# Jeff Rutledge

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Canada, U.S. nowhere near deal as CUSMA deadline approaches: U.S. Ambassador

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 sam...

Canadian Premiers at odds over response to Trump's incoming tariffs

Canada's Premiers have gathered in PEI for the Summer meeting of the Council of the Federation. They also met with Prime Minister Carney on Tuesday for an update on Canada's tariff response. While all provincial leaders are preaching unity, some have different views of whether Canada should retal...

Officials plead for patience as B.C. wildfire evacuees wait for answers

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'...

'Sounds like all the pillars of a deal': President Trump says Canada and the US have a trade deal as specifics remain scarce

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News for the latest on trade. On today's show: Lana Payne, National President, Unifor on the latest details of the trade negotiations ongoing with the US Cathryn Naiker, Host, The Pick Up: A WNBA Podcast,...

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate

The Bank held its key interest rate at 2.25% for the seventh consecutive decision today with governor Tiff Macklem warning high oil prices caused by the war in Iran could be a bigger inflation risk than the US trade war. Vassy speaks with RBC chief economist Frances Donald. On today's show: V...

The Graham Richardson Show - September 4, 2026

Tim Powers fills in on the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch us every single Friday from Noon until 2PM. On today's show: The Big Conversation: A new report sheds light on what would happen to the Canadian economy if U.S. Presiden...

U.S. President Trump to ramp up 50% tariffs against Canada on September 29th, ban wide range of Canadian products

Not even 24 hours after Canada's counter-tariffs were launched against their next-door neighbours, U.S. President Trump is already hitting back. He is planning to ramp up 50% tariffs against more Canadian goods, while also banning Canadian products from U.S. government contracts. CTV's Mike LeCou...

Eby calls snap election in B.C.

British Columbians will head to the polls on October 24th in an early election that NDP leader David Eby is framing around the threat of US tariffs while capitalizing on turmoil inside the BC Conservative Party. The Daily Debrief panel digs into whether this political gamble will pay off. On tod...

Building Canada Strong, Global Alliances and B.C.’s Early Election

What does the Carney government’s Building Canada Strong Act mean for the next sitting of Parliament? And what political calculations are shaping the months ahead? Marco Vigliotti is joined by Michel Breau (Wellington Dupont Public Affairs) and Jeff Rutledge (Vantage Canada) to unpack Bill C-39, ...

Carney government will block expansion of MAiD for mental illness

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 Debri...