Trudie Mason is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS.

• The CAQ launched economy-focused campaign ads while the PQ hit back with billboards targeting unfulfilled promises.
• Canada is considering alcohol, dairy, and auto concessions to avoid a fifty percent US tariff deadline on August 19.
• Hundreds gathered at Jarry Park to protest Tennis Canada's proposed four hundred million dollar stadium expansion.
• Équiterre urged Quebec to end its political honeymoon with Prime Minister Mark Carney over environmental policies.
• A rising trend of parents asking party guests to help pay for children's birthdays is sparking fierce debate.