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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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Conservatives score stunning byelection win in Toronto
June 25, 2024 - Conservative candidate Don Stewart has won the longtime federal Liberal stronghold of Toronto-St. Paul's, a stunning result that is raising questions about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's future. Liberal cabinet minister Karina Gould reacts to her party's loss on Power & Politics. Plus, two pollsters break down the surprising defeat.
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Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi elected new Alberta NDP leader
June 24, 2024 - Alberta New Democrats chose former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi to replace Rachel Notley as the provincial party's leader over the weekend. He discusses his next steps as party leader, including seeking a seat in the legislature, with Power & Politics. Plus, we bring you the latest on a crucial federal byelection tonight.
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A victory for an Independent MP fighting to clear his name
June 21, 2024 - Independent MP Han Dong can move forward with his defamation suit against Global News, who wrapped Dong up in foreign interference allegations. Plus, the feds appear ready to push back against the rise of Chinese electric vehicle imports. Power & Politics speaks to Ontario's minister of economic development about the potential for retaliation from Beijing.
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Party leaders kick off summer campaign tours
June 20, 2024 - As voters head to the polls for the Toronto-St. Paul's byelection on June 24, party leaders are launching their summer tours. The Power Panel weighs in on what's at stake in Monday's vote and where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are looking to boost their parties' fortunes.
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NATO chief meets with Trudeau in Ottawa
June 19, 2024 - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa Wednesday ahead of the NATO summit in July. The meeting took place as Ottawa suggests it will soon have a plan to finally reach NATO's 2 per cent of GDP defence spending target. Power & Politics speaks with former NATO deputy secretary general Rose Gottemoeller. Plus, the House of Commons has wrapped up its spring sitting and is now on break for the summer. The Power Panel looks back at what's happened in Parliament over the last few months.
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Trudeau says Canadians should be 'wary' of leaders claiming their party isn't affected by foreign interference
June 18, 2024 - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party is not affected by the findings of a recent foreign interference report. In an exclusive interview with Power & Politics on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told P&P host David Cochrane that Canadians 'should be wary of any party leader drawing any sort of conclusion like that.' The Power Panel weighs in. Plus, recent polling suggests the Conservatives lead the Liberals in the polls by 20 points. We hear from two pollsters.