Power & Politics

Power & Politics

Power & Politics

Episodes 124
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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-unfolding drama.'

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Reporter Roundtable: Hoekstra says 'make us an offer' on CUSMA

Jun 12, 2026 16m Transcript

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…

Trump says he doesn't want to renew CUSMA. Is he bluffing?

Jun 11, 2026 48m Transcript

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 &…

Feds move to ban social media for kids under 16: How would it work?

Jun 10, 2026 39m Transcript

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…

Carney says Gordie Howe bridge to open this week despite Trump threats

Jun 09, 2026 1h 4m Transcript

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…

Poilievre rallies Albertans to stay in Canada, says feds are the problem

Jun 08, 2026 55m Transcript

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…

Weekly Wrap: The cost of Alberta separatism

Jun 06, 2026 24m Transcript

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…

Reporter Roundtable: Canada 'optimistic' about U.S. talks but admits 'turbulence'

Jun 05, 2026 20m Transcript

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.…

Carney eyes 'large-scale' data centres in new AI strategy

Jun 04, 2026 1h Transcript

Prime Minister Mark Carney has released Canada's long-awaited AI strategy. Power & Politics hears from Minister of Artificial Intelligence Evan Solomon on his government's approach to widespread…

Can Carney beat recession and U.S. concession allegations?

Jun 03, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

The Conservatives grill Prime Minister Mark Carney on Canada's technical recession, as the U.S. says it will impose more tariffs on Canada related to forced labour. Power & Politics hears from…

Poilievre blames Carney for recession as economists warn not to overreact

Jun 01, 2026 41m Transcript

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accuses Prime Minister Mark Carney of 'hiding' as Canada slips into a technical recession. But the Bank of Canada warns not to put too much weight on that label.…

What will Carney do about Canada’s surprise technical recession?

May 30, 2026 25m Transcript

Canada's economy is flashing red, as new numbers show the country slipped into a technical recession in the first quarter of this year. This comes just as crunch time for Canada’s trade talks with…

Reporter Roundtable: Are Canada-U.S. negotiations showing any signs of life?

May 29, 2026 20m Transcript

Prime Minister Mark Carney makes the case for a new Canada-U.S. partnership while in New York. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he is heading south for talks ahead of the upcoming…

Carney pitches Canada to help 'Make America Great Again'

May 28, 2026 58m Transcript

On a trip to New York, Prime Minister Mark Carney pitches a new Canada-U.S. partnership, saying 'Canada Strong will help make America Great Again.' Power & Politics hears from Canada-U.S. Trade…

Alberta not a reliable partner to Canada: outgoing MP Guilbeault

May 27, 2026 57m Transcript

Liberal MP and former environment minister Steven Guilbeault announced on Wednesday that he will be leaving federal politics. Power & Politics hears from Guilbeault on his concerns about Canada…

Guilbeault to quit Carney's government: sources

May 26, 2026 57m Transcript

Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault is resigning as a Liberal MP and expected to break the news to his colleagues on Wednesday, CBC News has learned. Power & Politics asks Liberal…

Alberta referendum a 'dangerous bluff' similar to Brexit: Carney

May 25, 2026 55m Transcript

Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning Albertans that voting in favour of the province exploring a legal path to leave Canada is a 'dangerous bluff,' comparing it to Brexit. Power & Politics hears…

Weekly Wrap: Alberta (kind of) puts separation on the ballot

May 23, 2026 29m Transcript

All eyes are on Alberta as the province asks its residents to weigh in on staying in Canada, or starting a process that could lead to the breakup of the country. The Weekly Wrap panel — Laura…

Reporter Roundtable: Premier Danielle Smith's political tightrope

May 22, 2026 22m Transcript

Chaos surrounding a referendum question on whether Alberta should separate from Canada has Premier Danielle Smith walking a shaky political tightrope. Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Robert Fife,…

A decision on Alberta's separatist referendum question?

May 21, 2026 50m Transcript

Premier Danielle Smith is set to address the province after an Alberta committee recommended a referendum question on whether Alberta should stay in Canada. The debate has both separatists and…

Can Carney get B.C. on board for a pipeline it doesn't want?

May 20, 2026 59m Transcript

Prime Minister Mark Carney met today with B.C. Premier David Eby, who has accused the federal government of showing favouritism amid Alberta's push for a pipeline that B.C. opposes. Power &…

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