Zain Velji

Let's get to it.

[upbeat music] Rachel Segal is a former director of policy in the Harper government, Zain Velji is a former strategist for the Alberta NDP, and Laura D'Angelo was an advisor to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

All right, guys, let's dig in.

The trade war escalated, to say the least, this week with the US banned the import of most Canadian booze, some motorcycles, dairy products included.

Let's bring in the panel.

Zain Velji is a former strategist for the Alberta NDP.

Jenny Roth is a former Conservative campaign strategist.

Rob Benzie is the Queen's Park Bureau chief for the Toronto Star.

The Conservatives look to regain their footing after internal party struggles.

And the NDP try to reestablish themselves in the House under Avi Lewis, the new leader.

Let's open the floor now to the power panel, Zain Velji, Laura D'Angelo, Ginny Roth, and Rob Benzie.

What's one thing they're all watching for as the House returns? Laura, let's start with you.