Power & Politics

The Liberals table their Strong Borders Act they say will protect Canada's sovereignty, strengthen the border and keep Canadians safe. Guest host J.P. Tasker asks Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree what border czar Tom Homan had to say about it. Plus, deputy leader of the Conservative Party Melissa Lantsman joins Power & Politics to discuss a Conservative motion that passed in the House of Commons, urging the government to table an economic update before the summer.

Prime Minister Mark Carney spells out his criteria for what qualifies as a project of 'national interest.' While there are no specific examples coming out of the first ministers' meeting, Carney says it will be a 'living list.' Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy Dominic LeBlanc, and the premiers of Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador join Power & Politics live on set in Saskatoon.

The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. With Laura D’Angelo, Michael Solberg and Zain Velji.

Canada's national fire preparedness rating has moved to its highest alert level. Power & Politics speaks to Minister of Emergency Management Eleanor Olszewski as thousands across the prairies have been forced to evacuate their homes. Plus, premiers will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney next week to decide on some specific nation-building projects that will be fast-tracked for approval. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says it 'will be like The Hunger Games.'  

 A U.S. federal appeals court is pausing a ruling that would block U.S President Donald Trump's broadest tariffs while the White House appeals. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led one of the two lawsuits that saw the federal trade court declare the tariffs illegal, and says the Trump administration's attacks on judges are 'as low as it gets' and a symptom of repeated losses. Plus, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the competing decisions to block and then maintain the tariffs demonstrate 'how volatile' the situation with the U.S. is.

Prime Minister Mark Carney traded barbs with Leader of the Official Opposition Andrew Scheer in his first question period appearance Wednesday, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was forced to spectate after the loss of his seat last month. CBC's Rosemary Barton and Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin grade Carney's performance. Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman explains her party's strategy while Poilievre is seatless. Plus, Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries president Christyn Cianfarani joins us from the security conference where Defence Minister David McGuinty vowed 'action to rebuild Canada's defence capacity.'

On the day King Charles delivers the Liberal government’s speech from the throne, Prime Minister Mark Carney sits down for an exclusive interview with Power & Politics.

MPs elect a new speaker as the House gears up for the opening of the 45th Canadian Parliament. Power & Politics speaks to Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon about what to expect before summer. Plus, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is calling for 'national unity projects' to be discussed at next week's first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon.

The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. With Zain Velji, Michael Solberg and Amanda Alvaro. 

 A group of U.S. senators met Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior officials in Ottawa on Friday, and emerged saying they were optimistic about a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. Power & Politics brings you reaction from both the U.S. and Canadian delegations, including interviews with North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer and Innovation Minister Mélanie Joly. Plus, Save the Children Canada president Danny Glenwright describes the hunger unfolding in Gaza and explains why Israel's easing of its aid blockade isn't enough to avert humanitarian disaster.