The latest U.S. trade action against Canada is set to take effect tomorrow, as Canada's Conservatives push the Carney government to take action on rising diesel fuel prices. CTV's Michael Serapio joins us with a breakdown.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's A.I. Minister Evan Solomon, who discusses the government's plan to address growing doomsday warnings about the technology.
Canadian historian Margaret MacMillan joins Vassy for a frank conversation about a new world 'disorder', and what can be done to counter growing global threats.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Big banks aren't on board with A.I. bots doing your shopping.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tim Powers, and Anne McGrath.
Vassy speaks with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The latest U.S. trade action against Canada is set to take effect tomorrow, as Canada's Conservatives push the Carney government to take action on rising diesel fuel prices. CTV's Michael Serapio joins us with a breakdown.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's A.I. Minister Evan Solomon, who discusses the government's plan to address growing doomsday warnings about the technology.</li>
<li>Canadian historian Margaret MacMillan joins Vassy for a frank conversation about a new world 'disorder', and what can be done to counter growing global threats.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Big banks aren't on board with A.I. bots doing your shopping.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tim Powers, and Anne McGrath.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.</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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U.S. ban on some Canadian imports set to take effect Tuesday

The company is laying off staff at its Hamilton plant, as it restructures its business due to the impact of Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian steel. CTV's Rachel Aiello joins Vassy with the details and reaction from the Carney government.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with former Chief of Defense Staff and Retired General Wayne Eyre, who reveals in a new memoir he once considered resigning during the Trudeau years over the government's lack of attention to military preparedness.
Deloitte Canada chief economist Dawn Desjardins joins Vassy with a fresh economic forecast that shows Canada's economy continuing to struggle into 2027.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Graham Richardson.
Vassy is joined by Claudette Commanda, an Algonquin Elder and Chancellor of the University of Ottawa, for a conversation about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The company is laying off staff at its Hamilton plant, as it restructures its business due to the impact of Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian steel. CTV's Rachel Aiello joins Vassy with the details and reaction from the Carney government.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with former Chief of Defense Staff and Retired General Wayne Eyre, who reveals in a new memoir he once considered resigning during the Trudeau years over the government's lack of attention to military preparedness.</li>
<li>Deloitte Canada chief economist Dawn Desjardins joins Vassy with a fresh economic forecast that shows Canada's economy continuing to struggle into 2027.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Graham Richardson.</li>
<li>Vassy is joined by Claudette Commanda, an Algonquin Elder and Chancellor of the University of Ottawa, for a conversation about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.</li>
</ul>

Stelco announces hundreds of layoffs, citing recent U.S. steel tariffs

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: Prime Minister Carney's comments on U.S. military action against Canada. David Eby defends his early B.C. election call. Germany's Foreign Minister says they want more Canadian LNG. The key takeaways from the Trump-Xi Summit. Multiple arrests made in an airport organized crime ring after W5 investigation.
The Big Conversation: The PBO's latest report on the federal budget is fueling debate in the House of Commons today. Annette Ryan joins Graham with the latest developments.
Life with Canada's Best: Graham speaks to John McAllister from Campfire Circle, a medically-assisted summer camp experience for kids with severe illnesses.
Climatologist David Phillips has your Fall/Winter weather outlook.
We go behind the scenes building Canada's next generation of polar ice breakers, as Graham catches up with Seaspan Chief Engineer Jess Fetterman.
Senator Kim Pate joins Graham to discuss the case of Odelia and Nerissa Quewazance, Saskatchewan sisters who argue they've been wrongfully convicted of murder since 1994. Today, they will get a new appeal.
Shachi Kurl from the Angus Reid Institute recaps Week 1 of the B.C. election campaign.
Have Your Say: The listeners weigh in on Carney's New York Times interview.
What made Graham smile this week: A baby moose was rescued from the Rideau Canal in Merrickville, Ontario.

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: Prime Minister Carney's comments on U.S. military action against Canada. David Eby defends his early B.C. election call. Germany's Foreign Minister says they want more Canadian LNG. The key takeaways from the Trump-Xi Summit. Multiple arrests made in an airport organized crime ring after W5 investigation.</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: The PBO's latest report on the federal budget is fueling debate in the House of Commons today. Annette Ryan joins Graham with the latest developments.</li>
<li>Life with Canada's Best: Graham speaks to John McAllister from Campfire Circle, a medically-assisted summer camp experience for kids with severe illnesses.</li>
<li>Climatologist David Phillips has your Fall/Winter weather outlook.</li>
<li>We go behind the scenes building Canada's next generation of polar ice breakers, as Graham catches up with Seaspan Chief Engineer Jess Fetterman.</li>
<li>Senator Kim Pate joins Graham to discuss the case of Odelia and Nerissa Quewazance, Saskatchewan sisters who argue they've been wrongfully convicted of murder since 1994. Today, they will get a new appeal.</li>
<li>Shachi Kurl from the Angus Reid Institute recaps Week 1 of the B.C. election campaign.</li>
<li>Have Your Say: The listeners weigh in on Carney's New York Times interview.</li>
<li>What made Graham smile this week: A baby moose was rescued from the Rideau Canal in Merrickville, Ontario.</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - September 25, 2026

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon, who is on assignment. In an interview with the New York Times published Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney described the prospect of an invasion as an 'extreme tail risk', meaning impactful though unlikely. At the same time, he says it would be 'irresponsible' for Canada not to prepare for it. Graham speaks with New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff.

On today's show:
Graham speaks with China expert Vina Nadjibulla about what to watch for in a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi today in D.C.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Nova Scotia's tick bite solution for crowded Emergency Rooms.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh and Laura Stone.
Part 3 of a 4-part series with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea, digging deeper into the different sections of grief.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon, who is on assignment. In an interview with the New York Times published Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney described the prospect of an invasion as an 'extreme tail risk', meaning impactful though unlikely. At the same time, he says it would be 'irresponsible' for Canada not to prepare for it. Graham speaks with New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Graham speaks with China expert Vina Nadjibulla about what to watch for in a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi today in D.C.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Nova Scotia's tick bite solution for crowded Emergency Rooms.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh and Laura Stone.</li>
<li>Part 3 of a 4-part series with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea, digging deeper into the different sections of grief.</li>
</ul>

U.S. ban on some Canadian imports set to take effect Tuesday

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