Power & Politics

Power & Politics

CBC

59 episodes

Episodes

Exclusive: Canada unsatisfied with latest U.S. trade offer, sources say
Aug 12, 2026 · 45m
Host Katie Simpson examines stalled Canada-US trade talks ahead of a critical tariff deadline, featuring analysis from Ralph Goodale on negotiation strategies.
What's at stake if Canada's trade talks fall apart?
Aug 11, 2026 · 46m
Host Katie Simpson discusses intensifying Canada-US trade talks, where negotiators aim to present a deal to President Trump before an August 19 tariff deadline.
Is the Carney government caving to the U.S. on trade talks?
Aug 10, 2026 · 46m
Quebec’s International Relations Minister discusses subnational trade diplomacy and alcohol bans amid US-Canada tariff tensions.
Canada prepared to end booze bans to ease trade war: sources
Aug 8, 2026 · 46m
Canada is preparing trade concessions, including lifting provincial alcohol bans, to avoid new US tariffs by August 19.
Republican senator says 'this is the moment' to get a trade deal
Aug 6, 2026 · 53m
CBC’s Power & Politics examines high-stakes Canada-US trade talks as officials meet in Washington ahead of a looming 50% tariff deadline.
Is Carney's trade negotiation strategy working?
Aug 5, 2026 · 46m
Host Katie Simpson discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney’s strategy to avert looming US tariffs, featuring insights from former Quebec Premier Jean Charest on broader economic negotiations.
Carney's top trade negotiators are back in Washington
Aug 4, 2026 · 46m
Canada’s trade ministers visit Washington to negotiate ahead of looming US tariffs, while industry leaders discuss strategy.
Can Carney keep his majority as byelections and U.S. trade threats loom?
Aug 3, 2026 · 28m
The Power Panel discusses three upcoming federal by-elections, analyzing the competitive Quebec riding and the strategic implications for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.
Trump says he’s secured a deal for Gaza. Is it attainable?
Jul 31, 2026 · 45m
The episode covers Hamas’s conditional disarmament offer, a potential WestJet strike, and US-Canada trade tensions.
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