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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Canadian Hurricane Centre says Hurricane Fiona will be 'historic, extreme event'
September 23, 2022 04:10 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBSept. 22, 2023 - Halifax Mayor Mike Savage and Prince Edward Island Deputy Premier Darlene Compton discuss how Atlantic Canada is preparing for Hurricane Fiona. Plus, Senator Peter Boehm talks about the appointment of a new Canadian ambassador to China.
Freeland and Poilievre go toe-to-toe over plans to fight inflation
September 22, 2022 04:10 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBSeptember 21, 2022 - Members of Parliament debate plans to address inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, and then viewers get a reality check from former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge.
Canadian hockey legend Paul Henderson reflects on Summit Series victory
September 22, 2022 04:10 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBFormer hockey player Paul Henderson discusses the 50th anniversary of the Summit '72 Series. John Lohr, Nova Scotia's minister responsible for emergency management, talks about how the province is preparing for Hurricane Fiona. Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough talks about her plan for a Canada Disability Benefit.
Parties lay out their priorities as fall session gets underway
September 20, 2022 04:10 - 59 minutes - 55 MBGovernment House Leader Mark Holland discusses how his government plans to tackle inflation. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh explains the party's new attack ad on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. And Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae talks about the latest on the war in Ukraine.
Canadians commemorate Queen Elizabeth at national ceremony in Ottawa
September 19, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBSept. 19, 2022 - Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell, Ottawa's English poet laureate Albert Dumont, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh reflect on Queen Elizabeth's legacy and the future of the monarchy in Canada. Plus, the Power Panel weighs in on the Queen's legacy and new polling from Abacus Data.
India's Modi tells Russia's Putin that this is 'not an era of war'
September 16, 2022 04:10 - 40 minutes - 38 MBTwo foreign policy analysts join Power & Politics to discuss the meeting between the leaders of India and Russia. Plus, the Power Panel talks about Pierre Poilievre's first week as Conservative leader.
PM announces delegation to London for Queen's funeral
September 15, 2022 04:10 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBFormer governor general David Johnston on what it was like to hear the tributes to Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Commons. Plus, British Conservative MP Andy Percy.
Queen will lie in state for next 4 days, funeral will be held Monday
September 14, 2022 04:10 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBUnited Kingdom Member of Parliament Ian Liddell-Grainger, a descendant of Queen Victoria, reflects on Queen Elizabeth's legacy. Plus, Desjardins Chief Economist and Strategist Jimmy Jean talks about why he says a recession is inevitable.
Quebec MP quits Tory caucus over Poilievre's leadership
September 13, 2022 04:10 - 44 minutes - 42 MBQuebec MP Alain Rayes quit the Conservative caucus today, citing Pierre Poilievre as the reason for his departure. Plus, the Liberal government unveils new measures it says will help Canadians with the soaring cost of living.
Poilievre wins Conservative leadership race with a landslide victory
September 12, 2022 04:10 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBOntario Conservative MP Michael Barrett talks about Pierre Poilievre's win and Tasha Kheiriddin, the former co-chair of Jean Charest's campaign, discusses party unity. Plus, the Power Panel breaks down the win, what happens next and what it means for the governing Liberals.
King Charles III pays his respects to mother Queen Elizabeth in first televised address as King
September 09, 2022 04:10 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBFormer Prime Minister Joe Clark and his daughter Catherine share their memories of Queen Elizabeth. Plus, Conservative Party president Robert Batherson looks ahead to tomorrow's announcement of the new leader.
Province and feds offering to assist communities reeling from stabbing attack
September 06, 2022 04:10 - 43 minutes - 41 MBIndigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu and Conservative MP Randy Hoback discuss the latest in the search for a suspect in the Saskatchewan stabbing attack that left 10 people dead and 18 injured. Plus, we speak with Dr. Anthony Fauci as he prepares to leave his positions as head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and as chief medical adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden.
Niagara Falls mayor calls on feds to scrap ArriveCan: ‘It doesn’t keep us safer'
September 02, 2022 04:10 - 40 minutes - 38.2 MBNiagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati discusses his call for the federal government to scrap the use of the ArriveCan app at the border. Plus, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett talks about the creation of a new three-digit suicide prevention hotline.
