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Every weekday afternoon, Power & Politics guides Canadians through the country's political news, with a regular cast of political panellists and the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.
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Honda expected to announce multi-billion dollar EV deal in Ontario: sources
April 22, 2024 - Canada has clinched another multi-billion-dollar investment to build electric vehicles in Ontario, according to government sources. The Power Panel breaks down what the deal could mean for Canada's EV sector. Plus, is $200 a month enough to pull Canadians living with disabilities out of poverty? The minister responsible is here to respond to criticism of the new disability benefit.
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Premiers push back against federal budget
April 19, 2024 - New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs tells Power & Politics the 2024 federal budget is 'a never-ending spending platform' that continues to plunge Canada into debt. Higgs' comments come as premiers write to the prime minister calling on him to stay out of areas of provincial jurisdiction. The Power Panel weighs in on the pushback on the federal spending plan.
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Ontario legislature bans members from wearing keffiyehs
April 18, 2024 - Speaker of the Ontario Legislature Ted Arnott is defending his decision to ban the wearing of keffiyehs in the chamber. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles put forward a motion to reverse the ban on Thursday, but despite support from Ontario Premier Doug Ford, the motion failed when it did not receive unanimous consent. Stiles tells Power & Politics the premier will have to address the division in legislature caused by the ban.
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Millennials, businesses, charities react to 2024 budget
April 17, 2024 - Canada's wealthiest individuals and corporations will soon pay taxes on a larger share of the capital gains they earn under a new provision in the 2024 budget. Canadian business groups warn this change could drive businesses out of Canada and harm productivity. Minister of Small Business Rechie Valdez says the tax policy changes will affect less than one per cent of Canadians. Plus, more stakeholder reaction on Power & Politics.
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Ottawa tables 2024 budget with $52.9B in new spending
April 16, 2024 - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her fourth budget today, which calls for about $52.9 billion in new spending over the next five years. The result is a projected budget deficit of about $40 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year — roughly what Freeland projected in the Fall Economic Statement. Freeland explains her plan on Power & Politics. Plus, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Quebecois revenue critic Jean-Denis Garon react.
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Canada urges Israel to exercise restraint after Iran attack
April 15, 2024 - World leaders are calling for de-escalation after Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel this weekend. But Israel says Iran has crossed 'every red line.' Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae discusses the diplomatic efforts underway. Plus, the government is set to propose billions in new spending in its 2024 budget this week -- and it could include new taxes to pay for all of the promises. CBC reporters share what they've learned ahead of the big reveal.
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