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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.