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.

Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, and Israel's Ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, respond to Iran's weekend air strikes against Israel. Former U.S. federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York Jessica Roth discusses the significance of former U.S. president Donald Trump's first criminal trial, which began today in New York.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses her new bill, the Provincial Priorities Act, requiring municipalities to seek provincial approval before receiving funding from Ottawa. Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (The Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on the week's top political headlines, including the fallout from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's testimony before the foreign interference inquiry.

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson discusses the government's push to pass Bill C-50, its sustainable jobs legislation. Economists Pedro Antunes (Conference Board of Canada) and Mostafa Askari (Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy) weigh in on what to expect in next week's federal budget. And B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon reacts to recent federal housing announcements, including one inspired by his province's "BC Builds" program.

It was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's turn today to testify at the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions. Steven Chase, senior parliamentary reporter for the Globe and Mail, reports from the Commission to CPAC’s Michael Serapio. Our panellists Susan Smith (Liberal), Josie Sabatino (Conservative) & Anne McGrath (NDP) share their impressions of this week's testimony at the Foreign Interference Inquiry. We also discuss with our political panel the latest pre-budget announcements by Ottawa. Canada’s new multi-billion-dollar plan to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces still falls short of the two per cent of GDP target set out by NATO. The U.S. to Canada Ambassador David Cohen shares his country’s point of view regarding Ottawa’s latest defence policy update.

Senior officials from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office testify at the inquiry into foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections. Health Minister Mark Holland discusses a $500 million federal investment in a new fund to support organizations offering mental health services to young people. Former Liberal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott speaks about her new book, "Health for All, A Doctor's Prescription for a Healthier Canada."

National Defence Minister Bill Blair elaborates on the federal government's multi-billion dollar plan to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces. NDP MP Charlie Angus discusses his decision not to run in the next federal election. Philippe Fournier, editor-in-chief of 338 Canada, weighs in on a recent poll showing the governing Liberals are closing the gap on the Opposition Conservatives.