Health Canada greenlights Moderna bivalent shot which targets the Omicron variant
September 01, 2022 04:10 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBHealth Canada Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Supriya Sharma discusses the approval of a new Moderna vaccine targeting the Omicron variant. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson talks about her meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and what her government is doing to address the rising cost of living. Plus, the Power Panel looks at Pierre Poilievre's push for plain language.
Alberta projecting $13.2B surplus instead of the $511M forecast in February
August 31, 2022 04:10 - 41 minutes - 39.2 MBAlberta Finance Minister Jason Nixon talks about the state of the province's finances and what he plans to do with the surplus. Plus, Green Party co-leadership candidates Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault discuss why they're choosing the run as a joint ticket in the race.
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dead
August 30, 2022 04:10 - 51 minutes - 48.2 MBFormer prime minister Brian Mulroney discusses the legacy of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War. Plus, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek talks about the threats she has faced in public life.
Triage stream improving emergency passport turnaround, but overall system plagued by delays: minister
August 29, 2022 04:10 - 39 minutes - 37.3 MBAugust 29, 2022 - Social Development Minister Karina Gould talks about the latest on the passport backlog. Christian Bourque, Jonathan Montpetit and Emilie Nicolas dig into the Quebec provincial election. The Power Panel discusses how to address threats against politicians.
NATO secretary general tours Canada's North
August 26, 2022 04:10 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MBFriday, August 26 - Defence Minister Anita Anand discusses Arctic security and territorial integrity after NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg tours Canada's North. Plus, the Washington Post's Aaron Blake breaks down the unsealed affidavit used to justify the search of former president Donald Trump's Florida residence.
Canada's Ambassador to the UN Bob Rae on Canada's response to Russia's war on Ukraine
August 25, 2022 04:10 - 44 minutes - 41.7 MBRae says he believes the UN's nuclear watchdog, will be granted access to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. RCMP Deputy Commissioner Bryan Larkin on the Mounties' use of spyware capable of hacking into electronic devices. The Power Panel on the case for Canadian LNG exports to Europe, and CPC leadership hopefuls Leslyn Lewis and Scott Aitchison's faceoff on Twitter.
Russia's war on Ukraine hits the six-month mark
August 24, 2022 04:10 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBAugust 24, 2022 - Ukrainian Canadian Congress National President Alexandra Chyczij on the state of the war. Plus, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on the health-care crisis gripping Canada.
Power & Politics exclusive broadcast interview with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
August 23, 2022 04:10 - 30 minutes - 29.1 MBWe have an exclusive interview this evening with the Chancellor of Germany. Will Canada boost energy exports to Germany or will the Germans, have to shop elsewhere? We talk LNG exports and turbine returns and the Power Panel weighs in.
Premiers meet to discuss health-care crisis
August 22, 2022 04:10 - 42 minutes - 40.1 MBNew Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says all options are on the table to fix the province's health-care system. Plus, Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Alika Lafontaine.
Transport minister faces questions over long airport lineups and delays
August 19, 2022 04:10 - 43 minutes - 41 MBPower & Politics for Friday, August 19th: Members of Parliament discuss Transport Minister Omar Alghabra's appearance before the House transport committee to answer questions about airport lineups and flight delays. Plus, the Power Panel talks about Michelle O'Bonsawin becoming the first Indigenous person nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Ontario government unveils 5-point plan to boost health-care system
August 18, 2022 04:10 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MBPower & Politics for Wednesday, August 18th: Ontario Long-Term Care Minister Paul Calandra explains his government's plan to address the crisis in the province's health-care system. Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien discusses her decision to issue an expletive-filled tweet in response to a QAnon protest in her city last weekend. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston talks about why he wants flexibility in the federal carbon price.
Inquiry into use of Emergencies Act during convoy protests to start Sept. 19
August 17, 2022 04:10 - 43 minutes - 40.9 MBDean French, who negotiated with the Ottawa convoy leadership, discusses what happened behind the scenes and his thoughts on the public inquiry. Plus, the Power Panel takes a closer look at the invocation of the Emergencies Act and U.S. Republican Rep. Liz Cheney's political future after losing her primary.
Inflation in Canada falls to 7.6% — its first decrease in a year
August 16, 2022 04:10 - 54 minutes - 51.2 MBPower & Politics for Tuesday, August 16th: Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault talks about the latest inflation numbers. Liberal MP Pam Damoff and Conservative MP Stephen Ellis discuss senior N.S. RCMP officers testifying at a parliamentary hearing into political interference claims. Plus, the Power Panel on the day's news.
