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Here's on what Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters following two days of meetings in the Kananaskis for the G7 Summit; and, U.S. President Donald Trump's is demanding for Iran's unconditional surrender has he weighs America's involvement in Israel's war.

U.S. President Donald Trump left this year's G7 Summit in Alberta the same day he arrived as the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies; and, Massachusetts' governor hosted several Canadian premiers and New England state governors in an effort to show unity amid bilateral tensions.

Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Tel Aviv after Israel launched brazen attacks targeting the nation’s nuclear capabilities; meanwhile, Investigations continue into what caused wildfires in B.C.

Israel is bracing for a counter-attack after launching a series of airstrikes on Iran in a dramatic escalation of violence in the Middle East; and, a dentist from Toronto is the sole Canadian victim of a Boeing plane crash in India that killed more than 200 passengers.

Steel and aluminum tariffs are what is presently holding up a possible economic and security agreement between Canada and the U.S.; and, the unrest that flared in Los Angeles, prompting U.S. President Trump to deploy active military, is spreading to other U.S. cities.

Squamish, B.C., a community 60 km north of Vancouver is under an evacuation alert as a wildfire threatens the region; and, Donald Trump has deployed more U.S. troops to Los Angeles than those currently serving in Iraq and Syria.

California is suing the Trump administration, arguing the deployment of Marines and the National Guard is unconstitutional; and, Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will hit the NATO defence spending target of 2 per cent this fiscal year.

Vassy Kapelos is joined by Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News to talk through what we know so far. On today's show: Minister of Internal Trade Chrystia Freeland on the government's new One Canadian Economy bill and opposition concerns with it Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and Former Congressional Staffer, on the ongoing protests in Los Angeles and the political firestorm that has developed Dan Kelly, CEO, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on the importance of today's meeting addressing the removal of interprovincial trade barriers 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; and Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on convincing BC Premier David Eby to be open to a west coast pipeline and optimism with new major energy infrastructure projects

The federal government's 'One Canadian Economy' bill aims to fast-track nation-building projects and reduce interprovincial trade barriers; and, U.S. President Trump is telling media Elon Musk has 'lost his mind' in response to their war of words on social media.

The government confirmed it is having, but is keeping tight-lipped about, high-level trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S.; and, a war of words is beginning to emerge between U.S. President Trump and Elon Musk following the billionaire's White House exit.

Marc Garneau death at 76 following a short illness has left the Canadian aerospace and political circles in shock and mourning; and, intensive discussions are underway in Ottawa over how to respond to U.S. President Trump's doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs.

Guest host Stefan Keyes speaks with Matthew Holmes, Executive Vice President and Chief of Public Policy, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, about what that group wants to see the government do in response to a spike in steel and aluminum tariffs implemented by the US. Julie Simmons, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph, on the throne speech passing in the House of Commons without a vote "on division" and what that might mean moving forward Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and Former Congressional Staffer, on the new US travel ban and new polling responding to the use of tariffs in Canada John Viveiros, Host, Hot Take Hockey, on the Edmonton Oilers taking the first game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Dr. Dave Williams, Canadian physician, public speaker, CEO, author, and retired CSA astronaut remembers former astronaut and federal minister Marc Garneau John Gradek, aviation management expert and lecturer, McGill University, on the need for water bombers during wildfire season

Prime Minister Carney is calling U.S. President Trump's doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs 'unlawful and unjustified'; and, the federal government has introduced sweeping legislation to tighten security at all its border crossings.

From pipelines to critical minerals, Canadian provinces and territories presented arguments for championing different nation-building projects; thousands of Saskatchewan's wildfire evacuees are battling with the uncertainty of what they may find when they return home.

Canada's steel industry is speaking out after U.S. President Trump announced he will double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 per cent; Dry winds, flames and smoke are hampering efforts to contain wildfires raging in multiple western provinces.

A U.S. federal appeals court has overturned a trade court's ruling deeming U.S. President Trump's tariffs via emergency powers as unlawful; states of emergencies in two prairie provinces over wildfires has prompted Canada to request assistance from international partners.

Manitoba has declared a state of emergency, with Canadian Armed Forces on the way to assist the province in its wildfire fight; the RCMP in Nova Scotia has uncovered video evidence of two missing children the day before their disappearance.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Sheryl Matheson, Deputy Mayor of Sherridon, MB, on how residents are faring after evacuating on short notice due to one of the many large wildfires in the province right now. On today's show: Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte of the Prince Albert Grand Council which represents 12 First Nations in Saskatchewan on a joint statement calling for greater firefighting resources for First Nations in the province Jasraj Singh Hallan, Conservative Finance Critic & Mike Kelloway, Liberal MP from Nova Scotia, on energy and economic policy following the first Question Period Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Andrew Bevan, Former Liberal National Campaign Co-Director, reflects on the campaign that ultimately elected Prime Minister Mark Carney

Former prime ministers were among the dignitaries gathered as King Charles delivered Canada's speech from the throne; U.S. President Trump made a 51st state comment on social media when referencing the cost on Canada to participate in his 'Golden Dome' plan after King Charles' visit.

King Charles and Queen Camilla were welcomed by Canadian leaders; plus, Parliament resumed with several new senators being sworn in alongside the election of a new house speaker.

Four Democratic and one Republican U.S. senator met with Prime Minister Mark Carney as U.S. President Trump's tariffs loom large; Canada Post is warning of delays as postal workers initiated an overtime ban as a strike deadline passed with no deal.

Canada Post workers will remain on the job for now with an overtime ban in place as its strike deadline came and went without a deal; Israeli embassy workers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were to be engaged when a man yelling 'Free Palestine' fatally shot them.

