The Vassy Kapelos Show

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 says Trump has betrayed him. Prime Minister Carney speaks ahead of Monday's Alberta referendum. The U.S. Ambassador to Canada's stern warning on election interference, and what happens if Canada is found dipping their toes into the upcoming Midterms. The Snowbirds' play - or shall we say 'fly' - their final show. Plus, a Lotto Max jackpot reaches $90 million! The Big Conversation: Elenore Olszewski, the Federal Minister of Emergency Management and the Liberal MP for Edmonton Centre, tackles the significance of Monday's referendum. She is also the only Carney Cabinet Minister who is based in Alberta. Life With Canada's Best: Darrell Fox, the younger brother of Terry Fox and the Executive Producer of the new documentary ‘Run Terry Run’. Are provinces following the science on ditching Fall time changes? Graham speaks with Patricia Lakin-Thomas, a Professor at York University's Department of Biology. Duane Bratt, a Professor of Political Science at Mount Royal University, explains the 'other nine' Alberta referendum questions. Conservative MP Fraser Tolmie joins Graham live from Moose Jaw ahead of the Snowbirds' final air show. Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, the President of the Canadian Medical Association, on the urgent call for more healthcare funding ahead of the 2026 Federal Budget. Have Your Say: Your thoughts on Monday's massive Alberta referendum.

Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy says his country has been hit by multiple Russian attacks without advance notice from U.S. intelligence partners. This comes amid multiple reports that U.S. President Trump had threatened to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine - unless it stopped attacking Russian oil refineries. Vassy speaks with Retired General Tom Lawson, a former Chief of the Defense Staff of Canada. On today's show: Vassy is joined by The Atlantic's David Frum with his take on Trump's Russian diesel deal. New analysis from the C.D. Howe Institute has found that Canadians’ ability to save and repay debt is sharply divided across income and generational lines. Vassy speaks with the report's author Peter MacKenzie. The Explainer with Canadian economist lecturer Moshe Lander: Why the bond market is increasingly worried about national debt. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz. Former Toronto homicide detective Mark Mendelson joins Vassy with his reaction to the Toronto Police charging three Canadian Armed Forces members in a brazen armed kidnapping.

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. And we wish you all a very safe and happy Thanksgiving Weekend! On today's show: The Friday Five: The Parti Quebecois takes Quebec, but fall short of a majority. Canada's jobs report for September is out, and it's bad. Canada influences a pivotal U.S. Senate race. Canada's Conservatives support Bill C-39. And when it comes to Canada-USA trade talks, there remains no movement. The Big Conversation: Canada's 2026 job gains were quickly erased in a cruel September. Graham speaks with economist Moshe Lander about the stunning data. Life with Canada's Best: Meet Bob Gibson, a Canadian veteran with ALS pushing the federal government to fund research into the disease's little-known link to military service. Retail analyst Bruce Winder discusses why the new federal grocery rebate is falling short for many Canadians. The Toronto Star's Rob Benzie has an update on the RCMP investigation into the Ford government's Greenbelt scandal after 1,100 days. Graham speaks with Jeremy MacDonald, a Superintendent of Security for the Arctic Region, as we delve inside the Canadian Coast Guard's mission to assert arctic sovereignty. Janet Leith, President of the Ontario Dental Association, discusses the latest shortcomings in the Canada Dental Care Program. Have Your Say: Canada's gloomy job numbers, plus the Conservatives' polling problem. What made Graham smile this week: It's Thanksgiving!

It's a decision that has been years in the making. On Wednesday, Canada's Justice Minister announced that the Carney government will table legislation to indefinitely pause the expansion of medically assisted death for Canadians whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. The Daily Debrief panel weighs in on the politics around Canada's MAiD regime. On today's show: Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Stephen Fuhr, the Secretary of State for Defense Procurement, on why the government is converting the new Defense Investment Agency into a Crown corporation just a year after it was launched. B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson joins Vassy to discuss the B.C. election campaign. The Explainer with CJAD Montreal host Elias Makos: What exactly do Quebec separatists want? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Paul Wells. Weeks of violent protests across France show no signs of slowing down, as the Macron government scrambles to deal with multiple political crises. Vassy speaks with European political expert Professor Laurie Beaudonnet from the University of Montreal. CTV's Rachel Aiello joins us with all the details on the Justice Minister's MAiD announcement.

In this 4-part series, Vassy Kapelos is joined by psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea for an in-depth discussion about various aspects of understanding grief. We examine how it impacts our lives and explore strategies for addressing and dealing with grief when it becomes an impediment to our mental health.

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 Cornell Seven and the ripple effects of this frat house rape investigation. The Pacific Link Pipeline is designated as a 'project of national interest' by the Carney Liberals. A Mississauga mayoral debate descends into chaos. Behind the scenes of Prime Minister Carney's inner circle. Michael J. Fox is promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada. The Big Conversation: Investigative journalist Justin Ling joins Graham to discuss his deep-dive reporting on who is inside the Prime Minister's inner circle. Richard Masson, a former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission, joins Graham to explain why the G7 is releasing 100 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserve in response to pressure from Trump. Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the iconic Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, returns with a new passion project called Ayahuasca. A new national survey shows that Canadians are enthusiastic about using A.I. to improve healthcare. Patrick Nelson, a Managing Partner of Santis Health, joins Graham to dissect the findings. Graham checks in with CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair ahead of Monday's Quebec election, with the PQ poised to form government. What is the real risk posed to killer whales on the Southern B.C. coast from the new pipeline plan? It might not be what you think. Graham speaks with Professor Andrew Trites, the Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia. Have Your Say: Pipeline politics and Mark Carney's inner circle. What made Graham smile this week: Michael J. Fox gets promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada.

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.

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.

British Columbians will head to the polls on October 24th, as B.C. Premier and B.C. NDP Leader David Eby drops the writ. He is framing the early election around the threat of U.S. tariffs, while also capitalizing on the ongoing turmoil inside the B.C. Conservative Party. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge - digs into whether this political gamble will pay off. On today's show: Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Lisa Church, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Jobs Minister, who responds to criticism from labour unions that the Carney government's changes to the Labour Code infringe on workers' rights. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joins Vassy with a reality check on Trump's threats to replace Canadian potash with imports from Belarus. The Explainer with David Kreuger, an Assistant Professor in Robust, Reasoning, and Responsible A.I. at the University of Montreal: What's the difference between A.I. and 'Superintelligence'? Vassy is joined by the Heads of the Business Councils of Alberta and British Columbia with their reaction to Bill C-39. CTV Vancouver's Rob Buffam checks in with the latest on the B.C. election campaign.

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.

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.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment today. On Day 2 of the Canada Investment Summit, Prime Minister Carney unveiled his plan to allow private investors to operate Canada's four largest airports - which are based in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Calgary. CTV National News correspondent Michael Serapio fills us in on the details. On today's show: Tim checks in with CTV News chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang from the sidelines of the Canada Investment Summit. Money Talk with John Klotz: How to protect your portfolio during turbulent times. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojour Al Mallees. Tim speaks with Andrea Sepinwall, a Partner in the Business Law Group at McMillan LLP, about what we know - and don't know - about Carney's airport investment plan. CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair has a primer on the Quebec election race ahead of tonight's pivotal debate.