Thousands of Afghan refugees stuck in queue to be resettled in Canada
August 15, 2022 04:10 - 46 minutes - 43.9 MBPower & Politics for Monday, August 15th: Power & Politics talks to an Afghan man who detected bombs for the Canadian Armed Forces about what it's like to try to come to Canada with his family. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser then responds. Plus, the Power Panel on the day's events.
Documents seized at Trump's residence included top secret material
August 12, 2022 04:10 - 39 minutes - 37 MBThe FBI recovered documents labelled "top secret" from former president Donald Trump's Florida residence. Plus, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo on the state of the Monkeypox outbreak in Canada.
U.S. attorney general seeking to unseal search warrant that led to Mar-A-Lago raid
August 11, 2022 04:10 - 51 minutes - 48.4 MBPower & Politics for Thursday, August 11th: The latest from Washington on the FBI's raid of former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago home. Plus, two Ontario interim opposition leaders on Health Minister Sylvia Jones saying she's not ruling out further privatization of the province's health-care system.
Trump invokes the Fifth Amendment, declining to answer questions in N.Y. civil inquiry
August 10, 2022 04:10 - 46 minutes - 43.7 MBPower & Politics for Wednesday, August 10th: Pollster and political strategist Frank Luntz discusses former U.S. President Donald Trump's latest legal woes. Plus, The Writ's Éric Grenier and Leger pollster Christian Bourque discuss new polling on the Conservative leadership race.
FBI executes search warrant at Trump's Florida home Monday night
August 09, 2022 04:10 - 49 minutes - 46.6 MBPower & Politics for Tuesday, August 9th U.S. political strategist Steve Schmidt talks about the political implications of the FBI raiding Mar-A-Lago. Plus, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey on how people are coping with the wildfires in his province.
Gen. Eyre declines to confirm reports of Canadian troops deployed to Ukraine
August 08, 2022 04:10 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBPower & Politics for Monday, August 8th: Chief of Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre on arctic security and the latest on Russia's war on Ukraine. Plus, the Power Panel on the situation facing Ontario's health-care system.
Government to temporarily ban handgun imports until freeze comes into effect
August 05, 2022 04:10 - 43 minutes - 41.1 MBPower & Politics for Friday, August 5th: Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino on his government's plan to ban the import of handguns. World Food Programme Regional Director Corinne Fleischer on the recently UN-brokered deal to allow grain exports from Ukraine. Plus, the Power Panel on the day's news.
Canada deploying up to 225 troops to U.K. to train Ukrainian recruits
August 04, 2022 04:10 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBPower & Politics for Wednesday, August 4th: Defence Minister Anita Anand on the resumption of Operation UNIFIER. Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko on his advice for the Canadian government. Plus, the Power Panel on the day's news.
German foreign minister underlines future cooperation with Canada on energy
August 03, 2022 04:10 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBPower & Politics for Wednesday, August 3rd: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly on the potential for collaboration on energy. Plus, the Power Panel on the Conservative leadership debate and what it means for the race.
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan sparking outrage from Beijing
August 02, 2022 04:10 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBPower & Politics for Tuesday, August 2nd: Former Canadian ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques on what to expect from U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan. Métis National Council President Cassidy Caron on last week's papal visit to Canada. Plus, the five stories you need to know about and the Power Panel on the day's news.
Pope tells crowd of thousands attending mass to honour and treasure their elders
July 26, 2022 04:10 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBPower & Politics for Tuesday July 26th: Indigenous advocate Nicole Enge, who attended a mass given by the Pope today, discusses the papal visit and reconciliation. Sport Minister Pascal St-Onge on why she's calling for greater diversity in Hockey Canada's leadership. Three political strategists weigh in on the Conservative leadership race. Plus the five news stories you need to know about, and the Power Panel on the day's news.
Pope says he is ‘deeply sorry’ for actions of many members of the Church
July 25, 2022 04:10 - 40 minutes - 38.1 MBPower & Politics for Monday, July 25th: Indigenous rights advocate Riley Yesno, Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair, Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller give their thoughts on the pope's apology for the forced assimilation of Indigenous children at residential schools.
