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A highly anticipated housing announcement out of the Liberal caucus retreat from 2023-09-13T00:10

Sept. 13, 2023 - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces $74 million in federal funding to help London, Ont., build 2,000 new homes. We speak with Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communitie...

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U.S. announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics over human rights abuses from 2021-12-06T00:10

Power&Politics for Monday, December 6th with Parliamentary Secretary Rob Oliphant, former Canadian ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques, Canadian Special Envoy Irwin Cotler, former MPs Jean August...

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PM, premiers discuss COVID-19 response as case counts continue to break records from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Thursday, November 12th with Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard, former federal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott, and Onta...

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Canada honours veterans in scaled-back Remembrance Day ceremony from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Wednesday, November 11th with Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, Ret. General Rick Hillier and the Power Panel.

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Trudeau urges premiers, mayors to 'do the right thing' as COVID-19 cases surge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Tuesday, November 10th with Procurement Minister Anita Anand, Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, and the Power Panel.

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Trump refuses to concede, Pfizer says preliminary data shows its vaccine is more than 90 per cent effective from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Monday, November 9th with David Wilkins, James Rajotte, Trevor Potter, Dr. Jeff Kwong, and the Power Panel.

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Biden leads in key states, but count continues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Friday, November 6th with Gordon Giffin, John Manley, James Blanchard, Rod Phillips, Jai Chabria, and the Power Panel.

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Day two of results and U.S. election still too close to call from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Thursday, November 5th with John Bolton, Frank Luntz, Peter MacKay, Anthony Scaramucci, Trevor Potter, and the Power Panel.

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U.S. election still too close to call, as results continue to roll in from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Wednesday, November 4 with Derek Burney, former Canadian ambassador to the U.S.; David Jacobson, former U.S. ambassador to Canada; Jeff Flake, former Republican Senator from Ar...

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Canada-U.S. relations could worsen in a second Trump term, says former Trump adviser John Bolton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Monday, November 2 with Former National Security Adviser John Bolton, Small Business Minister Mary Ng, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and the Power Panel.

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Winnipeg becomes Canada's COVID-19 epicentre, feds promise ambitious new immigration targets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Friday, October 30th with Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, Senator Kim Pate, and the Power Panel.

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Quebec doctors demand changes to health-care system, Bloc seeks official apology for October Crisis detentions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Thursday, October 29th.

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Dr. Tam calls for more investment in public health, Freeland says deficit spending is needed but not infinite from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Wednesday, October 28th with Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam, Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly, Parliamentary Secretary Joël Lightbound, Criminologist Ant...

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New COVID-19 highs across country, Liberals hold onto two Toronto-area seats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Tuesday, October 27th with Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Ann Collins, Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, Green Leader Annamie Paul, A...

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Parliament approves probe of pandemic response, B.C. NDP wins majority mandate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Monday, October 26th with Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, Conservative Health Critic Michelle Rempel Garner, NDP Health Critic Don Davies, Dr. Isaac Bogoc...

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Another vaccine contract, investigating long-term care homes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for Friday, October 23 with Health Minister Patty Hajdu, Ontario Tech University professor Vivian Stamatopoulos, the Power Panel and B.C. election candidates Kate O'Connor, Laura P...

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Tories demand probe into pandemic response from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics for October 22, 2020 with Procurement Minister Anita Anand, Conservative Health Critic Michelle Rempel Garner, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, and the Power Panel.

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Election averted after Liberals survive confidence vote from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Liberal government survived a vote of confidence after a majority of MPs voted against a Conservative motion to create a special committee to probe the government's ethics and pandemic spending...

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Parliamentary standoff could trigger snap election from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez and opposition MPs about the prospect of a pandemic election. The Power Panel then weighs in. Plus, Ontario Treasury Board Preside...

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Federal ministers plead for calm in Nova Scotia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan, Sipekne'katik First Nation Chief Mike Sack, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on the Nova Scotia fishery dispute. Plus, the Power Panel on the latest turn in the WE...

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Quebecers asked to reduce contacts by 25 per cent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Quebec MNA Christopher Skeete discusses the COVID-19 situation in his province and the federal government's push for national standards for long-term care. Liberal MP Jaime Battiste discusses the N...

