Power And Politics

Mar. 21, 2024 - The parliamentary budget officer looked into the impact carbon pricing has on Canadian households. Both the Liberals and the Conservatives have been using his findings to their advantage. Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux joined Power & Politics to clarify. Plus, the Power Panel weighs in.

Mar. 20, 2024 - The federal procurement department says it has referred three cases of suspected invoicing fraud by IT sub-contractors to the RCMP. Plus, the Official Opposition wants to go to voters over the April 1 carbon tax hike. The CBC's Karina Roman reports Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told his caucus he will force a vote on a motion of non-confidence in the government over the carbon tax tomorrow. The Power Panel weighs in on the political optics around the fight over pollution pricing.

Mar. 19, 2024 - The House of Commons passed a softened New Democrat motion on Monday night that no longer calls on the federal government to officially recognize Palestinian statehood after last-minute amendments brought in by the governing Liberals. Power & Politics hears from NDP foreign affairs critic Heather McPherson, who spearheaded the motion. Plus, we'll hear from Quebec Liberal MP Anthony Housefather - who voted against the motion - about whether he plans to stay on in the Liberal caucus.

March 18, 2024 - "We've given the Liberals our red lines," says NDP foreign affairs critic Heather McPherson ahead of a vote on the opposition day motion brought forward by her party. The non-binding motion calls on the Canadian government to take a number of actions in response to the war in the Gaza Strip, including "officially" recognizing "the State of Palestine." Plus, we have reaction from Liberal MP Anthony Housefather, who is calling the motion a "huge slap in the face" for Canada's Jewish community.

March 15, 2024 - Former defence minister Peter MacKay reflects on the 10-year anniversary of Canadian troops pulling out of Afghanistan. Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accuses the Liberal premier of Newfoundland and Labrador of bowing to political pressure over the carbon tax. The Power Panel is here to react.

March 14, 2024 - Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin explains how the federal government is delaying export approval for non-lethal military equipment destined for Israel, including armoured patrol vehicles made in Canada. Plus, A.I expert Jeremie Harris is here to discuss his warning to U.S. lawmakers that the technology could pose an extinction-level threat to the human species.

March 13, 2024 - A growing number of premiers are urging the federal government to pause an upcoming increase to the federal carbon tax. We speak to P.E.I. Premier Dennis King about why his province is making that call. Plus, Power & Politics speaks to Canada's ambassador to Haiti as the country waits to hear who will replace Prime Minister Ariel Henry.

March 12, 2024 - Canada's ambassador to the UN is here to discuss what the international community can do to save Haiti and the thousands of Canadians stranded there. Plus, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne joins us from Washington D.C as the government prepares its 'Team Canada' approach ahead of the U.S. federal election.

March 11, 2024 - Canada was among several nations represented at a high-level meeting in Jamaica on Monday to discuss how to respond to the deepening political crisis in Haiti. A former Canadian ambassador to Haiti discusses next steps. Plus, Power & Politics speaks to former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi about his bid to become the next leader of the Alberta NDP.

March 8, 2024 - Power & Politics speaks to Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, after the Canadian government confirmed it will restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. Plus, we speak to Canada's ambassador to Haiti as a violent power struggle paralyzes the Caribbean nation.

March 7, 2024 - Two MPs in the federal Liberal caucus wrote a letter saying that funding for UNRWA should remain paused. We speak to one of the MPs who signed that letter, Anthony Housefather. Plus, Russian aggression in Ukraine is leading Baltic states to ramp up defensive preparations. Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds joins the program.

March 6, 2024 - "UNRWA has basically manipulated and monopolized all of the assistance that goes into Gaza," Israel's Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed tells Power & Politics, claiming that the UN relief agency for Palestinians is "fully oriented" toward the goals of Hamas. Plus, Chris Houston, former head of logistics for the World Health Organization in Yemen, weighs in. 

March 5, 2024 - Laura Dawson, executive director of the Future Borders Coalition, and David MacNaughton, former Canadian ambassador to the U.S., joined Power & Politics Tuesday to discuss what's at stake for Canada as Joe Biden and Donald Trump appear poised to fight for the U.S. presidency again. Plus, the Task Force for Housing and Climate is calling on governments to implement more pro-density policies and invest in factory-built housing to tackle the housing crisis.

March 4, 2024 - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government will not remit the federal carbon tax on natural gas. Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson tells Power & Politics ‘the expectation is that provincial premiers will abide by the law.’ Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political rival Benny Gantz is meeting with senior U.S. officials about the Israel-Hamas war, reportedly angering Netanyahu. Power & Politics speaks with Randa Slim, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, about the cracks emerging in the Israeli war cabinet and ongoing efforts to secure a six-week ceasefire.

March 1, 2024 - Canadians remember Brian Mulroney, one of the country's most influential prime ministers. We speak to former prime minister Kim Campbell, who succeeded Mulroney. Plus, Bill Browder, head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign, is here to discuss the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Feb. 29, 2024 - Brian Mulroney, one of Canada's most consequential prime ministers, is dead at 84. Power & Politics covers the life and legacy of Brian Mulroney. 

Feb. 28, 2024 - Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin brings breaking news on the federal government's plan to reimpose some visa requirements on Mexican nationals visiting Canada. Plus, the CBC's Katie Simpson brings us the latest on former president Donald Trump's Supreme Court case regarding presidential immunity. 

Feb. 27, 2024 -The State of Michigan goes to the polls today in both the Republican and Democratic primaries.The result could showcase weaknesses in both the Biden and Trump campaigns. The CBC's Katie Simpson brings us the latest. Plus, Power & Politics speaks to Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the threat the war in Gaza is posing to Biden's re-election bid.

Feb. 26, 2024 - Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani tabled the Liberals' online harms bill today. It proposes new regulatory bodies and changes to a number of laws aimed at tackling online abuse. Power & Politics asks Virani about the bill. Plus, we speak to Chair of the Big City Mayors' Caucus Mike Savage about his group's demand for more federal investment in local infrastructure.

Feb. 23, 2024 - The federal Liberal government and the NDP have come to an agreement on pharmacare, clearing the way for the two parties to continue operating under the confidence-and-supply agreement that has helped keep the government in power over the past two years. Power & Politics speaks to the CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton for more details. Plus, we speak to Ukraine's ambassador to Canada as Russia's war enters its third year.