The bureau chiefs panel Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about Michael Ma's floor crossing to the Liberals and what it means for Pierre Poilievre's leadership when he faces a leadership review at the end of the six week holiday break from parliament.

As Parliament goes into its winter break, the party strategists' panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule looks back at Carney's performance over the year and looks ahead to Pierre Poilievre's upcoming leadership review, and discusses whether both are on the right paths. U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra sits down for a year-end interview focused on the deterioration of Canada-U.S. trade talks earlier this fall, what the United States wants out of a trade deal with Canada and how talks can get started again.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly discusses her government's attempt to recoup money given to Stellantis after the automaker canceled a vehicle line in Brampton, costing thousands of jobs. Former Canadian ambassador to the UN Louise Blais talks about the challenges ahead for Canada's next ambassador to the U.S. and reflects on Kirsten Hillman's tenure in the role. The International Monetary Fund's Mission Chief to Canada Ashvin Ahuja discusses the IMF's analysis of Canada's economic policies and outlook.

Canada's former UN ambassador Bob Rae discusses Kirsten Hillman's resigation as Canada's ambassador to the United States and the impact she has left on the relationship. Journalists Alex Ballingall (Toronto Star) and Stephanie Taylor (National Post) talk about the defeat of the Conservative motion supporting an oil pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast and what it means for the Liberals who voted against it. Bloc Québécois Yves-François Blanchet discusses his opposition to the Alberta-Ottawa MOU and how long he thinks this minority government can last.

Former UN ambassador Bob Rae comments on U.S. foreign policy shifts in regards to Europe and how Canada should move forward with its relationship with the U.S. Climate scientists Catherine Abreu and Simon Donner discuss their respective decisions to leave the government's Net-Zero Advisory Body after Ottawa's MOU with Alberta. Former Métis National Council president Cassidy Caron talks about the significance of the return of artifacts held in the Vatican back to Indigenous peoples in Canada and what comes next in their fight to repatriate historical items.

The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss Mark Carney's brief visit to Washington for the World Cup as Donald Trump threatens the CUSMA deal and they talk about Ottawa's strategy around consultation with First Nations after signing the MOU with Alberta. Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery talks about his province's plan to not comply with the federal gun buy-back program set to be rolled-out across the country.

The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss the challenges the government faces in getting First Nations' support for a pipeline to the Pacific coast and debate how realistic the proposal really is. Polls analysts Éric Grenier (The Writ) and Philippe Fournier (338 Canada) discuss what the polls say about support for the Alberta-Ottawa MOU across the country.

Former Toronto mayor and Elbows up for Climate co-chair David Miller outlines his issues with the Alberta-Ottawa MOU and details the types of projects he'd like to see pursued. Political strategists Martine St-Victor and Jonathan Kalles talk about the comments on the decline of the French language by Minister Marc Miller and the impact of Steven Guilbeault's resignation from cabinet on the PM's popularity in Quebec.

Sara Mainville, lawyer and managing partner at JFK Law talks about the Prime Minister's speech to the AFN assembly and whether any concerns over consultations were eased by his remarks. Former RCMP deputy-commissioner Pierre-Yves Bourduas talks about the logistical challenge that the government faces in enforcing its gun buy-back program as Alberta announces it will not participate. United Steelworkers Canada President Marty Warren discusses his chat with Industry Minister Melanie Joly today and what supports his union would like to see from Ottawa.

B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix gives his assessment of Alberta's pipeline proposal and how his province might work with Alberta in other ways to get its energy products to Asian markets. Calgary-based political science professor Lori Williams and Edmonton-based freelance columnist Graham Thomson discuss what went down at Alberta's United Conservative Party convention over the weekend and how much the MOU helps Premier Danielle Smith politically. Abacus Data CEO David Coletto provides some insight into how Canadians are feeling about the Alberta-Ottawa MOU.

