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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.

16h ago

Democrats take control of U.S. Congress

It was a blue wave in Tuesday's U.S. Midterm elections. The Democrats flipped both houses of Congress in their favour, with voters delivering an apparent rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. On today's show: Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman joins Vassy with his reaction to the results, and outlines what the Democrats need to do now. Lisa Raitt, former Conservative Party Deputy Leader and member of the Prime Minister's Trade Advisory Council, shares her thoughts on how the Midterms outcome impacts Canada-USA trade talks. The Explainer with York University Biology Professor Patricia Lakin-Thomas: What's the point of Daylight Savings Time anyway? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Laura D'Angelo, and Stephanie Levitz. Former Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux previews tomorrow's Federal Budget.
1d ago

Americans head to the polls in crucial Midterm elections

It's Midterm Election Day in the United States, as President Trump's Republican Party fights to retain control of Congress. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with former U.S. Ambassador to Canada and Governor of Michigan James Blanchard to discuss the stakes, and how tariffs on Canada are factoring into races in key swing states. On today's show: CTV's Mike LeCouteur checks in from battleground Michigan, one of the states that could decide control of the Senate. Money Talk with John Klotz: Financial Literacy Month and year-end tax planning. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Jordan Paquet, and Louis Hamann. Vassy is joined by Sarah Bell, COO of the B.C. Children’s Hospital and Board Chair of Children’s Healthcare Canada, and Bruce Squires, CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, to discuss a new report calling for action on children's healthcare ahead of this week's Federal Budget. CTV National News Deputy Ottawa Bureau Chief Marieke Walsh joins Vassy with details of a push by the Conservative Party to have Canada's Ethics Commissioner investigate Prime Minister Carney's ties to tech firm Telesat.
2d ago

'Concept' of a trade deal in place ahead of Tuesday's Midterms, Trump says

The U.S. President's comments come after 10 days of renewed talks behind the scenes around some kind of trade agreement between Canada and America - after a previous round of talks collapsed in August. On today's show: The Atlantic's David Frum joins Vassy to discuss what's at stake for Canada in tomorrow's U.S. Midterms. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu to talk about what Canada will get out of a new partnership with the E.U. signed last week. Gladstone A.I.'s Jeremie Harris breaks down why most of Canada's big banks have now banned A.I. assistants from accessing customer accounts. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Saeed Selvam. Vassy speaks with former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz about what he's looking for in this week's Federal Budget. CP24's Beatrice Vaisman has the latest on the investigation into a violent home invasion in Toronto's Bridlepath neighbourhood.
5d ago

The Graham Richardson Show - October 30, 2026

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: Trade talks heat up ahead of Tuesday's U.S. Midterms. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra warns that Canada could be blamed for Republican losses. The latest from the E.U.-Canada Summit in Montreal. Lessons from Ontario's municipal elections. Budget 2026 arrives next week. The Big Conversation: Canada's Auditor General Karen Hogan joins Graham to discuss her reports on the CAF's management of ammunition stockpiles, and the Canadian Dental Care Plan being over-budget. Life with Canada's Best: Dave Chilton, author of 'The Wealthy Barber', joins Graham to chat about his pending retirement and the lessons he's learned over 35 years of advising Canadians' on personal finances. CTV's Katie Griffin speaks with voters in key states ahead of the November 3rd U.S. Midterms. A new poll sheds light on Canadians' changing attitudes toward immigration in this country. Graham speaks with Andrew Parkin, the Executive Director of the Environics Institute. Canada's former Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, joins Graham with his thoughts on Canada's new National Security Strategy. Graham goes 1-on-1 with Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel, who says the federal government is unfairly advantaging CANDU reactor technology in its Nuclear Energy Strategy. Have Your Say: Carney says Canada is pursuing E.U. 'associate membership'. What made Graham smile this week: It took 57 painful years, but the Milwaukee Brewers are champions of baseball!
6d ago

E.U.-Canada Summit kicks off with questions about 'Associate Member' label

Despite reports to the contrary, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says discussions will still include 'Associate Member' status for Canada, while Carney says the summit in Montreal isn't a 'marketing exercise' and the terminology doesn't matter. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's Defense Minister David McGuinty ahead of the first official meetings. On today's show: CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham joins Vassy for a look at how the U.S. Midterms are shaping up in the final days of the campaign. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Breast milk antibodies protect against RSV, influenza, and respiratory viruses. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone. Vassy talks Budget 2026 with economist Don Drummond. Belgium's Ambassador to Canada joins Vassy to discuss the E.U.-Canada Summit.
Oct 28

Hoekstra tells closed-door meeting Canada could be blamed if U.S. Midterms go against Trump

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told a closed-door meeting on Tuesday that Ottawa could be blamed if key races in next week’s Midterm elections go against U.S. President Trump’s Republican Party. The sources said Hoekstra expressly mentioned races in Michigan and Maine, where the Republicans need to win if they hope to hold onto the U.S. Senate. The Daily Debrief Panel digs into the comments, and the latest developments on Canada-USA trade talks. On today's show: The Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate for the first time since 2023. BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter joins Vassy with instant analysis. What is the 'Super El-Nino' and how will it impact Canada's Winter weather in 2027? The Weather Network's Doug Gillham joins Vassy for this week's Explainer segment. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Laura D'Angelo, and Jeff Rutledge. A coalition of health organizations are calling on the feds to finally implement new vaping regulations that have sat on the books since 2021. Foram Patel, a Senior Policy Specialist at the Heart and Stroke Foundation, joins Vassy to explain why they are making the call to action now. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Neepinak to discuss the results of this week's First Ministers meeting.
Oct 27

Carney says U.S. 'coming closer to our position' in trade talks

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. She will be back in the hosting chair tomorrow. Tuesday marks the first time that Prime Minister Carney has publicly commented on the resumption of trade talks between Canada and the United States - just a week before the U.S. Midterms take place. Graham is joined by Scotty Greenwood, a former U.S. diplomat to Canada, for reaction and analysis. On today's show: Graham speaks with Sean Strickland, the Executive Director of Canada's Building Trades Unions, following his testimony at committee today on Bill C-39. Money Talk with John Klotz: Preparing for retirement, and the next chapter of your life. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Graham speaks with Jon Allen, Canada's former Ambassador to Israel, about the stakes in today's national elections and how they are widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. CTV's Rachel Aiello dissects what's included in Canada's MAiD legislation update, which was tabled in the House of Commons today.
Oct 26

Canada-USA talks gain more momentum ahead of November 3rd Midterms

Multiple government and industry sources close to trade discussions between Canada and the United States tell CTV News the momentum of the talks, combined with U.S. President Trump’s political vulnerabilities ahead of the U.S. Midterms, leads them to believe there is considerable appetite from the White House to strike a deal with Canada. Vassy is joined by CTV National News Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson for the latest details. On today's show: Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Parliamentary Budget Officer Annette Ryan, who has a new warning about the national debt ahead of the 2026 Federal Budget. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: A.I. generated content can plant fake memories. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji. Vassy speaks with Dinesh Patnaik, India's High Commissioner, as Canada and India seek to sign a free trade deal before the end of 2026. CTV B.C. legislative reporter Rob Buffam joins Vassy for a post-mortem on the B.C. election.

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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.