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While MPs are due back in Ottawa as the summer season comes to a close, there was no break in politics these past few months. A special holiday edition of the Power Panel is here to catch up on all that's happened and look ahead at what's to come this fall.

Canada's promised retaliatory dollar-for-dollar tariffs come into effect at 12:01 AM Tuesday. A former U.S. ambassador to Canada joins Power & Politics to discuss whether the Canada-U.S. relationship can survive this trade war — plus the Power Panel perspective. We also hear part of a CBC exclusive interview with the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan.

Prime Minister Mark Carney dismisses ‘appointed, unelected cabinet members in the United States' following comments claiming he blew up trade talks for his own personal political gain. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson touts lower carbon emissions at the groundbreaking of a major hydroelectricity transmission line in B.C. Plus, the government announces almost $5 billion for new Via Rail passenger cars, and this time, they'll be made in Canada. Power & Politics speaks with Hodgson and Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon, and the Power Panel weighs in on all the latest.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the Liberal government will extend the federal fuel excise tax holiday until the end of January 2027. How much will this help everyday Canadians? Power & Politics speaks with Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull. Plus, a ninth MLA has left the Conservative Party of British Columbia due to concerns about Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership. One of the departed MLAs offers his perspective, followed by analysis from the Power Panel.

The government gets a strong endorsement from voters as Liberals sweep three byelections in B.C., Ontario and Quebec. Power & Politics speaks with political analyst Éric Grenier from The Writ.ca and the Power Panel weighs in. Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney pushes back on even more insults from the Trump administration as some House Democrats challenge the U.S. president's Lake Ontario name change.

Canadians vote in three federal byelections, testing Prime Minister Mark Carney's popularity during trade tension with the U.S. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump targets Canada after securing control of Venezuela's oil reserves. Power & Politics breaks it all down.

Canada has laid out its plan for dollar-for-dollar retaliation against the latest 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the U.S. Some leaders say that doesn't go far enough, suggesting an energy export tax should be on the table. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says this escalation would leave Canada 'worse off.' Plus, former Alberta premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney join forces to deliver a message in defence of Canada. 'If you don't want Alberta to become a resource colony for Washington, get out and vote,' says Kenney.

The Canada-U.S. trade war is showing no signs of slowing as U.S. President Trump signs an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'. We'll speak with the federal minister responsible for jobs and families about support for workers. Plus, does the U.S. want to wipe out the Canadian auto industry? Industry expert Flavio Volpe weighs in ahead of the Power Panel.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer tells CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton that Canada wanted 'too much' from the U.S. in trade negotiations. In the Canadian exclusive interview — the first one-on-one the Trump administration has done with Canadian media since the trade dispute entered this new phase — Greer denies the Canadian assertion that the U.S. added last-minute conditions to the Canada-U.S. draft deal that fell apart.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly tells Power & Politics that Canada is 'fighting back' against U.S. tariffs by introducing retaliatory tariffs on nearly $28 billion worth of U.S. goods. Economist Trevor Tombe lays out how these tariffs could affect Canadians. And NDP Leader Avi Lewis shares details about his recent meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens new 50 per cent tariffs on Canada after trade talks fall apart. Power & Politics hears from Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc on what it will take for Canada to return to the negotiating table, while Conservatives demand answers on what went wrong. Plus, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt weighs in on the trade war's impact on her province.

Power & Politics brings you live coverage as Canada reacts to punishing new tariffs from the U.S. Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks fell apart after the U.S. 'asked for too much and offered too little.' P&P host David Cochrane hears from provinces, industry players and members of the Canada-U.S. advisory committee on economic relations.

For the second time this week, Canada is working against the clock to secure a trade deal with the U.S. Power & Politics has reaction from Canadian industry and members of the prime minister's advisory committee. Plus, U.S. Vice-President JD Vance calls Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre a 'non-entity' in negotiations. P&P hears from Conservative critic for Canada-U.S. relations Shuvaloy Majumdar.

