Power & Politics

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.