Power & Politics

Prime Minister Mark Carney is backing a plan for the federal government to buy unsold Vancouver condos, but says the government hasn’t done well explaining how it would work. Power & Politics discusses the housing proposal with NDP Leader Avi Lewis as Parliament adjourns for summer. Plus, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announces $5 million in initial aid to assist Venezuela following back-to-back deadly earthquakes.

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

June 29, 2026 - The Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement is officially up for review on Canada Day.

Alberta is expected to unveil its proposal for a pipeline to B.C. this week, while Prime Minister Mark Carney suggests Canada will not meet its carbon emissions targets. Power & Politics hears from Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will soon unveil details of her province's long-awaited proposal for a pipeline to B.C. Meanwhile, B.C. Premier David Eby gets a major deal of his own with the federal government. Power & Politics hears from Premier Eby, and the Power Panel weighs in.

Details of Alberta's pitch for a pipeline to the B.C. coast are finally revealed, and taxpayers could be on the hook for a significant portion of the costs. Power & Politics hears from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson. Plus, Liberal MP and environmental activist Steven Guilbeault warns against the proposed pipeline's impacts. The Power Panel weighs in.