Power & Politics

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  • Carney pitches Canada to help 'Make America Great Again'

    On a trip to New York, Prime Minister Mark Carney pitches a new Canada-U.S. partnership, saying 'Canada Strong will help make America Great Again.' Power & Politics hears from Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who's planning his own trip down south. Plus, Ontario Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli tells P&P about his province's new plan to boost its defence sector.

    58 min
  • Alberta not a reliable partner to Canada: outgoing MP Guilbeault

    Liberal MP and former environment minister Steven Guilbeault announced on Wednesday that he will be leaving federal politics. Power & Politics hears from Guilbeault on his concerns about Canada meeting its climate targets and the Ottawa-Alberta energy deal. Plus, P&P hears from Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew about his concerns over Alberta's duty to consult First Nations when it comes to separating from Canada.

    56 min
  • Guilbeault to quit Carney's government: sources

    Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault is resigning as a Liberal MP and expected to break the news to his colleagues on Wednesday, CBC News has learned. Power & Politics asks Liberal caucus chair James Maloney what this departure says about caucus unity, as Guilbeault had made his concerns about the Carney government's environmental rollbacks clear ahead of his departure. Plus, P&P hears from former Alberta premier Jason Kenney about the province's referendum question — and the challenges ahead for Premier Danielle Smith.

    57 min
  • Alberta referendum a 'dangerous bluff' similar to Brexit: Carney

    Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning Albertans that voting in favour of the province exploring a legal path to leave Canada is a 'dangerous bluff,' comparing it to Brexit. Power & Politics hears from Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, as western premiers meet in Alberta. Plus, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says he doesn't understand why Canadians are so frustrated as the trade war continues. The Power Panel weighs in.

    55 min
  • Weekly Wrap: Alberta (kind of) puts separation on the ballot

    All eyes are on Alberta as the province asks its residents to weigh in on staying in Canada, or starting a process that could lead to the breakup of the country. The Weekly Wrap panel — Laura D'Angelo, Zain Velji and Michael Solberg — breaks it all down.

    29 min
  • Reporter Roundtable: Premier Danielle Smith's political tightrope

    Chaos surrounding a referendum question on whether Alberta should separate from Canada has Premier Danielle Smith walking a shaky political tightrope. Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife, Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance bring you inside the biggest political stories.

    22 min
  • A decision on Alberta's separatist referendum question?

    Premier Danielle Smith is set to address the province after an Alberta committee recommended a referendum question on whether Alberta should stay in Canada. The debate has both separatists and federalists applying pressure to Smith's government. Power & Politics hears from former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk of the Forever Canadian petition, who finds himself wrapped up in the chaos. The Power Panel weighs in.

    50 min
  • Can Carney get B.C. on board for a pipeline it doesn't want?

    Prime Minister Mark Carney met today with B.C. Premier David Eby, who has accused the federal government of showing favouritism amid Alberta's push for a pipeline that B.C. opposes. Power & Politics has the latest from that meeting, and the Power Panel weighs in. Plus, Newfoundland and Labrador says the Churchill Falls deal it signed with Quebec is 'not in the public interest.' P&P hears from Premier Tony Wakeham.

    59 min
  • Why is the U.S. ditching a historic Canada-U.S. defence board?

    The U.S. is pulling out of a decades-old joint defence advisory group with Canada. Power & Politics hears from retired army commander Andrew Leslie, who says though the group's impact has diminished over the years, walking away from that history is a 'childish' move by the U.S. and the Power Panel weighs in. Plus, Canada's iconic Snowbird squadron will be grounded after the 2026 flying season as the federal government takes steps to replace the decades-old fleet.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Weekly Wrap: Carney signs deal with Alberta – at what cost?

    Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sign a landmark energy agreement that environmental groups are calling a disaster. The Weekly Wrap panel discusses Carney’s big bet on Alberta energy. Plus, they breakdown Premier Smith’s promise to appeal a judge’s ruling throwing out a referendum petition.

    25 min

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