Power & Politics

Prime Minister Mark Carney has convened his cabinet ministers to plot Canada's next steps in the escalating trade war. What will the government decide to do to offset the impact of the latest U.S. trade actions? The Reporter Roundtable is back from summer break with their takes. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is always ready to sit down for formal negotiations with the U.S. and believes a 'mutually beneficial deal' is still possible for both sides. But as Canada considers its next steps, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt lays out further measures to protect her province. Plus, the Power Panel debates how best to respond to the trade war.  

U.S. President Donald Trump is striking back against Canada's counter-tariffs — banning the import of most Canadian booze, motorcycles and some dairy products while slapping tariffs on even more Canadian goods. Power & Politics speaks to U.S. Democratic Sen. Peter Welch about how the trade war is being received south of the border. Plus, international trade lawyer William Pellerin breaks down what's at stake if Canada strikes back again.

As the trade war escalates and Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. take effect, Prime Minister Mark Carney warns it won't be easy. Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman weighs in on the moment and what it could take to get talks back on track. Plus, reaction from Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer and NDP Leader Avi Lewis.

While MPs are due back in Ottawa as the summer season comes to a close, there was no break in politics these past few months. A special holiday edition of the Power Panel is here to catch up on all that's happened and look ahead at what's to come this fall.

Canada’s promised retaliatory dollar-for-dollar tariffs come into effect at 12:01 AM Tuesday. A former U.S. ambassador to Canada joins Power & Politics to discuss whether the Canada-U.S. relationship can survive this trade war — plus the Power Panel perspective. We also hear part of a CBC exclusive interview with the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan.

Prime Minister Mark Carney dismisses ‘appointed, unelected cabinet members in the United States’ following comments claiming he blew up trade talks for his own personal political gain. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson touts lower carbon emissions at the groundbreaking of a major hydroelectricity transmission line in B.C. Plus, the government announces almost $5 billion for new Via Rail passenger cars, and this time, they’ll be made in Canada. Power & Politics speaks with Hodgson and Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon, and the Power Panel weighs in on all the latest.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the Liberal government will extend the federal fuel excise tax holiday until the end of January 2027. How much will this help everyday Canadians? Power & Politics speaks with Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull. Plus, a ninth MLA has left the Conservative Party of British Columbia due to concerns about Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership. One of the departed MLAs offers his perspective, followed by analysis from the Power Panel.

The government gets a strong endorsement from voters as Liberals sweep three byelections in B.C., Ontario and Quebec. Power & Politics speaks with political analyst Éric Grenier from The Writ.ca and the Power Panel weighs in. Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney pushes back on even more insults from the Trump administration as some House Democrats challenge the U.S. president's Lake Ontario name change.

Canadians vote in three federal byelections, testing Prime Minister Mark Carney's popularity during trade tension with the U.S. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump targets Canada after securing control of Venezuela's oil reserves. Power & Politics breaks it all down.