A Hamilton man arrested in connection to a W5 investigation has connections with a New Brunswick man convicted of sexually assaulting former girlfriends; there are few details about what Canada's involvement in U.S. President Trump's 'Golden Dome' plan would entail.

A Hamilton man was arrested in connection to a W5 investigation into men sharing video allegedly drugging and assaulting women; Canada, the U.K. and France have called the level of human suffering in Gaza 'intolerable' amid an 11-week aid blockade by Israel.

U.S. President Trump has separate ceasefire calls with Vladmir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky; plus, more Canadians are spending their vacations within the country.

The trial against five former World Junior hockey players will be presided over by a judge alone after a second jury was discharged; a new report is recommending phasing out daily door-to-door mail delivery amid ongoing labour disputes at Canada Post.

Residents of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba where the couple killed by wildfires resided are calling their deaths a tragedy; consumers in Canada and the U.S. are being told to brace for higher prices because of U.S. President Trump's trade war.

At least two people were found dead after being stranded and unable to evacuate from wildfires raging in Manitoba; PM Mark Carney signed a directive to enact legislation for a middle-class tax cut as his cabinet met for the first time.

CTV's Jeremie Charron joins guest host Stefan Keyes to unpack the results from the first cabinet meeting and the political reception it has received so far. On today's show: Mike Von Massow, Professor, Department of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics, University of Guelph, on Loblaw warning of a possible spike in grocery prices for products impacted by tariffs Dr. Mike Moffatt, Founding Director, Missing Middle Initiative, follows up on comments from Canada's new housing minister about supply and lowering prices Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Marvin Ryder, Professor in the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, previews Ontario's upcoming budget amid tariff issues Dan Kelly, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on his concerns about another possible Canada Post strike and what it would mean for businesses

PM Mark Carney's new cabinet is made up of 28 portfolios, with 15 rookie ministers; U.S. President Donald Trump announced he is lifting sanctions on Syria while in Saudi Arabia.

PM Mark Carney's new cabinet is expected to stay under 30 people using a two-tier system with a core cabinet leading on big files; Markets surged on news China and the U.S. agreed to slash mutual tariffs by 115 per cent in a major de-escalation in the trade war.

A new jobs report revealed the toll Trump's tariffs are having on the Canadian labour market, with manufacturing taking a big hit; Canada's cardinals who sat in conclave say Pope Leo XIV has the qualities needed to unite the Catholic Church.

U.S. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has taken the name Leo XIV, has ascended as the Catholic Church's new pope; the details of the economic pact between the U.S. and U.K. are still in the works, but both sides are calling it a win.

Cardinals will reconvene in the Sistine Chapel for the second day of conclave; Prime Minister Mark Carney received high praise from Canada's premiers for his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

U.S. President Trump took a mostly friendly tone with PM Carney, but refused to budge on lifting tariffs on Canada; Pierre Poilievre spoke publicly for the first time since losing the election and his seat as leader of the Conservatives.

Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed at his first post-election press conference that King Charles would deliver Canada's throne speech; Pierre Poilievre will run in a by-election in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot after its MP-elect resigned.

New trade guidance indicates the U.S. will be charging zero tariffs on Canadian auto parts that are compliant with CUSMA; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tabled a new bill that would make it easier for voters to force a referendum to break from Canada.

U.S. President Trump says he congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on his win and that the prime minister be visiting the White House in a week; Nova Scotia and Ontario's premiers were among those who weighed in on the Conservative Party's campaign falling short.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has a lot of energy and a lot to do on the day after his party won a minority mandate; Could Pierre Poilievre be parachuted in to run for an Alberta seat after losing race in Ottawa?

Mark Carney's victory speech focused on bringing Canadians together as the Liberals won a minority mandate; Pierre Poilievre was trailing in his riding when he made his concession speech despite increasing the Conservatives' voter base.

A second jury has been selected following a mistrial in the sex assault case against five former World Junior hockey players; each party leader is entering the final days of the election campaign with a concrete and distinguishable message to voters.

A fatal confrontation between police and a 30-year-old man at Toronto's Pearson Airport; and new revelations on the call between Mark Carney and Donald Trump.

B.C. is projected to be a major battleground on Election Day; plus, massive crowds gather in Rome to pay tribute to Pope Francis in a public viewing.

Plans are in motion as the Catholic faithful and world leaders begin to gather in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis; here's what is in the Conservative Party's fiscal platform, from lowering taxes to reducing the deficit.

Pope Francis has died at 88 of a stroke and irreversible heart failure on Easter Monday; and, while Conservatives are leading among voters aged 35 to 54, new Nanos polling shows the Liberals hold an advantage among seniors.

Advance polling in the federal election is underway as party leaders continue to make pledges; and an innocent bystander is killed in a shootout in Hamiton, Ontario.

The moments that resulted in the decision to cancel post-debate press conferences was described as testy and physical; and, the English-language leaders' debate punctuated how the Liberals and Conservatives are seeing record-levels of support.

Four of Canada's party leaders made their case to Canadians in French in the first of two federal debates; and, here's how the road to build a majority government in Canada could be determined by Quebec.

Reports that Honda will move auto production out of Canada prompted immediate response from party leaders on the campaign trail; and, here's how a Montreal Canadiens hockey game forced Canada to change the start time of the French debate.

Pierre Poilievre and Doug Ford appear to be openly at odds over the federal Conservatives' election campaign; and, Mark Carney apologized for a staffer who planted 'Stop the Steal' pins at a conservative conference.