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Power and Politics CBC Radio
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Every weekday afternoon, Power & Politics host Vassy Kapelos 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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Canada spending nearly $5B to modernize NORAD
Retired general Tom Lawson, former top commander of Canada's military, weighs in on the Canadian government's plan to invest in upgrading continental defence. Plus, Scotiabank's Chief Economist Jean-Francois Perrault on what the government can and can't do to rein in inflation.
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Liberals introduce bill to eliminate self-induced extreme intoxication as a legal defence
Power & Politics for Friday, June 17th:
Justice Minister David Lametti discusses the new bill meant to address a "legal loophole" caused by a Supreme Court decision. Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Katharine Smart talks about the state of Canada's health care system. Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission senior counsel Emily Hill explains how it's working to address the concerns of the family members of the victims.
Plus, the five news stories you need to know about and the Power Panel on the day's news. -
Freeland outlines $8.9B in financial supports to help make life more affordable for Canadians
Power & Politics for Thursday, June 16th:
Three MPs debate how to address the cost-of-living crisis. Former Supreme Court justice Beverley McLachlin, now co-chair of the Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression, discusses ways to tackle online hate speech. Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko shares the latest on the conflict in his country.
Plus, the five news stories you need to know about, and the Power Panel on the day's news. -
Canadians face decades-high inflation and growing fears of a recession
Power & Politics for Wednesday, June 15th:
Former Liberal finance minister John Manley and Desjardins chief economist Jimmy Jean discuss the U.S. interest rate hike and concerns about inflation ahead of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's speech on the subject tomorrow. Plus, Leger's Christian Bourque and The Writ's Éric Grenier talk about new polling on the Conservative leadership race.
Plus, the five news stories you need to know about and the Power Panel on the day's news. -
Feds announce suspension of vaccine mandates for domestic travel, federal employees
Power & Politics for Tuesday, June 14th:
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc discusses the suspension of vaccine mandates for domestic travel and federal employees. Members of Parliament debate whether Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino misled Canadians on the Emergencies Act.
Plus, the five news stories you need to know about and the Power Panel on the day's news. -
Liberals under fire after Canadian diplomat attends embassy party for Russia Day
Power & Politics for Monday, June 13th:
Former Canadian ambassador to Ukraine Roman Waschuk and a Ukrainian MP discuss the fallout from a Canadian official's decision to attend a Russia Day party at the Russian Embassy in Ottawa, as well as the state of the war in Ukraine. And Bank of Montreal Chief Economist Doug Porter rates the chances of a recession happening in the next 18 months.
Plus the five news stories you need to know about, the Power Panel on the day's news, and we open the P&P mailbag to answer your questions.
Customer Reviews
Exceptional Journalist
Vassy is a journalist in the best tradition. She is an erudite, informed, quick and focused interviewer who listens to her subjects with laser intensity. She uses that concentration to zero in on inconsistencies and the shuffle dance many subjects use against less prepared journalists. GREAT show and host.
Fake news and false reporting
bias reporting on Canadian news
Hosts
Sorry but no Kapelos as host no interest in your replacements. After this, good bye Power & Politics