Power & Politics

AI leaders are taking their warnings to the UN stage, cautioning that the technology could one day slip beyond human control. Federal Minister of Artificial Intelligence Evan Solomon says Canada takes these warnings 'incredibly seriously.' Plus, Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. The two powers are setting out to find some common ground on the issues dividing them — and the outcome has implications for Canada, says Vina Nadjibulla, co-founder and CEO of the Centre for Strategic Statecraft.

The federal government is taking steps to extend its powers to push through major projects. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources Corey Hogan joins Power & Politics to explain the government's move. Plus, former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci gives his take on Canada-U.S. trade in an exclusive Canadian interview.

 B.C. Premier David Eby calls a snap election for Oct. 24 — two years early. It comes days after the B.C. Conservative caucus forced out its party leader following a major implosion within the caucus. CBC's Katie DeRosa has the latest, and our B.C. reporter panel breaks it all down. Plus, Power & Politics hears from Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs Leslie Church, as Canada's unions unite against the federal government's proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code, which they say would impede workers' right to strike. The Power Panel weighs in.

As the House of Commons returns for its fall sitting, the Liberal government tables major legislation, which would fast-track the review process for major projects and make changes to the Canada Labour Code. Power & Politics hears from government House leader Steven MacKinnon, and Conservative, Bloc and NDP leaders weigh in on their concerns about the new bill. The Power Panel breaks it all down.

 A who's who of global investors brought their deep pockets to Toronto this week, as Prime Minister Mark Carney sought to convince them to spend their money in Canada. Then, the prime minister addressed the European Parliament in France, making the case to deepen economic ties — all as Parliament is set to reconvene for its fall sitting next week. The Weekly Wrap Panel breaks it all down.

Prime Minister Mark Carney spent the week seeking foreign capital at the first-of-its-kind Canada Investment Summit, before heading to Europe to court foreign capitals by delivering a speech at the European Parliament. The Reporter Roundtable unpacks the week leading up to the return of Parliament. 

As Canada moves toward what it calls a 'historic' partnership with the European Union, Power & Politics hears from Canada's incoming ambassador to the EU Jonathan Wilkinson on what this alliance could actually look like. Plus, Conservative foreign affairs critic Eric Duncan shares his party's concerns about deepening those ties and the Power Panel weighs in. 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen invites Canada to work toward becoming the first-ever associate member of the European Union, as Canada signals it's not willing to give up sovereignty for that title — rather looking for a 'unique alliance' with the economic bloc. Power & Politics hears from former Canadian ambassador and special envoy to the EU Stéphane Dion on where the Canada-EU relationship goes from here. Plus, a new report reveals the potential cost of Alberta separating from Canada. Alberta Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi weighs in.

Former prime minister Stephen Harper delivers the closing address at Canada's first-of-its-kind investment summit, saying it's 'sad,' but 'equally necessary' that Canada move away from its reliance on the U.S. to maintain sovereignty. Plus, Power & Politics hears from Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Canada's plan to open up its major airports to private investment. A former finance minister and the Power Panel weigh in.

Canada's first-of-its-kind investment summit kicks off in Toronto, where some of the world's wealthiest investors — who the government says oversee over $100 trillion in capital — are looking at opportunities to invest in Canadian projects. Power & Politics hears from the CEO of a company looking to invest. Plus, Conservative industry critic Adam Chambers on his party's concerns about Canada's ability to meet the moment and the Power Panel weighs in.