<p>The federal government names the first projects it plans to declare in the national interest: one of which is an all-season highway in Canada's North. Power and Politics speaks to Minister of Transportation Steven MacKinnon and Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson about the push to develop in the Arctic, and the hurdles these projects will face.</p>

The federal government names the first projects it plans to declare in the national interest: one of which is an all-season highway in Canada's North. Power and Politics speaks to Minister of Transportation Steven MacKinnon and Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson about the push to develop in the Arctic, and the hurdles these projects will face.

Can Canada fast-track Arctic development?

<p>On Power &amp; Politics, host David Cochrane asks decision-makers the questions that matter – and gets answers. Every weekday, we feature hard-hitting interviews with politicians and leaders, check in with CBC’s top political journalists for updates on breaking stories, and take the time to analyze the latest developments with a cast of regular panelists and critical thinkers. Whether you’re getting caught up on Canadian politics daily or weekly, we’ve got an insider’s view of the continuously-unfolding drama.'</p>

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On Power & Politics, host David Cochrane asks decision-makers the questions that matter – and gets answers. Every weekday, we feature hard-hitting interviews with politicians and leaders, check in with CBC’s top political journalists for updates on breaking stories, and take the time to analyze the latest developments with a cast of regular panelists and critical thinkers. Whether you’re getting caught up on Canadian politics daily or weekly, we’ve got an insider’s view of the continuously-unfolding drama.'

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