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Ten years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report laying out 94 calls to action, is the federal government any further ahead on healing its relationship with Indigenous Peoples? Governor General Mary Simon reflects in a sit-down interview. Plus, Power & Politics asks Crown Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty if she thinks the government's major projects agenda collides with its path to reconciliation.

U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his 20-point plan to end the Israel-Hamas war on Monday, and following their White House meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to the terms. Former Canadian ambassador to Israel Jon Allen tells Power & Politics how Trump could have pressured Netanyahu to take a deal that provides amnesty for Hamas members who lay down their weapons, and what could motivate Hamas to accept the plan. Plus, NDP MP Heather McPherson makes her case for the party's leadership after launching her bid on Sunday.

DESCRIPTION: The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is in hot water after the leak of secretly recorded audio, where he cast some doubt on his government's gun buyback program. Canada Post workers launched a countrywide strike. The U.S. ambassador to Canada says Washington may need to reassess airport pre-clearance for Canadian travellers.

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the recognition of a Palestinian state by Canada and several allies sent the message that 'murdering Jews pays off,' Canada's UN Ambassador Bob Rae says he 'couldn't disagree more strongly.' Canada did not take part in the mass walkout of delegates as Netanyahu was speaking. Plus, postal workers are on strike in response to proposed reforms by the federal government. Power & Politics speaks to Canada Post spokesperson Jon Hamilton.

The Liberals laid out a number of changes to Canada Post on Thursday, including a phasing out door-to-door delivery, reducing the frequency of letter mail and lifting a moratorium on closing rural post offices. Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Joël Lightbound justifies the changes as 'the foundation to having Canada Post reach a break-even point' as the Crown corporation loses $10 million a day, saying 'Canadians can be footing the bill forever' unless Ottawa takes action. Plus, in an exclusive broadcast interview, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin tells Power & Politics that U.S. tariffs have created a 'significant urgency' to expand trade with Canada, and that Ireland will be ratifying Canada's trade deal with the EU this year.

Prime Minister Mark Carney defended both the Liberal gun buyback plan and Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree on Wednesday, as Conservatives continued to call for the minister's firing following the leak of an audio recording where he questioned the program's value. Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery joins Power & Politics to voice his own objections to the program, saying his government will not enforce the 'confiscation scheme.' Plus, CBC's Raffy Boudjikanian reports the latest on an RBC employee charged for allegedly accessing Carney's banking information.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree kickstarts the Liberals' gun buyback program for individuals — one day after leaked audio revealed he has concerns about its effectiveness. Anandasangaree tells Power & Politics he's 'resolved' to do his job. Plus, federal Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne discusses his investigation that found TikTok collected sensitive data from Canadian children.

Canada has officially recognized the state of Palestine — a significant departure from the position of Israel and the United States. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand joins Power & Politics from the United Nations. Plus, former Canadian deputy permanent representative to the United Nations Louise Blais weighs in on what this means for Canada's position on the world stage.

The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. With Laura D'Angelo, Michael Solberg and Zain Velji.

The Liberals tabled their legislation to criminalize ‘hateful' public displays of certain symbols on Friday. Liberal MP and former attorney general of Ontario Yasir Naqvi defends the bill from concerns about infringements on the right to protest. Plus, filmmaker and activist Avi Lewis becomes the first approved candidate to announce his bid for the NDP leadership, and explains why he believes he can 'restore the party's fortunes'.

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City on Thursday, as both countries say they're striving to lessen their reliance on the U.S. Mexico's chief negotiator for CUSMA Ken Smith Ramos weighs in on how the two countries could co-operate as the U.S. begins public consultations for the review of the deal. Plus, B.C. Premier David Eby explains why he doesn't 'get' the case for a new oil pipeline in Canada.

The Bank of Canada highlighted a soft job market, low population growth and dwindling global resilience to U.S. tariffs in its first key interest rate cut since March, with Governor Tiff Macklem saying there's lower risk of inflation but that slow growth is 'not going to feel good'. CBC's Peter Armstrong breaks down what this says about Canada's economic future. Plus, Housing Minister Gregor Robertson makes the case that the Liberals' new housing agency can change Canada's trajectory on housing, while Conservative housing critic Scott Aitchison argues its more bureaucracy with little payoff.

Chrystia Freeland quit her post as minister of transport and internal trade on Tuesday, marking the second time she's resigned from the Liberal cabinet in a year. The Power Panel analyzes her decision to stay on as an MP but not run in the next election, as well as Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement that he's appointing her as Canada's new special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Plus, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe reveals what he heard from Chinese officials on his mission to Beijing to ease trade tensions and remove canola tariffs, saying Canada has a 'broader opportunity' to 'recalibrate' its relationship with China.

