The Carney government has pledged to balance federal operational spending to get a handle on the national debt and deficit. Carney says this can be done by "capping" the public service. But a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives warns there could be deep service cuts coming. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with report author David MacDonald.

On todays show:

• The heads of Canada's big auto makers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday to discuss the impacts of the trade war on the sector. Tim Powers speaks with Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, about the meeting.

• Duane Bratt, Political Scientist at Mount Royal University joins guest host Tim Powers about two former UCP MLAs that want to revive the old Alberta PC party.
• The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy had some strong words for Prime Minister Mark Carney following this month's NATO summit. He joins Tim Powers to explain why he's so critical of Carney's approach to dealing with Donald Trump.
• The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura Stone, Robert Benzie, and Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News.
• Jack Jedwab, President of the Association for Canadian Studies joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss new polling from the Association for Canadian Studies on how Canadians feeling about America this July 4th.