As negotiators say Canada is 'very close' to a U.S. trade deal, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says Prime Minister Mark Carney nearly begged premiers to put U.S. alcohol back on shelves to secure the deal. Power & Politics hears from Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, who says he disagrees with that characterization. The Power Panel weighs in.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's brokered a 'very good deal' with Canada, while Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says there is still work to be done to finalize a deal. Power & Politics gets the latest from Ralph Goodale, a member of the prime minister's Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations. Plus, we talk to one of Trump's former trade advisers about what could be the president's endgame.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump speak by phone as both sides try to hammer out a trade deal. Will new 50 per cent U.S. tariffs come into force at midnight, or will Canada be able to avoid them? Power & Politics has the latest insights from Jean Charest, former premier of Quebec and member of the prime minister's advisory council on Canada-U.S. economic relations. Plus, the Power Panel debates Canada's options if the tariffs do come into force.

Newfoundland and Labrador strike a new Churchill Falls deal with Quebec, one that's worth more than $70 billion, but could the upcoming Quebec election put it all at risk? Power & Politics asks N.L. Premier Tony Wakeham and federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson.

Major disagreements have Canada and the U.S. far from a trade deal, CBC News has learned. Power & Politics brings you exclusive details on possible concessions, plus reaction from members of the Canada-U.S. trade advisory council. The Power Panel weighs in.

Canadian and American trade officials are pushing ahead with talks — meeting for the second time this week. With a tariff hike just days away, where do talks stand? Eric Miller, president of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group, joins Power & Politics to discuss. Plus, an update from B.C. Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene as wildfires continue to upend life across large parts of British Columbia.

According to two sources with knowledge of Canada-U.S. trade talks, Canadian and American negotiators have exchanged a number of trade offers in recent weeks but neither side is ready to accept a deal. The CBC's Kate McKenna has those details. Plus, should the U.S. ambassador be declared a persona non grata? Tens of thousands of Canadians say yes. The Power Panel debates whether this petition could help or hurt trade talks.

Canada's top trade negotiators are back in Washington for their third meeting in as many weeks. CEO of the Canadian American Business Council Beth Burke says if talks break down, more than 100,000 jobs are at stake on either side of the border. Plus, Canada's largest overseas mission just got an extension until 2031. Where does its future lay as Russia's war in Ukraine is raging into its fifth year? Power & Politics asks Latvia's Chief of Defence Maj.-Gen. Kaspars Pudāns.

As Canada readies its position in U.S. trade talks, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is warning against accepting any possible concessions in exchange for tariff relief. Power & Politics asks Conservative Canada-U.S. relations critic Shuvaloy Majumdar how his party would pursue a tariff-free deal. Plus, reaction from Quebec on the possibility of the federal government putting provincial booze bans on the table.

CBC News has learned new details about Canada's trade talks with the U.S., including where Canada may be prepared to make concessions in exchange for tariff relief. Power & Politics talks to Brian Clow, who has direct experience negotiating with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and asks Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy what it would take to get the province on board with a booze concession.

The prime minister's top trade negotiators are in Washington. Part of their push to stop the latest U.S. tariff threats means talking to those with the president's ear — including U.S. Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer. Power & Politics speaks with Cramer about his meeting with Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc. And, U.S. President Donald Trump calls Canada's leadership 'nasty.' Power & Politics asks Quebec's CUSMA envoy Louise Blais what this means for the state of trade negotiations.

As Canada faces down U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, Prime Minister Mark Carney says now is not the time to change strategy. Former Quebec premier Jean Charest says it's a 'good signal' that Carney's top trade negotiators are back in Washington. Plus, Power & Politics takes stock of the life and legacy of veteran Canadian broadcaster Lloyd Robertson.

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief trade negotiator Janice Charette are back in Washington just days after wrapping their last trip to the U.S. capital — is this a sign that talks are intensifying? The CBC's Kate McKenna has the details. Plus, according to a letter sent by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service to Alberta's Opposition leader, the province's fall referendum could be a target for foreign interference. Power & Politics talks to Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi about what CSIS is doing to monitor those risks.