After Prime Minister Mark Carney and Leader of the Official Opposition Pierre Poilievre traded both jokes and jabs in their first House of Commons confrontation, the House leaders from both parties join Power & Politics to lay out their priorities for the fall sitting. Plus, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson defends the Liberals' selection of projects that are already in late stages of development for the major projects list, arguing his experience tells him that 'until a project's operating, it ain't there.'

The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils the first group of federally approved major projects. Reports say the federal emissions cap could be on the chopping block. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he's concerned about growing threats to politicians.

A Reuters report says the Liberals, Alberta and energy companies are in talks about removing the oil and gas emissions cap if the oilsands take other action on emissions, according to three unnamed sources. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith tells Power & Politics that Prime Minister Mark Carney 'understands that the world has changed,' and that they're 'having some very constructive conversations about being able to reorient' emissions timelines. Plus, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce reacts to a nuclear facility in his province making the Liberals' major projects list, saying it's a good first step — but not enough.

Prime Minister Mark Carney named five projects where 'much of the hard work' for approvals was already done in his first tranche of major projects selected for fast-tracking on Thursday. Parliamentary secretary to the minister of energy Cory Hogan joins Power & Politics to defend the broader slate of potential selections as the 'fundamental transformation of Canada's industrial capacity' his government promised, and confirms that an oil pipeline would need to be paired with a major carbon capture project. Plus, Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman says she doesn't 'understand how this is news,' arguing the Major Projects Office is 'a new bureaucracy' and that 'we are nowhere further today.'

Charlie Kirk — the founder of influential conservative group Turning Point USA who drew controversy for anti-transgender rhetoric and promoting conspiracy theories about race, the 2020 U.S. election and COVID-19 — was shot and killed at an event he was hosting at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. CBC Washington reporters Erin Collins and Katie Simpson bring you the breaking news and discuss the rise in political violence in the U.S. Plus, Polish Ambassador Witold Dzielski reacts to Russian drones shot down in his country's airspace, and explains why it's invoking the alliance's Article 4 to consult with members about whether Poland is under threat.

Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the leaders of the U.K. and France in condemning Israel's strike in Qatar on Tuesday, with Carney saying 'such attacks pose a grave risk of escalating conflict throughout the region.' Former Canadian ambassadors and experts discuss whether the peace talks hosted by Qatar can be revived and whether Israel has crossed a line by striking a U.S. ally, with former ambassador to Israel Jon Allen saying U.S. President Donald Trump 'seems unable to control a rogue Israeli prime minister.' Plus, Bloc Québécois deputy house leader Alexis Deschênes discusses how far his party may be willing to support the Liberal government when the House of Commons returns next week.

Secretary of State for the CRA Wayne Long explains Prime Minister Mark Carney's vow for 'an austerity and investment budget,' saying 'we need to get our fiscal house in order,' but that Canadians shouldn't 'prejudge' that a spending review will mean cuts to services. Plus, Pembina Institute transportation program director Adam Thorn reacts to Carney's pausing of the federal EV mandate, and analyzes what it means for Canada's 2030 and 2035 emissions targets after Carney dodged a question about meeting the goals.

The Weekly Wrap panel breaks down the biggest moments in Canadian politics this week. Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils billions in funding to make Canada's economy more resilient. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre calls for an end to the temporary foreign worker program. And the NDP leadership race kicks off.

Prime Minister Mark Carney lays out a series of multi-billion-dollar measures that he says will protect workers while helping to transform Canada's economy in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war. Industry Minister Melanie Joly explains how it will affect Canadians. Plus, an exclusive interview with Canada's ambassador to the UN Bob Rae as Canada prepares to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations this month.

Ministers expanded on the prime minister's promise of a budget with both cuts and spending at the second day of their cabinet meeting on Thursday, with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne signalling 'adjustments' in the public service. Plus, ahead of his trip to China to make Canada's case against agricultural tariffs, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Prime Minister Mark Carney will also have to go to China 'at the appropriate time' to settle the trade dispute.

As her party calls for all temporary foreign work outside of agriculture to be 'permanently abolished,' Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner says it's 'bunk' that Canadians won't work certain entry-level jobs — despite criticism from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business that the move would be 'ridiculous' and jeopardize rural businesses. Plus, after the NDP lost most of its MPs in the federal election, interim leader Don Davies says the leadership race underway this week is the party's chance to ‘reconnect and rebuild' its relationship with the working class.​

Prime Minister Mark Carney received friendly fire from one of his biggest provincial supporters Tuesday, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was 'getting concerned' about an 'almost elbows down' response to U.S. tariffs before dumping out a bottle of Crown Royal. The Power Panel discusses whether Ford's comments are a sign of fracture ahead of two days of private cabinet meetings. Plus, on the first official day of the NDP leadership contest, former NDP MP and past leadership candidate Nathan Cullen discusses how a new leader could rejuvenate the party after the 2025 election cleaved its numbers in the Commons.

