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>

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

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon on the upcoming plans for the Carney Liberals' legislative agenda.

On today's show:
Rob Buffam, the B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief for CTV News Vancouver, on what's next following the resignation of B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
Jennifer Gerdts, the Executive Director of Food Allergies Canada, on her organization's push to make schools keeping stock of EpiPen devices a mandatory practice.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.
Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Ambassador-Designate to the European Union, on the renewed threats from Russia in Europe and Canada's possible 'associate' E.U. membership.
CTV's Sean Leathong joins us live in Belleville following a shooting outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue, which left the suspect and a responding officer injured by gunfire.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon on the upcoming plans for the Carney Liberals'&nbsp;legislative agenda.
On today's show:
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<li>Rob Buffam, the B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief for CTV News Vancouver, on what's next following the resignation of B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.</li>
<li>Jennifer Gerdts, the Executive Director of Food Allergies Canada, on her organization's push to make schools keeping stock of EpiPen devices a mandatory practice.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.</li>
<li>Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada&rsquo;s Ambassador-Designate to the European Union, on the renewed threats from Russia in Europe and Canada's possible 'associate' E.U. membership.</li>
<li>CTV's Sean Leathong joins us live in Belleville following a shooting outside Sons of Jacob Synagogue, which left the suspect and a responding officer injured by gunfire.</li>
</ul>

What to expect from the House of Commons as Parliament begins the 2026 Fall Session

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:
The Friday Five: $880 million to get young people into trades. Concerns over Pierre Poilievre's leadership - again. Why specializing in sports at an early age can be bad for kids. Prime Minister Carney to meet President Macron in St. Pierre and Miquelon. The Blue Jays playoff hopes are still alive, but are they barely breathing?
The Big Conversation: Canada's Conservatives are fretting behind the scenes, as the House of Commons returns next week. Tim speaks with former CPC MP James Rajotte.
Life With Canada's Best: Graham Richardson joins Tim from the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Des Groseilliers near Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.
Meet Eric Paton, the man biking across Canada to raise money for food banks.
UNIFOR National President Lana Payne joins Tim to talk about the possibility of Stellantis closing its Brampton plant due to the trade war.
A growing body of evidence suggests that early specialization in sports is having negative effects on kids' mental health. Tim speaks withMark McGuire, the Executive Director of the Give and Go Sport Education.
TSN's Matt Cauz dissects the Toronto Blue Jays' playoff chances, as they play out their final 3 series. If they lay an egg this weekend against Texas, he says it might be curtains.

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>The Friday Five: $880 million to get young people into trades. Concerns over Pierre Poilievre's leadership - again. Why specializing in sports at an early age can be bad for kids. Prime Minister Carney to meet President Macron in St. Pierre and Miquelon. The Blue Jays playoff hopes are still alive, but are they barely breathing?</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: Canada's Conservatives are fretting behind the scenes, as the House of Commons returns next week. Tim speaks with former CPC MP James Rajotte.</li>
<li>Life With Canada's Best: Graham Richardson joins Tim from the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker&nbsp;Des Groseilliers near Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.</li>
<li>Meet Eric Paton, the man biking across Canada to raise money for food banks.</li>
<li>UNIFOR National President Lana Payne joins Tim to talk about the possibility of Stellantis closing its Brampton plant due to the trade war.</li>
<li>A growing body of evidence suggests that early specialization in sports is having negative effects on kids' mental health. Tim speaks with Mark McGuire, the Executive Director of the Give and Go Sport Education.</li>
<li>TSN's Matt Cauz dissects the Toronto Blue Jays' playoff chances, as they play out their final 3 series. If they lay an egg this weekend against Texas, he says it might be curtains.</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - September 18, 2026

We are learning more about the plan for Canada to enter into some kind of special alliance, or 'associate membership', with the European Union. This comes as Prime Minister Carney spoke with reporters in France today following an address to the European Parliament.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canadian A.I. pioneer Yoshua Bengio, who says fears about losing control of Artificial Intelligence are not overblown, and countries are running out of time to coordinate on regulations.
CTV B.C. Legislative Reporter Rob Buffam joins the show with the latest on speculation that Premier David Eby may call a snap election.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: I scream, you scream, rats scream for chocolate! *Shudders*
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Paul Wells.
Part 2 of a 4-part series with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea, digging deeper into the different sections of grief.

We are learning more about the plan for Canada to enter into some kind of special alliance, or 'associate membership', with the European Union. This comes as Prime Minister Carney spoke with reporters in France today following an address to the European Parliament.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canadian A.I. pioneer Yoshua Bengio, who says fears about losing control of Artificial Intelligence are not overblown, and countries are running out of time to coordinate on regulations.</li>
<li>CTV B.C. Legislative Reporter Rob Buffam joins the show with the latest on speculation that Premier David Eby may call a snap election.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: I scream, you scream, rats scream for chocolate! *Shudders*</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Paul Wells.</li>
<li>Part 2 of a 4-part series with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea, digging deeper into the different sections of grief.</li>
</ul>

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

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