Power & Politics
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-unfol...
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Episodes (189)
Will the Iran war's oil shock change Canada's industry?
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NDP floor-crosser puts a majority in Carney's grasp
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As U.S. talks return, Liberals unveil jobs 'insurance policy'
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Iran names supreme leader's son as his successor
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Weekly Wrap: Is Carney’s Iran war response nuanced, or a mess?
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Canada-U.S. trade talks restart, ending months-long freeze
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Iran war draws in more than a dozen countries
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OpenAI CEO agrees to safety changes after Tumbler Ridge: minister
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Carney says U.S., Israel attacked Iran without consulting allies
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The Iran war spreads
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Weekly Wrap: Is India a threat? Would Canada care?
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Carney pursues free trade in India, but controversy follows
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Has Indian interference stopped? Ottawa sends mixed messages
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Trump's trade rep says deal with Canada must have higher tariffs
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B.C. premier says it appears OpenAI could have stopped mass shooting
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Cartel violence strands thousands of Canadians in Mexico
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Weekly Wrap: Trump loses big on tariffs. Is his Plan B even worse?
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Trump responds to Supreme Court tariff loss with more tariffs
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As rumours swirl, can Conservatives avoid more floor-crossers?
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A 3rd Conservative crosses the floor. Is a Liberal majority next?
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Carney unveils ambitious new 'Buy Canadian' defence plan. Is it doable?
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Democrats launch probe into Trump's threat to block Gordie Howe bridge
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Weekly Wrap: A new era of Liberal-Conservative co-operation?
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Parliament's leaders unite, attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge
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Tumbler Ridge and Canada grieve as police identify 8 victims killed
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RCMP reveals details of mass shooting and victims in Tumbler Ridge
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White House makes more threats over a bridge Canada paid for
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Liberals, Conservatives working on deals that could avoid election: sources
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'Harperpalooza': Reflecting on former PM's legacy, 20 years after his first win
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Weekly Wrap: Can Carney protect the auto sector? Can anyone?
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Automaker sells Ontario battery plant stake for just $100
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The EV mandate is dead. Can a new plan rescue the auto sector?
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Canada pumps the brakes as allies join U.S. minerals bloc
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Liberals poach Ontario NDP deputy leader for federal candidate
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Can Poilievre turn a leadership win into election redemption?
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Conservative convention: Poilievre wins leadership vote with 87% support
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Conservatives vote on the future of Poilievre's leadership
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U.S. confirms it met Alberta separatists. Is it 'treason'?
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Did B.C.'s 'borderline friendly' Alberta talks make pipeline progress?
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Carney denies 'aggressively walking back' Davos speech to Trump
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Carney announces billions in rebates as cost-of-living stopgap
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Trump’s threats and Carney’s pushback | Analysis from Washington
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Weekly Wrap: Carney tells the world to change. Will it listen?
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Conservatives mount their response to Carney's Davos address
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Was Carney's speech an election preview?
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Trump warns Carney that 'Canada lives because of' U.S.
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Carney delivers a eulogy for the old world order
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Trump vows he'll '100%' impose tariffs on allies over Greenland
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Could ‘America First’ mean Canada’s next? Analysis from CBC Washington
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Weekly Wrap: A Canada-China reset, but at what cost?
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