of slowing down, as the Macron government scrambles to deal with multiple political crises. Vassy speaks with European political expert Professor Laurie Beaudonnet from the University of Montreal.</li>
<li>CTV's Rachel Aiello joins us with all the details on the Justice Minister's MAiD announcement.</li>
</ul>

Quebec voters head to the polls

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