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Conservatives strategize as polling slips, patriotism surges
Conservative MPs meet for the first time this year as polling shows the gap with the Liberals tightening. Abacus Data CEO David Coletto breaks down how close the race really is, and the Pulse Panel debates whether a 'Canada first' rally on Saturday signals a pivot from the party's 'Canada is broken' messaging. Plus, Ukrainian Canadian Congress president Alexandra Chyczij responds to the U.S. defence secretary's undercutting of Ukraine's demands to end the war, and to a speech from the vice-president that stunned the Munich Security Conference.
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Will the next Liberal leader call an early election?
Some candidates are weighing in on whether they'd call an election after winning the Liberal leadership in March. CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton reveals the latest on the party's readiness for an election, and the Power Panel debates whether a spring call is wise — or inevitable. Plus, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew weighs in on what he thinks Canada's premiers achieved at the White House yesterday.
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Premiers meet senior officials at White House in fight against tariffs
The Canadian premiers' trip to Washington ended with a visit to the White House to meet with senior Trump administration officials on Wednesday. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai explains what happened in the talks. Plus, New York Democratic Rep. Tim Kennedy says he's standing with the premiers after his own meeting with them Wednesday, saying Canada has 'many friends, partners and champions in the United States' who 'love you' and will hold the president to account.
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White House says tariffs stack, Canada faces 50% import tax on steel and aluminum
Speaking on background to CBC News, a White House official confirmed that the 25 per cent U.S. tariffs on most Canadian goods would be in addition to the 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs that President Donald Trump ordered Monday — meaning Canada could face 50 per cent tariffs on the metals in March. Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne reacts. Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appoints the 'fentanyl czar' he promised Trump.
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Trump orders 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports
U.S. President Donald Trump said there would be 'no exceptions' as he signed an executive order for 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum. Mexico's chief negotiator for the modernization of NAFTA Kenneth Smith Ramos, president of the Canadian Steel Producers Association Catherine Cobden and the Power Panel have immediate reaction. Plus, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe argues that the 'only threat' to Canada's sovereignty 'is ourself,' and criticizes the federal Liberals for a 'failure of leadership' on energy and food security.
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Trudeau says Trump's threat to make Canada the 51st state is 'real'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says President Donald Trump's threat to make Canada the 51st state is a 'real thing.' What does this mean for Canada as it deals with the U.S. administration? Power & Politics asks Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon. Plus, the Political Pulse discusses the state of the Liberal Party leadership race.
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Major fundraising deadline in Liberal leadership race approaches
The Liberal Party of Canada requires leadership candidates to pay an entry fee of $350,000 in several instalments by Feb. 17. A non-refundable payment of $125,000 is due by 5 p.m. Friday. Power & Politics speaks to two underdog candidates about whether they'll have the funds in time: Karina Gould and Frank Baylis. Plus, Canada's ambassador to the UN, Bob Rae, weighs in on President Trump's plans to take over Gaza.
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Trump proposes a U.S. takeover of Gaza
Chief representative of the Palestinian General Delegation to Canada Mona Abuamara responds to President Donald Trump's 'outrageous' proposal for the U.S. to take ownership of Gaza and redevelop it, saying the Arab world would 'not allow' it to happen. Plus, University of the Fraser Valley criminologist Yvon Dandurand evaluates Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's new fentanyl policy.
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Can Canada make its tariff reprieve permanent?
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne discusses how the Liberal government is approaching U.S. President Donald Trump's cycle of tariff deadlines and delays, and how the Liberal government plans to bolster the economy against future threats. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith presents her own strategy to 'continue de-escalating' with the U.S.
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Tariffs paused for 30 days as Trump seeks 'final economic deal' with Canada
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty breaks down the border action Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised U.S. President Donald Trump to secure a 30-day pause on tariffs, and reacts to Trump's call to negotiate 'a final economic deal.' Plus, Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton and former U.S. treasury secretary Larry Summers discuss American reactions to Trump's series of threats against the country's allies..
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Trump says 'nothing' Canada can do to stop tariffs tomorrow
The White House says 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10 per cent tariffs on China are coming tomorrow, and U.S. President Donald Trump says there's 'nothing' the countries can do to stop them. Power & Politics gets reaction from business leaders, members of the Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. Relations and Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group Co-Chair John McKay.
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Trump says 25% tariffs are coming Saturday, 'may or may not rise'
U.S. President Donald Trump says that the U.S. will be imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods on Saturday, and will 'probably' decide if oil will be included tonight. Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould pitches her tariff relief policies, and argues for more and sooner leadership debates as she warns that the party doesn't need a 'coronation.' Plus, the Canada Border Services Agency provides an update on their progress with Trump's border demands.
