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Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Canada won't accept a bad deal from the U.S. and that there had been no viable deal on the table this week ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline. Power & Politics has reaction from Canadian industry and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt. Plus, The U.S. economy is starting to feel the burn of an international trade war. A former economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump shares his insights.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a tariff delay for Mexico, one day after saying there would be no extensions on his Aug. 1 deadline. Power & Politics asks Kenneth Smith Ramos, Mexico's former chief negotiator for the modernization of NAFTA, what about Mexico's approach got them Trump's first extension. Plus, Conservative foreign affairs critic Michael Chong reacts to the Liberals' decision to recognize a Palestinian state in September.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September if the West Bank's governing body, the Palestinian Authority, agrees to certain conditions. Power & Politics brings you reaction from Israel’s Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed and the former chief representative of the Palestinian general delegation to Canada Mona Abuamara. Plus, analysis from two former diplomats.

North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer tells Power & Politics he's 'encouraging' U.S. President Donald Trump to ‘extend’ his Aug. 1 deadline if there’s no deal with Canada, saying he doesn’t think a boilerplate tariff makes sense because ‘Canada is special.’ Meanwhile, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli says his province is ‘ready for all eventualities.’

U.S. President Donald Trump has struck two major trade deals in recent weeks — both with a baseline 15 per cent tariff on most goods. As the Aug. 1 deadline for a Canada-U.S. deal looms, former Quebec premier Jean Charest says that tariff rate could be the new precedent for countries like Canada. The Power Panel weighs in. Plus, Elections Canada makes some changes to the ballot in the Battle River-Crowfoot riding after over 200 candidates registered to run. Power & Politics hears from one of those candidates.

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that 'we haven't really had a lot of luck with Canada,' saying 'I think Canada could be one where there's just a tariff, not really a negotiation.' B.C. Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon reacts to Trump's comments and explains why he's preparing for the worst with the U.S. Plus, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed details the assurances the prime minister gave him about the Liberals' major projects law in a meeting Thursday, saying Prime Minister Mark Carney was 'unequivocal' that C-5 will respect modern treaties — treaties which Obed says give Inuit the right to veto projects.

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and five Republican senators on a two-day trip to Washington this week, but says negotiators still 'have a lot of work in front of us' before a trade deal can be struck. RBC chief economist Frances Donald forecasts that it could be a while before Americans feel the worst impacts of inflation from U.S. tariffs. Plus, Save the Children Canada president Danny Glenwright tells Ottawa that 'history will remember what we did in this moment' as more than 100 aid groups warn about mass starvation in Gaza, and as more images emerge of malnourished children.

After three days of talks focused on global trade challenges, Canada's premiers say they're 'united' like never before. Power & Politics brings you reaction from a number of premiers, including an exclusive broadcast interview with Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

Prime Minister Mark Carney joins Canada’s premiers in Huntsville, Ont., to deliver an update on trade talks with the United States, with the Aug. 1 deadline just 10 days away. Carney says he’ll only sign a deal that’s ‘in the best interest of Canadians.’ Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston tells Power & Politics he believes Canada is on a ‘path’ to a deal after speaking with Carney, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s ‘encouraged’ by the relationship between the prime minister and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Premiers kick off three days of talks largely focused on Canada-U.S. negotiations, as President Donald Trump's Aug. 1 tariff deadline approaches. David Cochrane asks British Columbia Premier David Eby whether he's ready to accept some tariffs as part of a U.S. trade deal. Plus, premiers sit down with Indigenous leaders as the push to build big national projects draws concern in some communities. Métis National Council President Victoria Pruden tells Power & Politics she was 'encouraged' by the collaborative tone of the meeting.

The prime minister will join premiers for a meeting in Ontario cottage country next week, as the Aug. 1 deadline for a Canada-U.S. trade deal draws closer. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt shares her priorities for the meeting. Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is making some changes to his tone and strategy as he faces a must-win byelection in just one month. The Political Pulse Panel weighs in.

