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Power & Politics

Power & Politics

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 On Power & Politics, host David Cochrane asks decision-makers the questions that matter – and gets answers. Every weekday, we feature hard-hitting interviews with politicians and leaders, check in with CBC’s top political journalists for updates on breaking stories, and take the time to analyze the latest developments with a cast of regular panelists and critical thinkers. Whether you’re getting caught up on Canadian politics daily or weekly, we’ve got an insider’s view of the continuously-unfolding drama.'

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  • Ottawa funnels $1.5B more to industries hard-hit by Trump's tariffs

    Ottawa funnels $1.5B more to industries hard-hit by Trump's tariffs
    May 4 2026
    In the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's Section 232 tariffs, the federal government has introduced an additional $1.5B in funding to support steel, aluminum and copper industries. Power & Politics hears from Industry Minister Mélanie Joly. Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney's talking about a new world order — one that he says will be 'rebuilt out of Europe.' The Power Panel weighs in.

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    56 mins
  • Weekly Wrap: Are the Liberals abusing their majority power?

    Weekly Wrap: Are the Liberals abusing their majority power?
    May 2 2026
    Laura D'Angelo, Zain Velji and Michael Solberg break down how the Liberals are trying to sell their economic update to Canadians, and whether controversies over an Iranian official who was given a visa to Canada, plus four committees that the Liberals pushed out of public view, could overshadow that message.

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    24 mins
  • Reporter Roundtable: A 'pathetic' response to Iran visa drama

    Reporter Roundtable: A 'pathetic' response to Iran visa drama
    May 1 2026
    After a former Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander had a visa for Canada granted and revoked, Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife, Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance argue that the Carney government's sparse explanations amount to another communications failure — particularly after what Fife calls a 'pathetic performance' by the immigration minister at committee.

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    24 mins
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