Is Canadian unity on the ballot this election?

<p>An elder statesman to many Conservatives is warning the country: a Liberal victory could fuel western secession. What’s the appetite for that message? Former Reform Party leader Preston Manning joins The House to explain why Canadian unity is on the ballot.</p><p><br></p><p>Next, as union leaders say more pain from U.S. tariffs is likely around the corner, NDP candidate for Hamilton Centre Matthew Green shares his party’s vision for a path forward. </p><p><br></p><p>Then, CBC’s Jacques Poitras profiles the riding of Saint John-Kennebecasis in New Brunswick where tariffs and party drama play into a Liberal-Conservative tug-of-war.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, our panel of political strategists discuss the Liberal and Conservatives candidates dropped by their parties this week and how the campaigns should try and meet the moment on Trump’s tariffs.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, CBC producer Chris Rands takes the aux cord and walks through a playlist of pump-up songs party leaders keep on repeat at rallies and campaign stops this election.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode features the voices of:</p><ul><li>Preston Manning, former Reform Party leader</li><li>Matthew Green, NDP candidate for Hamilton Centre</li><li>Jacques Poitras, provincial affairs reporter for CBC New Brunswick</li><li>Marci Surkes, Liberal strategist</li><li>Fred DeLorey, Conservative strategist</li><li>George Soule, NDP strategist</li><li>Chris Rands, producer for CBC’s parliamentary bureau</li></ul>