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Quebec Economy Minister Christopher Skeete responds to a new wave of U.S. President Donald Trump's near-daily attacks on Canada, including his claim that the U.S. doesn't need Canada's cars, lumber or food. Plus, The Writ's Éric Grenier breaks down polling from Ontario ahead of a provincial election call, and looks at whether the federal Liberal leadership race is improving the party's election chances.

The deadline to submit nomination papers for the Liberal leadership race has passed. Former government House leader Karina Gould and former Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla make the case why they should be the next leader — and become the next prime minister. Plus, the Power Panel breaks down a wave of endorsements and which issues will be key to winning the race.

Premiers and the prime minister emerged from a meeting on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats with vows to tackle internal trade barriers to bolster the economy and calls for shoppers to buy Canadian. N.L. Premier Andrew Furey breaks down how the first ministers are approaching the uncertainty under Trump. Plus, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault explains why he's suddenly willing to replace the consumer carbon tax after years of defending the policy.

Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand explains how the Liberals are preparing to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's Feb. 1 tariff threat, breaking down the prime minister's support for 'the principle' of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs in an interview from their cabinet retreat in Montebello, Que. Plus, Ontario reporters walk through Premier Doug Ford's signals that he'll call an early provincial election.

U.S. President Donald Trump promised a trade 'overhaul' during his second inauguration, but didn't act on his threat of 25 per cent tariffs. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly discusses the federal Liberals' adjusted strategy from their cabinet retreat in Quebec. Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton reveals his insights on Trump's negotiating tactics from the first administration. Plus, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh proposes a 'dollar-for-dollar' tariff response and beyond.

The field for the Liberal leadership contest takes shape as former finance minister Chrystia Freeland confirms she's running and as Liberal House leader Karina Gould is expected to launch her campaign this weekend. Health Minister Mark Holland, Alberta Liberal MP George Chahal and the Pulse Panel weigh in on who should lead the party and — three days ahead of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration — how candidates' approaches to the U.S. will impact the race.

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney launched his campaign to become Liberal leader and Canada's next prime minister on Thursday. Carney, who has long been tied to Trudeau, criticized the current government's handling of the economy and promised to do better. He's expected to be up against candidates including former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and Liberal House leader Karina Gould, who sources say will enter the race over the weekend. Power & Politics hears from three Liberal MPs each supporting a different contender.

With Canada's economy facing one of its biggest threats in decades, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with the country's premiers to discuss the 'Team Canada' plan. Power & Politics speaks to Canada's ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman about that meeting. Plus, we bring you the latest on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire reached after more than 460 days of war.

Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Tuesday he won't be running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Former B.C. premier Christy Clark also bowed out after previously hinting at a leadership bid. That leaves the Liberals with only three leadership hopefuls that have publicly announced their intentions to run. The CBC's Catherine Cullen and Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin have the latest on who we can soon expect to join the race. Plus, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge weighs in on what it means to not have a major Quebecois or francophone contender running.

After meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on the weekend, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says tariffs are 'likely coming' in one week. O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary was at the meeting and argues that Canada needs to 'get ready' to negotiate. Plus, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and P.E.I. Premier Dennis King detail their final hopes — and efforts — to stop Trump from enacting the tariffs.

Liberal Party national campaign co-chair Terry Duguid walks through the rules for the party's race to select a new leader — and prime minister. Former B.C. premier Christy Clark contradicts her political past ahead of her potential run. Plus, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson weighs in on whether he'll enter the race.

Liberal Party executives meet as they try to finalize the rules for a leadership race. Liberal MP Chandra Arya explains why he's the first in caucus to announce he'll run, and defends his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Plus, B.C. Premier David Eby responds to the provincial Conservatives' call for an inquiry into the 2024 provincial election.

Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu and Atlantic Liberal caucus Chair Kody Blois speak to Power & Politics after the Liberals' first caucus meeting since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would resign, discussing how a truncated leadership race can unfold and what the field looks like after Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc bowed out. Plus, New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says premiers will travel to Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12 to present a 'collective unified voice' against tariffs.

Strategizing for the Liberal leadership begins, as Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne explains why he's "seriously considering" running, and former Liberal MP Frank Baylis makes his pitch as the first to announce his leadership bid. Plus, as president-elect Donald Trump says the U.S. could use "economic force" to absorb Canada, Trudeau says there "isn't a snowball's chance in hell" of it happening.

Justin Trudeau is promising to step aside as prime minister once the Liberals choose his successor. Parliament is now prorogued. Power & Politics has been covering every moment since Trudeau made the announcement Monday morning, and brings you the reaction from MPs, cabinet ministers, strategists and top figures from past Liberal governments.

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.

April 9, 2024 - The prime minister's top staffers testify before the inquiry into foreign interference, challenging some of the intelligence leaks that prompted the public inquiry in the first place. The CBC's Karina Roman brings us the latest.