Power and Politics

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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.

  • 49 minutes 7 seconds
    Trump threatens Feb. 1 tariffs. Is Canada ready to match them?

    Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand explains how the Liberals are preparing to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's Feb. 1 tariff threat, breaking down the prime minister's support for 'the principle' of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs in an interview from their cabinet retreat in Montebello, Que. Plus, Ontario reporters walk through Premier Doug Ford's signals that he'll call an early provincial election. 

    21 January 2025, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    No day one tariffs, but Trump's threat endures

    U.S. President Donald Trump promised a trade 'overhaul' during his second inauguration, but didn't act on his threat of 25 per cent tariffs. Foreign Affairs Minister MĂ©lanie Joly discusses the federal Liberals' adjusted strategy from their cabinet retreat in Quebec. Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton reveals his insights on Trump's negotiating tactics from the first administration. Plus, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh proposes a 'dollar-for-dollar' tariff response and beyond.

    20 January 2025, 5:10 am
  • 57 minutes 22 seconds
    Freeland joins Liberal race, calls for 'dollar-for-dollar' tariff retaliation

    The field for the Liberal leadership contest takes shape as former finance minister Chrystia Freeland confirms she's running and as Liberal House leader Karina Gould is expected to launch her campaign this weekend. Health Minister Mark Holland, Alberta Liberal MP George Chahal and the Pulse Panel weigh in on who should lead the party and — three days ahead of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration — how candidates' approaches to the U.S. will impact the race. 

    17 January 2025, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    'Outsider' Carney launches Liberal leadership bid with critique of Trudeau

    Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney launched his campaign to become Liberal leader and Canada's next prime minister on Thursday. Carney, who has long been tied to Trudeau, criticized the current government's handling of the economy and promised to do better. He's expected to be up against candidates including former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and Liberal House leader Karina Gould, who sources say will enter the race over the weekend. Power & Politics hears from three Liberal MPs each supporting a different contender.

    16 January 2025, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Trudeau huddles with premiers to devise tariff response plan

    With Canada's economy facing one of its biggest threats in decades, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with the country's premiers to discuss the 'Team Canada' plan. Power & Politics speaks to Canada's ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman about that meeting. Plus, we bring you the latest on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire reached after more than 460 days of war. 

    15 January 2025, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Liberal leadership race shrinks as Champagne, Clark bow out

    Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Tuesday he won't be running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former B.C. premier Christy Clark also bowed out after previously hinting at a leadership bid. That leaves the Liberals with only three leadership hopefuls that have publicly announced their intentions to run. The CBC's Catherine Cullen and Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin have the latest on who we can soon expect to join the race. Plus, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge weighs in on what it means to not have a major Quebecois or francophone contender running.

    14 January 2025, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Premiers make their final push to avoid Trump tariffs

    After meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on the weekend, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says tariffs are 'likely coming' in one week. O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary was at the meeting and argues that Canada needs to 'get ready' to negotiate. Plus, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and P.E.I. Premier Dennis King detail their final hopes — and efforts — to stop Trump from enacting the tariffs. 

    13 January 2025, 5:10 am
  • 57 minutes 11 seconds
    The date is set. Who will run for the Liberal leadership?

    Liberal Party national campaign co-chair Terry Duguid walks through the rules for the party's race to select a new leader — and prime minister. Former B.C. premier Christy Clark contradicts her political past ahead of her potential run. Plus, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson weighs in on whether he'll enter the race.

    10 January 2025, 5:10 am
  • 58 minutes 32 seconds
    How will the Liberal Party choose a replacement prime minister?

    Liberal Party executives meet as they try to finalize the rules for a leadership race. Liberal MP Chandra Arya explains why he's the first in caucus to announce he'll run, and defends his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Plus, B.C. Premier David Eby responds to the provincial Conservatives' call for an inquiry into the 2024 provincial election.

    9 January 2025, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Liberals prepare for leadership contest as LeBlanc bows out

    Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu and Atlantic Liberal caucus Chair Kody Blois speak to Power & Politics after the Liberals' first caucus meeting since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would resign, discussing how a truncated leadership race can unfold and what the field looks like after Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc bowed out. Plus, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says premiers will travel to Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12 to present a 'collective unified voice' against tariffs.

    8 January 2025, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    With Trudeau stepping down, Trump doubles down on absorbing Canada

    Strategizing for the Liberal leadership begins, as Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne explains why he's "seriously considering" running, and former Liberal MP Frank Baylis makes his pitch as the first to announce his leadership bid. Plus, as president-elect Donald Trump says the U.S. could use "economic force" to absorb Canada, Trudeau says there "isn't a snowball's chance in hell" of it happening.

    7 January 2025, 5:10 am
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