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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What's at stake for Canada in the U.S. election?
September 11, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBCanada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman on how the November presidential election outcome could impact Canada. Also on the show, Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux on the state of Canada's economy, and an advertising expert on the Conservative Party's brand under new leader Erin O'Toole.
Provinces demand permanent boost to health-care funding
September 10, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBPower & Politics speaks to federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu and Ontario Treasury Board President Peter Bethlenfalvy about the provincial demand for increased health transfers. Plus, MPs react to WE Charity's decision to wind down its Canadian operations.
WE Charity announces its winding down Canadian operations
September 09, 2020 04:10 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBPower & Politics speaks to Charity Intelligence's Kate Bahen about WE Charity announcing it will wind down its Canadian operations months after it was embroiled in political controversy. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the Power Panel also respond to the news.
O'Toole says a Conservative government would commit to Paris climate targets
September 08, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 63 MBPower & Politics speaks to Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole about the pandemic response, the environment, and his economic strategy. Also on the show, former finance ministers Ralph Goodale and John Manley discuss what kind of economic response might be coming in the throne speech.
Ontario court strikes down Doug Ford's mandatory anti-carbon tax gas pump stickers
September 04, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBPower & Politics speaks to Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips about the court decision on his government's mandatory gas pump stickers, as well as next week's Ontario-Quebec Summit and his government's back-to-school plan. Also on the show, two pollsters and the CBC's Éric Grenier discuss what the latest polling data means for the possibility of a fall election.
Liberals to unveil high-spending recovery plan, party insiders say
September 03, 2020 04:10 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBPower & Politics gets the inside scoop from the CBC's Chris Hall about what might be in the Throne Speech, which the prime minister says will be focused on a long-term green recovery. Plus, AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on the certification of two class action lawsuits over the treatment of First Nations children.
O'Toole says he's 'ready' for a fall election
September 02, 2020 04:10 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBPower & Politics speaks to a pollster and two party insiders about new polling data and whether or not Canada could see a snap election this fall. Also on the show, Small Business Minister Mary Ng on the future of the commercial rent relief program.
Thousands of businesses in limbo as federal rent relief program expires
September 01, 2020 04:10 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBPower & Politics speaks to three MPs about the expiry of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program, and what should happen next. Also on the show, Black Voters Matter co-founder Cliff Albright on U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin.
PM condemns destruction of Sir John A. Macdonald statue in Montreal
August 31, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBPower & Politics speaks to Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller and Indigenous rights advocate Cindy Blackstock about the John A. Macdonald statue that was toppled by protestors in Montreal. Plus, Health Minister Patty Hajdu discusses new agreements the government has reached to secure millions of doses of potential COVID-19 vaccines.
Navarro’s ‘dismissive’ remarks on Canadian military a window into Trump’s view of allies: Sciutto
August 28, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBPower & Politics speaks to CNN journalist and author Jim Sciutto whose new book includes comments by Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro that cast aspersions on Canada's role in the war in Afghanistan. Retired U.S. Brigadier-General Mark Kimmitt also reacts to Navarro's comments. Plus, Dr. Peter Lin returns to discuss COVID-19 testing at airports and back-to-school concerns.
Where will Leslyn Lewis run in the next election?
August 27, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBPower & Politics speaks to Leslyn Lewis, who placed third in the Conservative leadership race, about her political future. Also on the show, Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews on that province's first-quarter economic update, which projects a $24.2 billion deficit this fiscal year.
Trudeau announces $2 billion for provinces, territories to help schools reopen safely
August 26, 2020 04:10 - 51 minutes - 47 MBPower & Politics speaks to Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen about the $2 billion in federal funding to ensure a safe return to school. Plus, retired general Rick Hillier reacts to comments by Trump trade adviser Peter that question Canada's motive for joining the war in Afghanistan.
Erin O'Toole lays out priorities as Conservative leader
August 25, 2020 04:10 - 57 minutes - 53 MBPower & Politics speaks to NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh about Erin O'Toole being elected Conservative Party leader and the possibility of an upcoming election. Plus, a terrorism expert on a CBC News exclusive report that two Canadian Rangers were allowed to keep serving without interruption, despite the military's counterintelligence branch looking into their involvement in far-right organizations.
