Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos. Flight attendants at WestJet could walk off the job on Sunday if their union and the airline don't reach a settlement agreement, putting long weekend travel plans up in the air for thousands of Canadians. Amra Durakovic from Flight Centre Travel Group Canada outlines what travelers should know.

On today's show:
CTV's Rachel Aiello has the latest on Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc's trip to Washington.
Graham chats with Shachi Kurl, the President of Angus Reid Institute, about a new poll that shows climate policy is driving voters away from the Carney Liberals. Not only that, those voters are going straight to the Orange Crush.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The reasons why not having a defined career plan might be a good thing.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh and Rob Benzie.


During the 2025 election campaign, the Liberals promised to increase a key tax credit to support the mining sector. The Association for Mineral Exploration say the Carney government has not made good on that promise. Graham speaks with President Todd Stone.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos. Flight attendants at WestJet could walk off the job on Sunday if their union and the airline don't reach a settlement agreement, putting long weekend travel plans up in the air for thousands of Canadians. Amra Durakovic from Flight Centre Travel Group Canada outlines what travelers should know.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV's Rachel Aiello has the latest on Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc's trip to Washington.</li>
<li>Graham chats with Shachi Kurl, the President of Angus Reid Institute, about a new poll that shows climate policy is driving voters away from the Carney Liberals. Not only that, those voters are going straight to the Orange Crush.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The reasons why not having a defined career plan might be a good thing.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh and Rob Benzie.</li>
<li>
During the 2025 election campaign, the Liberals promised to increase a key tax credit to support the mining sector. The Association for Mineral Exploration say the Carney government has not made good on that promise. Graham speaks with President Todd Stone.
</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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WestJet flight attendants could hit the picket lines this long weekend

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>

WestJet flight attendants could hit the picket lines this long weekend

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