Nunavut MP Lori Idlout leaves the NDP for the Liberals

Emergency Oil Release: The world taps 400 million barrels of reserves after the Iran war disrupts the Strait of Hormuz. Will it cool fuel prices — or is more pain coming at the pump?

GUEST: Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy

Ottawa Floor Crossing: Nunavut MP Lori Idlout leaves the NDP for the Liberals, putting Mark Carney within two seats of a majority. What’s driving the defections?

GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, Global News Ottawa Correspondent

Diesel Shock: The Iran conflict is pushing up diesel, the fuel moving most of B.C.’s goods. Will higher transportation costs soon hit store shelves?

GUEST: Dave Earle, President and CEO of the BC Trucking Association

Policing Vancouver: A new VPD training academy downtown aims to tackle officer shortages. Will it ease the staffing crunch?

GUEST: Steve Rai, Chief Constable of the Vancouver Police Department

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