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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Wildfires in Alberta have forced nearly 30,000 people from their homes
May 08, 2023 04:10 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBMay 8, 2023- Alberta asks for federal assistance with wildfires, including military support. Power and Politics speaks to the federal minister for emergency preparedness. Plus, Canada has expelled a Chinese diplomat suspected of targeting a Conservative MP and his family. Power and Politics speaks with the parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs and the former Canadian ambassador to China.
Prime minister is pressed for answers on China interference
May 05, 2023 04:10 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBMay 5, 2023 - Could Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have received a briefing from CSIS on Chinese government threats to MPs? Two people who worked in the Prime Minister's Office give their insights. Plus, the Power Panel weighs in on the chaos in the House of Commons.
Foreign interference allegations cast shadow over Liberal convention
May 04, 2023 04:10 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBMay 4, 2023 - Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc, attending the Liberal convention, discusses the latest on foreign interference. Then, two former ambassadors discuss what it would take for Canada to expel diplomats.
Prime Minister's brother testifies on foreign interference
May 03, 2023 04:10 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBMay 3. 2023 - The Power Panel analyzes Alexandre Trudeau's testimony on foreign interference and the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. Plus, former CSIS director Richard Fadden discusses the latest foreign interference allegations.
Former head of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation testifies on foreign interference
May 02, 2023 04:10 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBMay 2, 2023 - We analyze Morris Rosenberg's testimony on foreign election interference. Plus, both sides of the gun debate weigh in on the Liberals' decision to abandon plans to expand the list of banned firearms.
Tentative deal between Ottawa and PSAC ends strike for most workers
May 01, 2023 04:10 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBMay 1, 2023 - A tentative agreement between the federal government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada sends roughly 120,000 public servants back to work. PSAC national president Chris Aylward and Treasury Board President Mona Fortier explain what's in the deal. Plus, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino discusses amendments to legislation on assault-style weapons.
Canada may be running out of time to get people out of Sudan
April 28, 2023 04:10 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBApril 28, 2023 - More than 300 Canadians have been evacuated from Sudan — but is Canada's evacuation effort running out of runway? We discuss the latest developments. Plus, there's a new multinational agreement to tackle gun smuggling and trafficking across the Canada-U.S. border. Will it work? We speak to Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino.
Sudan ceasefire extended as international evacuation efforts intensify
April 27, 2023 04:10 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBApril 27, 2023 - Canada conducted its first two evacuation flights out of Sudan on Thursday as nations around the world scramble to evacuate their citizens. And as negotiations reach an impasse and pickets broaden across the country, economists David MacDonald and Pedro Antunes break down the potential economic effects of the federal public service strike.
Federal public service strike continues with talks at an impasse
April 26, 2023 04:10 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBApril 26, 2023 - The rhetoric seems to be ramping up as a massive public sector strike continues into its second week. Nearly three years after promising a buyback program for now-banned firearms, the Liberal government is finally revealing details of the program's first stage.
U.S. President Joe Biden announces he's running for re-election
April 25, 2023 04:10 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBApril 25, 2023 - U.S. President Joe Biden says he's running for president again. Is the oldest sitting president ready to take on a growing Republican field? Plus, a former Conservative Party national campaign manager says there were only whispers of interference during the 2021 federal race.
Public service union stepping up picketing efforts
April 24, 2023 04:10 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBApril 24, 2023 - Both sides give an update on day six of the public service strike. Plus, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra breaks down the changes to airline passenger rights.
French court finds Hassan Diab guilty of involvement in 1980 bombing
April 21, 2023 04:10 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBApril 23, 2023 - A French court has found Ottawa academic Hassan Diab guilty in absentia on terrorism charges related to the 1980 bombing of a Paris synagogue. Plus, Minister François-Philippe Champagne provides more details on a major deal with Volkswagen.
Canada to pay Volkswagen up to $13B in subsidies for Ontario battery plant
April 20, 2023 04:10 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBApril 20, 2023 - We have details of Canada's deal with Volkswagen to secure an Ontario battery plant. Plus, we speak with the head of the Canadian Labour Congress on day two of a massive public service strike.
One of the largest strikes in Canada's history is now underway
April 19, 2023 04:10 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBApril 19, 2023 - Negotiations continue as more than 155,000 federal public servants go on strike. Plus, we look into another revelation from leaked U.S. intelligence documents.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau under fire over Jamaica vacation
April 18, 2023 04:10 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBApril 18, 2023 - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under fire over a family vacation he took at a luxurious Jamaican estate owned by generous donors to the Trudeau Foundation. Plus, unless there's a deal in the next few hours, more than 100,000 federal workers could walk off the job.
Federal workers set to strike Wednesday
April 17, 2023 04:10 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBApril 17, 2023 - Public Service Alliance of Canada's national president Chris Aylward says over 155,000 members will begin strike action Wednesday if no deal is reached. Plus, we look into why former defence ministers Peter MacKay and David Pratt are pleading for more military spending.
