Despite a hamstrung House, the Bloc Québécois leader says he's giving the Liberals 'days' to move forward the party's pension bill and accuses the Senate of holding up the Bloc's supply management bill. The government's representative in the Senate Marc Gold responds. Plus, preparations and disinformation as the U.S. awaits Hurricane Milton's landfall.  ..read more

The House Speaker silences the Conservative leader over his claim that Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is pandering to Hamas. A former RCMP deputy commissioner explains why he thinks the demand for documents that has deadlocked the House is "dangerous." Plus, the fear in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches.  ..read more

Israel's Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed discusses why the war in Gaza continues a year after Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks, and Chief Representative of the Palestinian General Delegation to Canada Mona Abuamara argues the devastation in Gaza is unjustifiable. Plus, the Power Panel unpacks a fraught exchange about Hamas in the House of Commons ..read more

July 18, 2024 - Former U.S. president Donald Trump is set to accept his nomination as the Republican presidential nominee in a primetime address tonight. The speech will be his first public remarks since Saturday's assassination attempt. Power & Politics hears from former governor of Arkansas and former Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson. Plus, we hear from Seamus O'Regan, who announced today he's resigning as federal labour minister and won't seek reelection ..read more

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 ..read more

The Bloc Québécois is demanding clarity by next week on whether its Old Age Security bill will be pushed forward by the Liberal government. Power & Politics asks Government House leader Karina Gould about talks between the two parties. Plus, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick prepare for provincial elections this month. P&P has the latest ..read more

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says the Liberals still have until October 29 to pass pension legislation if they want to avoid the risk of an early election. The Bloc deputy House leader explains what the party is looking for from the government.  Plus, insider reaction from Republican and Democratic strategists to the vice presidential debate.  ..read more

CBC reporters in Beirut and Jerusalem discuss how the conflict is getting worse. Plus, reaction from experts Jon Allen and Arif Lalani ..read more

Former Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Jonathan Conricus details how far Israel is prepared to go in its fight with Hezbollah and Iran. And, Defence Minister Bill Blair has the latest on the government's effort to get Canadians out of Lebanon. Plus, pollster David Coletto with the latest data suggesting the Liberals have fallen into third place behind the NDP ..read more

Power & Politics asks Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly about the government's plans to evacuate Canadians from Lebanon. Plus, both interparty tensions and MPs' behaviour hit another low on Parliament Hill this past week, raising questions about where federal politics is going. The Political Pulse panel is here to unpack the week ..read more