We start with the latest on CUSMA negotiations, where a deal between Canada and the U.S. looks unlikely by July 1st as Prime Minister Mark Carney pushes back against American influence. Then we look at federal efforts to expand direct alcohol sales across the country and Alberta’s plan to eliminate the seasonal time change. Next, we speak with London International Airport CEO Scott McFadzean about new and expanded flights coming to the city despite cuts elsewhere. On the weekly panel, Jared Zaifman and Ryan Gauss weigh in on Doug Ford’s “gravy plane” controversy and London’s 9.1% unemployment rate. We also cover the UK’s plan to ban cigarette sales for anyone born after 2008, and wrap up with a viral wedding story that has people debating whether requiring men to wear ties is reasonable or over the top.

London city council is asking the province to expand addiction and mental health supports, including more detox and rehab spaces, as pressure grows to address gaps in care. Ward 11 Councillor Skylar Franke joins the show to talk about redirecting funding tied to the closing Carepoint supervised consumption site toward other local treatment options, and weighs in on how ready London is for rapid transit. Gardening expert Mark Cullen discusses Earth Day and why planting — and maintaining — mature trees is critical for healthier communities. Disaster recovery specialist Jim Mandeville breaks down what homeowners can do to prevent flooding as extreme weather becomes more common. And Premier Doug Ford responds to criticism over the province’s plane purchase, saying he’s now hearing calls from the public to “keep it,” while apologizing for how the decision was communicated.