Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says the Liberals still have until October 29 to pass pension legislation if they want to avoid the risk of an early election. The Bloc deputy House leader explains what the party is looking for from the government.  Plus, insider reaction from Republican and Democratic strategists to the vice presidential debate. 

CBC reporters in Beirut and Jerusalem discuss how the conflict is getting worse. Plus, reaction from experts Jon Allen and Arif Lalani.

Former Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Jonathan Conricus details how far Israel is prepared to go in its fight with Hezbollah and Iran. And, Defence Minister Bill Blair has the latest on the government's effort to get Canadians out of Lebanon. Plus, pollster David Coletto with the latest data suggesting the Liberals have fallen into third place behind the NDP.

Power & Politics asks Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly about the government's plans to evacuate Canadians from Lebanon. Plus, both interparty tensions and MPs' behaviour hit another low on Parliament Hill this past week, raising questions about where federal politics is going. The Political Pulse panel is here to unpack the week.

UN Secretary General António Guterres told a UN security council meeting that “hell is breaking loose” in Lebanon. Israel's Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed joins Power & Politics to discuss why Israel is defying calls for a ceasefire. Plus, the Power Panel weighs in as Conservative MP Garnett Genuis says a remark characterized by the prime minister as homophobic was not about sex.

Power & Politics asks deputy Bloc Québécois leader Christine Normandin about her party’s threat to push for an early election if the government doesn't top up pensions by Oct. 29. Then, we ask Government House leader Karina Gould whether the Liberals will meet these demands. 

Conservatives continue to push for a snap election, with another confidence motion in the planning stage. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux, parliamentary secretary to the government House leader, and NDP whip Heather McPherson join Power & Politics to discuss the state of play in Trudeau’s minority government. Plus, the Power Panel weighs in.

Diplomats are in New York to discuss the crises in Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza and Haiti. Canada's ambassador to the UN discusses the role Canada plays in addressing conflicts around the world. Plus, Michael Kovrig tells the story of his detention in China to CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault.

Sept. 20, 2024 - Party insiders discuss the tone on Parliament Hill after MPs returned to the House of Commons to face a barrage of name-calling, insults and calls for a non-confidence vote. Plus, an election campaign begins this weekend in British Columbia. P&P hears from two B.C. reporters.

Sept 19, 2024 - MP Pablo Rodriguez announced his resignation from cabinet on Thursday and said he will sit as an Independent until he runs for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party next year. The move triggered a small cabinet shuffle. The CBC's Rosemary Barton and Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin have the latest. Plus, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has called for an election next month. P&P checks in on day one of Higgs' re-election campaign.

Sept. 18, 2024 - Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says his party will vote against a Conservative non-confidence motion due to be tabled next week — giving the Liberal government enough votes to stay in power and avoid an imminent election. NDP House leader Peter Julian joins Power & Politics to discuss how his party will vote. The Power Panel weighs in.