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)
Carney's China EV deal puts another crack in Team Canada
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Can Carney secure tariff relief in China?
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Quebec's premier resigns. Is a sovereignty vote coming?
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Coastal First Nations remain opposed to B.C. pipeline after Carney meeting
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Canada walks diplomatic tightropes with China, India
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Weekly Wrap: Trump’s world order
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Freeland resigns, shaking things up for the close-to-majority Liberals
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Vance blames ICE shooting victim for 'tragedy of her own making'
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Fatal ICE shooting stokes fury in Minneapolis
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White House says military 'always an option' to acquire Greenland
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Trump says U.S. 'in charge' of Venezuela, threatens more countries
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Political Pulse panel on stories to watch in 2026
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The top five political newsmakers of 2025
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Year-End Reporter Roundtable
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Yearly Wrap: How 2025 turned political fortunes upside down
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How an NDP review explains its worst-ever election result
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Top U.S. trade official lays out demands for CUSMA talks
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Carney on floor-crossers: 'MPs are attracted to what we're doing'
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Carney says Canada won't meet climate targets with current policy
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Liberals tease more possible floor-crossers
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Weekly Wrap: Will Conservative splinters complete a Liberal majority?
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