Power & Politics
1,073 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 20 ratings<p>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.</p>
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Other nations could get vaccines before Canada, says Trudeau
November 24, 2020 05:10 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBPower & Politics for Tuesday, November 24th with the chair of Ontario's vaccine distribution task force Retired General Rick Hillier, Parliamentary Secretary Steven MacKinnon, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-InterVac's Dr. Volker Gerdts, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power, and the Power Panel
Much-awaited rent subsidy program now open for applications, N.L., P.E.I. press pause on Atlantic bubble
November 23, 2020 05:10 - 51 minutes - 47 MBPower & Politics for Monday, November 23rd with Small Business and International Trade Minister Mary Ng, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, former Alberta health minister Fred Horne, and the Power Panel.
Trudeau urges vigilance on public health measures to contain COVID-19 case spike
November 20, 2020 05:10 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBPower & Politics for Friday, November 20th with Liberal MP Omar Alghabra, Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner, NDP MP Don Davies, Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Quebec Parliamentary Assistant Christopher Skeete, and the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Dr. Alan Drummond.
Feds lay out plan to hit net-zero emissions by 2050
November 19, 2020 05:10 - 42 minutes - 39 MBPower & Politics for Thursday, November 19th with Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, Green Leader Annamie Paul, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, U.K. High Commissioner to Canada Susan le Jeune d'Allegeershecque, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo, and the Power Panel.
Vancouver seeking approval to decriminalize simple drug possession, Ont. schools will not have an extended holiday break
November 18, 2020 05:10 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBPower & Politics for Wednesday, November 18th with Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart, harm reduction expert Gillian Kolla, economists Mike Solyom and Henry Siu, and the Power Panel.
Conservatives demand feds crackdown on China, Nunavut heads into full-scale COVID lockdown
November 17, 2020 05:10 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBPower & Politics for Tuesday, November 17th with Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Navdeep Bains, Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic Michael Chong, Nunavut Premier Joe Savikataaq, former Ontario health minister Dr. Eric Hoskins, WHO Special Adviser Dr. Peter Singer, and the Power Panel.
Feds cautiously optimistic as second COVID-19 vaccine candidate appears to be highly effective
November 16, 2020 05:10 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBPower & Politics for Monday, November 16th with Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Green Leader Anamie Paul, and the Power Panel.
Canada on track for 10K daily COVID-19 cases by early December, says Dr. Tam
November 13, 2020 05:10 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBPower & Politics for Friday, November 13th with Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough, Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Allison McGeer, CMA President Dr. Ann Collins, and the Power Panel.
PM, premiers discuss COVID-19 response as case counts continue to break records
November 12, 2020 05:10 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBPower & Politics for Thursday, November 12th with Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard, former federal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott, and Ontario Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman.
Canada honours veterans in scaled-back Remembrance Day ceremony
November 11, 2020 05:10 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBPower & Politics for Wednesday, November 11th with Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, Ret. General Rick Hillier and the Power Panel.
Trudeau urges premiers, mayors to 'do the right thing' as COVID-19 cases surge
November 10, 2020 05:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBPower & Politics for Tuesday, November 10th with Procurement Minister Anita Anand, Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, and the Power Panel.
Trump refuses to concede, Pfizer says preliminary data shows its vaccine is more than 90 per cent effective
November 09, 2020 05:10 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBPower & Politics for Monday, November 9th with David Wilkins, James Rajotte, Trevor Potter, Dr. Jeff Kwong, and the Power Panel.
Biden leads in key states, but count continues
November 06, 2020 05:10 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBPower & Politics for Friday, November 6th with Gordon Giffin, John Manley, James Blanchard, Rod Phillips, Jai Chabria, and the Power Panel.
Day two of results and U.S. election still too close to call
November 05, 2020 05:10 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBPower & Politics for Thursday, November 5th with John Bolton, Frank Luntz, Peter MacKay, Anthony Scaramucci, Trevor Potter, and the Power Panel.
U.S. election still too close to call, as results continue to roll in
November 04, 2020 05:10 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBPower & Politics for Wednesday, November 4 with Derek Burney, former Canadian ambassador to the U.S.; David Jacobson, former U.S. ambassador to Canada; Jeff Flake, former Republican Senator from Arizona; John Baird, former foreign affairs minister; Gerald Butts, former principal secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; and the Power Panel.
Canada-U.S. relations could worsen in a second Trump term, says former Trump adviser John Bolton
November 02, 2020 05:10 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBPower & Politics for Monday, November 2 with Former National Security Adviser John Bolton, Small Business Minister Mary Ng, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and the Power Panel.
Winnipeg becomes Canada's COVID-19 epicentre, feds promise ambitious new immigration targets
October 30, 2020 04:10 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBPower & Politics for Friday, October 30th with Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, Senator Kim Pate, and the Power Panel.
Quebec doctors demand changes to health-care system, Bloc seeks official apology for October Crisis detentions
October 29, 2020 04:10 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBPower & Politics for Thursday, October 29th.
