PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

MPs Taleeb Noormohamed (Liberal), Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) and Peter Julian (NDP) react to Ottawa's approval of British Columbia's request to recriminalize illegal drug use in public spaces. David Levinthal, editor-in-chief of Raw Story, discusses today's highly-anticipated testimony from adult film star Stormy Daniels at Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York.

Former CSIS director Ward Elcock responds to the federal government's new legislative package to combat foreign interference. Former B.C. premier Ujjal Dosanjh discusses the state of Canada-India relations following the arrests of three Indian nationals for the murder of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Niijar. Canadian Federation of Independent Business president Dan Kelly reacts to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's assertion that he won't meet with lobbyists if his party forms the next government.

Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc shares the federal government's response to the first report of the public inquiry into foreign interference published on Friday. Journalists Bob Fife (The Globe and Mail), Stephanie Levitz (The Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on the Hogue Commission's conclusions and discuss how Canada can restore trust in its democratic processes.

Sharon DeSousa, national executive vice-president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, responds to the federal government's directive ordering public servants back to the office three days per week. Dr. Danielle Martin, chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, discusses how to address fewer medical students wanting to pursue careers in family medicine. Political commentators Susan Smith (Liberal), Sean Murphy (Conservative), and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh on the week's top political headlines, including the Conservative leader's expulsion from the House of Commons on Tuesday.

Housing Minister Sean Fraser discusses the government's plan to tackle affordability, generational fairness, and housing. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith explains how the newly opened Trans Mountain pipeline will benefit her province. Dr. Joel Antel, president of the Canadian Dental Association, shares his members' concerns with the new national dental care plan, which began accepting claims from eligible patients today.

Political commentators Muhammad Ali (Liberal), Sean Murphy (Conservative), and Mélanie Richer (NDP) respond to House Speaker Greg Fergus' decision to eject Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for calling the prime minister a 'wacko' during Tuesday's question period. Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux shares his assessment of the federal budget.

MPs Brendan Hanley (Liberal), Laila Goodridge (Conservative), and Gord Johns (NDP) debate B.C.'s decision to ask the federal government to reverse parts of a pilot program decriminalizing some drugs. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek responds to the Alberta government's new bill proposing to give the province increased powers over municipalities, including the ability to remove councillors and overturn bylaws. Polls analyst and editor-in-chief of 338 Canada, Philippe J. Fournier, shares his latest analysis of federal polling data, showing a Conservative lead post-federal budget.

Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Stephanie Levitz (The Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the state of unity within the Liberal ranks and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's future as party leader. Former Liberal finance minister explains his concerns with the federal government's plan to raise the inclusion rate for capital gains. British High Commissioner to Canada Susannah Goshko discusses the importance of the Canada-U.K. relationship to mark NATO's 75th anniversary.

Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Sean Murphy (Conservative) and Mélanie Richer (NDP) weigh in on criticism from some high-profile Canadians directed at the Liberal government's latest budget. President of the Canadian Labour Congress, Bea Bruske, explains why she is singling out Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's record on labour issues. University of Calgary economics professor Trevor Tombe responds to the federal government's move to increase the inclusion rate on capital gains.

Business Council of Canada vice-president Robert Asselin, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Disability Without Poverty co-chair Michelle Hewitt react to the latest federal budget.