Canada is facing criticism from NATO and allies regarding our defense spending - or lack thereof. What needs to be done to address the issue? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson - Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief & Host of the West Block.

Next - what sort of an impact could access to free prescription contraception have on our healthcare system and why is it a crucial component of a National Pharmacare Program? We get the thoughts of Melina Albanese - PhD Candidate in Epidemiology at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto.

Finally, Canadians now have fewer options for cheap flights as Lynx Airlines has been permanently grounded. We discuss just what this means for the Canadian aviation industry – and for budget-conscious travelers - with “The Travel Lady” - Lesley Keyter.