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U.S. threatens second round of tariffs on Canadian goods
U.S. commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick is threatening two rounds of possible tariffs on Canada: emergency action on Feb. 1, and then wider-ranging measures in the spring. CBC senior foreign correspondent Katie Simpson reports the latest from Washington. Plus, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey breaks down the discussions on Canada's negotiating strategy after another meeting of the premiers and prime minister.
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No 'traitors,' but misinformation an 'existential threat': Foreign interference report
Former CSIS directors Ward Elcock and Richard Fadden break down the final report from the foreign interference inquiry that finds no evidence of 'traitors' in Parliament, but points to serious threats from misinformation, disinformation and transnational repression. Plus, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty — who was chair of NSICOP when it released a report saying there was intelligence about parliamentarians being 'semi-witting or witting' participants in foreign interference — responds to the inquiry's accusations of inaccuracies.
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Liberal Party approves 6 contenders, denies 1 for leadership race
The Liberal Party has green-lit six contenders to run in its leadership race, but has shut out Ontario MP Chandra Arya and hasn't yet provided an explanation. Immigration Minister Marc Miller explains why he's the latest of a string of cabinet ministers to endorse Mark Carney. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to accusations she's undermining 'Team Canada' with her positions on potential U.S. tariff retaliation.
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Trump piles up attacks on Canadian trade, sovereignty
Quebec Economy Minister Christopher Skeete responds to a new wave of U.S. President Donald Trump's near-daily attacks on Canada, including his claim that the U.S. doesn't need Canada's cars, lumber or food. Plus, The Writ's Éric Grenier breaks down polling from Ontario ahead of a provincial election call, and looks at whether the federal Liberal leadership race is improving the party's election chances.
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Entries are closed. Who's running to replace Trudeau?
The deadline to submit nomination papers for the Liberal leadership race has passed. Former government House leader Karina Gould and former Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla make the case why they should be the next leader — and become the next prime minister. Plus, the Power Panel breaks down a wave of endorsements and which issues will be key to winning the race.
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Team Canada braces for a trade war
Premiers and the prime minister emerged from a meeting on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats with vows to tackle internal trade barriers to bolster the economy and calls for shoppers to buy Canadian. N.L. Premier Andrew Furey breaks down how the first ministers are approaching the uncertainty under Trump. Plus, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault explains why he's suddenly willing to replace the consumer carbon tax after years of defending the policy.
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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.
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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 Mélanie 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.
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U.S. hikes tariffs on EVs, other goods from China
May 14, 2024 - The U.S. plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles among other goods. This news comes as the location of the next stage in Canada’s electric vehicle supply chain is announced. We ask Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, how this could affect Canada’s EV industry. Plus, will a new fleet of submarines help Canada hit the 2 per cent NATO military spending target? We’ll ask Defence Minister Bill Blair.
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Feds face pushback over plans to house migrants in federal prisons
May 13, 2024 - We ask a former Liberal cabinet minister why he’s calling on the federal government to cancel plans to use federal prisons to hold ‘high risk’ immigration detainees. Plus, CBC News has learned that the next plant in Canada’s EV supply chain is landing in Port Colborne, Ont. The Power Panel weighs in on what this means for Canada's auto sector.
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Liberal government tables bill aimed at curbing foreign interference
May 6, 2024 - The federal government has tabled a bill aimed at countering foreign interference, just days after a public inquiry said attempts by other countries to meddle in Canada's last two elections undermined Canadians' trust in democracy. Former CSIS director Ward Elcock brings us his assessment. Plus, two Middle East experts walk us through a potential ceasefire proposal between Hamas and Israel.
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Police make arrests in the killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
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.
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Canada's greenhouse gas emissions climbed in 2022 after pandemic slowdown
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.
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Liberals pledge to build 3.9M homes by 2031
April 12, 2024 - Power & Politics speaks to Housing Minister Sean Fraser as the Liberals lay out their full plan to address the housing crisis. Plus, we ask Alberta Premier Danielle Smith why she's threatening to block municipalities from cutting their own deals with Ottawa.
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Alberta seeks power to veto deals between feds and municipalities
April 11, 2024 - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced legislation that would compel municipalities, schools or agencies looking to make deals with the federal government to first secure provincial approval. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek tells us what this means for her city. Plus, the federal Liberals announce housing affordability measures for first-time buyers. The CEO of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association is here to react.
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Prime minister testifies at foreign interference inquiry
April 10, 2024 - Testifying before a public inquiry on foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that intelligence leaks to the media can't be refuted without declassifying secret information. The CBC's Karina Roman, Janyce McGregor and Rosemary Barton join Power & Politics host David Cochrane to break it all down. Plus, we hear from two former CSIS directors.
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