Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends her government's controversial new policies on health care for transgender youth. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault discusses his face-to-face meeting with Alberta's premier. Métis National Council president Cassidy Caron discusses her recent meetings with the federal government on advancing reconciliation.

Journalists Tonda MacCharles (The Toronto Star), Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) and Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), discuss the week's top political stories, including the first week of hearings at the public inquiry into foreign interference. Canada's Ambassador to the UN, Bob Rae, discusses Canada's decision to suspend its funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.

Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Tim Powers (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the week's top political stories, including Alberta's new rules for transgender children. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson responds to the U.S. government's decision to pause LGN exports.

Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner discusses federal and provincial efforts to curb auto theft. Polls analyst Éric Grenier (The Writ) weighs in on the Conservative Party's significant fundraising lead over the governing Liberals. Philip Landon, the interim president and CEO of Universities Canada, shares his organization's concerns with the federal government's two-year cap on international student permits.

Independent senator for Nova Scotia Stan Kutcher explains why the government shouldn't delay in expanding medical assistance in dying to people with mental illness. Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, discusses how Canada is preparing for the outcome of next November's presidential election. Unifor national president Lana Payne outlines what Canadian workers want to see in the next federal budget.

Government House Leader Steve Mackinnon and Opposition House leaders Andrew Scheer (Conservative) and Peter Julian (NDP) share their priorities as the House resumes for 2024. Steven Chase, a senior parliamentary reporter with the Globe and Mail, provides a breakdown of the first day of hearings at the public inquiry into foreign interference. Abacus Data chair and CEO David Coletto discusses the latest federal voting intentions as the Conservatives maintain their lead over the governing Liberals in the polls.

Journalists Stephanie Levitz (The Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on the latest developments in the controversy involving House Speaker Greg Fergus, accused of partisanship by opposition MPs. Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Tim Powers (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) review the week's top political stories as the House prepares to adjourn its fall sitting.

Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, discusses Canada's decision to vote in favour of a UN resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. David Coletto, chair and CEO of Abacus Data, weighs in on a recent national poll showing a five-point drop in Conservative support.

NDP health critic Don Davies and Canadian Dental Association president Dr. Heather Carr share their assessments of the national dental care program, unveiled this week. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services Jenica Atwin discusses Bill C-41, the federal government's plan to improve drinking water in First Nations communities.

Minister of Health discusses Canada's dental care plan. Minister of Sport addresses abuse in sports. Former minister discusses climate change conference in Dubai.