Philippe Lagassé, an expert in the role of the monarchy in Canada’s political system for his take on the significance of the throne speech as both political statement and symbolic gesture.

On today's show:

• Barry MacKenzie, Royal Historian at St. Francis Xavier University, on the historic ties between Canada and the monarchy and how the throne speech addresses them

• Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst, on why Prime Minister Mark Carney may be open to joining, or at least entertaining, the US "Golden Dome"

• Carmi Levy, Tech Journalist and Analyst

• The Daily Debrief Panel with Shakir Chambers, Shachi Kurl, Laura D’Angelo

• Ret. Maj-Gen David Fraser, CTV Military Analyst and Former Commander of NATO Southern Coalition Troops, Afghanistan 2006

• Tina Fedeski, Co-Founder and Artistic Managing Director, OrKidstra in Ottawa, and Kyle and Cait White, Owners, Milkhouse Farm + Dairy in Smiths Falls, Ontario, reflect on seeing and meeting King Charles at Lansdowne Park on Monday

King Charles and Queen Camilla are in Ottawa today! CTV Ottawa reporters update us on the latest royal sightings. 

With the Royals in town, the RCMP Musical Ride will be part of the procession.

Should cadets be mandatory for young Canadian newcomers?  A former honorary colonel of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, Donald Cranston, told the National Post that he believes it would help young newcomers integrate into Canada. Paul Preikschas, Executive Director of Army Cadet League Canada - Ontario Branch, says making it mandatory is not the solution, but better outreach is. 

The 'amphibious' tour boat Lady Dive IV broke down in the Ottawa River, forcing Gatineau Fire to rescue all passengers aboard -- about 50 of them.

A Powassan man was sentenced in the theft of the 'Roaring Lion' portrait.

Later, a new session of parliament gets underway tomorrow. We assemble Our Political Heat Panel!

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon and Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer about policy priorities, collaboration, energy policy, national unity, and more.

On today's show:

David Phillips, Senior Climatologist, Environment Canada, on what we can expect from 

The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data

Perry Bellegarde, Former Chief, Assembly of First Nations, on his expectations for the royal visit

CTV's Abigail Bimman on the itinerary for the royal visit and how things went during the arrival this afternoon

Guest host Tim Powers gets the latest reaction on the labour dispute from Canada Post’s vice president of communications, Jon Hamilton and CUPW Toronto local president, Mark Lubinski.  

On today's show:

Thomas Juneau, political science professor at the University of Ottawa explains the latest developments in tensions in the Middle East.

Jesse Rogerson, assistant professor of science at York University breaks down solar flares.

The Daily Debrief Panel with reporters Robert Benzie, Mike Le Couteur and Laura Stone

TSN’S Kenzie Lalonde on the PWHL finals

Travel expert Lorraine Simpson on where people are vacationing this summer, as Canadian travel to the U.S continues in a steep decline.