Erin O'Toole elected new Conservative leader
August 24, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBConservative strategists and pollsters break down Erin O'Toole's victory in the Conservative leadership race and discuss where the party goes from here. Plus, one of the co-chairs of the election organizing committee discusses the six-hour delay in getting results due to problems with the ballot opening machines.
Conservatives announce new leader Sunday
August 21, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBPower & Politics speaks to Dan Nowlan, the co-chair of the Conservative Leadership Election Organizing Committee, ahead of the announcement of a new leader on Sunday. The Power Panel and Conservative strategists also discuss the race. Plus, Procurement Minister Anita Anand on a joint Ottawa-Ontario deal with 3M to produce medical masks.
Feds extend CERB, expand EI and add 'recovery' benefits
August 20, 2020 04:10 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBPower & Politics speaks to Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough about extending the CERB and expanding the employment insurance program. Also on the show, former Prime Minister Kim Campbell on Chrystia Freeland being Canada's first female finance minister.
Tories claim 'cover-up' after Trudeau prorogues Parliament
August 19, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBPower & Politics speaks to MPs about documents released to the House Finance Committee on the WE Charity student-grant controversy, as well as the decision to prorogue Parliament until late September. Also on the show, former American diplomat Samantha Power on the U.S. presidential election and what a Biden administration could mean for Canada.
Freeland replaces Morneau as finance minister, Parliament prorogued until Sept. 23
August 18, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBPower & Politics speaks to Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who takes on the portfolio following Chrystia Freeland's appointment to finance. Opposition parties, former top Liberal advisers, and the Power Panel also discuss the cabinet shuffle and Parliament's prorogation.
Bill Morneau resigns as finance minister and MP, will seek to lead OECD
August 17, 2020 04:10 - 52 seconds - 1.02 MBBill Morneau has resigned as finance minister and will step down as the MP for Toronto Centre. He is now putting in a bid to be the next secretary general for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Due to that late-breaking news, there is no episode of the Power & Politics podcast for August 17th. Vassy Kapelos will bring viewers the latest reaction to the story on Power & Politics tomorrow live at 5 p.m. ET on CBC News Network.
Should parents be sending their kids back to school?
August 14, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBPower & Politics speaks to Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce about his province's back-to-school plan, which doesn't mandate reduced class sizes, and then a spokesperson from the Toronto District School Board responds. Plus, Dr. Peter Lin compares back-to-school plans from across the country.
Teachers unions, parents concerned about Ontario back-to-school plans
August 13, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBOntario Secondary School Teachers' Federation President Harvey Bischof discusses his province's back-to-school plan and a parent shares her concerns. Also on the show, New Brunswick Education Minister Dominic Cardy on why his province decided to reduce class sizes for younger students.
Bloc's Blanchet says he will push for election if Trudeau, Morneau, Telford won't resign
August 12, 2020 04:10 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBEmployment Minister Carla Qualtrough reacts to the Bloc Québécois threat to push for an election over the WE Charity controversy. Also on the show, B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming explains the gradual restart of classes in his province. Plus, the Power Panel discusses Finance Minister Bill Morneau's political future.
Biden picks U.S. Senator Kamala Harris as running mate
August 11, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBPower & Politics speaks to political strategists and Washington reporters about Joe Biden choosing Senator Kamala Harris as his pick for vice-presidential running mate. Also on the show, premier-designate Andrew Furey on the state of Newfoundland and Labrador finances.
Opposition seeks probe into rent relief program
August 10, 2020 04:10 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBPower & Politics speaks to a panel of MPs about why the rent relief program was subcontracted to a company with ties to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chief of staff. An ethics expert and the Power Panel also discuss this issue. Plus, Windsor, Ont. Mayor Drew Dilkens talks about his region moving to the next stage of economic reopening.
Canada to hit back against U.S. aluminum tariffs
August 07, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBPower & Politics speaks to Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault about plans to impose $3.6 billion in punitive countermeasures in response to U.S. aluminum tariffs announced Thursday. CBC's Ashley Burke tells us how the government has been responding to reports of unusual spending to meet Gov. Gen Julie Payette's demands for privacy. Plus, Dr. Peter Lin discusses mandatory masks in schools.
