The Graham Richardson Show - June 19, 2026

The Graham Richardson Show - June 19, 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: Canada outclasses Qatar, Ukraine drone strikes in Moscow, committee recommendations against MAiD expansion, Prime Minister Carney at the G7, frugal hacks. * The Big Conversation: Graham chats with Joe Fournier, the high school coach of Canadian soccer star Jonathan David, following the Ottawa native's hat-trick in Canada's onslaught of Qatar. * A frank conversation about immigration, and why a declining population isn't necessarily good news. Graham is joined alongside Shamira Madhany, the Managing Director for World Education Services Canada. * A small town in Newfoundland has been fighting for 25 years to get rid of thousands of litres of rotting fish sauce in an abandoned factory on the ocean. Graham chats with St. Mary's Mayor Steve Ryan. * Rob Benize, the Toronto Star's Queens Park Bureau Chief, joins Graham for a breakdown of the top political stories of the week. * Graham chats with Louise McEvoy, a motivational speaker and part-time mountaineer, about her completion of the Seven Summits. * Returning to Tumbler Ridge: Mayor Darryl Krakowka joins Graham to discuss the $200 million in new funding that will be used to tear down and rebuild the school that housed one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings. * What made Graham smile this week: The Scots take over Boston, and it's all in the name of soccer.

U.S. President Trump says he doesn't want CUSMA to continue

America's President told reporters in France on Wednesday that he'd prefer to see the trade deal terminated rather than re-negotiated. Vassy Kapelos speaks with Jean Charest, a former Quebec Premier and member of the PM's Advisory Committee on Canada-USA Economic Relations. On today's show: * TSN's Claire Hanna previews today's Canada-Qatar FIFA World Cup match in Vancouver. * Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Senator Pamela Wallin to discuss the recommendation against expanding MAiD for mental illness in Canada. * Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why some people always pick up the tab. * The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Rob Benzie, and Laura Stone. * Vassy speaks with TSN Senior Correspondent and retired Canadian pro soccer player Tosaint Ricketts about a new documentary examining the racism and hate pro athletes experience online. * CTV's Rachel Aiello reports from Parliament Hill, as the House of Commons rises for Summer Break.

G7 Summit wraps up in France without a bilateral meeting between Carney and Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed back to Canada after the G7 Summit in France without an official bilateral meeting with U.S. President Trump. Vassy gets the latest from CTV's Rachel Aiello after Carney's closing press conference. On today's show: * The Carney Liberals' bail reform bill, known as Bill C-14, has received royal assent. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Justice Minister Sean Fraser. * The Explainer with Ferry De Kerckhove, a former Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan and former Ambassador to Egypt: An in-depth look into Iran's nuclear program. * The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge. * The feds are introducing new legislation that is aimed at finally ending boil water advisories on Canada's reserves. Vassy chats with Mandy Gull-Masty, Canada's Minister of Indigenous Services. * CTV's Garrett Barry joins us from Newfoundland, as the TSB unveils its report into the Titan Submersible implosion.

Canada will wait to see details of Iran deal before offering offering military support: Defense Minister

Following the news of a renewed ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, Vassy Kapelos goes 1-on-1 with Defense Minister David McGuinty to discuss what role Canada could play in the region if the war ends. On today's show: * CTV News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur reports live from the G7 in Evian, France. * Vassy is joined by The Globe And Mail's Kristy Kirkup to discuss what changes may be coming to Canada's MAiD regime, as the Parliamentary Committee unveils its final report tomorrow. * Money Talk with John Klotz: Tax planning for self-employed Canadians. * The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Graham Richardson. * Vassy speaks with Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce about a new deal that aims to supply Ontario-made nuclear reactor parts to the European market. * Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak joins Vassy to discuss the federal government's new legislation aimed at finally ending boil water advisories on reserves.

Iran, U.S. reach tentative deal to end the war

A 14-point MOU is expected to be officially signed by the United States and Iran on Friday, starting a 60-day negotiation on a permanent end to the conflict. Vassy speaks with Middle East expert Thomas Juneau about what we know so far. On today's show: * Prime Minister Carney has arrived at the G7 Summit. CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur reports live from Evian, France. * Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: What's in the Liberals' new online harms legislation? * The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair. * Canada's Culture Minister Marc Miller joins Vassy to talk about the new Safe Social Media Act, which includes a ban on social media for Canadians under the age of 16.