Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska to discuss a ceasefire deal to end the war in Ukraine. Power & Politics brings you the latest on that meeting, with expert analysis and reaction from the Ukrainian community.

Air Canada says it expects to cancel 500 flights by Friday evening, as a weekend flight attendant strike looms. CBC's Nicole WIlliams has the latest. And the Canadian Federation of Independent Business discusses the impacts of the strike on small businesses. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday for talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Russia expert Keir Giles discusses what to expect from that meeting.

More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are preparing to walk off the job this weekend after an 'impasse' in negotiations. Power & Politics hears from the union representing Air Canada employees. Plus, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt provides a wildfire update. And, the Palestinian envoy to the UN tells P&P that Canada is taking a 'significant' step in deciding to recognize the state of Palestine.

Wildfires across Canada are forcing thousands of Canadians from their homes. Power & Politics hears from Newfoundland's Public Safety Minister John Haggie and a New Brunswick mayor about the situation in their provinces. Plus, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's headed to Ottawa next week to talk U.S. tariffs with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Power Panel weighs in. 

While U.S. President Donald Trump claims his global tariffs have brought in 'trillions' of dollars to the U.S. economy, Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon tells Power & Politics he doesn't see how tariffs have benefitted Americans 'at all.' Plus, Emergency Management and Community Resilience Minister Eleanor Olszewski provides an update on Ottawa's efforts to help with wildfires raging in Canada's east.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign manager Jenni Byrne says she won't be running her party's campaign in the next federal election — but defends choices made during the last election, which saw Poilievre lose his seat. Power & Politics hears from host of the Beyond a Ballot podcast, Rachael Segal, who scored a rare interview with Byrne. Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney doubles down on his decision not to add any new retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. as job numbers take a hit in Canada. P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz reacts.

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Métis leaders in Ottawa Thursday as part of ongoing consultations on his major projects plan. Power & Politics hears from Métis National Council President Victoria Pruden on how those talks went. Plus, U.S. tariffs kick in for more than 60 countries, as President Donald Trump's trade war wages on. CBC's Peter Armstrong has the latest. And the Power Panel weighs in.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defends Canada's previous decisions to impose retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., but tells Power & Politics that Canada's strategy has now evolved. Plus, a former economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump shares her trade advice for Canada.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra tells Power & Politics that Canada wasn't granted an extension for a trade deal with the U.S. because of the 'energy in the room' during negotiations. Plus, two top cabinet ministers meet with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to strengthen trade ties. Former Mexican trade negotiator Juan Carlos Baker discusses what we can expect from those talks.

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada won't accept a bad deal from the U.S. and that there had been no viable deal on the table this week ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline. Power & Politics has reaction from Canadian industry and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt. Plus, The U.S. economy is starting to feel the burn of an international trade war. A former economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump shares his insights.