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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.

Canada and the U.S. strike a deal to finally open the Gordie Howe Bridge as days of renewed strikes in the Strait of Hormuz renew global economic concerns. Economist Justin Wolfers joins Power & Politics to evaluate how this now reignited conflict is weighing on the global economy. Plus, we get Conservative reaction to the Prime Minister's big week of investment deals.

A new Meta artificial intelligence data centre to be built outside of Edmonton is raising energy consumption concerns. We speak with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about the project. Prime Minister Carney becomes the first Canadian leader to visit Saudi Arabia in over 20 years as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal collapses — Middle East expert Thomas Juneau offers his analysis. Plus, party infighting has led some Conservatives to call on federal leader Pierre Poilievre to set aside personal disputes in favour of party unity. The Power Panel weighs in.

The NATO summit in Turkey wraps as U.S. President Donald Trump declares the ceasefire deal with Iran is over following an exchange of strikes between the nations. Power & Politics speaks with former U.S. permanent representative to NATO Ivo Daalder. Plus, a week after the CUSMA renewal deadline passed, we ask Canada-U.S. relations expert Laura Dawson what to expect for the next 10 years as the trade deal potentially faces rolling reviews.

A transnational crackdown on three international organized gangs based in India results in 37 charges and 24 arrests, three on Canadian soil. The NATO summit begins with U.S. President Donald Trump renewing his threats against Greenland. Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his first Senate appointments, including a sitting Conservative MP.

After months of speculation, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the federal government will now enter into negotiations with German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) to build the navy's new fleet of submarines over South Korea's Hanwha Ocean. But is that the right choice? Defence analyst Dave Perry and Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr join Power & Politics to weigh in.

Details of Alberta's pitch for a pipeline to the B.C. coast are finally revealed, and taxpayers could be on the hook for a significant portion of the costs. Power & Politics hears from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson. Plus, Liberal MP and environmental activist Steven Guilbeault warns against the proposed pipeline's impacts. The Power Panel weighs in.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will soon unveil details of her province's long-awaited proposal for a pipeline to B.C. Meanwhile, B.C. Premier David Eby gets a major deal of his own with the federal government. Power & Politics hears from Premier Eby, and the Power Panel weighs in.

Alberta is expected to unveil its proposal for a pipeline to B.C. this week, while Prime Minister Mark Carney suggests Canada will not meet its carbon emissions targets. Power & Politics hears from Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and president of the Canadian Climate Institute Rick Smith reacts.

The Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement is officially up for review on Canada Day. While Canada and Mexico have expressed interest in renewing the pact, U.S. President Donald Trump says he might want the deal scrapped. Power & Politics hears from Ontario's representative in Washington David Paterson. Plus, the Alberta government is expected to submit a proposal for a new pipeline on that same day. The Power Panel weighs in.

After sitting vacant since 2015, progress for the official residence of the prime minister of Canada is on the horizon. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a fundraising campaign to accrue the cash for the rehabilitation of 24 Sussex. Power and Politics speaks with Minister of Public Works and Procurement Joël Lightbound and president of Heritage Ottawa, Katherine Spencer-Ross, on the decision to restore the 158-year-old house and what those plans might entail

Prime Minister Mark Carney is backing a plan for the federal government to buy unsold Vancouver condos, but says the government hasn't done well explaining how it would work. Power & Politics speaks with NDP Leader Avi Lewis about the housing pitch as Parliament wraps for their summer vacation. Plus, a U.S. Senate hopeful in Michigan is campaigning to ‘open the damn' Gordie Howe bridge — while saying the White House wants to keep it closed.

The federal government names the first projects it plans to declare in the national interest: one of which is an all-season highway in Canada's North. Power and Politics speaks to Minister of Transportation Steven MacKinnon and Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson about the push to develop in the Arctic, and the hurdles these projects will face.

The Williams Treaties First Nations will co-own a new nuclear reactor following a $700-million deal with federal and provincial governments. Power & Politics chats with Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce. Plus, after learning more about the tragedy in Montreal on Monday, we speak with a national security expert on the rise of the ‘incel' movement that motivated the attack.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned as party leader after his cabinet failed to back him due to recent local election losses and party infighting. We speak with the chief political correspondent at The Times, Aubrey Allegretti. Later, the Power Panel weighs in on Starmer's departure and takes a closer look at upcoming byelections at home as two more MPs step away from their federal seats.

