A federal budget and a floor crossing. Strategists Susan Smith (Liberal), Cole Hogan (Conservative) and George Soule (NDP), talk about former Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont’s move to join the Liberal caucus and whether other MPs will consider changing parties. Sean O’Reilly, president of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, speaks with CPAC’s Michael Serapio about the federal budget’s public service workforce cuts and the impact it will have on critical services for Canadians. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield explains his state's case against Trump's tariffs as the legality of the president's executive actions is debated at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Minister of Finance François-Philippe Champagne unveiled his first budget today with a deficit of more than 78 billion dollars. In an interview with CPAC host Michael Serapio, Champagne defends the spending in his budget, saying it will make Canada more competitive than the United States. The Liberal government announced its budget today, with a deficit of over $78 billion dollars. Jasraj Singh Hallan, the Conservative finance critic believes that the budget has too much spending. "It's impossible to fathom that someone who calls himself a budget expert is going to spend more than Justin Trudeau." The Bloc Québécois is unsatisfied with the Liberals’ budget. Jean-Denis Garon, the finance critic for the BQ, saying the budget spend enough on new infrastructure and the environment.

Polls analyst and author of The Writ Éric Grenier stops by to talk about what the polls are showing going into Prime Minister Carney's first budget. Sharon DeSousa, National President of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, speaks with CPAC's Michael Serapio about the forecasted austerity in the federal budget and their union’s concerns about thousands of potential public service job cuts. Michigan State University law professor Matthew Leffler talks about the significance of the case challenging President Trump's tariffing powers going before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Foreign affairs expert Vina Nadjibulla talks about the historic meeting between Prime Minister Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping and what the future of Canada-China relations could hold. The bureau chief panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra's reported tirade at Ontario's representative in Washington and the current state of relations between the two countries. Canada-U.S. relations expert Fen Hampson tells us why he thinks the U.S. ambassador to Canada should be reprimanded by the Canadian government.

The strategists panel, Cole Hogan and Susan Smith discuss the fallout from the Ontario government's anti-tariff ad and debate if the prime minister shares some responsibility for it. John Parisella, a longtime political adviser in Quebec and strategist for the 'NO' side in the 1995 referendum recalls the campaign to keep Quebec in Canada and discusses the future of Quebec sovereignty. Laura Kelly, a Washington-based foreign policy reporter for The Hill talks about the Senate vote to strip the President of his emergency power to place tariffs on Canada.

Flavio Volpe, president of the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association discusses the future of the Canadian auto industry amid several plant closures and demands from the U.S. to build cars state-side. Charles Burton, a former Canadian diplomat and expert on Canada-China relations talks about the risks of getting closer to China as the PM prepares to meet President Xi Jinping. Conference Board of Canada Chief Economist Pedro Antunes gives an overview of the state of the Canadian economy following a decision by the Bank of Canada to lower interest rates.

CPAC's Andrew Thomson briefs host Michael Serapio on the latest fallout from Ontario's anti-tariff ad campaign in the U.S. as negotiations with that country remain on hold. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown discusses his recent visit to Ottawa and meetings with key ministers as his city is hit hard by auto tariffs. Michael Serapio sits down with authors Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson on their new book "Breaking Point: The New Big Shifts Putting Canada at Risk" that explores pressing issues facing Canadians. Jason Schilling. president of the Alberta Teachers' Association talks about the problems his members face as the Alberta government orders them back to work after a three-week strike.

Toronto Star Queen's Park bureua chief Robert Benzie talks about the fall out from Ontario's anti-tariff ad as the Premier defends it. Former Republican strategist and podcast host Steve Schmidt talks about the deteriorating relationship between Canada and the U.S. Foreign affairs expert Vina Nadjibulla talks about what Canada can do to be more competitive in Asian markets as the Prime Minister seeks new trading partners.

Louise Blais, Canada's former ambassador to the UN talks about Canada's strategy for dealing with the U.S. now that trade talks have been terminated by Donald Trump. David Jacboson, the former U.S. ambassador to Canada from 2009-2013 discusses the fallout from Ontario's ad campaign and how Canada and the U.S. might go forward. The Bureau Chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) talk about what the Prime Minister faces now that trade talks with the U.S. have collapsed right before a 9 day trip to Asia.

CPAC’s Michael Serapio sits down with Justice Minister Sean Fraser as the federal government introduces Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act. Strategists Susan Smith and Cole Hogan speaks with CPAC’s Michael Serapio about the government’s bail reform legislation and Pierre Poilievre’s leadership as the leader faces criticisms following contentious remarks he made recently on the RCMP and the Trudeau government. The legislation proposes over 80 changes to the Criminal Code to toughen bail and sentencing laws. As the Prime Minister heads to Asia, Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute, discusses new polling on Canadians’ attitudes towards expanding trade with Asian countries with Michael Serapio.

