Tim Powers is filling in for Vassy Kapelos today, as she continues to soak in the sun and put the world of politics on the backburner. And as France prepares to put a bow on the final preparations for this year’s Summer Olympics, things are getting very nasty. President Emmanuel Macron has officially refused the resignation of the country’s Prime Minister, asking him to stay on a temporary basis as the government enters a state of limbo. So what happens next? We dig deeper with Carleton University Senior Fellow Elliott Tepper. Later in Hour 1, the province of Alberta is heating up, and not in a good way. They are dealing with heat warnings, a little bit of smoke, and a huge stampede in Calgary. Environment Canada senior meteorologist David Phillips tells us if there’s any relief in sight. Plus, Canada’s Prime Minister is preparing to take the heat for Canada’s lack of national defense commitments. We outline what’s at stake as he heads to NATO’s Headquarters.