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

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: U.S. President Donald Trump hints that a trade deal with Canada might happen before November's Midterms. Prime Minister Carney fires back at U.S. election interference claims. The B.C. election hits the final stretch, as voters head to the ballot box on Saturday. Carney's controversial trip to Turkiye. An update on the tragic CFB Wainwright fire. The Big Conversation: Vassy Kapelos joins Graham to break down U.S. President Trump's comments on a possible trade deal. Graham goes 1-on-1 with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith following Monday's referendum results. Meet Brady Rogers, who was elected to Kelowna City Council after his unenthusiastic campaign signs went viral. CTV B.C. legislative reporter Rob Buffam joins Graham with an election campaign update, as the polls are mere hours away from opening. Former Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien joins Graham to talk about his new book - a prescription for handling Trump's trade war. Dozens of Canada's top scientists have signed a letter urging the Carney government to amend Bill C-39. Graham speaks with one of them, Dr. Sally Otto, from the University of British Columbia. Have Your Say: Is Trump going to blink on tariffs? What made Graham smile this week: Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley's amazing postgame interview.

It's the first ever bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to Turkiye, and Mark Carney is already facing criticism from some groups over that country's human rights record. Vassy is joined by CTV National News senior correspondent Abigail Bimman, who is with the Prime Minister in Ankara. On today's show: Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Eleanor Olszewski, Alberta's lone federal Cabinet Minister, to discuss the results of Monday's referendum. CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang dissects why more economists are predicting the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates before the end of the year. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why lying down makes things hurt less. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Brian Platt. Cybersecurity expert David Shipley joins Vassy to discuss the Crime Stoppers data breach, and what it says about Canada's privacy laws.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on the way back from Alberta. And in a provincial address Tuesday evening, Premier Danielle Smith says she will respect Albertans’ vote after the majority opted to stay in Canada. CTV's Rachel Aiello has the key takeaways from Smith's address. On today's show: Tim is joined by CTV National News Alberta correspondent Kathy Le, who is hearing from the family of one of the soldiers hospitalized with severe burns after the CFB Wainwright tragedy. Tim speaks with Chris Kilford, an External Fellow at the Queen's University Centre for International and Defense Policy and a former Senior Canadian Military Attaché to Turkey. They discuss Prime Minister Carney's first bilateral visit to Turkey, a trip that few Canadian Prime Ministers have taken. The Explainer with immigration lawyer Chantal Desloges: How is Quebec's immigration system different than other provinces? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Sabrina Grover, and Stephanie Levitz. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham breaks down how the trade war is factoring into key U.S. Midterm election races with less than 2 weeks left in the campaign.

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. On today's show: Tim speaks with Stephen Carter from the pro-federalist group Alberta's Voice about the referendum results. Wainwright Mayor Bruce Pugh joins Tim to discuss how the community is coping with the aftermath of Saturday's deadly fire at CFB Wainwright, which claimed the lives of 4 CAF members and injured many others. Money Talk with John Klotz: Taking the fear out of your financial plan. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Tim speaks with The Globe And Mail's Europe correspondent Paul Waldie about what's driving a wave of violent protests in multiple E.U. countries. Hear Vassy's interview with General Jennie Carignan, Canada's Chief of Defense Staff, about the CFB Wainwright tragedy.

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'. On today's show: Vassy Kapelos joins us live from Calgary to discuss both the tragedy at CFB Wainwright and today's historic Alberta referendum vote. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: What we know about reports of Starlink not working for Ukraine's military, and why a dollar store phone charger is at the centre of a lawsuit after a family's SUV went up in flames. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Graham Richardson. Hear Vassy's conversation with former Alberta Premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney ahead of tonight's referendum vote. TSN Rugby Analyst Gareth Rees joins Tim with a breakdown of an historic victory for the Canadian National Women's Rugby Team.