Every weekday afternoon, Power & Politics host Vassy Kapelos guides Canadians through the country's political news, with a regular cast of political panellists and the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.
May 3, 2024 - Canadian police have arrested members of an alleged hit squad investigators believe was tasked by the government of India with killing prominent Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C. last June. The CBC's Evan Dyer brings us up to speed on everything we know about today's arrests. Plus, the Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference released its first report. We ask Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc about these two major developments.
May 2, 2024 - Canada's greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2022 as the economy rebounded from the pandemic, according to new figures released by the federal government. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault tells Power & Politics that Canada is still on track to meet its 2030 reduction goals — and meeting that goal requires an emissions cap on the oil and gas sector. Plus, B.C. wants to roll back part of its drug decriminalization policy. Power & Politics speaks with Vancouver Police Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Wilson.
May 1, 2024 - After a chaotic question period Tuesday that saw Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre ejected from the chamber, MPs struck a calmer tone Wednesday. What's behind this change of tone in the House of Commons? The Power Panel weighs in. Plus, after years of delays and pushback from environmental groups, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion into British Columbia is finally complete. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses what this means for her province.
April 30, 2024 - Speaker Greg Fergus kicked Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre out of question period Tuesday after a particularly nasty exchange with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon weighs in. Plus, two legal experts are here to explain what it would mean for a federal leader to enact the notwithstanding clause.
April 29, 2024 - Ontario is cracking down on cellphone use in schools to curb distractions. We'll ask Ontario's Minister of Education Stephen Lecce how teachers are supposed to enforce the new rules. Plus, some federal MPs and senators are upset the government didn't warn them that they were hacked by China. We'll talk to Liberal MP John McKay, who says he was targeted.
April 26, 2024 - Alberta wants to give itself more power over cities and towns. We ask Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver why. Plus, The Washington Post’s Aaron Blake walks us through the latest on former President Donald Trump’s legal woes.
April 25, 2024 - Canada's race to build electric vehicles shifts into high gear as Honda announces a record $15B investment in the auto sector. Power&Politics asks Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne about his plan to ensure this big bet pays off. Plus, an Ontario MPP is asked to leave the provincial legislature today for wearing a keffiyeh. The Power Panel weighs in.
April 24, 2024 - Power & Politics speaks to Ukraine's ambassador to Canada about whether the $60B aid package is enough to turn the tide of war. Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is drawing some controversy after making a stop at an anti-carbon tax protest in Atlantic Canada. We'll talk about how all this unfolded with the CBC's Karina Roman.
April 23, 2024 - The prime minister says Saskatchewan residents will still receive their full carbon rebate payments, even though the provincial government is not remitting the carbon tax on home heating to Ottawa. We ask Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault why that is. Plus, we bring you the full details on Canada Post refusing to collect banned guns for Ottawa's buyback program.
April 22, 2024 - Canada has clinched another multi-billion-dollar investment to build electric vehicles in Ontario, according to government sources. The Power Panel breaks down what the deal could mean for Canada's EV sector. Plus, is $200 a month enough to pull Canadians living with disabilities out of poverty? The minister responsible is here to respond to criticism of the new disability benefit.
April 19, 2024 - New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs tells Power & Politics the 2024 federal budget is 'a never-ending spending platform' that continues to plunge Canada into debt. Higgs' comments come as premiers write to the prime minister calling on him to stay out of areas of provincial jurisdiction. The Power Panel weighs in on the pushback on the federal spending plan.Â
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