U.S. slaps 10% tariff on aluminum imports from Canada
August 06, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBPower & Politics speaks to Canadian American Business Council CEO Maryscott Greenwood on President Donald's decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on aluminum imported from Canada. Plus, the CBC's Ashley Burke on the more than $250,000 spent to satisfy Gov. Gen. Julie Payette's need for privacy at Rideau Hall.
Feds sign two agreements for millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines
August 05, 2020 04:10 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBPower & Politics speaks to Procurement Minister Anita Anand about the deal to secure Canada millions of doses of potential COVID-19 vaccines. Also on the show, Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna on changes to the COVID-19 infrastructure plan to help communities with pandemic projects.
COVID Alert app faces criticism over accessibility
August 04, 2020 04:10 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBPower & Politics speaks to Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray about concerns with the accessibility of the government's COVID Alert app. Also on the show, Conservative leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis on her vision for the party. Plus, the Power Panel discusses where the WE Charity controversy goes from here.
EI-like benefit for gig, contract workers will be available after CERB ends, PM says
July 31, 2020 04:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBPower & Politics speaks to Employment and Workforce Development Minister Carla Qualtrough about plans to phase CERB recipients onto employment insurance. Also on the show, two doctors assess Ontario's back to school plan.
Trudeau says he 'pushed back' on WE contract due to family ties — but didn't recuse himself
July 30, 2020 04:10 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBPower & Politics speaks to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino about revelations from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's testimony to the Commons finance committee. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh also respond to Trudeau's remarks. Plus, the Power Panel analyzes the testimony and its potential political consequences.
Trudeau says he 'pushed back' on WE contract due to family ties — but didn't recuse himself
July 30, 2020 04:10 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBPower & Politics speaks to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino about revelations from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's testimony to the Commons finance committee. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh also respond to Trudeau's remarks. Plus, the Power Panel analyzes the testimony and its potential political consequences.
PM Trudeau and his chief of staff set to testify Thursday
July 29, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBPower & Politics speaks to former prime ministerial advisers Jeni Byrne and David Herle about how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might be preparing ahead of his appearance at the Commons finance committee. Also on the show, the Power Panel takes viewer questions on the WE controversy.
Kielburgers say WE Charity took on student grant program to help, not to make money
July 28, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBWE Charity co-founders Marc and Craig Kielburger appeared before the House finance committee for a marathon meeting. Power & Politics breaks down their four hours of testimony with a panel of MPs, the Power Panel and Kate Behan of Charity Intelligence. Plus, two students discuss how the controversy that upended the student volunteer grant program has affected them.
Documents reveal new details of the WE Charity agreement
July 27, 2020 04:10 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBPower & Politics speaks to Minister of Youth Bardish Chagger about the latest details of the government's controversial agreement with the WE Charity to run a student volunteer program. Also on the show, Raptors' head coach Nick Nurse on his efforts to encourage Americans expats to vote in the upcoming U.S. election.
Uptick in COVID-19 cases across the country is worrying, says Hajdu
July 24, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBPower & Politics speaks to Health Minister Patty Hajdu about the increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, and the government's strategy for clamping down on the rising infection rates among young people. Also on the show, Conservative insiders break down the latest in that party's leadership race.
Cabinet ministers back Bill Morneau as Conservatives call for his resignation
July 23, 2020 04:10 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBPower & Politics speaks to MPs about calls for Finance Minister Bill Morneau's resignation. Also on the show, Nova Scotia's justice minister on the review panel that will investigate the Nova Scotia shooting.
Tories call for Morneau's resignation as finance minister says he repaid $41K in WE trip expenses
July 22, 2020 04:10 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBPower & Politics speaks to MPs about Finance Minister Bill Morneau's repayment of $41,000 to WE Charity for expenses related to two trips his family took with the organization. Also on the show, Peter Donolo and James Moore weigh in on what should happen next at Rideau Hall, following staff allegations Governor General Julie Payette has created a toxic work environment.
