Power and Politics

CBC Radio

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.

  • 57 minutes
    Liberals announce $250 cheques for most adults, GST holiday on some goods

    Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech defends spending more than $6 billion on $250 cheques and a two-month GST/HST holiday on some goods, while the Conservative leader dismisses the plan as 'a trick.' Plus, NDP finance critic Don Davies says the GST break doesn't go far enough and the party's support for it in a gridlocked Parliament is 'not a get out of jail card, but a hall pass.'

    21 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Boissonnault resigns from cabinet after shifting Indigenous heritage claims

    Alberta MP Randy Boissonnault is stepping away from cabinet to "focus on clearing the allegations made against him," according to a spokesperson for the prime minister. Treasury Board President Anita Anand and the Power Panel react. Plus, Anand warns that continued gridlock in Parliament will stall government funding and leave some departments in financial trouble. 

    20 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    The growing calls for the employment minister's resignation

    Reaction from the Liberal cabinet and the Assembly of First Nations as a growing number of opposition MPs and Indigenous voices call for Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault to quit or be fired. Plus, the impact of long-range missiles and changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine on the war in Ukraine as the war reaches 1000 days.

    19 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    The House remains deadlocked. Which party will blink first?

    As the House of Commons enters its sixth week of privilege debate paralysis, government House leader Karina Gould accuses the Conservatives of playing 'dangerous games' with Canadians' rights. Plus, the latest on questions about Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault's business dealings and the G20 summit.

    18 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 42 seconds
    Alberta premier joins pitch to cut Mexico from North American trade pact

    Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reveals to Power & Politics that – like Ontario's premier – she thinks Canada should pursue a U.S. trade pact without Mexico. Plus, Minister of Public Safety Dominic Leblanc discusses Canada's plan for tackling rising irregular border crossings since Donald Trump's election win. 

    15 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 59 minutes 48 seconds
    Conservatives frustrated over Poilievre's ban on promoting housing fund: sources

    Sources say Pierre Poilievre has barred members of the Conservative caucus from advocating for cities that are trying to access the federal Housing Accelerator Fund, frustrating some MPs. A New Brunswick mayor voices his disappointment. Plus, Politico's Ursula Perano discusses whether Senate Republicans will reject president-elect Donald Trump's loyalist cabinet picks.

    14 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 55 minutes 31 seconds
    The controversial allies set to join Trump's cabinet

    Experts and the Power Panel discuss U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks — who include Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, Elon Musk and Mike Huckabee — and the controversies and investigations that surround them. Plus, Mexico's former CUSMA trade pact negotiator responds to Ontario Premier Doug Ford's suggestion that Mexico be removed from the deal. 

    13 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 59 minutes 11 seconds
    Ontario premier pitches ousting Mexico from North American trade pact

    Ontario Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli explains why the provincial government is suggesting Mexico be removed from the North American free trade agreement over its "backdoor" access for Chinese imports. Plus, the president of Canada's largest union reacts to Ottawa ordering ports back to work and sending disputes to binding arbitration. 

    12 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 42 minutes 39 seconds
    Thousands gather in Ottawa to honour service and sacrifice

    Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor responds to Conservative claims of a 'prayer ban' at Remembrance Day ceremonies despite continued prayers today. Plus, Justin Trudeau's former principal secretary Gerry Butts gives advice for Canada's approach to a second Trump presidency. 

    11 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 52 minutes 17 seconds
    Liberals focus on border as Trump threatens mass deportations

    The Liberals revive a cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations and focus on trade and the border as president-elect Donald Trump threatens mass deportations. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt explains her steps toward expanding abortion access. Plus, the Power Panel debates lessons for Canada from the U.S. election.

    8 November 2024, 5:10 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    The world prepares for trade, foreign policy under Trump 2.0

    Experts and the Power Panel discuss what a second Donald Trump presidency will mean for trade, the economy and the border. Plus, Poland's Ambassador to Canada Witold Dzielski explains his country's view on the security of Europe with a U.S. president-elect who questions aid to Ukraine. 

    7 November 2024, 5:10 am
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