Feb 21, 2024 - Alberta Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon says his government is frustrated after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $175 million housing deal with the City of Edmonton on Wednesday. Nixon tells Power & Politics why he feels Ottawa is leaving the provincial government out of important housing decisions. Plus, debate over the Liberals online harm legislation gets personal, as Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre calls Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a 'hateful racist.' The Power Panel weighs in on how this affects discussions on the issue.

Alberta minister accuses PM of leaving province out of housing decisions

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May 3, 2024 - Canadian police have arrested members of an alleged hit squad investigators believe was tasked by the government of India with killing prominent Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C. last June. The CBC's Evan Dyer brings us up to speed on everything we know about today's arrests. Plus, the Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference released its first report. We ask Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc about these two major developments.

Police make arrests in the killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar

May 2, 2024 - Canada's greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2022 as the economy rebounded from the pandemic, according to new figures released by the federal government. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault tells Power & Politics that Canada is still on track to meet its 2030 reduction goals — and meeting that goal requires an emissions cap on the oil and gas sector. Plus, B.C. wants to roll back part of its drug decriminalization policy. Power & Politics speaks with Vancouver Police Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Wilson.

Canada's greenhouse gas emissions climbed in 2022 after pandemic slowdown

May 1, 2024 - After a chaotic question period Tuesday that saw Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre ejected from the chamber, MPs struck a calmer tone Wednesday. What's behind this change of tone in the House of Commons? The Power Panel weighs in. Plus, after years of delays and pushback from environmental groups, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion into British Columbia is finally complete. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses what this means for her province.

Poilievre subdued in the House day after getting kicked out for 'wacko' comment

April 30, 2024 - Speaker Greg Fergus kicked Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre out of question period Tuesday after a particularly nasty exchange with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon weighs in. Plus, two legal experts are here to explain what it would mean for a federal leader to enact the notwithstanding clause.

Poilievre removed from House of Commons for defying Speaker's orders

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.

Alberta minister accuses PM of leaving province out of housing decisions

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