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Power & Politics

Power & Politics

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Power & Politics is the arena where decision-makers answer the questions that matter. Featuring hard-hitting political interviews and a cast of regular political panelists and critical thinkers, the program gives an insider's view of the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.

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  • Automakers pressure Carney to kill electric vehicle mandate
    Jul 2 2025

    Auto sector executives met with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on Wednesday, but also advocate for the cancellation of the electric vehicle mandate. Canada's former chief NAFTA negotiator John Weekes evaluates the state of talks with the U.S. after a suspension over the weekend, arguing the president 'likes to show that he's humiliating the countries he's negotiating with.' Plus, former U.S. State Department negotiator Aaron David Miller breaks down the remaining obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza.

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    49 mins
  • Trump ends all trade talks with Canada
    Jun 27 2025

    U.S. President Donald Trump posted to social media that he's ending 'all discussions on trade with Canada' effective immediately, saying the U.S. has 'all the cards.' Is it a negotiation tactic or are all bets off for a deal by the 30-day deadline discussed at the G7? Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the federal government is 'pushing' for tariffs to be removed. Plus, former premier of Quebec Jean Charest joins Power & Politics after a meeting of the Prime Minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations.


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    56 mins

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