Power And Politics

January 25, 2024 - Liberal MP Ken McDonald made waves this week when he said that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should face a leadership review — then walked back that statement. We ask Government House Leader Mark McKinnon for his take. Plus, as parties gear up for the return of Parliament on Monday, Power & Politics discusses what Canadians should watch for this winter in a panel with David McLaughlin, chief of staff to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, and Tim Murphy, chief of staff to former prime minister Paul Martin.

Jan. 24, 2024 - 'Every leader, every party has a best-before date. Our best-before date is here,' says MP Ken McDonald. Radio-Canada's Laurence Martin tells us why McDonald thinks Justin Trudeau may be doing his party more harm than good. Plus, police in London, Ontario reportedly have ordered five former world junior hockey players to surrender to face sexual assault charges. We bring you more details on this explosive news from the hockey world.

Jan 23, 2024 - A federal judge has ruled the Liberal government's controversial use of the Emergencies Act to clear convoy protestors out of downtown Ottawa in early 2022 was 'unreasonable' and infringed on the protesters' Charter rights. We ask Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne about the government's plans to appeal the decision. Plus, Canada's ambassador to the United States is here to weigh in on the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency.

Jan. 22, 2024 - The federal government will cap the number of student permits over the next two years. It's part of the government's response to the housing crisis and the impact of growing numbers of international students on the housing market. Minister of Immigration Marc Miller makes the case for capping international study permits. Plus, we have industry reaction from Michael Sangster, CEO of the National Association of Career Colleges.