Power & Politics

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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.

14 HRS AGO

Is support for Pierre Poilievre's leadership fading?

As columnists for the Toronto Sun and National Post report on rumblings of discontent with Pierre Poilievre's leadership among Conservative supporters at the Calgary Stampede, the Power Panel discusses whether support for Poilievre is fading following this year's federal election loss. Plus, former assistant parliamentary budget officer Sahir Khan looks at how deep the Liberal government's cuts to the public service could go.

46 min
1D AGO

RCMP charges military members in alleged plot to seize Quebec land

The RCMP says active-duty members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among four people charged in an alleged plot to seize land near Quebec City and create an 'anti-government militia,' with three people charged with facilitating terrorist activity. Insight Threat Intelligence president Jessica Davis says the weapons seized amount to 'by far' the largest cache we've seen from an alleged extremist group in Canada, and puts the allegations in context with a changing landscape of ideologically motivated extremism in the country. Plus, Public Service Alliance of Canada national president Sharon DeSousa responds to the finance minister's call for cabinet to find 'ambitious savings' in government spending over the next four years, warning it will mean jobs cuts and diminished services.

45 min
2D AGO

Carney says pipeline is 'highly likely' for major projects list

Prime Minister Mark Carney told the Calgary Herald on Monday that Ottawa's list of fast-tracked projects will likely include an oil pipeline to the coast of British Columbia. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds, and breaks down why Ontario and Alberta have signed a memorandum to work together on developing new pipelines and railways for oil and critical minerals. Plus, Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland confronts doubts about whether removing internal trade barriers can actually boost Canada's economy.

52 min
5D AGO

Russia's largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began

Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada Yuliya Kovaliv says Russia is increasingly attacking civilians after it targeted Kyiv overnight with waves of drones and missiles in its largest aerial assault since the full-scale invasion. Kovaliv responds to concerns about Ukraine's decision to pull out of an anti-landmine treaty. Plus, economist Don Drummond breaks down his shadow 'fiscal update' with the C.D. Howe institute, explaining why he believes new defence spending promises could balloon the deficit to over $90 billion.

45 min
JUL 2

Automakers pressure Carney to kill electric vehicle mandate

Auto sector executives met with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on Wednesday, but also advocate for the cancellation of the electric vehicle mandate. Canada's former chief NAFTA negotiator John Weekes evaluates the state of talks with the U.S. after a suspension over the weekend, arguing the president 'likes to show that he's humiliating the countries he's negotiating with.' Plus, former U.S. State Department negotiator Aaron David Miller breaks down the remaining obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza.

49 min
JUN 30

White House says Canada 'caved' as trade talks resume

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra tells Power & Politics that stopping the digital services tax returned Canada to the 'front of the line' for U.S. negotiations, and says he has a 'strong belief' Carney can get Parliament to allow concessions on supply management despite a new law that aims to prevent exactly that. Plus, Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault accuses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of being both a 'pyromaniac' and 'firefighter' for separatism, both claiming to be putting out the sentiment and adding fuel.

46 min
JUN 27

Trump ends all trade talks with Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump posted to social media that he's ending 'all discussions on trade with Canada' effective immediately, saying the U.S. has 'all the cards.' Is it a negotiation tactic or are all bets off for a deal by the 30-day deadline discussed at the G7? Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the federal government is 'pushing' for tariffs to be removed. Plus, former premier of Quebec Jean Charest joins Power & Politics after a meeting of the Prime Minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations.

56 min
JUN 26

Ottawa can now fast-track major projects. Is that too much power?

The Liberal major projects bill received royal assent and became Canadian law on Thursday, after the Senate rejected amendments aiming to further ensure environmental protection and Indigenous consultation and passed the legislation. Sen. Paula Simons says some senators felt 'intense political pressure' to pass the bill on a truncated timeline. Plus, former NATO assistant secretary general for defence investment Wendy Gilmour breaks down how Canada could need to change to meet the new NATO defence spending target of five per cent of GDP.

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David Cochrane

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John Weekes

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Aaron David Miller

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Kirsten Hillman

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Everett Eissenstat

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Zain Velji

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The American Ambassador to Canada is a piece of SH I T

Jun 10

Rank14exp

Weasel talk complicit liar. You can’t defend the position of the United States. You are not invited to my birthday.
Travis Dhanraj

2d ago

Toronto Crim Lawyer

Google this name. That is all that is needed to be said about this propaganda piece.
Even it up guys.

Jun 13

Truth Be Told @

Thank you for keeping me in the loop on current events. Truly. Thank you. You can NOT tell me though this show and host are unbiased. It is so transparently obvious in topic and discussion how this platform leans. It’s not even a one off. It’s consistent. Glaringly consistent.
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May 31

Fan of politics

Great show David!

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.