Michael Serapio has the latest political response to Atlantic Canada's storm damage with Liberal MP Sean Casey and Nova Scotia minister John Lohr, responsible for the province's emergency management. MPs debate today's Conservative motion on federal carbon pricing: Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). Michael Barrett (Conservative), and Peter Julian (NDP). Ray Sullivan, interim executive director of the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, discusses the housing affordability debate and lobbying efforts on Parliament Hill to counter Canada’s housing crisis, especially for lower-income Canadians.

As the recovery from Hurricane Fiona continues in Atlantic Canada, Michael Serapio welcomes MPs Kody Blois, Stephen Ellis, and Richard Cannings along with Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutching to discuss what comes next. The federal government has confirmed an end to mandatory COVID-19 border and travel measures later this week. We have reaction from virologist Earl Brown and Mayor Jim Diodati (Niagara Falls, Ont.).

Guy Saint-Jacques, a former Canadian ambassador to China, joins Martin Stringer to analyze the appointment of Jennifer May to that vital post in Beijing. Dr. Zain Chagla (McMaster University) discusses a new medical assessment arguing Canada's border measures were of little use in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Journalists Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Mia Rabson (The Canadian Press) review the first week of the fall sitting and other political headlines.

Pierre Poilievre questioned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today for the first time as Opposition Leader. Martin Stringer joins Michael Serapio to look at key moments from Question Period. The federal government has struck a long-awaited panel to review Canada’s cannabis laws and regulations, nearly four years after legalization. Michael welcomes David Hammond, a University of Waterloo professor of public health sciences, and Annamaria Enenajor, a lawyer who founded the Campaign for Cannabis Amnesty. Christian Leuprecht of Royal Military College analyzes the latest diplomatic and military developments concerning Russia’s invasion and Ukraine.

Reports suggest the federal government will relax COVID-19 border measures, including the ArriveCAN app. We look at the politics with MPs Greg Fergus (Liberal), Melissa Lantsman (Conservative), and Taylor Bachrach (NDP). And we look at the science with infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch. A group of Ontario New Democrat MPPs spent $95.21 each on food over the past two weeks – less than $7 per day and the average for those receiving Ontario Disability Support Payments. We hear from MPP Joel Harden (Ottawa Centre) on their campaign to raise awareness, plus more on the issue from anti-poverty activist Leigh Bursey.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh joins Michael Serapio to discuss the return of Parliament, his party's priorities, and the pressure he's feeling from the Liberals and Conservatives. Government House Leader Mark Holland also looks at the fall sitting and the Trudeau government's legislative agenda. Royal commentator Bonnie Brownlee analyzes the future of the crown in Canada as King Charles succeeds his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. And political commentators Greg MacEachern, Tim Powers, and Kim Wright debate the latest headlines as MPs return to Ottawa.

A deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. brings an end to house arrest for Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, allowing her to leave Canada and go home to China. Guy Saint-Jacques, Canada's former ambassador to China, looks at what this development means for Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two Canadians detained in China shortly after Meng's arrest. Journalists Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Mia Rabson (Canadian Press) and Niigaan Sinclair (Winnipeg Free Press) discuss post-election leadership challenges facing the federal parties.

Pearl Eliadis, a human rights lawyer and McGill University professor, discusses a Quebec bill to ban anti-vaccine protests outside hospitals and schools Duane Bratt, a Mount Royal University professor of political science, looks at Alberta's current political situation and the future of Premier Jason Kenney. Political commentators Kate Harrison, Susan Smith, and Kim Wright analyze the latest post-election developments.

Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, joins Peter Van Dusen to discuss the implementation of vaccine "passports" for non-essential businesses. We also hear from University of Ottawa epidemiologist Raywat Deonandan. Bert Chen, a member of the Conservative Party of Canada's National Council, discusses his push for a referendum to recall Erin O'Toole as leader following this week's election result. Political commentators have their say on O'Toole and the other party leaders: Aleem Kanji, Greg MacEachern, and Kiavash Najafi.

Election edition of PrimeTime Politics, the nightly political round-up. Interviews, analysis and panels. Hosted by Peter Van Dusen.