Evan Solomon breaks down Defence Minister Anita Anand's announcement which promises billions in new spending over the next 20 years to modernize North America's aging defensive systems.

On today's show:  We play Evan's full conversation with Patrick Brown, Conservative leadership candidate, on allegations of cheating in the leadership race. 

Bruce Moncur, founding member of Valour In the Presence of the Enemy, provides an update on the efforts to have Pte. Jess Randall Larochelle awarded the Canadian Victoria Cross.  Avia Eek from Eek Farms in Ontario’s Holland Marsh discusses whether farmers get paid more as prices soar.  Rick Westhead, TSN Senior Correspondent, on Hockey Canada testifying on the agency's involvement in alleged sexual assaults. Omar Alghabra, Canada’s Transport Minister, on airport delays and COVID-19 vaccine mandates.