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Three Liberal MPs supporting different leadership candidates break down the French-language errors and overall lack of fight in Monday's debate, and discuss how the candidates can set themselves apart in the English finale tonight. Plus, CBC and Radio-Canada reporters have the latest on the Trump administration's '51st state' threats, Newfoundland & Labrador Premier Andrew Furey's sudden announcement that he will resign and Quebec's reaction to the Liberals' French debate.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a dozen other Western leaders gathered in Kyiv on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine — but the U.S. president was not in attendance. Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly discusses what the path to peace looks like as the U.S. steps back, and former NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen calls for a realignment of European security because 'we are on our own.' Plus, what's at stake for all four candidates at the official French-language Liberal leadership debate on Monday night.

Every weekday, Power and Politics guides Canadians through the country's political news, with a regular cast of political panelists and the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.

Public Safety Minister David McGuinty defends listing seven criminal organizations — including Mexican cartels — as terrorist entities, arguing their actions qualify as terrorism because 'they're terrorizing our communities.' Plus, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge pitches her plan to overhaul CBC/Radio-Canada.

Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman responds to President Donald Trump's latest threat of auto tarifs 'in the neighbourhood of 25 per cent.' Transport Minister Anita Anand defends the timing and cost of the development of a high-speed rail line between Quebec City and Toronto. Plus, how Canada is responding to Trump labelling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'a dictator.'

With $1.9 million in donations, Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney is pulling in more money from more people than any of his competitors in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — and it's not even close, according to Elections Canada. The CBC's J.P. Tasker lays out the numbers. Plus, the Power Panel weighs in on how Conservatives are responding to Carney's lead.

Each of the five candidates in the Liberal leadership race say they've made the final payment in their $350,000 entrance fee, which was due on Monday at 5 p.m. ET. Power & Politics hears from candidate Karina Gould on her path forward. Plus, P&P brings you the latest as Ontario's major party leaders face off in a debate tonight.

Conservative MPs meet for the first time this year as polling shows the gap with the Liberals tightening. Abacus Data CEO David Coletto breaks down how close the race really is, and the Pulse Panel debates whether a 'Canada first' rally on Saturday signals a pivot from the party's 'Canada is broken' messaging. Plus, Ukrainian Canadian Congress president Alexandra Chyczij responds to the U.S. defence secretary's undercutting of Ukraine's demands to end the war, and to a speech from the vice-president that stunned the Munich Security Conference.

Some candidates are weighing in on whether they'd call an election after winning the Liberal leadership in March. CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton reveals the latest on the party's readiness for an election, and the Power Panel debates whether a spring call is wise — or inevitable. Plus, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew weighs in on what he thinks Canada's premiers achieved at the White House yesterday.

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.