Dr. Tam calls for more investment in public health, Freeland says deficit spending is needed but not infinite
October 28, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBPower & Politics for Wednesday, October 28th with Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam, Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly, Parliamentary Secretary Joël Lightbound, Criminologist Anthony Doob, and the Power Panel
New COVID-19 highs across country, Liberals hold onto two Toronto-area seats
October 27, 2020 04:10 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBPower & Politics for Tuesday, October 27th with Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Ann Collins, Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, Green Leader Annamie Paul, Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley, and the Power Panel.
Parliament approves probe of pandemic response, B.C. NDP wins majority mandate
October 26, 2020 04:10 - 47 minutes - 44 MBPower & Politics for Monday, October 26th with Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, Conservative Health Critic Michelle Rempel Garner, NDP Health Critic Don Davies, Dr. Isaac Bogoch, and the Power Panel.
Another vaccine contract, investigating long-term care homes
October 23, 2020 04:10 - 50 minutes - 46 MBPower & Politics for Friday, October 23 with Health Minister Patty Hajdu, Ontario Tech University professor Vivian Stamatopoulos, the Power Panel and B.C. election candidates Kate O'Connor, Laura Parent and Corbin Kelley.
Tories demand probe into pandemic response
October 22, 2020 04:10 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBPower & Politics for October 22, 2020 with Procurement Minister Anita Anand, Conservative Health Critic Michelle Rempel Garner, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, and the Power Panel.
Election averted after Liberals survive confidence vote
October 21, 2020 04:10 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBThe Liberal government survived a vote of confidence after a majority of MPs voted against a Conservative motion to create a special committee to probe the government's ethics and pandemic spending. Power & Politics gets reaction from Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould. Plus, the Power Panel on what happens next, and three former House leaders on what may have been happening behind the scenes.
Parliamentary standoff could trigger snap election
October 20, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBPower & Politics speaks to Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez and opposition MPs about the prospect of a pandemic election. The Power Panel then weighs in. Plus, Ontario Treasury Board President Peter Bethlenfalvy on streamlining government services and the province's testing numbers.
Federal ministers plead for calm in Nova Scotia
October 19, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBFisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan, Sipekne'katik First Nation Chief Mike Sack, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on the Nova Scotia fishery dispute. Plus, the Power Panel on the latest turn in the WE Charity controversy.
Quebecers asked to reduce contacts by 25 per cent
October 16, 2020 04:10 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBQuebec MNA Christopher Skeete discusses the COVID-19 situation in his province and the federal government's push for national standards for long-term care. Liberal MP Jaime Battiste discusses the Nova Scotia lobster fishery dispute. Plus, the Power Panel on Toronto Mayor John Tory's new COVID-19 social media strategy.
Miller calls raid on N.S. fishing facilities an 'assault' on Mi'kmaw people
October 15, 2020 04:10 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBIndigenous Services Minister Marc Miller and Sipekne'katik First Nation Chief Mike Sack on the Nova Scotia lobster fishery dispute. Plus, the Power Panel and two former health ministers on national standards for long-term care.
WestJet slashes service to Atlantic Canada
October 14, 2020 04:10 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBNew Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs on WestJet suspending most of its operations in Atlantic Canada. Former Canadian Ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques on China's official complaint against Canada. Plus, the Power Panel on shifting opinions on vaccines.
Federal government will deploy rapid tests to provinces 'soon,' says Trudeau
October 13, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIntergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc on when two types of rapid tests will be delivered to the provinces and territories, and the latest on the plan to develop national standards for long-term care homes. Plus, Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley responds to the UCP government's plan to cut 11,000 health services jobs.
The federal government is bringing in new supports for business owners.
October 09, 2020 04:10 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBWe speak to Minister of Small Business Mary Ng on the new commercial rent relief program. ER Physician, Dr. Atul Kapur, on whether hospitals are ready for a second wave of COVID-19. The Power Panel on Quebec's new Minister of Indigenous Affairs. BC strategists panel weighs in on the campaign as we pass E-15
The federal & Ontario governments are investing $295 million each to produce electric vehicles
October 08, 2020 04:10 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBInnovation Minister Navdeep Bains on the $590 million investment. Bill McGinley and Capri Cafaro on last night's U.S. vice-presidential debate. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on his plan to tax 'excess' COVID-19 profits. Canadian freelance journalist and security analyst Neil Hauer, in Armenia
The federal government is moving on its goal to reach zero plastic waste by 2030
October 07, 2020 04:10 - 53 minutes - 49 MBWe'll talk to federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson about the plan and get reaction from Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage. Shahen Mirakian, Co-President of the Armenian National Committee on the conflict with Azerbaijan. U.S. strategists & the Power Panel on the vice-presidential debate.
Canada approves its first rapid antigen COVID-19 test
October 06, 2020 04:10 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBWe speak to Procurement Min. Anita Anand about when Canadians will have access to rapid testing. Former Ont. Health Min., Dr. Eric Hoskins on the province's gathering restrictions. The Turkish Ambassador to Canada on the escalating conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Former national security lawyer in the Dept. of Justice, Leah West on the plight of Canadians being held in Syrian camps and prisons.
