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.'
Latest episodes
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54 min
As midterms approach, U.S. teases progress on Canada trade deal
The Canada-U.S. trade war is dominating the final days of the U.S. midterm campaign — and now, the president and other senior U.S. officials are suggesting that progress is being m…
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23 min
Weekly Wrap: Trump walks back some tariffs to save a Senate race
It's been a busy week in Canadian politics. From a referendum in Alberta, to a warning for Canada to stay out of U.S. politics and the B.C. election in its final days, the Weekly W…
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20 min
Reporter Roundtable: The aftermath of Aberta's referendum
Albertans reached a decisive result to remain in Canada, but is there agreement on immigration? Plus, ahead of the midterms, the U.S. administration doubles down on its claim that…
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40 min
Why is the U.S. Embassy accusing Canadian politicians of election meddling?
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly gives Stelco 15 days to reverse layoffs or face legal action. Albertans reject separation, but can they find consensus on immigration? Plus, as the m…
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Smith tells separatists to be pro-Canada or leave her party
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party is not an independence party and not going to become one, delivering a public message to separatists to leave the…
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1 h 09
Albertans choose Canada
More than 75% of Albertans choose to remain in Canada. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says this is a 'decisive' victory for Canada, but what does this mean for…
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57 min
Alberta referendum day is here
Polls are open in the Alberta referendum. As voters cast their ballots, the province and the rest of Canada are also mourning a tragedy at CFB Wainwright. Power & Politics hears fr…
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23 min
Weekly Wrap: What will Albertans choose?
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are among those in Alberta this week making the case for a united country, ahead of Alberta's referendum on inde…
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23 min
Reporter Roundtable: Will Carney's pitch for unity land in Alberta?
Prime Minister Mark Carney is Alberta making the case for a united Canada, campaigning against the province triggering a vote on separation. The Reporter Roundtable lays out the st…
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54 min
Carney touches down in Alberta to make his pitch for unity
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Calgary, making the case for a united Canada just four days until Albertans vote on whether they want to separate from the country. Power & Politic…
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1 h 00
5 days to Alberta's referendum: Get out the vote campaigns are in full swing
Get out the vote campaigns are in full swing in Alberta with just five days until the province's referendum on separation. Power & Politics hears from Forever Canadian founder and…
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59 min
Carney's last push for unity ahead of Alberta's referendum
Advance voting begins for Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum, with the question of separation on the ballot. That's as Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Alberta this week pushing for…
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32 min
Sunday Listen from West of Centre: Is Alberta separatism here to stay?
Premier Danielle Smith wants to “vote and move on” but is that even possible? For separatists like Mitch Sylvestre, this referendum on Alberta’s future might not be the end. With a…
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24 min
Weekly Wrap: Is Elon Musk influencing the Alberta referendum?
Elon Musk says he thinks it's a good idea for Alberta, Quebec and Saskatchewan to separate. The Weekly Wrap panel discusses the tech giant's taunt and what it means for Alberta's r…
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23 min
Reporter Roundtable: The separatist problem on Carney's agenda
A recently elected separatist government in Quebec has handed Prime Minister Mark Carney a new challenge, just as a separation referendum in Alberta approaches. The Reporter Roundt…
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57 min
Feds say the risk of foreign interference is 'real'
With the Alberta referendum just over 10 days away, Power & Politics asks Intergovernmental Relations Minister Dominic LeBlanc about Canada's readiness to deal with this threat. An…
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57 min
Feds halt plan to expand MAID to mental illness
The federal government is suspending its plan to expand medical assistance in dying to people with mental illness. Two members of the Special Joint Committee on MAID weigh in on th…
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58 min
Separatist Parti Québécois wins minority. What now?
A major shakeup in Quebec — the pro-independence Parti Québécois is elected to form a minority government. What does it mean for the province, and what does it mean for the federal…
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48 min
Parti Québécois poised for victory, Alberta separatists get help from Washington
All eyes are on the Quebec election, where the pro-independence Parti Québécois is poised for a victory tonight. Plus, the separatist movement in Alberta may be getting some help f…
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24 min
Weekly Wrap: Quebec, Alberta and separatist sentiments
As Alberta Premier Danielle Smith hopes the recent 'national interest' designation of her proposed pipeline helps quell some separatist sentiments, Quebec is headed for an election…