Political strategist Marci Surkes and National Post reporter Stephanie Taylor react to the Prime Minister's address to the nation on his budget plan. The Carney government is worried that the opposition parties will vote against the upcoming federal budget, triggering an election. CPAC's Michael Serapio speaks with polls analyst Éric Grenier about the current seat projections and party standings if an election were to be called. Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood, a senior researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives discusses the future of Canada's electric vehicle industry following a series of setbacks for the sector.

Ingersoll Mayor Brian Petrie talks about the impact to his community from the cancellation of the GM Bright Drop EV truck. Unifor President Lana Payne speaks out about what Canada needs to do to prevent more auto industry jobs from leaving Canada. Auditor General Karen Hogan answers questions about her recent reports into cyber security in the federal public service and the quality of service from the CRA. Former chief of defence staff (ret'd) general Tom Lawson talks discusses recruitment in the Canadian Armed Forces following an auditor general report shedding light on shortcomings in that area.

The Conservative Shadow Minister for Industry Raquel Dancho talks about her party's call for the government to release the contract it signed with Stellantis as the car maker moves jobs to Illinois at the expense of Brampton. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown discusses the impact of the Stellantis move and what the future holds for the company in his city. Former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page discusses his views on the government's capacity for spending amid questions over the size of the upcoming budget.

The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about the political implications of Quebec tabling a draft constitution in the name of greater autnomy. Poliitcal commentator Tim Powers and polls analyst Éric Grenier discuss the state of play in Newfoundland and Labrador ahead of its provincial election on Tuesday. J.P. Gladu, a member of the Indigenous advisory council for the major projects office talks about the role of First Nations when it comes to approving and building major projects across the country.

Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel Jon Allen discusses the first phase of the ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Gaza with CPAC’s Michael Serapio. Prime Minister Carney returned from the White House this week to criticisms in another House. Conservatives criticized the Carney government for a lack of progress on tariff relief and trade negotiations at Question Period. Strategists Susan Smith and Cole Hogan talk with CPAC’s Michael Serapio about the backlash the Carney government is facing and where things stand politically with trade progress. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told a Toronto audience yesterday that Canada must come “second” to the U.S. on automobile manufacturing. CPAC’s Michael Serapio speaks with President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association Brian Kingston about his reaction to those statements and what this means for auto tariff relief and the future of the sector.

Parliamentary journalists Steven Chase (Globe and Mail) and Stephanie Taylor (National Post) talk about what was accomplished during the Prime Minister's trip to Washington and meeting with President Trump. Canada's former UN ambassador Louise Blais discusses the diplomatic strategy behind dealing with the United States. International trade lawyer William Pellerin answers questions on the future of the Canada-U.S. trading relationship.

CPAC host Michael Serapio reports from Washington D.C. where Prime Minister Carney met with President Donald Trump to work on a trade deal. Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney discusses the prime minister's meeting with President Trump and the state of the Canada-U.S. bilateral relationship. Former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson talks about the Canada-U.S. trading relationship and about what could be preventing a deal from being reached. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks about her meeting with Prime Minister Carney on Monday and responds to criticism from British Columbia regarding her pipeline proposal.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet President Donald Trump tomorrow in Washington. And government officials are sounding more cautious about the prospect of a deal compared to predictions earlier this year that a deal would be signed in the summer. To help us understand this change in tone, CBC’s former national affairs editor Chris Hall joins CPAC host Michael Serapio. Political strategists Stevie O’Brien and Jordan Paquet discuss with CPAC host Michael Serapio about Mark Carney’s visit to Washington to talk about trade and national security with Donald Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney has suffered a slight dip in his favourable impressions since he took office, says recent data published by Abacus Data. David Coletto, the founder and CEO of Abacus Data, explains that Canadians are becoming a little bit more unsure if Carney is the right person to lead the country.

The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) and Mia Rabson (Canadian Press) discuss the prime minister's trip to Washington and meeting with President Trump next Tuesday. Ret. Lt. -Gen. and former MP Andrew Leslie gives his thoughts on the government's new defence investment agency, aimed at improving military procurement. Marci Shore, a former Yale professor and current prof at the Munk School of Global Affairs talks about the rhetoric used by U.S. President Donald Trump at a recent speech to top military leaders and what it says about the state of U.S. democracy.

Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr discusses the government's new defence investment agency and how it's supposed to fix a file mirred by issues. B.C. Energy and Climate Solutions Minister Adrian Dix talks about his province's opposition to Alberta's oil pipeline proposal. The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss pipeline politics and the rift between Alberta and B.C.