PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

Security expert and RMC Professor Christian Leuprecht explains what brought about Israeli strikes on Iran's military and nuclear leadership and how the conflict may play out in the days and weeks to come. The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss the upcoming G7 summit next week and how the group's agenda has changed with the second Trump presidency. History Professor Marci Shore, an American, who now resides in Toronto discusses the state of democracy in the United States under the second Trump administration.

Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski discusses federal government efforts to contain fires burning across Western Canada and aid evacuees. The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss the Liberal government's defence spending promises as well as the controversy around inviting the Prime Minister of India to the G7.

As the G7 in Kananaskis approaches, former Canadian ambassador to Venezuela Ben Rowswell talks about how the list of invited countries (India, Saudi Arabia) shows that the “stakes” of the global meeting are now higher with the shifting of alliances between liberal democracies. Charlie Angus, former NDP MP, held a news conference at parliament Wednesday morning to give an “indictment” of President Donald Trump ahead of his attendance of the G7. Angus discusses the threats Trump is posing to Canadian sovereignty and the international rule of order and comments on the NDP’s recent election losses and the party’s rebuilding. Former BC cabinet minister and radio host Jas Johal says the BC NDP government is signalling a “soft no” to building a pipeline in the northern part of the province, despite the western premiers’ support for it, and shares what he is hearing from BC residents on the topic.

Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan breaks down her latest reports into government programs including the F-35 program and issues relating to the ArriveCAN application. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Richard Wagner gives his thoughts on the state of the court and the justice system. Retired Lt.-Gen. Yvan Blondin talks about the state of the F-35 program as the auditor general raises significant issues with the cost and timeline of the project.

Conservative Shadow Minister for National Defence James Bezan gives his party's perspective on the government's defence spending plan as well as their desire to see a budget tabled before the summer break. David Perry, President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute provides insight on the government's plan to hit NATO's target of 2% of GDP spending on defence by next March. Pedro Antunes, chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada discusses the government's "One Canadian Economy" bill and how the government might work with private industry to build national projects.

Pascal Chan, Vice President, Strategic Policy & Supply Chains at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce provides insight into how business is feeling and will react to the government's "One Canadian Economy" bill. The bureau chiefs panel, Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star), Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) and Mia Rabson (Canadian Press) discuss Mark Carney's bill to bring down trade barriers and streamline project approvals. Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker talks about the impact of steel tariffs on his town where thousands are employed by the industry.

Retired general and former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier talks about how Canada might meet NATO's new five per cent of GDP on defence spending target. The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss the first ministers' meeting earlier this week and how the PM is handling new tariffs against Canadian industry. Liberal MP Rob Oliphant remembers his former colleague, cabinet minister and astronaut Marc Garneau, who passed away on Wednesday.

Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske talks about her organizations call for the government to do more for workers as the threat of massive tariff-related layoffs loom. Federation of Canadian Municipalities CEO Carole Saab discusses what towns and cities bring to the table in the trade war. Pollster Janet Brown gives insight into where the numbers stand in Alberta when it comes to seperatism and alienation from Ottawa.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson speaks about the government's agenda to build-up Canada's energy infrastructure and start projects faster. RMC professor and security expert Christian Leuprecht reacts to the federal government's new border security bill. Michael Serapio speaks with the three territorial premiers at the first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses her conversations with the prime minister and other premiers at the first ministers meeting in Saskatoon. Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz discusses his province's priorities at the FMM and how premiers will work with Ottawa to bring down trade barriers. Senator Michèle Audette talks about progress on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 calls to action as Monday marks the 10-year anniversary of the summary report from the commission.