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Power & Politics

Power & Politics

CBC

Power & Politics is the arena where decision-makers answer the questions that matter. Featuring hard-hitting political interviews and a cast of regular political panelists and critical thinkers, the program gives an insider's view of the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Power & Politics episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Power & Politics for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Power & Politics episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Oct. 3, 2023 - Liberal MP Greg Fergus is the first Black Canadian to be elected Speaker. Can he restore trust in Parliament after the Hunka scandal? CBC's Olivia Stefanovich gives us the latest. Plus, Manitobans head to the polls today to elect a new premier. P&P Host David Cochrane is in Winnipeg with a panel of political experts and campaign insiders.
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Power & Politics - Trudeau government facing serious accusation
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06/21/22 • 31 min

A Nova Scotia RCMP officer suggests the Prime Minister's Office tried to interfere in the 2020 mass shooting investigation to help advance gun control legislation - MPs discuss before the Power Panel weighs in. Plus, The Atlantic's David Frum on what the Jan. 6 select committee has revealed so far.
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Dec. 21, 2023 - The money is coming out of the federal government's Housing Accelerator Fund and the government says it should help Toronto build around 12,000 new units over three years. Power & Politics speaks to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. Plus, we speak to Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam about the spike in respiratory viruses across the country.
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Power & Politics for Friday, June 17th: Justice Minister David Lametti discusses the new bill meant to address a "legal loophole" caused by a Supreme Court decision. Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Katharine Smart talks about the state of Canada's health care system. Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission senior counsel Emily Hill explains how it's working to address the concerns of the family members of the victims. Plus, the five news stories you need to know about and the Power Panel on the day's news.
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Inflation hit 7.7% in May - the highest its been in almost four decades. This special edition of Power & Politics digs into the cost of living crisis with former Bank of Governor Stephen Poloz, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, MPs and leading Canadian economists.
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Power & Politics - Canada confirms it will resume funding for UNRWA
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03/08/24 • 37 min

March 8, 2024 - Power & Politics speaks to Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, after the Canadian government confirmed it will restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. Plus, we speak to Canada's ambassador to Haiti as a violent power struggle paralyzes the Caribbean nation.

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We speak to Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada, Yulia Kovaliv, and MPs debate. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc joins us as Canada's premiers meet to discuss health-care funding, and the Power Panel weighs in. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne on his meeting with Rogers CEO.
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Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in Israel. Two experts discuss whether that's a step toward the end of the war in Gaza or another step toward a wider conflict. Plus, one of the Liberal cabinet ministers who say they're not seeking re-election explains why she's bowing out.

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Canada's Ambassador to Lebanon Stefanie McCollum explains why many Canadians are choosing to stay in Lebanon despite the violence, and why Canadian charter flights are leaving with empty seats. Plus, new Abacus polling suggests affordability concerns are affecting the desire for action on climate change.

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September 22, 2023 - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new long-term "multi-year commitment that provides steady support to Ukraine" at a joint press conference with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Power & Politics discusses the announcement with Ihor Michalchyshyn, Executive Director of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, and Andriy Shevchenko, former Ukranian Ambassador to Canada.
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How many episodes does Power & Politics have?

Power & Politics currently has 813 episodes available.

What topics does Power & Politics cover?

The podcast is about News and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Power & Politics?

The episode title 'British prime minister survives confidence vote called after 'partygate' scandal' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Power & Politics?

The average episode length on Power & Politics is 51 minutes.

How often are episodes of Power & Politics released?

Episodes of Power & Politics are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Power & Politics?

The first episode of Power & Politics was released on Mar 10, 2022.

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