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Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump respected Canada's sovereignty in the leaders' call on Friday. CBC reporters have the latest on what was said, and our political insiders debate whether Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's argument that Carney is Trump's preferred candidate will register with voters. Plus, the mayors of Toronto and Columbus, Ohio, discuss the way forward on tariffs.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says that 'nothing is off the table' to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariffs, and that the U.S. relationship based on increasing integration 'is over.' The Power Panel debates whether the Liberal, Conservative and NDP leaders are meeting the tariff moment with their respective arguments for economic independence. Plus, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association president Flavio Volpe and Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association president Brian Kingston assess the potential damage tariffs could do to the auto sector.

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association president Brian Kingston provides instant reaction to the U.S. president's announcement of 25 per cent tariffs on vehicle imports beginning April 2. Party leaders react, and Kingston and the Power Panel tackle confusion about how the White House says the tariffs will apply in North America. Plus, the latest on how Liberal Leader Mark Carney's green funds at Brookfield avoided some taxes by registering in Bermuda.

A new Globe and Mail report on alleged Indian meddling supporting Pierre Poilievre's Conservative leadership bid has Poilievre battling more questions about his refusal to get security clearance. The Globe and Mail's Robert Fife expands on what his source with top-secret clearance revealed to him about CSIS' allegations. Plus, the Power Panel and former CSIS executive manager Dan Stanton break down Poilievre's defence — and his opponents' attacks — over refusing clearance.

The Liberals and Conservatives are making two separate proposals to cut the tax rate for the lowest income bracket in the first two days of the campaign. The Power Panel debates whether either cut can fit into an uncertain fiscal picture — or between other commitments that could cost tens of billions of dollars. Plus, TheWrit.ca's Éric Grenier breaks down where the polls are at the start of the election, and CBC reporters bring you the latest from every stop on the campaign trail.

Ahead of an expected election call on Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney holds his first meeting with provincial and territorial premiers. Party insiders discuss what was on the agenda amid a trade war with the U.S.

CBC's Rosemary Barton and Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin report that — according to sources — Prime Minister Mark Carney will ask the Governor General to dissolve Parliament Sunday, and Canadians will vote in a federal election on either April 28 or May 5. The Toronto Star's Robert Benzie discusses his report that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called Premier Doug Ford to ask for his help in the upcoming election, but Ford said he was too busy. Plus, former Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick explains how a caretaker government can and can't respond to additional U.S. tariffs if they're implemented on April 2.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly responds to President Donald Trump's comments that he'd 'rather deal with a liberal than a conservative' as Canada's prime minister, which Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre calls an endorsement of his rival. Joly confirms that Canada is in 'very serious' talks with the European Union about a deal for a joint military buildup to decrease reliance on the U.S. Plus, the Power Panel discusses an update to the CBC Poll Tracker that now has a Liberal majority as the most likely election outcome.

CBC’s Poll Tracker shows the Liberal Party in majority territory for the first time in years. Two pollsters join Power & Politics to explain what’s happening: CEO and founder of Abacus Data, David Coletto, and executive vice-president of the Eastern Canada team for Leger, Sébastien Dallaire. ‘Millions’ more Canadians are now open to voting Liberal under Mark Carney, says Coletto. Plus, the Conservatives accuse Carney of ‘hiding’ his assets from Canadians. We ask a blind trust expert whether Carney is falling short of meeting conflict of interest rules.

With the consumer carbon tax set to be lifted in April, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre promised Monday that he'd also remove the industrial carbon price on heavy emitters. Liberal Innovation Minister Anita Anand and Agriculture Minister Kody Blois defend the policy, and the Power Panel discusses whether Poilievre needs to pivot. Plus, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew reacts to police identifying the second set of remains found in a landfill search as Marcedes Myran.

Mark Carney is now the prime minister of Canada. Two ministers who also served under Justin Trudeau — Justice Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Defence Minister Bill Blair — discuss the Carney government's new direction despite having only three new faces in cabinet. Plus, as the Trump administration continues to speak about Canada joining the U.S., Blair reveals that Carney has asked him to look at alternatives to Canada's purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets from a U.S. contractor.

Description: CBC's Rosemary Barton and Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin report the latest on who prime minister-designate Mark Carney is keeping and kicking from cabinet in his new government on Friday, with sources saying cabinet could drop from 37 to fewer than 20 members after the swearing-in. Plus, Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Ontario Premier Doug Ford meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington.

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he's meeting with the U.S. commerce secretary tomorrow to 'lower the temperature' after Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, and Ottawa responded by promising 25 per cent tariffs on $29.8 billion in U.S. goods at midnight. Plus, Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada Yuliya Kovaliv reacts to the terms of a 30-day ceasefire deal that Ukraine and the U.S. have agreed to, but Russia has not.

The White House says 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. imports of Canadian steel and aluminum are coming at midnight after President Donald Trump both threatened and pulled back 50 per cent tariffs within hours. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon discusses how the federal Liberals will respond. Plus, Rhode Island Democratic Rep. Seth Magaziner breaks down his bill requiring congressional approval for funding to invade Canada, and former George W. Bush speechwriter David Frum analyzes what Trump could be thinking with tariffs.

New Liberal Leader Mark Carney meets with the prime minister and Liberal caucus as they decide when he'll take over from Justin Trudeau, and when he could lead the party into the next federal election. Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the Liberals should get a mandate from Canadians soon, and a panel of Liberal MPs who called for Trudeau's resignation discusses whether Carney has reunified the party. Plus, Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon breaks down his objections to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada.

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon breaks down the latest on tariff negotiations and details a $6-billion aid package and an easing of EI rules to support workers and businesses. Plus, Liberal Party national campaign chair Terry Duguid, CBC's Rosemary Barton and our panel of Liberal insiders preview the Sunday Liberal leadership convention that will name Justin Trudeau's replacement as prime minister.

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the 'bottom line' of the partial U.S. tariff delay to April 2 is that the 'vast majority' of Canadian goods can quickly comply with the CUSMA trade deal to qualify. LeBlanc says Canada will pause its second wave of counter-tariffs but keep the first in place, and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew details how his province will continue to retaliate despite the reprieve. Plus, CBC's Rosemary Barton and Katie Simpson break down the latest on what this means for the broader trade war.

CBC's Katie Simpson and Rosemary Barton break down how the Liberals are working the phones to get U.S. tariffs lifted, including a call between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump that sources say lasted 50 minutes. Plus, Bryan Barnett, the Republican mayor of Rochester Hills, Mich., describes how tariffs will harm the city and why he believes it will be difficult to keep unity among Republicans on the policy.

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.

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.

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.

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.