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Every weekday afternoon, Power & Politics host Vassy Kapelos guides Canadians through the country's political news, with a regular cast of political panellists and the continuously unfolding...

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Carney has 'good conversation' with Trump on trade just before U.S. midterms

Trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. could resume after Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump chatted just da...

00:52:28Nov 2, 2026

Weekly Wrap: Canada sets out to be EU's first 'associate member'

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will pursue 'associate membership' with the European Union. Meanwhile, a prominent Alberta separatist...

00:24:34Oct 31, 2026

Reporter Roundtable: Quebec Premier boycotts Canada-EU summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts European Union officials in Montreal this week, but could this meeting to bring Canada and Europe closer dr...

00:22:57Oct 30, 2026

Canada-EU 'associate membership' saga continues

European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas joins Power & Politics for an exclusive interview, discussing her vision for the Canada-EU re...

00:52:35Oct 29, 2026

U.S. steel CEO's reason for buying Stelco prompts feds to call its lawyers

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government has contacted its lawyers after the head of Stelco's American parent company told...

00:52:34Oct 28, 2026

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO v. Mélanie Joly

Stelco has until next week to reverse layoffs at its Hamilton steel plant or face legal consequences. Power & Politics speaks to the CEO of...

00:39:56Oct 27, 2026

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...

00:53:50Oct 26, 2026

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....

00:22:32Oct 24, 2026

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. admini...

00:20:07Oct 23, 2026

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...

00:40:20Oct 22, 2026

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 pub...

01:02:01Oct 21, 2026

Albertans choose Canada

More than 75% of Albertans choose to remain in Canada. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says this is a 'decisive' victory...

01:09:34Oct 20, 2026

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 C...

00:56:32Oct 19, 2026

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 countr...

00:22:42Oct 17, 2026

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....

00:22:54Oct 16, 2026

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 se...

00:54:19Oct 15, 2026

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...

01:00:03Oct 14, 2026

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...

00:59:10Oct 13, 2026

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 Alber...

00:32:21Oct 11, 2026

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...

00:24:19Oct 10, 2026