The Bank of Canada has chosen not to move on interest rates until at least September, with Governor Tiff Macklem citing ongoing uncertainty around trade with the U.S. Tim Powers speaks with Concordia University economist Moshe Lander.

On today's show:

• Today the federal cabinet is meeting to discuss possible recognition of Palestinian statehood
• A group of Ontario mayors from cities and towns with connections to the auto sector are calling on the federal government to scrap its planned EV sales mandate.
• Dr. Ravi Menon from Western University joins Tim to answer this week's Explainer question: Can CTE cause violent acts?
• The Daily Debrief panel with Jeff Rutledge and Susan Smith
• What happens to safer supply programs now that federal funding has ended?

The deadline for a trade deal with Trump is just days away, as Canada continues to chat with their U.S. counterparts. Guest host Tim Powers chats with Vic Fedeli, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development and Trade. He is in D.C. this week ahead of the August 1st final buzzer.

On today's show:

• Did the E.U. strike a good trade deal with America? Paul Waldie, the Globe and Mail's European Correspondent, offers his two cents.
• Automakers have issued a stern warning to Canadian officials, as recent trade deals with Japan and the E.U. could mean bad things for Canada's car industry. David Adams, the CEO of Global Automakers Canada, pays us a visit.
• Tech analyst Carmi Levy puts a wrap on this week's biggest Tech stories.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Neil Brodie and Sabrina Grover.
• Daniel Bernhard, the CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, reacts to the Canadian Premiers who've been recently pushing for more control over Canada's immigration policy.
• The Royal St. John's Regatta, North America's oldest sporting event, is taking place tomorrow. Tim, a Newfoundlander himself, speaks with organizer Keith White about this year's festivities.

U.S. President Donald Trump has inked a new trade agreement with the European Union, as Canadians continue to wait for news ahead of this week's August 1st deadline. CTV National News correspondent Colton Praill joins guest host Tim Powers with the latest.

On today's show:

• Instant analysis on the E.U. trade deal, and what it means for Canada-USA negotiations, with CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham.
• Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown discusses the federal government's decision to stop funding hotel rooms for asylum seekers.
• Political scientist Lori Turnbull analyzes the war of words between Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and The Longest Ballot Committee.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur and Deirdra Tindale.
• Andrew Siegwart, the CEO of the Ontario Tourism Industry Association, discusses the impact of the Canada-U.S. trade war on the Summer travel season.