Power & Politics

Newfoundland and Labrador strike a new Churchill Falls deal with Quebec, one that's worth more than $70 billion, but could the upcoming Quebec election put it all at risk? Power & Politics asks N.L. Premier Tony Wakeham and federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson. 

Major disagreements have Canada and the U.S. far from a trade deal, CBC News has learned. Power & Politics brings you exclusive details on possible concessions, plus reaction from members of the Canada-U.S. trade advisory council. The Power Panel weighs in. 

Canadian and American trade officials are pushing ahead with talks — meeting for the second time this week. With a tariff hike just days away, where do talks stand? Eric Miller, president of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group, joins Power & Politics to discuss. Plus, an update from B.C. Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene as wildfires continue to upend life across large parts of British Columbia.

According to two sources with knowledge of Canada-U.S. trade talks, Canadian and American negotiators have exchanged a number of trade offers in recent weeks but neither side is ready to accept a deal. The CBC's Kate McKenna has those details. Plus, should the U.S. ambassador be declared a persona non grata? Tens of thousands of Canadians say yes. The Power Panel debates whether this petition could help or hurt trade talks.

Canada's top trade negotiators are back in Washington for their third meeting in as many weeks. CEO of the Canadian American Business Council Beth Burke says if talks break down, more than 100,000 jobs are at stake on either side of the border. Plus, Canada's largest overseas mission just got an extension until 2031. Where does its future lay as Russia's war in Ukraine is raging into its fifth year? Power & Politics asks Latvia's Chief of Defence Maj.-Gen. Kaspars Pudāns.

As Canada readies its position in U.S. trade talks, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is warning against accepting any possible concessions in exchange for tariff relief. Power & Politics asks Conservative Canada-U.S. relations critic Shuvaloy Majumdar how his party would pursue a tariff-free deal. Plus, reaction from Quebec on the possibility of the federal government putting provincial booze bans on the table. 

CBC News has learned new details about Canada's trade talks with the U.S., including where Canada may be prepared to make concessions in exchange for tariff relief. Power & Politics talks to Brian Clow, who has direct experience negotiating with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and asks Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy what it would take to get the province on board with a booze concession. 

The prime minister's top trade negotiators are in Washington. Part of their push to stop the latest U.S. tariff threats means talking to those with the president’s ear — including U.S. Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer. Power & Politics speaks with Cramer about his meeting with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc. And, U.S. President Donald Trump calls Canada's leadership 'nasty.' Power & Politics asks Quebec's CUSMA envoy Louise Blais what this means for the state of trade negotiations.

As Canada faces down U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, Prime Minister Mark Carney says now is not the time to change strategy. Former Quebec premier Jean Charest says it's a 'good signal' that Carney's top trade negotiators are back in Washington. Plus, Power & Politics takes stock of the life and legacy of veteran Canadian broadcaster Lloyd Robertson.

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief trade negotiator Janice Charette are back in Washington just days after wrapping their last trip to the U.S. capital — is this a sign that talks are intensifying? The CBC's Kate McKenna has the details. Plus, according to a letter sent by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service to Alberta's Opposition leader, the province's fall referendum could be a target for foreign interference. Power & Politics talks to Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi about what CSIS is doing to monitor those risks.