Canadians in three federal ridings will go to the polls at the end of this month. What could this mean for Prime Minister Mark Carney's already slim majority government? Plus, with even more Trump tariffs looming over billions' worth of Canadian exports, Carney says it is time to intensify trade talks. The Power Panel weighs in on this special holiday edition of Power & Politics.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's secured a peace deal for Gaza that would see Israel withdraw its troops and Hamas give up its weapons. However, skepticism remains about whether this is the needed breakthrough. We'll speak with former Canadian ambassador to Israel Jon Allen. Plus, two major North American unions are pleading with the White House to reverse course on tariffs as Trump's polling numbers continue to fall. Power and Politics speaks with the United Steelworkers Association and the Power Panel weighs in.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he 'doesn't see the value' in using Canadian energy exports as leverage in U.S. trade negotiations as his minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade returns from a trip to D.C. Plus, the Power Panel helps unpack the ongoing labour dispute between WestJet and its flight attendants as a strike looms.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced half a billion dollars in funding to help build infrastructure for new homes in Alberta as his government gets into a spat with Ontario over high-speed rail and the downtown Toronto airport. Plus, we hear about the impact of the trade war from Vermont Sen. Peter Welch and B.C. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar.

Calling the free trade deal 'not important,' U.S. President Donald Trump says he doesn't care about CUSMA as Canada's minister of U.S. trade prepares for a trip to Washington. Power & Politics speaks with former U.S. diplomat Maryscott Greenwood and the Power Panel weighs in. Plus, tension is growing between the federal and Ontario governments after Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to withdraw support for the Billy Bishop Airport expansion. Was that decision political?

After months of political delays, trade and passenger traffic are finally moving across the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Detroit Regional Chamber's president and CEO joins us to discuss the corridor's opening. Plus, the prime minister has called for three August byelections — the Power Panel discusses if the government's slim majority is at risk.

Canada celebrated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Friday without the United States after prolonged delays and threats of new tariffs. Power & Politics speaks with Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and the Power Panel weighs in.

With Canada facing new 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on Aug. 19, Prime Minister Mark Carney warns that retaliatory measures remain an option if an agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump isn't reached. As the Council of the Federation and first ministers' meeting conclude, the country's premiers join Power & Politics to discuss their meetings with the prime minister. Are they confident in the path he put forward?

As Day 2 of the Council of the Federation's meetings wrap up, divisions are starting to show among premiers regarding the best strategy for Canada to handle U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened 50 per cent tariffs. Power & Politics speaks with premiers from across the country before Prime Minister Mark Carney's arrival in Charlottetown.

Reeling from the latest Trump administration threat of a 50 per cent tariff on many Canadian goods, the nation's premiers gather in Charlottetown. Power & Politics speaks with B.C. Premier David Eby, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz about their approach to the latest from south of the border, and the Power Panel weighs in.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed three proclamations to impose 50 per cent tariffs on a sprawling list of Canadian exports which the White House says are a response to Canada's 'discrimination' against U.S. motor vehicles, dairy and alcohol. Power & Politics speaks with industry experts Flavio Volpe and Matthew Holmes and the Power Panel weighs in.

As wildfires burn across Canada, displacing residents and threatening public health, the smoke is also making its way over to the U.S. American politicians are demanding that Canada get those fires under control — or face economic retribution. Power & Politics hears from Ontario Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris on those threats. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump used a prime time speech to cast doubt on the U.S electoral system and outline a conspiracy ranging from Chinese interference to the deep state. P&P has a reality check on those claims and the Reporter Roundtable weighs in.

Ottawa says it will spend almost $2 billion over four years on 190 armoured combat support vehicles that will be built by a Canada-based company. Power & Politics hears from Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr. Plus, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says he hasn't 'seen a lot of movement' from Canada in trade talks. The Power Panel weighs in.

Federal and provincial finance ministers meet in Prince Edward Island to talk breaking down barriers and strengthening the economy. That's as the Bank of Canada releases a cautiously optimistic economic outlook. Power & Politics hears from Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and two of his provincial counterparts. Plus, footage shows protesters swarming the premier of Nova Scotia's car and smashing the front windshield. P&P has the details from the CBC News reporter who was on the scene.

Former UN ambassador and premier of Ontario Bob Rae tells Power & Politics that U.S. President Donald Trump's deal with Canada to open the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge is a distorted power move. Plus, midterm elections loom in the U.S. as the death of one Republican senator and the illness of another change dynamics in Washington. P&P hears from Semafor's David Weigel.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit is set to open on July 27 after months of delays from the U.S. administration. A new deal will see a U.S. development fund get 50 per cent of the toll profits for 15 years, despite Canada paying for the entire $6.4-billion bridge. Power & Politics hears from Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and Conservative Canada-U.S. relations critic Shuv Majumdar. The Power Panel weighs in.