It's looking increasingly unlikely that Canada will secure a new trade deal with America by August 1st. The message from the Carney Liberals has shifted to getting the best deal, rather than any deal, by next week's deadline. Vassy Kapelos chats with former U.S. Ambassador Gary Doer about the state of the current negotiations.

On today's show:

• The verdict in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial will be delivered sometime this afternoon. CTV's Kamil Karamali has the latest developments.
• CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin joins the party to talk some science!
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Robert Benzie and Laura Stone.
• What's wrong with the Canada Disability Benefit? Krista Carr from Inclusion Canada chimes in on that subject.
• What are U.S. officials saying this week about the ongoing trade negotiations? Huw Williams from the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association has more on that, as he makes his way back from Washington.