The House of Commons heads into summer break. A majority government, a defiant Conservative party and a new NDP leader shook things up during the spring sitting. The Weekly Wrap panel — Laura D'Angelo, Zain Velji and Michael Solberg — look back on the sitting that was, and look ahead to what to expect next.

As U.S. President Donald Trump makes fresh threats to terminate CUSMA, Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's 'no secret' the president is 'not the biggest fan' of CUSMA. The Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife, The Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance bring you inside the week's biggest political stories.

Members of Parliament agreed to wrap up the current sitting to commence their summer break. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon joins Power & Politics to look back at the 21 government bills passed in the House of Commons during the 14-week sitting. Plus, G7 countries have backed Canada as a major global energy supplier, but what does that mean? Oil market researcher Rory Johnston joins the show to explain.

A special parliamentary committee has urged the government to indefinitely pause expanding medical assistance in dying (MAID) to people with mental illness as their sole underlying condition. Power & Politics speaks to two lawmakers on the committee — Conservative MP Michael Cooper, who agreed with its conclusion, and Sen. Kristopher Wells, who dissented. Plus, the Power Panel weighs in as the G7 wraps up without a Carney-Trump meeting.

Three different moments were picked up by hot mic at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, including an exchange between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Chinese EVs. Plus, a Saskatchewan Conservative MP has introduced legislation to expand access to magic mushrooms for mental health treatment. The Power Panel weighs in on these developments.

G7 leaders arrive in France for a two-day summit, as Middle East analysts caution the newly struck U.S.-Iran ceasefire falls short of a peace deal. The Power Panel discusses Industry Minister Mélanie Joly's upcoming trip to China to try and move Chinese EV manufacturing to Canada and Prime Minister Mark Carney's Trump impersonation in Ireland.

The on-again-off-again opening of the Canada-U.S. Gordie Howe bridge is off again as U.S. President Trump repeats threats to kill CUSMA. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says those threats are an 'opportunity' to 'make us an offer.' CBC's Catherine Cullen, The Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance bring you inside the week's biggest political stories.

U.S. President Donald Trump is once again threatening to kill CUSMA. But U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says his threats present an opportunity for Canada to 'make us an offer.' Power & Politics hears from New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, who was just briefed on Canada-U.S. trade talks by Prime Minister Mark Carney at a virtual premiers' meeting. Plus, Carney heads to Paris and Dublin for trade talks ahead of the G7 summit. Power & Politics host David Cochrane is travelling with the prime minister, and brings us the latest details.

The federal government introduces legislation to make social media safer, which includes requiring platforms to restrict usage by kids under 16 years old. Power & Politics asks Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity Marc Miller how his government will enforce these regulations. The Power Panel weighs in.

Prime Minister Carney confirms the opening of the Canada-U.S. bridge that U.S. President Donald Trump had previously vowed to block — as the White House says Trump's position on the bridge has 'not changed.' Power & Politics hears from Ontario's representative in Washington. Plus, the federal government is reportedly moving to ban social media for children under 16. P&P has the latest, and the Power Panel weighs in.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre makes an appeal to Albertans to stay in Canada — saying the problem isn't with the country, but with the federal government and its policies. Power & Politics hears from Alberta Conservative MP Mike Lake, and the Power Panel weighs in. Plus, Canada's new Governor General delivers her own message of unity to Canadians. P&P speaks to Louise Arbour's former Supreme Court colleague about what to expect from Canada's 31st Governor General.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warns Albertans that separating from Canada could cost billions of dollars, while new polling suggests it could also cost the province a significant number of its residents. And Canada works to mend a shaky relationship with the U.S. ahead of the CUSMA review deadline. The Weekly Wrap panel — Laura D'Angelo, Zain Velji and Michael Solberg — breaks it all down.

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he's 'optimistic' about U.S. trade talks, after returning from a trip to Washington. He does admit that some 'turbulence' and uncertainty remain. That's while Canada unveils its long-awaited AI strategy. CBC's Aaron Wherry, The Canadian Press deputy parliamentary bureau chief Mia Rabson and La Presse parliamentary bureau chief Joël-Denis Bellavance bring you inside the biggest political stories.