The Vassy Kapelos Show

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment in Alberta. And that is where we start today's program. About 75 percent of ballots cast in Monday's referendum were against Alberta pursuing a binding vote on separating from the rest of Canada. If the separatists would have won Monday's vote, a separate vote would have been held at a later date, and could have altered the province's permanent future.

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Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today, as parts of Alberta continue to mourn. A weekend incident at CFB Wainwright happened during live fire training on Saturday, leaving 4 people dead and dozens injured in what the Defense Minister called 'one of the hardest days that the Canadian Armed Forces has had to face at home in peacetime'.

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• Vassy Kapelos joins us live from Calgary to discuss both the tragedy ...

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 ...

With 4 days to go until the October 19th final vote, hundreds of thousands of Albertans have already casted their ballots at advanced polling stations. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Corey Hogan, the Liberals' lone MP in Calgary, who says he's satisfied there hasn't been any U.S. interference in the separatism campaign.

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• In a bombshell interview with U.K. media personality Piers Morgan, Ukrainian President Volodymir Ze...

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.

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Advance voting has begun for one of the most consequential ballots in recent Canadian political history. Albertans are now able to cast a ballot either in favor, or in opposition, of separating from the rest of Canada. Vassy speaks with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney about what's at stake.

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• Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, discussing the new federal Heat Pump Rebate and ...

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 Co...

The richest man on Planet Earth is no stranger to commenting on other countries' politics. This week, Canada is apparently on the mind of Tesla founder Elon Musk, as he reacted to the Parti Quebecois' election victory. In a series of posts, Musk encouraged Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to seek independence from the country they live in. Prime Minister Carney reacts to Musk's comments, while the Daily Debrief Panel dissects thos...

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.

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• Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Stephen Fuhr, the Secretary o...

Parti Quebecois leader Paul St. Pierre Plamondon campaigned on a promise to hold a referendum on Quebec independence, but not until after U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office. CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin joins Vassy with a breakdown of the Quebec election results.

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• A new report from the Institute for Research on Public Policy is highlighting the gaps between political rhetoric and actual a...

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as Quebec heads to the ballot box. La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief Joel-Denis Bellevance joins Graham with a breakdown of what's at stake, as Quebecers vote for their next government.

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• The Globe And Mail's Carrie Tait joins Graham with details of an investigation into Alberta separatist leaders, and their ties to U.S. political operatives.
• Tech Check with tech a...

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 s...

It's a significant milestone on the path to a new oil pipeline in Canada, but there is a long road ahead before shovels hit the ground. Vassy dissects the Prime Minister's press conference and explains why this announcement matters for Canadians.

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• Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Corey Hogan, Canada's Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy.
• Airline safety expert Dave Soucie joins the show to break down what we...

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.

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• 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 ...

The latest U.S. trade action against Canada is set to take effect tomorrow, as Canada's Conservatives push the Carney government to take action on rising diesel fuel prices. CTV's Michael Serapio joins us with a breakdown.

On today's show:

• Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's A.I. Minister Evan Solomon, who discusses the government's plan to address growing doomsday warnings about the technology.
• Canadian historian Margaret MacMill...

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...

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon, who is on assignment. In an interview with the New York Times published Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney described the prospect of an invasion as an 'extreme tail risk', meaning impactful though unlikely. At the same time, he says it would be 'irresponsible' for Canada not to prepare for it. Graham speaks with New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief Matina Stevis-Gridnef...

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.

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