The United States Trade Representative is proposing a new 10% tariff on Canadian goods following an investigation into enforcement of rules meant to prevent products made with forced labour from entering the North American supply chain. The latest tariff threat came just hours after Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with Greer in D.C. on Tuesday afternoon. Guest host Tim Powers is joined by Vassy Kapelos to break down the latest on the trade file.

On today's show:
A new poll from Leger has the Carney Liberals at a record-high 50% support. Tim speaks with Leger Executive Vice-President Andrew Enns about the latest numbers.
Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins us for this week's Explainer segment: What is Anttropic's Mythos A.I. platform, and why is Canada now involved in 'Project Glasswing'?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, George Soule, and Saeed Selvam.
Hear CTV News Senior Political Correspondent Mike LeCouteur's 1-on-1 interview with Kerri-Lynne Findlay, the new leader of the B.C. Conservative Party.
TSN reporter Claire Hanna recaps Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and examines the NHL's latest scheduling headache. As the league expands to an 84-game season, the new time zones in B.C. and Alberta are causing some grey hairs to form.

The United States Trade Representative is proposing a new 10% tariff on Canadian goods following an investigation into enforcement of rules meant to prevent products made with forced labour from entering the North American supply chain. The latest tariff threat came just hours after Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with Greer in D.C. on Tuesday afternoon. Guest host Tim Powers is joined by Vassy Kapelos to break down the latest on the trade file.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>A new poll from Leger has the Carney Liberals at a record-high 50% support. Tim speaks with Leger Executive Vice-President Andrew Enns about the latest numbers.</li>
<li>Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins us for this week's Explainer segment: What is Anttropic's Mythos A.I. platform, and why is Canada now involved in 'Project Glasswing'?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, George Soule, and Saeed Selvam.</li>
<li>Hear CTV News Senior Political Correspondent Mike LeCouteur's 1-on-1 interview with Kerri-Lynne Findlay, the new leader of the B.C. Conservative Party.</li>
<li>TSN reporter Claire Hanna recaps Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and examines the NHL's latest scheduling headache. As the league expands to an 84-game season, the new time zones in B.C. and Alberta are causing some grey hairs to form.</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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USA levies new 10% tariff threat against Canada

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: The tariff clock ticks down with no word on a deal. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is the subject of leadership questions. A Conservative MP heads up a COVID vaccine injury inquiry. The Ford PCs were allegedly spying on Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica. Plus, a New Zealander canoes across Canada.
The Big Conversation: CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur unpacks his week covering Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc in Washington.
Life with Canada's Best: Frontenac Islands Mayor Judy Greenwood-Spence on the Wolfe Island Ferry saga.
Despite better employment data, it's still a tough job market for Canadian youth. United Way of Greater Toronto CEO Heather McDonald joins us with the latest intel.
Conservative MPs voice deep concerns with Pierre Poilievre's leadership. Tim Powers, the Chair of Summa Strategies, reacts.
CTV News chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos joins Graham to unpack the reporting on Pierre Poilievre's struggles.
Dr. Suzanne Beno, a pediatric emergency physician and the co-medical director of the SickKids’ Trauma Program, discusses concerning new data on e-scooter injuries.
Have Your Say: Conservative MPs worry about keeping their seats with Poilievre as leader.
What made Graham smile this week: A New Zealander canoeing across Canada discovers Canuck hospitality.

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: The tariff clock ticks down with no word on a deal. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is the subject of leadership questions. A Conservative MP heads up a COVID vaccine injury inquiry. The Ford PCs were allegedly spying on Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica. Plus, a New Zealander canoes across Canada.</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur unpacks his week covering Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc in Washington.</li>
<li>Life with Canada's Best: Frontenac Islands Mayor Judy Greenwood-Spence on the Wolfe Island Ferry saga.</li>
<li>Despite better employment data, it's still a tough job market for Canadian youth. United Way of Greater Toronto CEO Heather McDonald joins us with the latest intel.</li>
<li>Conservative MPs voice deep concerns with Pierre Poilievre's leadership. Tim Powers, the Chair of Summa Strategies, reacts.</li>
<li>CTV News chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos joins Graham to unpack the reporting on Pierre Poilievre's struggles.</li>
<li>Dr. Suzanne Beno, a pediatric emergency physician and the co-medical director of the SickKids&rsquo; Trauma Program, discusses concerning new data on e-scooter injuries.</li>
<li>Have Your Say: Conservative MPs worry about keeping their seats with Poilievre as leader.</li>
<li>What made Graham smile this week: A New Zealander canoeing across Canada discovers Canuck hospitality.</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - August 14, 2026

Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet for a third time with USTR Jamieson Greer in Washington today, as Canada hopes to avoid punishing new tariffs with concessions and  retaliation on the table. Vassy is joined by CTV News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur with the latest developments.

On today's show:
What does the Forestry sector hope to see in a tariff relief deal? Vassy speaks with Derek Nighbor, the CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why working out together boosts the health of your marriage.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, Marieke Walsh, and Mike LeCouteur.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens joins the show with a post-mortem on the Gordie Howe Bridge saga.
CTV's Garrett Barry joins Vassy to talk about a new deal between Quebec and Newfoundland on Churchill Falls.

Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet for a third time with USTR Jamieson Greer in Washington today, as Canada hopes to avoid punishing new tariffs with concessions and&nbsp; retaliation on the table. Vassy is joined by CTV News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur with the latest developments.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>What does the Forestry sector hope to see in a tariff relief deal? Vassy speaks with Derek Nighbor, the CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why working out together boosts the health of your marriage.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, Marieke Walsh, and Mike LeCouteur.</li>
<li>Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens joins the show with a post-mortem on the Gordie Howe Bridge saga.</li>
<li>CTV's Garrett Barry joins Vassy to talk about a new deal between Quebec and Newfoundland on Churchill Falls.</li>
</ul>

Clock keeps ticking on trade talks ahead of August 19th deadline

20,000 people remain under evacuation orders in British Columbia, as crews struggle to contain blazes in the Okanagan Region. Vassy speaks with Erick Thompson in Hour 1. He is with the Penticton District's Regional Emergency Operations Centre, and he is also among the list of evacuees.

On today's show:
CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur joins us live from D.C. with the latest on trade talks.
The Explainer with Dr. Celine Bouchard, the President of the Canadian Menopause Society and practicing OBYN in Quebec City: What to know about AbCellera's new menopause drug.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Michele Cadario.
Roger Hilton, a Defense Fellow with GLOBSEC, explains how Europe is responding to threats to civilian infrastructure from state actors like Russia.

20,000 people remain under evacuation orders in British Columbia, as crews struggle to contain blazes in the Okanagan Region. Vassy speaks with Erick Thompson in Hour 1. He is with the Penticton District's Regional Emergency Operations Centre, and he is also among the list of evacuees.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur joins us live from D.C. with the latest on trade talks.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Dr. Celine Bouchard, the President of the Canadian Menopause Society and practicing OBYN in Quebec City: What to know about AbCellera's new menopause drug.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Michele Cadario.</li>
<li>Roger Hilton, a Defense Fellow with GLOBSEC, explains how Europe is responding to threats to civilian infrastructure from state actors like Russia.</li>
</ul>

USA levies new 10% tariff threat against Canada

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