A five-year-old Canadian orphan is back home tonight
October 05, 2020 04:10 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBAmira's family in Canada has been pushing for her repatriation from Syria but the federal government had resisted. We speak to the family's lawyer, Lawrence Greenspon. New Green Party Leader Annamie Paul on her run for a seat in parliament. Dr. Ali Khan, a former Assistant Surgeon General on Pres. Trump's return to the White House.
Trump transported to Walter Reed hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis
October 02, 2020 04:10 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBTwo U.S journalists weigh in on U.S. President Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis, and how it may impact the rest of the election campaign. Immigration Min. Marco Mendicino on new rules for family reunification. Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie discusses the Ontario government's new public health restrictions.
Feds to spend $10B on infrastructure to fuel pandemic economic recovery
October 01, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBInfrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna and opposition MPs on the $10-billion boost to the Canada Infrastructure Bank. Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan on the Indigenous fisheries controversy in Nova Scotia. Plus, Dr. Isaac Bogoch on Ontario and Quebec's rising COVID-19 numbers.
Trump, Biden trade insults, accusations in U.S. presidential debate
September 30, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBTwo former U.S. diplomats break down the first presidential debate and what it means for Canada. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde on the troubling death of an Indigenous woman at a Quebec hospital this week, as well as the Mi’kmaq fishery controversy in Nova Scotia. Plus, the Power Panel on Ontario and Quebec's COVID-19 response.
MPs to hold confidence vote on pandemic aid legislation
September 29, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBThree MPs on Bill C-4, the government's new pandemic response legislation, which the government has decided will be a confidence vote. Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil on his apology for systemic racism in the justice system. Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe on his province heading to the polls next month.
Premier Doug Ford confirms Ontario is in a COVID-19 second wave
September 28, 2020 04:10 - 58 minutes - 54 MBNDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on the changes he secured to the government's new pandemic response legislation in exchange for his support. Dr. Kali Barrett on Ontario's second wave of COVID-19 cases. Plus, U.S. Democratic Representative Deb Haaland ahead Tuesday's presidential debate.
Liberals, NDP reach deal on sick leave, avoiding immediate election
September 25, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBFormer finance ministers Ralph Goodale and John Manley on the Liberal-NDP deal on sick leave, as well as spending commitments in the throne speech. Plus, two doctors discuss new COVID-19 measures in Ontario and Quebec.
Feds propose boost to COVID-19 benefits as CERB expires
September 24, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBEmployment Minister Carla Qualtrough on the proposal to boost the Canada Recovery Benefit to $500 a week for some workers, up from the previous $400. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister on why he's disappointed with the throne speech. Plus, a doctor on why she thinks the Ontario government should tighten COVID-19 restrictions.
Liberals promise to extend emergency COVID-19 supports, build national child-care program in throne speech
September 23, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBChildren, Families and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen on the contents of the throne speech, including the promise to build a national child-care program. Host Vassy Kapelos asks Conservative Deputy Leader Candice Bergen and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh if they will support it. Plus, the Power Panel and two former speechwriters on whether the speech struck the right tone.
Trudeau to address the nation Wednesday night, following Throne Speech
September 22, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBProcurement Minister Anita Anand on a new deal for potential vaccines, as well as what Canadians can expect from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's address to the nation Wednesday night. Former Quebec premier Jean Charest on why the Canada-E.U. trade deal is hampering economic prosperity. Plus, James Moore and Peter Donolo on the latest controversy surrounding Governor General Julie Payette.
British Columbians headed to polls October 24
September 21, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThe Power Panel on British Columbia's snap election call. Dr. Isaac Bogoch on the surge of COVID-19 cases in Ontario and Quebec, and what governments should be doing to combat it. Plus, the CBC's Ashley Burke with an exclusive story on Governor General Julie Payette
Canada's premiers push for $28B top-up to annual federal health care spending
September 18, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBHealth Minister Patty Hajdu, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister on rapid testing and provincial demands for increased health-care funding. Plus, Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca on that province's COVID-19 case surge.
Border agency made a mistake in issuing U.S. billionaire a quarantine exemption: Blair
September 17, 2020 04:10 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBCBC Investigative Reporter Jonathon Gatehouse on the government's response to a U.S. billionaire getting a quarantine exemption. Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough on the plan to transition CERB recipients to Employment Insurance or other proposed programs. Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson responds to Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's throne speech wish list.
Ford says Ontario will ramp up COVID-19 testing
September 16, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 67 MBDr. Isaac Bogoch weighs in on whether the Ontario government should have seen the surge in COVID-19 cases coming sooner and discusses the need to increase testing capacity. Plus, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on what he wants to see in the throne speech.
Canada welcomes U.S. decision to drop aluminum duties, vows to retaliate if tariffs return
September 15, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBTrade Minister Mary Ng, former United States ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, and the Power Panel discuss the U.S. move to lift the tariffs it had levied against Canadian aluminum. Plus, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs on being re-elected with a majority government.
Rising COVID-19 case numbers drawing concern
September 14, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBImmunity Task Force Co-Chair Dr. David Naylor on the uptick in COVID-19 case numbers, as well as Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc on what the federal government is prepared to do about them. Plus, the Power Panel on former Conservative leadership candidate Peter MacKay's $1-million campaign debt.