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Power & Politics is the arena where decision-makers answer the questions that matter. Featuring hard-hitting political interviews and a cast of regular political panelists and critical thinkers, the program gives an insider's view of the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.
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A group of U.S. senators met Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior officials in Ottawa on Friday, and emerged saying they were optimistic about a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. Power & Politics brings you reaction from both the U.S. and Canadian delegations, including interviews with North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer and Innovation Minister Mélanie Joly. Plus, Save the Children Canada president Danny Glenwright describes the hunger unfolding in Gaza and explains why Israel's easing of its aid blockade isn't enough to avert humanitarian disaster.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Canada, France and the U.K. in his response to the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, saying that 'when mass murderers, rapists, baby killers and kidnappers thank you, you're on the wrong side of justice.' Israel's Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed responds to the countries' joint warning of sanctions over Israel's expansion of the war in Gaza, telling Power & Politics that 'Israel has the capability of conquering Gaza in half a day.' Plus, NDP interim leader Don Davies addresses a letter from three of the party's seven MPs calling out his selection as leader.
Former Canadian ambassador to Israel Jon Allen and University of Ottawa professor Thomas Juneau discuss how allies will respond to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vow to control all of Gaza at the end of the war, after Canada, France and the U.K. made a statement warning Israel to stop its offensive and allow aid into the strip. Allen calls the Israeli military's firing of 'warning shots' in the vicinity of a group of diplomats in the West Bank — which Canada's foreign minister says included four Canadian personnel — 'almost unheard of,' adding that the lack of protection is 'unconscionable.' Plus, CBC's Katie Simpson has the latest on how U.S. President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office with baseless claims about targeted killings of white farmers.
1Canada Post's Jon Hamilton and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers' Jim Gallant lay out the barriers still preventing a deal as they count down to a strike planned for Friday. As G7 finance ministers arrive in Alberta, six-time representative of the prime minister for the summit Peter Boehm breaks down how the Trump administration's overturning of the global trade order will shake up this week's meetings. Plus, NDP MP Heather McPherson defends interim leader Don Davies after three of the party's seven MPs disputed his appointment.
The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. With Zain Velji, Michael Solberg and Amanda Alvaro.
Ontario's 2025 budget reveals the significant consequences of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war on Canada. The budget includes a $14.6-billion deficit as U.S. tariffs begin to squeeze the province's economy. Power & Politics hears from Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shuffles her cabinet as separation chatter grows in the province. Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi reacts.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon discusses which spending priorities the Liberals will try to pass before the summer despite forgoing a budget this year. Conservative MP Adam Chambers expands on leader Pierre Poilievre's accusations that skipping the budget sends the wrong message to investors, and goes against Prime Minister Mark Carney's assertion that he has a 'plan' for the economy. CBC's Meagan Fitzpatrick reports on the $14.6-billion deficit unveiled in the Ontario budget today. Plus, the Bloc Québécois announces it's challenging the election result in Terrebonne, where it lost by a single vote.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government's first priority is passing a tax cut for July 1, but signals that the Liberals aren't planning to release a budget this year — just an economic statement in the fall. Plus, Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith explains why he posted on social media that it's 'impossible not to feel disrespected' after being left out of cabinet on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has booted 10 ministers and brought in 24 new faces for his post-election cabinet, arguing that 'Canadians voted for big change, not small change' and vowing to move with 'urgency.' Industry Minister Mélanie Joly defends her shuffle from the foreign affairs file during a trade war with the U.S., revealing that she 'asked for' the shift. Plus, Conservative MP Kyle Seeback makes the case that there's still too many Trudeau-era ministers for this cabinet to represent a new direction for Canada.
Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin reports that there's likely to be a lot of new faces joining cabinet and a number of familiar ones leaving it Tuesday, as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to both focus his front bench and differentiate himself from his predecessor. Former Conservative chief of staff David McLaughlin and former Liberal deputy chief of staff Michele Cadario discuss the message Carney needs to send with his ministerial choices. Plus, Asia Pacific Foundation vice-president of research and strategy Vina Nadjibulla dissects why both China and the U.S. were willing to come to a deal that hacks down tariffs despite recent trade war escalations.
The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. With Zain Velji, Michael Solberg and Laura D'Angelo.
Canada's ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman says the prime minister and president 'want to come up with a deal' after their Tuesday meeting, and officials will be 'working to prepare that for them' — including in bilateral talks to take place before the 2026 review of CUSMA. Prime Minister Mark Carney sets a date for naming his new cabinet. Plus, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt explains how premiers are preparing the home front as tariffs have a deepening impact on employment.