Trudeau's top aide testifies on foreign interference
April 14, 2023 04:10 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBApril 14, 2023 - Experts and former chiefs of staff break down Katie Telford's testimony on foreign election meddling. And newly reinstated Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson discusses what's next for him in the legislature.
How a 21 year-old allegedly leaked top secret documents
April 13, 2023 04:10 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBApril 13, 2023 - New York Times reporter Malachy Browne explains how he uncovered the identity of an individual who allegedly leaked government documents. Plus, the latest on American journalist Evan Gershkovich two weeks after his arrest in Russia.
Federal workers vote to strike
April 12, 2023 04:10 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBApril 12, 2023 - The Public Service Alliance of Canada, a union representing more than 120,000 federal public servants, has voted in favour of a strike mandate. The union's president Chris Aylward tells us what happens next. Plus, economists break down the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate decision.
Canada to provide Ukraine with $59M in military aid
April 11, 2023 04:10 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBApril 11, 2023 - Defence Minister Anita Anand gives an update on the support Canada has promised Ukraine. Plus, we hear from the Nashville council members who reinstated lawmaker Justin Jones after Republicans expelled him from the legislature.
Alberta's ethics commissioner investigating premier
April 10, 2023 04:10 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBApril 10, 2023 - The latest on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's ethics investigation. And then, economist Jim Stanford gives a reality check on surging food inflation.
Finland becomes latest member of NATO
April 07, 2023 04:10 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBApril 7, 2023 - Finland's ambassador to Canada breaks down how the country's membership in NATO is a clear setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Then, why a Toronto food bank is looking to the provincial government for help.
The ice storm and its aftermath
April 06, 2023 04:10 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBApril 6, 2023 - The latest on the clean-up after an intense ice storm in Quebec and Ontario. And the couple whose wedding venue happened to overlap with former U.S. president Donald Trump's arraignment.
Vancouver police begin removing East Hastings Street encampment
April 05, 2023 04:10 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBApril 5, 2023 - The scene on East Hastings Street in Vancouver as encampments are taken down. And the very latest on the repatriation of 19 Canadian women and children in Syria.
Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts
April 04, 2023 04:10 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBApril 4, 2023 - The latest on Trump's charges. Plus, Jeremy Hansen talks about being the first Canadian to orbit the moon.
Trump arrives in New York ahead of court appearance
April 03, 2023 04:10 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBApril 3, 2023 - What to expect from Trump's court appearance tomorrow. Then, the parliamentary budget officer delivers a reality check on the carbon tax increase.
Trump faces criminal charges
March 31, 2023 04:10 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBMarch 30, 2023 - We examine the latest on Trump's indictment and what it means for U.S. politics. And we look at what's known about the eight dead in the St. Lawrence River.
Nova Scotia shooting report details a long list of RCMP failures
March 30, 2023 04:10 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBMarch 30, 2023 - The Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission's final report concludes Canada's national police force failed on almost every level. And we look into reports a Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict former U.S. president Donald Trump.
Alberta's premier faces new allegations of political interference
March 29, 2023 04:10 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBMarch 29, 2023 - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to new allegations of political interference after a recording is leaked. And we take a look at what's not in the budget — housing.
The federal budget has arrived
March 28, 2023 04:10 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBMarch 28, 2023 - A breakdown of the federal budget and reaction from politicians.
Anticipation builds ahead of federal budget
March 27, 2023 04:10 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBMarch 27, 2023 - A look ahead at what will be included in the federal budget. Plus, we look at how the irregular migration deal between Canada and the U.S. came together.
President Joe Biden addresses Parliament
March 24, 2023 04:10 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBMarch 24, 2023 - A breakdown of Joe Biden's first official visit to Canada as U.S. president.
Allegation against MP Han Dong shocks Parliament Hill
March 23, 2023 04:10 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBMarch 23, 2023 - MPs react to MP Han Dong leaving the Liberal caucus to sit as an Independent and the mounting calls for a public inquiry into foreign election interference. Then, we discuss the deal between Canada and the U.S. on irregular migration.
Counting down to Biden's visit
March 22, 2023 04:10 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBMarch 22, 2023 - The Canadian ambassador to the United States looks ahead to President Biden's visit to Ottawa. Then, Jagmeet Singh discusses his role in getting the prime minister's chief of staff to testify on foreign interference.
Special rapporteur must decide on foreign meddling inquiry by May 23, 2023
March 21, 2023 04:10 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThe Liberal government has released special rapporteur David Johnston's mandate for investigating alleged foreign interference in Canadian elections. Power & Politics speaks to Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc and NDP House Leader Peter Julian, and the Power Panel weighs in. Plus former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge is here on overall inflation dropping but the price of food remaining high.
Ottawa residents testify about hearing loss and long-term effects from Freedom Convoy occupation
October 14, 2022 04:10 - 42 minutes - 40.1 MBLawyer Paul Champ, who represents Ottawa residents and community organizations, talks about the impact the Freedom Convoy had on his clients. Plus, Canadian Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman discusses her claim that the U.S. is holding the NEXUS express traveller program hostage.
