Jan 23, 2024 -  A federal judge has ruled the Liberal government's controversial use of the Emergencies Act to clear convoy protestors out of downtown Ottawa in early 2022 was 'unreasonable' and infringed on the protesters' Charter rights. We ask Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne about the government's plans to appeal the decision. Plus, Canada's ambassador to the United States is here to weigh in on the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency.

Federal court rules measures Ottawa implemented under the Emergencies Act were unconstitutional

Every weekday afternoon, Power &amp; 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.

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May 24, 2024 - Canada's ambassador to the United Nations explains the government's response to the International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to immediately stop its military offensive in Rafah. And Liberals are looking for new ways to win back young voters, but will it work?

UN's top court orders Israel to 'immediately halt' military offensive in Rafah

May 23, 2024 - Rachel Gilliland says she was denied a chance to run for CPC nomination in Aurora, Ont. Meanwhile, new revelations suggest the depth of Conservative support.

Another Conservative candidate alleges party interference in nomination process

May 22, 2024 - The son of a man who was accused in the Air India bombing has been officially warned by the RCMP that his life could be under threat, CBC News has learned. CBC's Evan Dyer shares the details of this exclusive story. Plus, a new report paints a dire picture of poverty and hunger in Canada. Power & Politics hears from Food Banks Canada CEO Kristin Beardsley on the 'alarming' levels of food insecurity across the country. The Power Panel weighs in.

RCMP warn son of man acquitted in Air India bombing that his life may be in danger

May 21, 2024 - The Liberal Party of Canada has apologized to Speaker Greg Fergus for using partisan language in an ad for an upcoming event in his riding, which sparked calls for his resignation from the Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois. The CBC's Catherine Cullen takes us through what happened, and a panel of MPs reacts. Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Philadelphia on Tuesday, where he stressed the importance of Canada-U.S. relations ahead of the upcoming U.S election. The CBC's Tom Parry has the latest from Philadelphia. 


Liberal Party apologizes to Speaker for partisan post that sparked calls to resign

May 17, 2024 - Loblaw has agreed to sign the grocery code of conduct after holding out for months. We ask Industry Minister Francois Philippe Champagne what that means for the cost of food. Plus, we ask P.E.I. Chief Public Health Officer Heather Morrison about the province's plan to ban people born after a certain date from smoking.

Federal court rules measures Ottawa implemented under the Emergencies Act were unconstitutional

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