The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) talk about Steven Guilbeault's sudden resignation from cabinet and what it says about Mark Carney's command of his caucus. Laura Jones, president of the B.C. Business Council talks about her organization's support for the Alberta-Ottawa MOU despite the B.C. government's fervent opposition to a new pipeline going through the province. CPAC journalist Rémi Authier breaksdown the first NDP leadership debate which took place in Montreal yesterday.

Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson reacts to Steven Guilbeault's resignation from cabinet and responds to concerns about the MOU Ottawa signed with Alberta today. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May laments the resignation of Steven Guilbeault from cabinet and voices her disapproval of Ottawa's MOU with Alberta. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks about her province's MOU with Ottawa and what it means for the future of Alberta's energy-based economy. Strategists Stevie O'Brien and Cole Hogan, talk about the political hurdles Prime Minister Mark Carney must overcome to get support for his new energy policies with Alberta.

Canadian Steel Producer CEO Catherine Cobden unpacks the latest suite of measures to support the steel industry as it faces crippling U.S. tariffs. Michael Serapio sits down with Russian dissident and former prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza to talk about the Russia proposal to end the war in Ukraine from the Halifax International Security Forum. The David Suzuki Foundation's Thomas Green discusses his organization's opposition to Alberta's pipeline proposal to the Pacific coast.

Canada's former ambassador to Russia Jeremy Kinsman weighs in on the peace talks concerning the war in Ukraine as European allies propose changes to an initial U.S. plan. U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D - Delaware) discusses the Canada-U.S. relationship and proposals to end the war in Ukraine from the Halifax International Security Forum. Mutasim Ali, a lawyer with the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights talks about the ongoing conflict and Sudan and what Canada can do to help.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joins to talk about his support for Alberta's proposed pipeline to the B.C. coast as well as his thoughts on trade negotiations with the U.S. Ukrainian Canadian Congress CEO Ihor Michalchyshyn talks about peace plan negotiations between the U.S. Russia and Ukraine and the plan unveiled late last week that was deemed too favourable to Russia by Ukraine and its western allies. Former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae reflects on his time at the international body and what can be done to improve it.

B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix details B.C.'s opposition to Alberta's proposed pipeline to the pacific coast as a deal with Ottawa and Alberta appears imminent. CPAC host Michael Serapio interviews Halifax International Security Forum President Peter van Praagh on the themes of this year's conference. Former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations Louise Blais discusses what's at stake during the Prime Minister's trip to the G20 in South Africa this weekend.

The strategists panel, Susan Smith and Cole Hogan debate the political ramifications and potential pitfalls for the prime minister if a pipeline form Alberta to the Pacific coast is approved. Ontario Senator Marty Deacon talks about her attempts to get the government to ban all sports gambling ads. Former Liberal cabinet minister Sergio Marchi discusses his new book Pursuing a Public Life: How to Succeed in the Political Arena.

The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss reports that Ottawa and Alberta are closing in on an agreement to build a pipeline to the Pacific coast. Canadian Global Affairs Institute President Dave Perry talks about the ongoing debate on the future of Canada's fighter jet fleet as Swedish officials and royalty try to woo the Canadian government into buying fighter jets from Saab. CPAC host Michael Serapio sits down with Brigadier General Brendan Cook on the Canadian military's collaboration with private industry at the SpaceBound conference in Ottawa.

Retired Lt.-Gen. and former commander of the RCAF Yvan Blondin talks about his apprehensions on Canada pursuing other fighter jets right now at the expense of its F-35 program. Leger Vice President Andrew Enns discusses post-budget polls surveying Canadians' thoughts on Mark Carney's spending plans. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy Corey Hogan talks about the budget passing and explains the government's strategy on fast-tracking major projects.

Political science professor Lori Turnbull and our strategists panel, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and George Soule breakdown the aftermath of the budget passing and what it means for the government and opposition. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May explains why she decided to vote for the budget after initially vowing to oppose it. Northwest Territories Premier RJ Simpson discusses the conversations between the PM and premiers during today's first ministers meeting.