Not even 24 hours after Canada's counter-tariffs were launched against their next-door neighbours, U.S. President Trump is already thinking of hitting back. He is planning to ramp up 50% tariffs against more Canadian goods, while also banning Canadian products from U.S. government contracts. CTV's Mike LeCouteur has the latest developments.

On today's show:
Federal Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon reacts to the latest trade action from the White House.
B.C. Conservative Party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay joins Vassy in the midst of a trying time for her party, as nine MLA's have fled the Blue Tent under her watch. They are all citing her leadership as the reason for their exit, and five of them have started a new party.
The Explainer with Dr. René Wittmer, a family doctor based in Quebec: Why are doctors advising against full-body scans?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Phil Gurski, a former Strategic Counterterrorism Analyst at CSIS, looks back at the horrific events of 9/11 25 years later.
An engineer for Anthropic publicly calls it quits, citing fears that A.I. could soon kill us all. We dig deeper with Gladstone A.I. co-founder Jeremie Harris.

Not even 24 hours after Canada's counter-tariffs were launched against their next-door neighbours, U.S. President Trump is already thinking of hitting back. He is planning to ramp up 50% tariffs against more Canadian goods, while also banning Canadian products from U.S. government contracts. CTV's Mike LeCouteur has the latest developments.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Federal Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon reacts to the latest trade action from the White House.</li>
<li>B.C. Conservative Party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay joins Vassy in the midst of a trying time for her party, as nine MLA's have fled the Blue Tent under her watch. They are all citing her leadership as the reason for their exit, and five of them have started a new party.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Dr. Ren&eacute; Wittmer, a family doctor based in Quebec: Why are doctors advising against full-body scans?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Phil Gurski, a former Strategic Counterterrorism Analyst at CSIS, looks back at the horrific events of 9/11 25 years later.</li>
<li>An engineer for Anthropic publicly calls it quits, citing fears that A.I. could soon kill us all. We dig deeper with Gladstone A.I. co-founder Jeremie Harris.</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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U.S. President Trump plans to ramp up 50% tariffs against Canada on September 29th, ban wide range of Canadian products

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: Zelenskyy meets with Prime Minister Carney in Banff. Trump offers a $5,000 'dividend' promise. How Americans are responding to Trump's trade war. Canada's potential shipbuilding rebound. The horrific events of 9/11 and what has changed 25 years later.
The Big Conversation: CTV's Adrian Ghobrial joins us from New York City, an iconic American hub that was shaken to its core on this day in 2001.
Life with Canada's Best: Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida discuss their new joint memoir.
TIFF 2026: CTV movie critic Richard Crouse has everything you need to know about this year's festivities.
A new report shows that Canada won't even meet 2030 emissions targets by 2050. Canadian Climate Institute's Rick Smith dissects the findings.
An Ottawa developer has managed to build a townhome that costs under $300K. So how did they do it? Graham chats with CIAVAN CEO Frank Cairo.
Have Your Say: 25 years since 9/11, and what you remember about that horrific Tuesday in 2001.
What made Graham smile this week: Celine Dion returns to the stage, and where she belongs!

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: Zelenskyy meets with Prime Minister Carney in Banff. Trump offers a $5,000 'dividend' promise. How Americans are responding to Trump's trade war. Canada's potential shipbuilding rebound. The horrific events of 9/11 and what has changed 25 years later.</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: CTV's Adrian Ghobrial joins us from New York City, an iconic American hub that was shaken to its core on this day in 2001.</li>
<li>Life with Canada's Best: Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida discuss their new joint memoir.</li>
<li>TIFF 2026: CTV movie critic Richard Crouse has everything you need to know about this year's festivities.</li>
<li>A new report shows that Canada won't even meet 2030 emissions targets by 2050. Canadian Climate Institute's Rick Smith dissects the findings.</li>
<li>An Ottawa developer has managed to build a townhome that costs under $300K. So how did they do it? Graham chats with CIAVAN CEO Frank Cairo.</li>
<li>Have Your Say: 25 years since 9/11, and what you remember about that horrific Tuesday in 2001.</li>
<li>What made Graham smile this week: Celine Dion returns to the stage, and where she belongs!</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - September 11, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney has gathered his Liberal Cabinet in Banff, Alberta ahead of the House of Commons' return on September 21st. Ahead of announcing a new Defense support package, Carney sat down for a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vassy is joined by CTV National News senior correspondent Judy Trinh, who is in Banff covering the meetings.

On today's show:
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Vassy speaks with Percy Farwell, the present-day Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why microwaving fish stinks so much.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh.
Part 1 of a 4-part series with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea. Today's episode explores the world of grief, and how to manage it.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has gathered his Liberal Cabinet in Banff, Alberta ahead of the House of Commons' return on September 21st. Ahead of announcing a new Defense support package, Carney sat down for a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vassy is joined by CTV National News senior correspondent Judy Trinh, who is in Banff covering the meetings.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Vassy speaks with Percy Farwell, the present-day Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why microwaving fish stinks so much.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh.</li>
<li>Part 1 of a 4-part series with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea. Today's episode explores the world of grief, and how to manage it.</li>
</ul>

Carney meets with Zelenskyy on the sidelines of Liberal Cabinet retreat

Prime Minister Carney has released a new 'forward guidance' video message - warning of economic pain to come - as Canada's retaliatory duties on U.S. products take effect. Vassy speaks with international trade lawyer William Pellerin as the latest developments roll in.

On today's show:
The Globe And Mail's Steve Chase joins Vassy with details on Canada and China resuming Defense cooperation, marking the first time both sides have done so in nearly a decade.
Money Talk with John Klotz: How to fix your finances before 2026 wraps up.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Vassy speaks with Roger Hilton, a Defense Fellow with Central Europe international think-tank GLOBSEC, about the AFD winning a state-level election in Germany.
TSN's Aaron Korolnek talks about the Toronto Blue Jays' Wild Card push, and whether their Post-Deadline surge will be enough.

Prime Minister Carney has released a new 'forward guidance' video message - warning of economic pain to come - as Canada's retaliatory duties on U.S. products take effect. Vassy speaks with international trade lawyer William Pellerin as the latest developments roll in.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Globe And Mail's Steve Chase joins Vassy with details on Canada and China resuming Defense cooperation, marking the first time both sides have done so in nearly a decade.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: How to fix your finances before 2026 wraps up.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Roger Hilton, a Defense Fellow with Central Europe international think-tank GLOBSEC, about the AFD winning a state-level election in Germany.</li>
<li>TSN's Aaron Korolnek talks about the Toronto Blue Jays' Wild Card push, and whether their Post-Deadline surge will be enough.</li>
</ul>

U.S. President Trump plans to ramp up 50% tariffs against Canada on September 29th, ban wide range of Canadian products

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