Power & Politics

A major shakeup in Quebec — the pro-independence Parti Québécois is elected to form a minority government. What does it mean for the province, and what does it mean for the federal government's national unity agenda? Our panel of Quebec insiders weighs in. Plus, a disturbing development in the Tumbler Ridge tragedy. Police say a U.S. resident gave the shooter advice and money, and agreed to livestream the attack. Local MP Bob Zimmer tells Power & Politics he's shocked by the arrest, which 'brings up bad memories again' for the people in his community. 

All eyes are on the Quebec election, where the pro-independence Parti Québécois is poised for a victory tonight. Plus, the separatist movement in Alberta may be getting some help from the U.S — an investigation from the Globe and Mail finds separatists have met with Republican operatives. P&P hears from one of the reporters who uncovered that story. The Power Panel weighs in.

As Alberta Premier Danielle Smith hopes the recent 'national interest' designation of her proposed pipeline helps quell some separatist sentiments, Quebec is headed for an election on Monday that could elect a separatist party to power. The Weekly Wrap digs in.

After promising to make big moves on big projects, Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially designated the first project of national interest — a new Alberta oil pipeline. Will this cool separatist sentiment in Alberta? The Reporter Roundtable digs in. 

Alberta's proposed pipeline to the West Coast becomes the first project to be designated in the national interest by the federal government, but it still lacks a private proponent. As of now, a majority of the pipeline will be publicly owned — with more potential private investment to come. Power & Politics hears from Energy Minister Tim Hodgson and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. The Power Panel weighs in.

As Canada marks the 6th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty joins Power & Politics to discuss the government's efforts to right historic wrongs. This comes on the eve of an expected announcement designating a new Alberta pipeline as a project of national interest. The Power Panel discusses the political significance of this step. 

LNG Canada says its multibillion-dollar Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, B.C., is going forward, in a move that could double Canadian exports of liquefied natural gas. Power & Politics hears from Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Corey Hogan and the Power Panel weighs in. Plus, Calgary Chamber of Commerce CEO Deborah Yedlin warns P&P about the potential cost of Alberta's separation. 

U.S. President Donald Trump's ban on several Canadian products kicks in Tuesday at 12:01 am ET — the latest escalation in the trade war. Power & Politics hears from an impacted business and international trade lawyer William Pellerin. Plus, the latest polling has Prime Minister Mark Carney's approval rating at an all-time high. Pollsters David Coletto and Éric Grenier dig into the numbers and the Power Panel weighs in.

As the federal Liberals face blowback on a new bill, B.C. prepares for a snap election after Premier David Eby called it two years ahead of schedule. Alberta's separation referendum is just three weeks away, as a new poll suggests support for leaving Canada is slipping. The Weekly Wrap Panel breaks down what's at stake with these consequential votes.

Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico who were barred from the White House are back, after a judge blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's media ban. Where does this leave the feud between Trump and the press who cover him? The Reporter Roundtable is here to dig in.