PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

The Writ founder Éric Grenier spoke about recent federal polling numbers, showing the Liberals are nearly tied with the Conservatives. CPAC journalist Andrew Thomson breaks down some of the highlights of the Liberal leadership debate on Tuesday The strategists panel Susan Smith, Jordan Paquet and George Soule talk about what's next for the Liberal leadership race after the two debates. Ukrainian MP and leader of the Holos Party, Kira Rudik spoke from Kyiv about a potential minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine.

Ukrainian Canadian Congress President Alexandra Chyczij talks about the impact of the prime minister's visit to Ukraine as the war reaches its third anniversary. The Hill reporter Laura Kelly talks about the reaction in Washington and abroad to President Trump's comments and moves on the Russia-Ukraine war. Journalists Catherine Lévesque (National Post) and Kyle Duggan (Canadian Press) tee up the French Liberal leadership debate tonight.

Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae talks about Ukrainian-American relations following the US’s vote against a resolution at the UN this week. The strategist panel, Susan Smith, Jordan Paquet and George Soule look back on the French Liberal leadership debate and preview the English debate tonight. CPAC’s Andrew Thomson speaks from Montreal ahead of the English Liberal leadership debate.

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy talks about his warning to Canada as the Trump administration continues to target Canada, Ukraine and European allies with harsh rhetoric. The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss Trump's impact on Canadian politics and the upcoming Liberal leadership debate.

Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla denies allegations of foreign interference in her campaign after reports that stated the Liberal Party had some concerns. The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Jordan Paquet and George Soule discuss the Conservative attacks on Mark Carney and the party's apparent shift in messaging. Anti-fentanyl expert David Asher discusses the problems the U.S. administration has with Canada's handling of drug trafficking.

Royal Military College Professor Walter Dorn talks about U.S. President Trump's comments calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator and the efforts from his administration to end the war. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles talks about the NDP's position in the Ontario election as election day draws near. Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson talks about his trip to Washington last week and the strategy he'd like to pursue to counter potential tariffs.

Talks have begun between the USA and Russia in Saudi Arabia about a possible end to the war in Ukraine, but without Europe or Ukraine at the table. CPAC’s Michael Serapio discusses this with Yuliya Kovaliv, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada. Journalists Robert Benzie (Toronto Star) and Sabrina Nanji (The QP Observer) breakdown the Ontario election debate held on Monday.

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey talks about his trip to Washington and what he and other premiers heard from U.S. officials. The journalists panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss the premeirs trip to Washington this week and the Conservative criticism of Liberal leadership contestant Mark Carney. Abacus Data's David Coletto breaks down his latest federal numbers.

Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand talks about U.S. President Donald Trump's continual threats to make Canada the 51st state, and reacts to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's call for NATO members to spend five per cent of their GDPs on defence. Political strategists Jordan Paquet (Conservative), Stevie O'Brien (Liberal) and George Soule (NDP) discuss the possibility of an early election call. Washington-based political reporter David Levinthal talks about Trump's plan to invoke reciprocal tariffs.

Former prime minister Kim Campbell talks about the call from former prime ministers for Canadians to proudly fly the Canadian flag on its 60th anniversary this weekend. Matthew Holmes from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce talks about what cities would see the greatest impact from tariffs. Pollster Éric Grenier discusses how the Liberals have made a significant gains in their polling gap against the Conservatives in recent weeks.