Some Indigenous leaders emerged from a summit with Prime Minister Mark Carney voicing further frustration about a government law that aims to fast track major projects, with Kehewin Cree Nation Chief Vernon Watchmaker saying the legislation 'is not modernization, it is colonization in 2025.' Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty joins Power & Politics to discuss their concerns. Plus, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says Ottawa has a 'trust-deficit' from First Nations.

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly tells Power & Politics new federal measures are meant to protect and support the domestic steel industry, the 'crown jewel' of Canada's manufacturing sector. Catherine Cobden, president of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, says the industry was 'bleeding out' and anti-dumping measures will provide 'some relief.' Then the Power Panel weighs in.

When asked about the possibility of a deal with the U.S. that removes all tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney said there isn't much evidence of the U.S. making agreements without them. A member of the Prime Minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, former Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil, says that the question may be 'how big' and broad the tariffs on Canadian goods will be, and that Carney will negotiate a deal 'Canadians can live with.' Plus, Canadian Chamber of Commerce executive vice-president Matthew Holmes discusses what the prospect of continued tariffs means for Canadian businesses.

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening Russia with 100 per cent tariffs if it doesn't strike a deal to end the war in Ukraine in 50 days, and says he's concluded Russian President Vladimir Putin's talk about peace on their 'nice' phone calls 'doesn't mean anything.' Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer argues Trump has shifted 'close to 180 degrees' on the war after being 'embarrassed' by Putin. Plus, Bonnie Critchley, an Independent candidate in the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot, argues constituents are being 'used' so that Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre can return to the House of Commons.

Chief U.S. negotiator for the original NAFTA agreement, Carla A. Hills, says the president's threat of 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods on Aug. 1 is 'like shooting your sibling in the heart.' Prime Minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations member Arlene Dickinson argues the threat isn't a surprise, and that there's likely to be some level of tariffs even if a deal is reached. Plus, our political insiders discuss whether it's time to panic, or if the U.S. president's repeated reversals and the White House's clarification that CUSMA-compliant goods will still be exempt takes the sting out of the threat.

The NDP will choose a new leader in March in a contest with a $100,000 entry fee, sources tell CBC News and Radio-Canada. The Power Panel breaks down the questions about the NDP's identity that need to be solved if it hopes to recover from a severely reduced caucus in the last election. Plus, Ontario Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli says the province is 'all in' on electric vehicle subsidies despite the U.S. reversal on nearly all tax incentives for buying EVs.

May 6, 2024 - The federal government has tabled a bill aimed at countering foreign interference, just days after a public inquiry said attempts by other countries to meddle in Canada's last two elections undermined Canadians' trust in democracy. Former CSIS director Ward Elcock brings us his assessment. Plus, two Middle East experts walk us through a potential ceasefire proposal between Hamas and Israel.

May 3, 2024 - Canadian police have arrested members of an alleged hit squad investigators believe was tasked by the government of India with killing prominent Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C. last June. The CBC's Evan Dyer brings us up to speed on everything we know about today's arrests. Plus, the Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference released its first report. We ask Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc about these two major developments.

May 2, 2024 - Canada's greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2022 as the economy rebounded from the pandemic, according to new figures released by the federal government. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault tells Power & Politics that Canada is still on track to meet its 2030 reduction goals — and meeting that goal requires an emissions cap on the oil and gas sector. Plus, B.C. wants to roll back part of its drug decriminalization policy. Power & Politics speaks with Vancouver Police Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Wilson.

April 12, 2024 - Power & Politics speaks to Housing Minister Sean Fraser as the Liberals lay out their full plan to address the housing crisis. Plus, we ask Alberta Premier Danielle Smith why she's threatening to block municipalities from cutting their own deals with Ottawa.

April 11, 2024 - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced legislation that would compel municipalities, schools or agencies looking to make deals with the federal government to first secure provincial approval. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek tells us what this means for her city. Plus, the federal Liberals announce housing affordability measures for first-time buyers. The CEO of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association is here to react.

April 10, 2024 - Testifying before a public inquiry on foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that intelligence leaks to the media can't be refuted without declassifying secret information. The CBC's Karina Roman, Janyce McGregor and Rosemary Barton join Power & Politics host David Cochrane to break it all down. Plus, we hear from two former CSIS directors.