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Power & Politics CBC News & Politics
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Every weekday afternoon, Power & Politics guides Canadians through the country's political news, with a regular cast of political panellists and the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.
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Millennials, businesses, charities react to 2024 budget
April 17, 2024 - Canada's wealthiest individuals and corporations will soon pay taxes on a larger share of the capital gains they earn under a new provision in the 2024 budget. Canadian business groups warn this change could drive businesses out of Canada and harm productivity. Minister of Small Business Rechie Valdez says the tax policy changes will affect less than one per cent of Canadians. Plus, more stakeholder reaction on Power & Politics.
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Ottawa tables 2024 budget with $52.9B in new spending
April 16, 2024 - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her fourth budget today, which calls for about $52.9 billion in new spending over the next five years. The result is a projected budget deficit of about $40 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year — roughly what Freeland projected in the Fall Economic Statement. Freeland explains her plan on Power & Politics. Plus, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Quebecois revenue critic Jean-Denis Garon react.
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Canada urges Israel to exercise restraint after Iran attack
April 15, 2024 - World leaders are calling for de-escalation after Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel this weekend. But Israel says Iran has crossed 'every red line.' Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae discusses the diplomatic efforts underway. Plus, the government is set to propose billions in new spending in its 2024 budget this week -- and it could include new taxes to pay for all of the promises. CBC reporters share what they've learned ahead of the big reveal.
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Liberals pledge to build 3.9M homes by 2031
April 12, 2024 - Power & Politics speaks to Housing Minister Sean Fraser as the Liberals lay out their full plan to address the housing crisis. Plus, we ask Alberta Premier Danielle Smith why she's threatening to block municipalities from cutting their own deals with Ottawa.
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Alberta seeks power to veto deals between feds and municipalities
April 11, 2024 - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced legislation that would compel municipalities, schools or agencies looking to make deals with the federal government to first secure provincial approval. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek tells us what this means for her city. Plus, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is visiting Canada on his first trip outside of Europe. He tells Power & Politics he doesn't want the security of France and Europe to depend on the outcome of U.S. elections.
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PM's top advisers testify at inquiry into foreign interference
April 9, 2024 - The prime minister's top staffers testify before the inquiry into foreign interference, challenging some of the intelligence leaks that prompted the public inquiry in the first place. The CBC's Karina Roman brings us the latest.
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I listen to your podcast every day and enjoy it. Listening to the politics of carbon pricing I’m surprised when discussing it with premieres or federal opposition parties there isn’t any challenge on if they are concerned about cost of living why aren’t cutting provincial gas taxes? A rhetorical question
Very one sided Liberal shill
Constantly takes the Liberal position on issues and attacks Conservative guests. Doesn’t allow comments on YouTube excerpts of the show. What are you afraid of, the truth?
reporters/experts over politicians as guests
You need to have some civilians on when you talk about inflation honestly. Saying people are feeling the crunch is an understatement, people are starving because grocery stores are taking advantage of us. We need to protest.