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Miller calls raid on N.S. fishing facilities an 'assault' on Mi'kmaw people from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller and Sipekne'katik First Nation Chief Mike Sack on the Nova Scotia lobster fishery dispute. Plus, the Power Panel and two former health ministers on national...

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WestJet slashes service to Atlantic Canada from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs on WestJet suspending most of its operations in Atlantic Canada. Former Canadian Ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques on China's official complaint against Canad...

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Federal government will deploy rapid tests to provinces 'soon,' says Trudeau from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc on when two types of rapid tests will be delivered to the provinces and territories, and the latest on the plan to develop national standards for ...

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The federal government is bringing in new supports for business owners. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We speak to Minister of Small Business Mary Ng on the new commercial rent relief program. ER Physician, Dr. Atul Kapur, on whether hospitals are ready for a second wave of COVID-19. The Power Panel...

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The federal & Ontario governments are investing $295 million each to produce electric vehicles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains on the $590 million investment. Bill McGinley and Capri Cafaro on last night's U.S. vice-presidential debate. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on his plan to tax 'excess' ...

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The federal government is moving on its goal to reach zero plastic waste by 2030 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We'll talk to federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson about the plan and get reaction from Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage. Shahen Mirakian, Co-President of the Armenian National Commi...

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Canada approves its first rapid antigen COVID-19 test from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We speak to Procurement Min. Anita Anand about when Canadians will have access to rapid testing. Former Ont. Health Min., Dr. Eric Hoskins on the province's gathering restrictions. The Turkish Amba...

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Trump transported to Walter Reed hospital after COVID-19 diagnosis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Two U.S journalists weigh in on U.S. President Donald Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis, and how it may impact the rest of the election campaign. Immigration Min. Marco Mendicino on new rules for family r...

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Feds to spend $10B on infrastructure to fuel pandemic economic recovery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna and opposition MPs on the $10-billion boost to the Canada Infrastructure Bank. Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan on the Indigenous fisheries controversy...

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Trump, Biden trade insults, accusations in U.S. presidential debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Two former U.S. diplomats break down the first presidential debate and what it means for Canada. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde on the troubling death of an Indigenous wo...

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MPs to hold confidence vote on pandemic aid legislation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Three MPs on Bill C-4, the government's new pandemic response legislation, which the government has decided will be a confidence vote. Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil on his apology for systemic...

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Premier Doug Ford confirms Ontario is in a COVID-19 second wave from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on the changes he secured to the government's new pandemic response legislation in exchange for his support. Dr. Kali Barrett on Ontario's second wave of COVID-19 cases. Pl...

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Liberals, NDP reach deal on sick leave, avoiding immediate election from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Former finance ministers Ralph Goodale and John Manley on the Liberal-NDP deal on sick leave, as well as spending commitments in the throne speech. Plus, two doctors discuss new COVID-19 measures i...

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Feds propose boost to COVID-19 benefits as CERB expires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough on the proposal to boost the Canada Recovery Benefit to $500 a week for some workers, up from the previous $400. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister on why he's di...

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Liberals promise to extend emergency COVID-19 supports, build national child-care program in throne speech from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Children, Families and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen on the contents of the throne speech, including the promise to build a national child-care program. Host Vassy Kapelos asks Conservat...

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Trudeau to address the nation Wednesday night, following Throne Speech from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Procurement Minister Anita Anand on a new deal for potential vaccines, as well as what Canadians can expect from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's address to the nation Wednesday night. Former Quebec...

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British Columbians headed to polls October 24 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Power Panel on British Columbia's snap election call. Dr. Isaac Bogoch on the surge of COVID-19 cases in Ontario and Quebec, and what governments should be doing to combat it. Plus, the CBC's A...

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Canada's premiers push for $28B top-up to annual federal health care spending from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Health Minister Patty Hajdu, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister on rapid testing and provincial demands for increased health-care funding. Plus, Ontario Liberal Lead...

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Border agency made a mistake in issuing U.S. billionaire a quarantine exemption: Blair from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CBC Investigative Reporter Jonathon Gatehouse on the government's response to a U.S. billionaire getting a quarantine exemption. Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough on the plan to transition CERB ...

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Ford says Ontario will ramp up COVID-19 testing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dr. Isaac Bogoch weighs in on whether the Ontario government should have seen the surge in COVID-19 cases coming sooner and discusses the need to increase testing capacity. Plus, Saskatchewan Premi...

