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.

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.