We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. This time out, we set the scene for the latest fiscal update ahead for the Federal Government and what steps may be taken to help mitigate the housing crisis and ease the high cost of living for Canadians. 

Next, the latest data from Statistics Canada indicates a record high in household food insecurity across the 10 provinces. We catch up with Tim Li, Food Insecurity Research Program Coordinator from the University of Toronto, to break down details of the nationwide survey and what can be done to ensure no one goes hungry. 

Finally, it has all the beauty without all the deadly animals of Australia! “The Travel Lady” Lesley Keyter joins us to explain why she is big fan of New Zealand, above and beyond the country’s award winning wineries!