As the Canadian government weighs whether to replace the Snowbirds' aging fleet of Tutor jets — scheduled to be retired from service in 2030 — some say a surge in national pride may make a difference.

Patricia Robertson joined The Morning Edition to talk about her new book Media Brat. It's a memoir about growing up with her father, John Robertson, a well-known sports writer and broadcaster who worked across Canada.

The Morning Edition's weekly political panel discussed the final numbers for the province for the past fiscal year, a flurry of Crown corporation financial statements and the drought situation in the province. The panel features political columnist Murray Mandryk, Canadian Press reporter Jeremy Simes and Morning Edition host Adam Hunter.