Power & Politics

While meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would possibly send Canadian troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. Power & Politics asks the Polish Ambassador to Canada Witold Dzielski why his country is not prepared to make that offer. Plus, a UN-backed report has found that famine is occurring in parts of Gaza and is likely to spread. Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai discusses Canada’s response.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will remove all tariffs on CUSMA-compliant U.S. goods by Sept. 1. Carney's Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada still has 'lots of cards'. Plus, the Political Pulse panel weighs in, with the help of a special guest.

The Israeli military begins its operation to take over Gaza City, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will start ceasefire negotiations. Two regional experts join Power & Politics to discuss the latest from the Middle East. Plus, journalist Justin Ling discusses his new book The 51st State Votes: Canada Versus Donald Trump.

As Canada looks to secure a trade deal with the United States, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is warning the federal government has six to eight weeks to get Chinese canola tariffs removed. China’s 75.8 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed imports is ‘very, very significant’ to producers and exporters, says Moe. Plus, former prime minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk discusses whether the diplomatic push to end the war in his country has made any difference.

What can Canadians expect as Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre vows to take on Prime Minister Mark Carney? Power & Politics asks deputy leader of the Conservative Party Melissa Lantsman. Plus, Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to end their strike. The executive vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress Siobhán Vipond discusses what signals the strike sends to other labour unions.

The union representing thousands of striking Air Canada flight attendants says it will risk jail time and fines but will not order its members back to work. Labour Minister Patty Hajdu is defending her decision to force binding arbitration, telling Power & Politics 'it was clear' the airline and the union 'needed another tool' to continue negotiations after the union went on strike. Plus, the Power Panel weighs in. 

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.