PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

Prime Minister Carney continues to enjoy favourable polls. But what does he need to pay attention to in order to maintain these positive opinions? We discuss with polls analysts Eric Grenier & Philippe J. Fournier. Mark Carney has been on the rush to get Bill C-5, commonly known as “One Canadian Economy” bill, through the House of Commons before the weekend, and make it law by Canada Day. However, there have been concerns throughout the country, particularly among Indigenous and environmental groups. Is there a long-term risk in doing so? CPAC’s Michael Serapio discusses it with bureau chiefs Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse).

The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Jordan Paquet and George Soule discuss the government's efforts to quickly pass Bill C-5 amid concerns from First Nations and environmental groups. Toronto Star Queen's Park Bureau Chief Robert Benzie talks about Premier Doug Ford's controversial comments about Indigenous people at a press conference yesterday and his subsequent apology today.

Indigenous leaders and communities are raising concerns with Bill C-5’s rapid legislative progression and what they see as a lack of consultation on the One Canadian Economy Act. AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak speaks with Michael Serapio. Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel Jon Allen discusses the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel and the now-postponed UN talks on a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. CEO and Executive Director of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Ihor Michalchyshyn gives his thoughts on President Zelenskyy’s attendance at the G7 and Prime Minister Carney’s pledged multibillion support package for Ukraine.

Senator and former G7 sherpa Peter Harder talks about the level of success for Canada at the G7 as the summit wraps up today. Lloyd Axworthy, Canada's foreign affairs minister from 1996-2000 discusses Canada's international relationships as the country seeks to strengthen international ties and rely less on the United States.

Former foreign affairs minister Peter MacKay talks about what's at stake for Canada as it hosts the G7 summit today and tomorrow amid global and domestic turmoil. Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan talks about Canada's recent military spending commitments and international ties as the G7 convenes and the NATO summit approaches. Roland Paris professor and former global affairs adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Roland Paris discusses Canada's strategy at the G7 and what a successful outcome might look like for the PM.

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.