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Canada welcomes U.S. decision to drop aluminum duties, vows to retaliate if tariffs return from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Trade Minister Mary Ng, former United States ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, and the Power Panel discuss the U.S. move to lift the tariffs it had levied against Canadian aluminum. Plus, New Brun...

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Rising COVID-19 case numbers drawing concern from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Immunity Task Force Co-Chair Dr. David Naylor on the uptick in COVID-19 case numbers, as well as Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc on what the federal government is prepared to do ...

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What's at stake for Canada in the U.S. election? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman on how the November presidential election outcome could impact Canada. Also on the show, Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux on the state of Can...

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Provinces demand permanent boost to health-care funding from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu and Ontario Treasury Board President Peter Bethlenfalvy about the provincial demand for increased health transfers. Plus, MPs react to...

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WE Charity announces its winding down Canadian operations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to Charity Intelligence's Kate Bahen about WE Charity announcing it will wind down its Canadian operations months after it was embroiled in political controversy. NDP Leader...

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O'Toole says a Conservative government would commit to Paris climate targets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole about the pandemic response, the environment, and his economic strategy. Also on the show, former finance ministers Ralph Goodale and Joh...

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Ontario court strikes down Doug Ford's mandatory anti-carbon tax gas pump stickers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips about the court decision on his government's mandatory gas pump stickers, as well as next week's Ontario-Quebec Summit and his gover...

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Liberals to unveil high-spending recovery plan, party insiders say from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics gets the inside scoop from the CBC's Chris Hall about what might be in the Throne Speech, which the prime minister says will be focused on a long-term green recovery. Plus, AFN Nat...

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O'Toole says he's 'ready' for a fall election from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to a pollster and two party insiders about new polling data and whether or not Canada could see a snap election this fall. Also on the show, Small Business Minister Mary Ng ...

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Thousands of businesses in limbo as federal rent relief program expires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to three MPs about the expiry of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program, and what should happen next. Also on the show, Black Voters Matter co-founder Cliff...

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PM condemns destruction of Sir John A. Macdonald statue in Montreal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller and Indigenous rights advocate Cindy Blackstock about the John A. Macdonald statue that was toppled by protestors in Montreal. Pl...

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Navarro’s ‘dismissive’ remarks on Canadian military a window into Trump’s view of allies: Sciutto from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to CNN journalist and author Jim Sciutto whose new book includes comments by Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro that cast aspersions on Canada's role in the war in Afghanista...

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Where will Leslyn Lewis run in the next election? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to Leslyn Lewis, who placed third in the Conservative leadership race, about her political future. Also on the show, Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews on that province's...

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Trudeau announces $2 billion for provinces, territories to help schools reopen safely from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen about the $2 billion in federal funding to ensure a safe return to school. Plus, retired general Rick Hill...

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Erin O'Toole lays out priorities as Conservative leader from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh about Erin O'Toole being elected Conservative Party leader and the possibility of an upcoming election. Plus, a terrorism expert on a CBC News ex...

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Erin O'Toole elected new Conservative leader from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Conservative strategists and pollsters break down Erin O'Toole's victory in the Conservative leadership race and discuss where the party goes from here. Plus, one of the co-chairs of the election o...

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Conservatives announce new leader Sunday from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to Dan Nowlan, the co-chair of the Conservative Leadership Election Organizing Committee, ahead of the announcement of a new leader on Sunday. The Power Panel and Conservati...

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Feds extend CERB, expand EI and add 'recovery' benefits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough about extending the CERB and expanding the employment insurance program. Also on the show, former Prime Minister Kim Campbell on Chry...

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Tories claim 'cover-up' after Trudeau prorogues Parliament from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to MPs about documents released to the House Finance Committee on the WE Charity student-grant controversy, as well as the decision to prorogue Parliament until late Septemb...

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Freeland replaces Morneau as finance minister, Parliament prorogued until Sept. 23 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Power & Politics speaks to Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who takes on the portfolio following Chrystia Freeland's appointment to finance. Opposition parties, former top Libera...

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Bill Morneau resigns as finance minister and MP, will seek to lead OECD from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bill Morneau has resigned as finance minister and will step down as the MP for Toronto Centre. He is now putting in a bid to be the next secretary general for the Organization for Economic Co-opera...

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