Tim Powers fills in on the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch us every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.

On today's show:
CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur has the latest developments on Alberta's pipeline announcement. We also check in with Heather Exner-Pirot, the Director of Energy and Natural Resources at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute.
TSN's Claire Hanna previews Canada's Round of 16 match against Morocco on Saturday, as Canadian soccer fans prepare to gather in droves.
Remi Cormier, a Montreal jazz artist, couldn't believe his eyes after his trumpet got snatched following a recent performance. That's when he took matters into his own hands.
Prime Minister Carney will be out of town on Monday, as he attends a NATO conference in Turkiye. We dig deeper with Retired General Tom Lawson, who once served as Canada's Chief of Defense Staff.
Most of Canada was able to celebrate Canada Day as originally scheduled. And on Saturday, Americans will get to do the same, as the country celebrates 250 years of independence. We check in with Eric Ham, a former U.S. Congressional Staffer and present-day U.S. political analyst for CTV News.
Christy Clark, a former Premier of British Columbia, reacts to the province's handshake agreement with the feds on major projects.

Tim Powers fills in on the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch us every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur has the latest developments on Alberta's pipeline announcement. We also check in with Heather Exner-Pirot, the Director of Energy and Natural Resources at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute.</li>
<li>TSN's Claire Hanna previews Canada's Round of 16 match against Morocco on Saturday, as Canadian soccer fans prepare to gather in droves.</li>
<li>Remi Cormier, a Montreal jazz artist, couldn't believe his eyes after his trumpet got snatched following a recent performance. That's when he took matters into his own hands.</li>
<li>Prime Minister Carney will be out of town on Monday, as he attends a NATO conference in Turkiye. We dig deeper with Retired General Tom Lawson, who once served as Canada's Chief of Defense Staff.</li>
<li>Most of Canada was able to celebrate Canada Day as originally scheduled. And on Saturday, Americans will get to do the same, as the country celebrates 250 years of independence. We check in with Eric Ham, a former U.S. Congressional Staffer and present-day U.S. political analyst for CTV News.</li>
<li>Christy Clark, a former Premier of British Columbia, reacts to the province's handshake agreement with the feds on major projects.</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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The Graham Richardson Show - July 3, 2026

Canada's trade negotiating team is back in D.C. today ahead of next Wednesday's tariff deadline. CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur joins us live from Washington. Then, we check in with Jean Simard, the President and CEO of the Canadian Aluminum Association and a member of the PM's Advisory Council on Canada-USA economic relations.

On today's show:
CTV's Scott Hurst and CTV meteorologist Kelsey MacEwen have the latest on efforts to contain the Bald Range wildfire in B.C.'s Okanagan Region, and why the weather outlook for the region is causing some concern for officials.
A new survey shows that Gen-Z Canadians are more likely to engage in risky travel behaviour without the right insurance.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Brian Platt.
Vassy speaks with Summerland wildfire evacuee Joel Patan, whose family narrowly escaped the Bald Range wildfire on Friday night.

Canada's trade negotiating team is back in D.C. today ahead of next Wednesday's tariff deadline. CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur joins us live from Washington. Then, we check in with&nbsp;Jean Simard, the President and CEO of the Canadian Aluminum Association and a member of the PM's Advisory Council on Canada-USA economic relations.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV's Scott Hurst and CTV meteorologist Kelsey MacEwen have the latest on efforts to contain the Bald Range wildfire in B.C.'s Okanagan Region, and why the weather outlook for the region is causing some concern for officials.</li>
<li>A new survey shows that Gen-Z Canadians are more likely to engage in risky travel behaviour without the right insurance.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Brian Platt.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Summerland wildfire evacuee Joel Patan, whose family narrowly escaped the Bald Range wildfire on Friday night.</li>
</ul>

Trade talks heat up in D.C. as Canada looks to avoid new tariffs

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, as British Columbia remains under a province-wide State of Emergency due to more than 100 out-of-control wildfires. Tim speaks with Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes, where 12,000 residents were forced to evacuate on Friday with little notice.

On today's show:
CTV National News correspondent Michael Serapio has the latest on the trade talks in Washington.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham joins Tim to break down the odds of a trade breakthrough before August 19th.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: The latest on a landmark social media lawsuit settlement in the United States.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Sabrina Grover, and George Soule.
CTV National News correspondent Scott Hurst has more on the wildfire situation in B.C.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, as British Columbia remains under a province-wide State of Emergency due to more than 100 out-of-control wildfires. Tim speaks with Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes, where 12,000 residents were forced to evacuate on Friday with little notice.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV National News correspondent Michael Serapio has the latest on the trade talks in Washington.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham joins Tim to break down the odds of a trade breakthrough before August 19th.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: The latest on a landmark social media lawsuit settlement in the United States.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Sabrina Grover, and George Soule.</li>
<li>CTV National News correspondent Scott Hurst has more on the wildfire situation in B.C.</li>
</ul>

20,000 forced to flee wildfires in British Columbia's Okanagan region

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 - July 3, 2026

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