Ukraine has only 10% of what it needs for air defences, Zelenskyy says
October 13, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBUkrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba talks about the state of Russia's invasion of his country, and what he would like to see Canada do about it. Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux talks about the possibility of a recession. Plus, the Power Panel discusses day one of the public inquiry into the government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act.
Two Ontario police officers shot fatally during exchange of gunfire
October 12, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBConservative MP John Brassard, who represents the area where the two Innisfil police officers were shot and killed, talks about how his community is doing. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson talks about Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's suggestion that Canada must fast-track resource projects to support allies.
Hockey Canada CEO, entire board of directors step down amid political and corporate pressure
October 11, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThe CBC's Ashley Burke talks about the latest resignations at Hockey Canada and the political reaction to it. Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King talks about how 3,300 homes in his province still don't have power 18 days after Fiona struck. Plus, the Power Panel talks about Danielle Smith's next steps after being sworn in today as Alberta's 19th premier.
Russian missiles hit cities across Ukraine in apparent retaliation for Crimea bridge attack
October 10, 2022 04:10 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBOct. 10, 2022 - Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada Yulia Kovaliv reacts to Russia launching its biggest missile attack in months overnight. Plus, the Power Panel looks ahead to those testifying at the inquiry into use of the Emergencies Act during convoy protests that starts this week.
Feds moving to block Iranian regime members and IRGC from Canada
October 07, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBPublic Safety Minister Marco Mendicino talks about his government's actions against the Iranian regime and opposition MPs weigh in. Plus, newly-elected United Conservative Party Leader and Alberta premier-designate Danielle Smith talks about her win and what happens next.
Alberta's United Conservative Party set to announce new leader
October 06, 2022 04:10 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBMatthew Altheim, the campaign manager for UCP leadership candidate Danielle Smith, talks about his candidate and what happens next if she wins. Columnists Rick Bell and Don Braid also discuss the topic.
Sport minister calls on provincial associations to push for leadership changes at Hockey Canada
October 05, 2022 04:10 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBSport Minister Pascale St-Onge talks about what her government wants to see from Hockey Canada in light of questions about how it has handled sexual misconduct allegations. Plus, two journalists and the Power Panel look ahead to the United Conservative Party electing a new leader tomorrow.
Federal government announces $300M fund to help those hit by Fiona
October 04, 2022 04:10 - 56 minutes - 53 MBOct. 4, 2022 - Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, who represents a Nova Scotia riding, talks about the government's $300M aid package for Atlantic Canadians. Quebec Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade talks about her party's results in last night's provincial election. And three MPs rate the answers offered by Hockey Canada officials during their appearance before a parliamentary committee earlier today.
A week after announcement, Canada sanctions 34 Iranian regime officials and entities
October 03, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBOct. 3, 2022 - Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi calls out his government's response to the protests against the Iranian regime, and then two policy analysists weigh in. And 10 days after Hurricane Fiona hit the Atlantic provinces, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston discusses how long it might take to restore power throughout the province.
Power & Politics coverage of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2022 04:10 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBOn this national day of honour and remembrance we speak to AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald about the truth necessary for reconciliation, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu about what action the government is taking, Supreme Court Justice Michelle O'Bonsawin on the roll of the top court, and the Power Panel weighs in.
Trudeau promises stronger sanctions against Russia 'very soon'
September 29, 2022 04:10 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBCanadian Ambassador to Ukraine Larisa Galadza on Canada's response to Russia's move to formally annex four parts of Ukraine. Port aux Basques Mayor Brian Button talks about how his community is doing as it cleans up after Fiona. Former Finance Min. John Manley the economic outlook as the possibility of a recession looms, and the Power Panel weighs in.
Most of P.E.I. still without power 5 days after Fiona struck
September 28, 2022 04:10 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MBPrince Edward Island Premier Dennis King on how his province is doing in the aftermath of Fiona. MPs debate how the government should respond to protests against the Iranian government. Igor Zhovkva, the chief diplomatic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the latest in Russia's invasion of his country. The Power Panel on Alberta's spat with Ottawa over assault-style weapons ban.
Emergency crews work to restore power in Atlantic provinces
September 27, 2022 04:10 - 54 minutes - 51.2 MBLabour Minister Seamus O'Regan and New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs talk about clean-up and recovery efforts in Fiona's aftermath. MPs and the Power Panel debate a Conservative motion opposing increases to the carbon tax. Hamed Esmaeilion, spokesperson for the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims reacts to Canada's response to Iranian protests. Min. Dominic LeBlanc and Jonathan Kehl, the German stem cell donor who made a life-saving donation
Homes destroyed and hundreds of people displaced after Fiona rips through Atlantic provinces
September 26, 2022 04:10 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey talk about how their provinces are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly discusses the latest on Russia's war in Ukraine. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino on the government's decision to lift border restrictions starting October 1. Exclusive interview with the exiled Crown Prince of Iran on protests in that country.