Our panel of political insiders discusses what each party needs to accomplish as the House returns this fall.

The federal Major Projects Office officially opened Friday. Parliamentary secretary to the minister of energy Corey Hogan says Canadians won't 'have to wait long' for the list of national-interest projects the office will help fast-track, and defends the appointment of a veteran energy executive as the office's CEO. Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman slams the opening as 'bureaucracy' and argues it's taken the Liberal government 'five months to set up an office.' Plus, Canada's Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc says Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital this week were 'devastating' and hit 'every district of Kyiv.'

After more than a year of review, the Future of Sport in Canada Commission is warning sport has ‘a culture of silence that protects perpetrators.' Power & Politics asks Commissioner Lise Maisonneuve about her findings. Plus, Conservative international trade critic Adam Chambers says the Liberals' attempts to diversify Canada's trading partners do not go far enough.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu defend their government's progress on trade and security diversification as Prime Minister Mark Carney concludes his trip to Europe, and as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accuses Carney of 'jetting around' and 'signing phony declarations' without making progress on major projects at home.

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc's office says he had a 'constructive' and 'lengthy' meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday, with one Canadian source telling CBC that the meeting was supposed to last an hour but stretched to 90 minutes. Nathan Cooper, Alberta's representative in Washington, assesses what that means for the prospects of a deal. Plus, after a meeting between Canadian and German leaders ended with a declaration of closer defence ties on Monday, German Ambassador to Canada Matthias Lüttenberg discusses the path forward for deepening integration.

While meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would possibly send Canadian troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. Power & Politics asks the Polish Ambassador to Canada Witold Dzielski why his country is not prepared to make that offer. Plus, a UN-backed report has found that famine is occurring in parts of Gaza and is likely to spread. Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai discusses Canada's response.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will remove all tariffs on CUSMA-compliant U.S. goods by Sept. 1. Carney's Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada still has 'lots of cards'. Plus, the Political Pulse panel weighs in, with the help of a special guest.

The Israeli military begins its operation to take over Gaza City, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will start ceasefire negotiations. Two regional experts join Power & Politics to discuss the latest from the Middle East. Plus, journalist Justin Ling discusses his new book The 51st State Votes: Canada Versus Donald Trump.

As Canada looks to secure a trade deal with the United States, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is warning the federal government has six to eight weeks to get Chinese canola tariffs removed. China's 75.8 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed imports is ‘very, very significant' to producers and exporters, says Moe. Plus, former prime minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk discusses whether the diplomatic push to end the war in his country has made any difference.

What can Canadians expect as Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre vows to take on Prime Minister Mark Carney? Power & Politics asks deputy leader of the Conservative Party Melissa Lantsman. Plus, Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to end their strike. The executive vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress Siobhán Vipond discusses what signals the strike sends to other labour unions.

The union representing thousands of striking Air Canada flight attendants says it will risk jail time and fines but will not order its members back to work. Labour Minister Patty Hajdu is defending her decision to force binding arbitration, telling Power & Politics 'it was clear' the airline and the union 'needed another tool' to continue negotiations after the union went on strike. Plus, the Power Panel weighs in.

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska to discuss a ceasefire deal to end the war in Ukraine. Power & Politics brings you the latest on that meeting, with expert analysis and reaction from the Ukrainian community.

Air Canada says it expects to cancel 500 flights by Friday evening, as a weekend flight attendant strike looms. CBC's Nicole WIlliams has the latest. And the Canadian Federation of Independent Business discusses the impacts of the strike on small businesses. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday for talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Russia expert Keir Giles discusses what to expect from that meeting.

More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are preparing to walk off the job this weekend after an 'impasse' in negotiations. Power & Politics hears from the union representing Air Canada employees. Plus, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt provides a wildfire update. And, the Palestinian envoy to the UN tells P&P that Canada is taking a 'significant' step in deciding to recognize the state of Palestine.

Wildfires across Canada are forcing thousands of Canadians from their homes. Power & Politics hears from Newfoundland's Public Safety Minister John Haggie and a New Brunswick mayor about the situation in their provinces. Plus, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's headed to Ottawa next week to talk U.S. tariffs with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Power Panel weighs in.

While U.S. President Donald Trump claims his global tariffs have brought in 'trillions' of dollars to the U.S. economy, Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon tells Power & Politics he doesn't see how tariffs have benefitted Americans 'at all.' Plus, Emergency Management and Community Resilience Minister Eleanor Olszewski provides an update on Ottawa's efforts to help with wildfires raging in Canada's east.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign manager Jenni Byrne says she won't be running her party's campaign in the next federal election — but defends choices made during the last election, which saw Poilievre lose his seat. Power & Politics hears from host of the Beyond a Ballot podcast, Rachael Segal, who scored a rare interview with Byrne. Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney doubles down on his decision not to add any new retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. as job numbers take a hit in Canada. P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz reacts.