Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada will recognize Palestinian statehood at the U.N. General Assembly in September. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Jon Allen, Canada's former Ambassador to Israel, about the controversial decision.

On today's show:

• Tomorrow is the deadline for Canada to reach a new trade agreement with the United States. If they can't, higher tariffs could be on the way.
• Peter MacKay, Canada's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, reacts to Canada's recognition of a Palestinian statehood.
• Dan Riskin, CTV's Science and Technology specialist, is here to tackle the biggest Science and Tech headlines of the week.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Chris Day, Stephanie Levitz, and Rob Benzie.
• Team Canada Women's Rugby player Sophie de Goede previews Friday's big game against Team USA.
• CTV's Judy Trinh has the latest developments on a pivotal legal fight from Universal Ostrich Farm, as they try to save their flock of ostriches.