The Bank of Canada says the trade war with the U.S. puts Canada's financial stability at risk, and warns the worst scenarios could lead to 'market dysfunction' and pressure on the banking system. U.S. President Donald Trump hails his first trade deal since imposing his tariff regime — but the agreement with the U.K. hasn't been finalized. Plus, Bloc Québécois House leader Christine Normandin discusses how much the party is willing to collaborate with the Liberal minority government.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly was in the room when Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday. She explains what they accomplished for Canada in Washington, despite no changes to tariffs. Plus, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew weighs in on Carney's performance after the prime minister briefed premiers on the meeting.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he told U.S. President Donald Trump that his 51st state comments are 'not useful' in their first official meeting, and Trump praised Carney as a 'very good person' — but U.S. tariffs remain in place. From Washington, Power & Politics host David Cochrane speaks with Business Council of Canada president Goldy Hyder, Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton and Ontario's representative in Washington David Paterson about how much Carney advanced Canada's cause.
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Washington for his first official meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, after Trump renewed his 51st state threats and said that he's 'not sure what' the prime minister 'wants to see me about.' Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association president Flavio Volpe discusses how Carney needs to approach the meeting as layoffs hit the auto industry. Plus, leaders of Canadian media associations assess what Trump's threat of 100 per cent tariffs on films made outside the U.S. would mean for the industry.
It's our final bonus Saturday episode, where our political insiders break down what the biggest federal election stories actually mean for what comes next in Mark Carney's minority Liberal government.This week, former Justin Trudeau adviser Laura D'Angelo, former Harper government staffer Michael Solberg and former Alberta NDP strategist Zain Velji debrief the election results and aftermath -- Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre losing his seat but quickly finding a new riding to run in, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh stepping down, and PM Carney asserting that he can run his minority government just fine without formal NDP support.All that plus: our strategists weight in on the most under-the-radar stories from throughout the 5 weeks of the campaign.
Prime Minister Mark Carney lays out his agenda for the weeks ahead, including the first round of talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. The Pulse Panel joins us. And Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he will run for a seat in Alberta, after losing his own in Ontario. Power & Politics hears from former Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer on what happens ahead of that byelection.
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani explains why he's attacking Ontario Premier Doug Ford over conservative infighting, and throws his support behind Pierre Poilievre's continued leadership despite the loss of his Carleton seat. CBC's Kate McKenna reports that the party's caucus will meet next week, and that sources say Poilievre is trying to touch base with all of its members before that happens. Plus, former NDP MP Peter Julian discusses his election loss and where the party's campaign fell short.
Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin has the latest on a post-election call and upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. Conservative MP-elect Chris d'Entremont explains what he thinks went wrong during the party's campaign and calls for 'better relationships' between provincial and federal conservatives. Plus, NDP MP-elect Heather McPherson and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May chart the future for their respective parties following dramatically reduced vote shares.
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Carney should invite both NDP and PQ into a unity govt and true mandate to govern
Cache, what are we watching? There's nothing here, the media needs to stop wasting air
Tipical Canada always rushing to obey the master.
Don't you think that stressing the new Speaker's colour is just reminding us of the institutional racism that we are trying to get away from?
please advise "points of order" not "point of orders"
really tough to listen to due to the poor production
Canadian government should expel the Iranian regime’s families and former officials. How can liberals talk about human rights and still letting these murderers live in Canada?
production quality is really terrible. sounds as if it was recorded from radio. painful to listen to
really terrible sound quality
quaility sound is terrible.
one thought - maybe Canadian PPE manufacturers are concerned about a release of information regarding Canadian made products being prioiritized for export to other countries, vs internal Canada supply?
Cbc is biased and funded by the libs
As a university student in Alberta it is refreshing to hear someone challenge the notion that Alberta just has an issue with over spending when the reality is the province absolutely does have a revenue problem.
I have to admire the patience and composure these reporters have in talking to politicians who always seem to want to dodge the question by talking about something completely different
The political intelligentsia really despises Maxime Bernier, they worry what will happen if you're allowed to hear him speak.
wait did he just call 8chan "chan8"
The more and more Canada heads towards a shithole where the government is in control of literally everything in your life up to the point where Trudeau and his lackeys get to decide what is “truthful” and what is allowed to be put up or taken down on the internet (China anyone) I think more about how lucky I am to be a dual citizen.... Can’t wait to finish school and fuck off out of here while you idiots continue pay for my healthcare once I’m gone 😂😂😂👌👌👌
I love how CBC completely ignores that our ONLY supply ship was out of commission and our navy was stuck without one so the Harper Government fast tracked it since the Navy made it clear they needed one ASAP and procurement takes 1.5-2 years alone. Also, ignores the fact that member of the liberal party had close ties to a company that wanted in on procurement process.
Also, did this guy just compare Norman who dedicated his life to protecting Canada to Omar Khadr who was a terrorist scum who would of killed Canadian and especially someone Norman if given the chance at the time? What a pathetic thing to say.
That is amazing.... Trudeau liberals botch this entire thing completely and charge a man with faulty evidence/politically interferes (allegedly) and the CBC asks “Why did Harper change the rules” even though that had no effect on Trudeau’s decision to cancel/uncancel the contract to score political points than charge Mark Norman 😂😂🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣😂😂😂 Liberal Broadcast Corporation strikes again!!!