Mark Carney juggles risk and reward as the Liberals chase closer China trade ties despite blowback over his human rights comments. Pierre Poilievre's push to derail Alto's high-speed train plan. Plus, Avi Lewis's uphill battle to convince Canadians they still need the NDP. Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.

The benefits, and challenges, of Canada finally meeting its two per cent NATO spending target. The uphill political battle facing the next NDP Leader. And, the growing provincial divide over how judges are appointed in Canada. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

US President Donald Trump warns Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or the United States will "obliterate" Iran's power plants".

Six people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters.

Israel intensifies operations in southern Lebanon.

Cuba is suffering through its second nation-wide power outage in a week.

Thousands of people in France are voting to choose their mayor today and parties will get a sneak peak into their popularity amongst voters.

Ottawa and Alberta are negotiating on a number of energy deals and climate advocates are concerned Canada is sliding back on its climate goals.

And Britain launches it's own version of TV's Saturday Night Live.

Will Pierre Poilievre’s Joe Rogan’s podcast appearance help him politically, and what will it do for Canada? How Mark Carney has reshaped the Liberals, one year into his leadership. And Avi Lewis emerges as the NDP frontrunner. Catherine Cullen hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

A fourth member of parliament ditches their party to join Mark Carney’s Liberals. The Conservatives push the government to step up deportations of Iranian Revolutionary Guard members. And Pierre Poilievre takes his speaking tour to the U.S.

Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.

Prime Minister Mark Carney rides the line between keeping Canada back from the Iran war and supporting the U.S. mission, but won't 'categorically' rule out involvement. Pierre Poilievre tours Europe. And, what's behind the Liberals' growing lead in polls? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to India to strengthen trade, but concerns about transnational repression follow him. Polievre lays out how he would deal with Trump. And, a meeting with OpenAI leaves federal ministers ‘disappointed.’ Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux walks back his decision to leave politics, but decides to join the other team. The NDP gets closer to choosing its next leader. And Dominic LeBlanc goes on a trade mission to Mexico. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Canada’s political leaders put aside their differences in the wake of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy. Carney tries to clear up Trump’s misconceptions about the Gordie Howe Bridge. And, a Conservative MP refuses to take a pay raise. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Prime Minister Mark Carney drops Canada’s EV mandate as part of a plan to strengthen the auto sector in the face of U.S. trade threats. Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives strike a new collaborative tone. And Stephen Harper's calls for unity.  Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.