Gov. Gen. Payette has created a toxic work environment at Rideau Hall, sources allege
July 21, 2020 04:10 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBPower & Politics speaks to the CBC's Ashley Burke about allegations Governor General Julie Payette has created a toxic work environment by verbally harassing employees. Also on the show, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo discusses the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in a number of provinces.
Flight PS752 black boxes downloaded in France
July 20, 2020 04:10 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBPower & Politics speaks to Transport Minister Marc Garneau about the latest in the Iran Plane Crash investigation. Also on the show, two senators discuss their call for a public inquiry into the Nova Scotia shooting.
Feds announce changes to wage subsidy, COVID-19 disability support
July 17, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 60 MBPower & Politics speaks to Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough about the government's revamped plan to support people with disabilities through the pandemic. Also on the show, a business owner discusses the changes to the wage subsidy program and the Power Panel digs into the latest in the WE Charity controversy.
New revelations in WE Charity controversy as MPs begin probe
July 16, 2020 04:10 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBPower & Politics speaks to Diversity, Inclusion and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger about the WE Charity contract, following her testimony at the House Finance Committee. Also on the show, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on the $19-billion the federal government is giving the provinces for a 'safe restart' of the economy.
Ford blames feds for contact tracing app delay
July 15, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBPower & Politics speaks to federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu about the status of the contact tracing app, changes to the temporary foreign workers' program, and Canada-U.S. border restrictions. Also on the show, Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith on the WE Charity controversy.
Trudeau may have 'blind spot' on ethics, says former watchdog
July 14, 2020 04:10 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBPower & Politics speaks to former ethics commissioner Mary Dawson about the WE Charity controversy, and the Power Panel weighs in. Also on the show, newly-appointed Ambassador to the UN Bob Rae on China and Canada's failed bid for a UN Security Council seat.
PM apologizes for not recusing himself from WE Charity contract talks
July 13, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBPower & Politics speaks to minister Bardish Chagger about the prime minister's apology and opposition MPs Michael Barrett and Charlie Angus weigh in. Also on the show, newly-appointed Auditor General Karen Hogan on scrutinizing the federal government's pandemic spending.
Tories ask police to investigate PM Trudeau over WE Charity deal
July 10, 2020 04:10 - 59 minutes - 55 MBPower & Politics asks Government House Leader Pablo Rodríguez whether the Liberal cabinet knew about financial ties between the WE Charity and the Trudeau and Morneau families. Also on the show, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer on why he thinks the RCMP should investigate the prime minister, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on whether he supports that call.
PM's mother and brother were both paid to speak at WE Charity events
July 09, 2020 04:10 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBPower & Politics speaks to a panel of MPs about revelations that members of the Trudeau family were paid $282,000 to speak at WE Charity events. The Power Panel also weighs in. Also on the show, reaction to Wednesday's fiscal 'snapshot' from business and labour leaders.
Feds to post $343B deficit as spending hits levels not seen since Second World War
July 08, 2020 04:10 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBPower & Politics speaks to Finance Minister Bill Morneau about the federal government's fiscal snapshot tabled today, then gets reaction from Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Also on the show, the Power Panel on the WE Charity contract controversy.
Masks now mandatory at indoor public spaces in Toronto, Ottawa
July 07, 2020 04:10 - 57 minutes - 53 MBPower & Politics speaks to Dr. Isaac Bogoch about the mandatory mask policies and baseball. Also on the show, a panel of economists look ahead to tomorrow's fiscal "snapshot" and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball discusses his province's back-to-school plan.
Hurren had multiple firearms, uttered threat against Trudeau, court documents allege
July 06, 2020 04:10 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBPower & Politics speaks to a former CSIS analyst about the charges Canadian Armed Forces member Cory Hurren is facing, which include uttering a threat against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Also on the show, the United Kingdom High Commissioner to Canada about the national security law China imposed on Hong Kong.
CAF member arrested on Rideau Hall grounds faces 22 charges
July 03, 2020 04:10 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThe Canadian Armed Forces member arrested on Rideau Hall grounds faces 22 charges. Former Department of Justice national security lawyer Leah West weighs in on the case. Plus, the federal ethics watchdog launches a probe of Trudeau over the WE charity contract. And Canada suspends its extradition treaty with Hong Kong over new Chinese security law.