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April 29, 2024 - Ontario is cracking down on cellphone use in schools to curb distractions. We'll ask Ontario's Minister of Education Stephen Lecce how teachers are supposed to enforce the new rules. Plus, some federal MPs and senators are upset the government didn't warn them that they were hacked by China. We'll talk to Liberal MP John McKay, who says he was targeted.

April 26, 2024 - Alberta wants to give itself more power over cities and towns. We ask Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver why. Plus, The Washington Post’s Aaron Blake walks us through the latest on former President Donald Trump’s legal woes.

April 25, 2024 - Canada's race to build electric vehicles shifts into high gear as Honda announces a record $15B investment in the auto sector. Power&Politics asks Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne about his plan to ensure this big bet pays off. Plus, an Ontario MPP is asked to leave the provincial legislature today for wearing a keffiyeh. The Power Panel weighs in.

April 24, 2024 - Power & Politics speaks to Ukraine's ambassador to Canada about whether the $60B aid package is enough to turn the tide of war. Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is drawing some controversy after making a stop at an anti-carbon tax protest in Atlantic Canada. We'll talk about how all this unfolded with the CBC's Karina Roman.

April 23, 2024 - The prime minister says Saskatchewan residents will still receive their full carbon rebate payments, even though the provincial government is not remitting the carbon tax on home heating to Ottawa. We ask Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault why that is. Plus, we bring you the full details on Canada Post refusing to collect banned guns for Ottawa's buyback program.

April 22, 2024 - Canada has clinched another multi-billion-dollar investment to build electric vehicles in Ontario, according to government sources. The Power Panel breaks down what the deal could mean for Canada's EV sector. Plus, is $200 a month enough to pull Canadians living with disabilities out of poverty? The minister responsible is here to respond to criticism of the new disability benefit.