PrimeTime Politics with Michael Serapio

Liberal Leadership contestant Karina Gould talks about standing up to Donald Trump as Canada announces its plan to counter tariffs from the U.S. Former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt talks about Canada's options on trade going forward. Canadian Federation of Municipalities CEO Carole Saab discusses the economic impact that tariffs will have on businesses and consumers.

The Conference Board of Canada's chief economist, Pedro Antunes, believes that it is impossible for Canada to fully prepare for the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Tuesday, given the deep integration of the two countries' supply chains. He adds that the introduction of tariffs could ultimately lead to a depreciation of the Canadian dollar by as much as $0.06. Our host, Catherine Lafrance, spoke with him. We look back at Friday's confrontation between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House with Eugène Czolij, Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Montreal. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau traveled to London this weekend to attend the European Summit on Ukraine alongside European heads of state and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. He also had the opportunity to speak with King Charles III about Canadian sovereignty. We discuss the Prime Minister's strategy behind this trip with journalists Catherine Lévesque and Christopher Nardi of the National Post.

Former Canadian ambassador to Russia Jeremy Kinsman reacts to the tense Oval Office exchange between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump. Ukrainian Canadian Congress CEO Ihor Michalchyshyn talks about the impact of exchange between Zelenskyy and Trump. Canadain-Ukrianian lawyer Daniel Bilak talks about what's next following President Zelenskyy's visits to Washington and the failed attempt to sign a mineral deal with the U.S.

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay talks about the renewed threat of tariffs on Canada and U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer today. NDP MP Charlie Angus and Canadians United Against Hate founder Fareed Khan talk about the surge of patriotism they're advocating for in the face of threats from the U.S. president. Journalist Sabrina Nanji (Queen's Park Observer) breaks down what to expect tonight as Ontarians vote in the provincial election.

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.