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Feb. 23, 2024 - The federal Liberal government and the NDP have come to an agreement on pharmacare, clearing the way for the two parties to continue operating under the confidence-and-supply agreement that has helped keep the government in power over the past two years. Power & Politics speaks to the CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton for more details. Plus, we speak to Ukraine's ambassador to Canada as Russia's war enters its third year.

Feb. 22, 2024 - Power & Politics speaks to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith after she delayed a key campaign promise. Plus, Canada continues to fall well short of its NATO pledge to spend at least 2 per cent of its gross domestic product on defence. U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith tells Power & Politics that Washington wants to see Canada develop a 'concrete plan' to meet its NATO spending promise.

Feb 21, 2024 - Alberta Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon says his government is frustrated after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $175 million housing deal with the City of Edmonton on Wednesday. Nixon tells Power & Politics why he feels Ottawa is leaving the provincial government out of important housing decisions. Plus, debate over the Liberals online harm legislation gets personal, as Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre calls Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a 'hateful racist.' The Power Panel weighs in on how this affects discussions on the issue.

Feb. 20, 2024 - Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen, who visited the Rafah border crossing Tuesday, says there's an urgent need for aid delivery to Gaza to avoid a 'catastrophic' situation. Hussen tells Power & Politics what he's heard from different international aid groups during his visit. Plus, Canada's annual inflation rate cooled to 2.9 per cent in January. Power & Politics speaks to a panel of experts about what that means for the Bank of Canada's benchmark interest rate.

Feb. 19, 2024 - The federal government is donating more than 800 drones to help the war effort in Ukraine, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced Monday. Power & Politics hears from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress about the impact that aid will have on the front lines. Plus, the March 1 deadline for tabling pharmacare legislation is fast approaching, while Canada grapples with more hits to the health-care system, including a family doctor shortage. The Power Panel weighs in about what needs to be done.

Feb. 16, 2024 - Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in a Russian prison at age 47, according to the country's prison authority. NATO's secretary general says Russia needs to answer serious questions about Navalny's death. Power & Politics hears from Canada's Ambassador to the U.N. Bob Rae, who says Putin is responsible. Plus, as the March 1 deadline for a deal on pharmacare approaches, the NDP says it's up to the Liberals to decide whether their supply-and-confidence agreement stays in place. The Power Panel weighs in.

Feb. 15, 2024 - The White House confirmed Thursday Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapons system but said there's no immediate threat to anyone's safety. Power & Politics speaks to Defence Minister Bill Blair about the emerging space-based threat, Russia's war against Ukraine and NATO alliance defence spending. Plus, a key Liberal MP rips his government's policy on Gaza war in a leaked private call with a constituent. CBC's Evan Dyer has the details and the Power Panel weighs in.

Feb. 14, 2024 - Ottawa says it suspended all contracts with GC Strategies — the company at the centre of a blistering auditor general's report about the federal government's ArriveCan app — in November 2023. But the Official Opposition is still demanding an investigation into the company's relationship with the Liberals. Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan responds. Plus, Canadians bought more homes in January, suggesting the housing market may be turning a corner. The senior economist at the Canadian Real Estate Association breaks down the numbers.

Feb. 13, 2024 - A scathing federal court decision says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal justice minister 'failed' Canadians seeking timely justice by letting the number of judicial vacancies reach a state of crisis. Power & Politics hears from lawyer Nicholas Pope, who brought the case to court. Plus, Canada's housing advocate says the growing number of encampments across the country are now a 'life and death' matter. She's calling for a national action plan by August. Minister of Employment Randy Boissonnault shares the government's response.

Feb. 12, 2024 - The final cost of the controversial ArriveCan app is impossible to determine due to poor record-keeping, a new auditor general's report has found. Power & Politics hears from Auditor General Karen Hogan and Charles Sousa, parliamentary secretary to the minister of public services and procurement. Plus, Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump says he won't guarantee the safety of NATO allies who don't meet defence spending targets if he is re-elected. The CBC's Katie Simpson has the latest from Washington.

Feb. 9, 2024 - The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously upheld the Trudeau government's Indigenous child welfare law, dismissing Quebec's appeal. Power & Politics speaks to Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse about the landmark opinion affirming Indigenous Peoples' jurisdiction over child and family services. Plus, Ontario signed a $3.1B deal with the federal government to help the province hire more health-care workers. The Ontario Medical Association reacts.

Feb. 8, 2024 - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggests his government is considering tougher penalties for auto theft as the head of the RCMP warns that some thefts are being carried out with "extreme violence." Power & Politics hears from Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc. Plus, Bell Media's parent company is slashing thousands of jobs, many in local and national news divisions, and selling off 45 regional radio stations. B.C. Premier David Eby says BCE has 'sucked the life' out of the industry. The Power Panel weighs in.