The Vassy Kapelos Show

In a new video address to Canadians, Prime Minister Carney says Canada's emissions will increase in the coming years, as the federal government prioritizes economic growth. Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon.
On today's show:
Tim chats all things FIFA with veteran sports broadcaster Arash Madani, as Team Canada is set to take on Morocco in the Round of 16 this weekend.
Richard Masson, a former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission, joins the show for a discussion about the outlook for a new West Coast oil pipeline. It follows today's report that Alberta will make its submission for the project without a private sector backer.
Money Talk with John Klotz: How to achieve financial independence.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Saeed Selvam, and Anne McGrath.
Tim speaks with Dr. Janet Morrison, the President and Vice-Chancellor for the Memorial University of Newfoundland, about a new exhibit marking Newfoundland soldiers’ sacrifice during the Battle of the Somme. It is scheduled to be unveiled in France today on the 100th anniversary of that battle.
CTV Your Morning meteorologist Kelsey McEwen delivers an update on the Canada Day forecast.
Liaison Strategies principal David Valentin discusses a new national poll showing Canadians are still proud of their country, despite feeling more anxious about the future.

Guest host Tim Powers speaks with TSN's Claire Hanna about Sunday's historic 1-0 victory over South Africa, and what awaits the Men's National Team in the Round of 16.
On today's show:
Eric Ham, CTV U.S. political analyst and former U.S. Congressional Staffer, on this week's looming CUSMA deadline.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Apple and Microsoft hike prices as A.I. crunches the global memory chip supply.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair and Scott Reid.
David Phillips, a climatologist with Environment Canada, on the extreme heat that is expected to strike parts of Canada this week.
TSN 1200's Gord Wilson delivers a quick debrief of the 2026 NHL Draft, and offers a look-ahead to Wednesday's Free Agent Frenzy.

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: Carney announces plans for 24 Sussex, NATO Secretary lays on the flattery in an Oval Office meeting with Trump, Ukraine continues to ramp up drone attacks inside Russia, Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas says 'cut the BS' over Stampede noise bylaw backlash, Ontario senior scammed almost $1M in Carney deepfake crypto fraud.
The Big Conversation: New data shows that ER wait times continue to get worse. Graham speaks with Saskatoon emergency physician Dr. Brittany Ellis.
Housing policy expert Mike Moffat joins the show with his take on the B.C. condo 'bailout' controversy.
A small town in Quebec has officially recognized the legal rights of trees. Graham finds out why with the help of Sylvie Trepanier, who sits on the municipality's Environment Committee.
Conservative Housing Critic Scott Aitchison joins Graham with the opposition's argument against the B.C. condo conversion program.
Graham chats with former Team Canada captain Patrice Bernier about the outlook for Canadian soccer, as FIFA fever grips the nation ahead of Sunday's Round of 32 match against South Africa.
Nearly a decade after legislation, the national lobby group for Canadian cannabis producers has been forced to shut down, as the industry struggles to remain profitable. It cites the strength of the illicit market as a primary factor for the shutdown. Graham is joined by Paul McCarthy, the now-former President for the Cannabis Council of Canada.
What made Graham smile this week: European FIFA fans go crazy for ranch dressing.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has pushed back on recent comments made by U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. In an interview earlier this week with Vassy Kapelos, Hoekstra said Canada and the U.S. are 'nowhere close' to a deal on CUSMA. Vassy is joined alongside CTV National News Correspondent Abigail Bimman, who put the remarks to Carney at this morning's press conference.
On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Transportation Minister Steve MacKinnon and presses him on why Ottawa hasn't been more aggressive in fast-tracking infrastructure projects.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Which jobs will Artificial Intelligence actually disrupt?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Marieke Walsh, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone.
Middle East expert Thomas Juneau joins Vassy with his analysis on how negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are going.
CTV's Judy Trinh reports on Canada's historic trade mission to Japan.

Vassy goes 1-on-1 with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, who says there's little chance of a deal on trade before the July 1st CUSMA review deadline.
On today's show:
CTV News Medical Correspondent Avis Favaro reports on a new Canadian study showing less treatment may result in the same outcomes for breast cancer patients.
The Explainer with William Pellerin, a Partner in the International Trade Group at McMillan LLP: What happens to CUSMA on July 1st?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Graham Richardson.
Vassy chats with CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham about the success of candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in yesterday's Congressional Primaries.
More reaction from Vassy's interview with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra on the future of NORAD and Canada's F-35 procurement decision.