Power & Politics

Chief representative of the Palestinian General Delegation to Canada Mona Abuamara responds to President Donald Trump's 'outrageous' proposal for the U.S. to take ownership of Gaza and redevelop it, saying the Arab world would 'not allow' it to happen. Plus, University of the Fraser Valley criminologist Yvon Dandurand evaluates Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's new fentanyl policy.

Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne discusses how the Liberal government is approaching U.S. President Donald Trump's cycle of tariff deadlines and delays, and how the Liberal government plans to bolster the economy against future threats. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith presents her own strategy to 'continue de-escalating' with the U.S. 

Public Safety Minister David McGuinty breaks down the border action Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised U.S. President Donald Trump to secure a 30-day pause on tariffs, and reacts to Trump's call to negotiate 'a final economic deal.' Plus, Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton and former U.S. treasury secretary Larry Summers discuss American reactions to Trump's series of threats against the country's allies. 

The White House says 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10 per cent tariffs on China are coming tomorrow, and U.S. President Donald Trump says there's 'nothing' the countries can do to stop them. Power & Politics gets reaction from business leaders, members of the Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. Relations and Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group Co-Chair John McKay. 

U.S. President Donald Trump says that the U.S. will be imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods on Saturday, and will 'probably' decide if oil will be included tonight. Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould pitches her tariff relief policies, and argues for more and sooner leadership debates as she warns that the party doesn't need a 'coronation.' Plus, the Canada Border Services Agency provides an update on their progress with Trump's border demands. 

U.S. commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick is threatening two rounds of possible tariffs on Canada: emergency action on Feb. 1, and then wider-ranging measures in the spring. CBC senior foreign correspondent Katie Simpson reports the latest from Washington. Plus, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey breaks down the discussions on Canada's negotiating strategy after another meeting of the premiers and prime minister. 

Former CSIS directors Ward Elcock and Richard Fadden break down the final report from the foreign interference inquiry that finds no evidence of 'traitors' in Parliament, but points to serious threats from misinformation, disinformation and transnational repression. Plus, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty — who was chair of NSICOP when it released a report saying there was intelligence about parliamentarians being 'semi-witting or witting' participants in foreign interference — responds to the inquiry's accusations of inaccuracies.

The Liberal Party has green-lit six contenders to run in its leadership race, but has shut out Ontario MP Chandra Arya and hasn't yet provided an explanation. Immigration Minister Marc Miller explains why he's the latest of a string of cabinet ministers to endorse Mark Carney. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to accusations she's undermining 'Team Canada' with her positions on potential U.S. tariff retaliation.

Quebec Economy Minister Christopher Skeete responds to a new wave of U.S. President Donald Trump's near-daily attacks on Canada, including his claim that the U.S. doesn't need Canada's cars, lumber or food. Plus, The Writ's Éric Grenier breaks down polling from Ontario ahead of a provincial election call, and looks at whether the federal Liberal leadership race is improving the party's election chances.

The deadline to submit nomination papers for the Liberal leadership race has passed. Former government House leader Karina Gould and former Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla make the case why they should be the next leader — and become the next prime minister. Plus, the Power Panel breaks down a wave of endorsements and which issues will be key to winning the race.