Katie Simpson

Jean Charest, former Quebec premier and Canada–U.S. relations adviser, and Aaron O'Toole, former Conservative leader and defence commentator, join Katie Simpson, CBC foreign correspondent in the Gulf. They discuss strikes and leadership uncertainty in Iran, risks to the Strait of Hormuz and global energy, NATO tensions after Trump’s 'cowards' post, and Canada’s possible naval and trade responses.

David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data and pollster tracking voter sentiment. Claire Fenn, senior economist at RBC focused on monetary policy and trade effects. Katie Simpson, CBC foreign correspondent reporting from the Gulf. They discuss Gulf attacks on energy infrastructure, how oil shocks could feed inflation, Bank of Canada rate decisions amid uncertainty, and shifting public support reflected in recent polling.

Richard Woodbury, Halifax reporter who covered musician Andrew Scott’s ties to NSCAD. Inayat Singh, journalist on ocean governance and deep-sea mining talks in Jamaica. Julia Chapman, London-based reporter on international affairs and maritime security bases. Katie Simpson, foreign correspondent in Doha on Middle East movements. They discuss regional strikes and troop moves, Hormuz and shipping security, stalled deep-sea mining talks, and severe O'ahu flooding.