Russia, Ukraine agree to deals to resume grain exports
July 22, 2022 04:10 - 44 minutes - 42.1 MBUkrainian Ambassador to Canada Yulia Kovaliv on whether Russia will hold up its end of the deal to allow Ukrainian grain exports to resume. U.S. pollster and political strategist Frank Luntz on Thursday's primetime Jan. 6 committee hearing and Steve Bannon's guilty verdict. The CBC's Jonathan Gatehouse with the latest allegation of group sexual assault levelled at Hockey Canada. The Power Panel looks ahead to next week's Papal visit to Canada.
Urgent call for action from Ontario health-care workers
July 21, 2022 04:10 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBCanadian Medical Association President Katharine Smart on the current crisis in Canada's health care system. Plus, the Washington Post's Aaron Blake and Semafor's Kadia Goba preview the Jan. 6 committee prime-time hearing. And the Power Panel on a third official Conservative Party leadership debate that Pierre Poilievre says he won't attend.
Inflation rate soars to 39-year high
July 20, 2022 04:10 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBBMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter on Canada's soaring inflation rate and when Canadians can expect the cost of living to peak. Plus, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix on the ongoing crisis in Canadian health care.
Random testing of fully vaccinated air travellers resumes
July 19, 2022 04:10 - 38 minutes - 36 MBWe ask Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, how much longer Canadians will be dealing with COVID measures at airports. Calgary Sun columnist Rick Bell and The Globe and Mail's Kelly Cryderman on Alberta's UCP leadership race. Paul Hunter has the latest from DC as U.S. House members vote to enshrine marriage equality into law, and the Power Panel weighs in.
Record-setting heat wave pummels Western Europe
July 18, 2022 04:10 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBAs the climate crisis worsens, Canada's Minister of Environment Steven Guilbeault launches consultations on the plan to cap oil and gas sector emissions. Plus, disqualified Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown confirms he'll seek re-election as Mayor of Brampton.
A House committee calls on ministers to testify on the decision to send repaired pipeline turbines back to Russia despite sanctions
July 15, 2022 04:10 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBForeign Affairs Parliamentary Secretary Rob Oliphant and committee members Michael Chong and Heather McPherson weigh in. Fmr. Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dennis Horak and Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room on President Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia. Catharine Tunney on the latest testimony at the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission. The Power Panel on quarterly federal carbon tax rebate cheques arriving in some Canadians bank accounts.
Mandatory random COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated air travellers resumes next week
July 14, 2022 04:10 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBFormer Air Canada executive Duncan Dee on how the government's decision to end the testing suspension will impact airports and travel. Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada's Dep. Chief Public Health Officer on Health Canada's approval of a COVID vaccine for kids 6 months to 5 years old. The Power Panel weighs in on both issues.
The Bank of Canada hikes interest rates for the 4th time this year
July 13, 2022 04:10 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MBEconomists Jimmy Jean and Armine Yalnizyan weigh in on whether the Bank's move will slow inflation. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Canada's decision to return pipeline turbines to Russia, against Ukraine's wishes. The Power Panel on Patrick Brown's endorsement of Jean Charest if Brown can't get his candidacy reinstated.
Canada's premiers demand a meeting with the Feds to talk health-care funding
July 12, 2022 04:10 - 36 minutes - 34.7 MBWe speak to NL Premier Andrew Furey, Federal Health Min. Jean-Yves Duclos responds and the Power Panel weights in. Germany's Ambassador to Canada Sabine Sparwasser on the fallout from Canada's decision to send turbines to Russia to ensure the flow of natural gas to Germany. Ashley Burke has the latest from London as a key deadline looms in the race to replace Boris Johnson.
Ukraine has summoned Canada's Ambassador over turbines for a Russian pipeline that pumps gas into Europe.
July 11, 2022 04:10 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBWe speak to Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada, Yulia Kovaliv, and MPs debate. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc joins us as Canada's premiers meet to discuss health-care funding, and the Power Panel weighs in. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne on his meeting with Rogers CEO.
Rogers outage impacts cell phones, internet and debit payments across Canada
July 08, 2022 04:10 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MBKye Prigg, Rogers senior vice president of access networks and operations, joins the show to discuss what the company is doing to solve its widespread outage. Plus, two Conservative insiders discuss the latest on the party's leadership race.
Brown plans to fight disqualification from Conservative leadership race
July 07, 2022 04:10 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBConservative leadership candidate Jean Charest on Brown's disqualification from the leadership race. Plus, former BBC presenter Robin Lustig on Boris Johnson's resignation and Defence Minister Anita Anand on Canada's plan to send Ukraine light armoured vehicles.