en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-powerandpolitics.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Get daily access to the movers and shakers when Evan interviews the country's most influential figures. From politicians to writers to leaders from all parts of the country. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio Get daily access to the movers and shakers when Evan interviews the country's most influential figures. From politicians to writers to leaders from all parts of the country. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120210_42884.mp3 As the Prime Minister wraps-up his trip to China, did he strike the right balance between human rights and trade? And what do a slew of new agreements mean for Canadian companies? MPs Deepak Obhrai, Mathieu Ravignat and Wayne Easter are here; another hint on the changes coming to OAS? This time courtesy of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. MPs Kellie Leitch, Wayne Marsden and John McKay weigh in; who's leading the race to become the next NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition and who dropped out today? NDP insider Ian Capstick and outspoken NDP MP Pat Martin face off; playwright Michael Healey cast Prime Minister Harper as the lead in his latest work. Why did the Toronto theatre pull the plug? We’ll ask the author, and Rob Russo, Greg Weston and Jennifer Ditchburn join the Power Panel to talk NDP, China trip, torture info, warning shots, Nazi gun policy comments and other messaging fails coming out of the House this week. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, February 10 As the Prime Minister wraps-up his trip to China, did he strike the right balance between human rights and trade? And what do a slew of new agreements mean for Canadian companies? MPs Deepak Obhrai, Mathieu Ravignat and Wayne Easter are here; another hint on the changes coming to OAS? This time courtesy of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. MPs Kellie Leitch, Wayne Marsden and John McKay weigh in; who's leading the race to become the next NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition and who dropped out today? NDP insider Ian Capstick and outspoken NDP MP Pat Martin face off; playwright Michael Healey cast Prime Minister Harper as the lead in his latest work. Why did the Toronto theatre pull the plug? We’ll ask the author, and Rob Russo, Greg Weston and Jennifer Ditchburn join the Power Panel to talk NDP, China trip, torture info, warning shots, Nazi gun policy comments and other messaging fails coming out of the House this week. 5165 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120209_22168.mp3 Should Canada's spies use information obtained through torture in exceptional circumstances? Vic Toews, the minister of Public Safety is here to explain his controversial idea. Is a multi- million dollar new boardwalk in Jasper National Park a slippery slope to selling off priceless parks, or smart planning? Minister of the Environment Peter Kent and the Executive Director of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society square off. Plus - Selling uranium to China? Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is here on todays multi billion dollar new deal. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Thursday, February 9 Should Canada's spies use information obtained through torture in exceptional circumstances? Vic Toews, the minister of Public Safety is here to explain his controversial idea. Is a multi- million dollar new boardwalk in Jasper National Park a slippery slope to selling off priceless parks, or smart planning? Minister of the Environment Peter Kent and the Executive Director of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society square off. Plus - Selling uranium to China? Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is here on todays multi billion dollar new deal. 5389 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120208_41602.mp3 Today on Power and Politics …Why does Canada's budget watchdog contradict the government and say the Old Age Security system is sustainable? Does it need to change or not? Budget Watchdog Kevin Page is here with the details of his new report. Then we hear from MPs Kellie Leitch, Peter Julian and Scott Brison. And, an exclusive interview with Russia's main opposition leader, who Putin jailed for his protests. Find out what he has to say about Russia's stance on Syria and democracy. Former Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and now leader of the Russian Democratic Opposition, Boris Nemtsov, is here. Plus, Oh Baby. Why was a baby kicked out of the House of Commons? Should more be done to accommodate mommy MPs? Did you know a MP can breast feed in the House in Britain and Australia? MPs Shelly Glover, Andrew Cash and Judy Sgro latch onto to this one. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, February 8 Today on Power and Politics …Why does Canada's budget watchdog contradict the government and say the Old Age Security system is sustainable? Does it need to change or not? Budget Watchdog Kevin Page is here with the details of his new report. Then we hear from MPs Kellie Leitch, Peter Julian and Scott Brison. And, an exclusive interview with Russia's main opposition leader, who Putin jailed for his protests. Find out what he has to say about Russia's stance on Syria and democracy. Former Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and now leader of the Russian Democratic Opposition, Boris Nemtsov, is here. Plus, Oh Baby. Why was a baby kicked out of the House of Commons? Should more be done to accommodate mommy MPs? Did you know a MP can breast feed in the House in Britain and Australia? MPs Shelly Glover, Andrew Cash and Judy Sgro latch onto to this one. 5541 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120207_92335.mp3 Why did the Minister of Public Safety say CSIS could use information obtained through torture? Does this create a market for illegal information or is this prudent action to protect Canadian lives? The former chief of counter intelligence of CSIS -- Geoffrey O'Brian pulls back the curtain on this issue and MPs Laurie Hawn, Jack Harris and Francis Scarpaleggia debate. The Prime Minister begins his 4 day trip through China, will he pressure China to support sanctions against Syria--which they blocked once? Interim NDP Leader Nycole Turmel is here with her view and we find out what the NDP will bring forward on its opposition day motion. Plus - Why is the government ignoring Health Canada's regulation on trans fats? Is it putting business before health? Or is regulating donuts going too far? MPs are here to debate that. This is Power and Politics. You are where you need to be. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, February 7 Why did the Minister of Public Safety say CSIS could use information obtained through torture? Does this create a market for illegal information or is this prudent action to protect Canadian lives? The former chief of counter intelligence of CSIS -- Geoffrey O'Brian pulls back the curtain on this issue and MPs Laurie Hawn, Jack Harris and Francis Scarpaleggia debate. The Prime Minister begins his 4 day trip through China, will he pressure China to support sanctions against Syria--which they blocked once? Interim NDP Leader Nycole Turmel is here with her view and we find out what the NDP will bring forward on its opposition day motion. Plus - Why is the government ignoring Health Canada's regulation on trans fats? Is it putting business before health? Or is regulating donuts going too far? MPs are here to debate that. This is Power and Politics. You are where you need to be. 5533 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120206_27104.mp3 Today on Power and Politics: With the Prime Minister heading to China - how will he balance new trade with human rights? China buys oil from Iran and undermines UN sanctions against Syria. Should Canada tie trade to human rights? MPs Deepak Oberai, Helen Laverdiere and Dominic Leblanc debate what to do about Syria and China - And former U.S. State Department spokesperson PJ Crawley is here with the latest on the U.S. sanction against Iran. And - more killing in Syria today as the violence escalates. Is it a civil war? We have Hassan Hachimi - foreign affairs liaison for the Syrian National Council, the opposition party to the Assad regime, is here. Plus - profitable U.S. company Caterpillar shuts down a Canadian plant - should it pay back tax breaks the government gave it? Interim Liberal leader Bob Rae is here. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Monday, February 6 Today on Power and Politics: With the Prime Minister heading to China - how will he balance new trade with human rights? China buys oil from Iran and undermines UN sanctions against Syria. Should Canada tie trade to human rights? MPs Deepak Oberai, Helen Laverdiere and Dominic Leblanc debate what to do about Syria and China - And former U.S. State Department spokesperson PJ Crawley is here with the latest on the U.S. sanction against Iran. And - more killing in Syria today as the violence escalates. Is it a civil war? We have Hassan Hachimi - foreign affairs liaison for the Syrian National Council, the opposition party to the Assad regime, is here. Plus - profitable U.S. company Caterpillar shuts down a Canadian plant - should it pay back tax breaks the government gave it? Interim Liberal leader Bob Rae is here. 5534 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120203_41053.mp3 Who should keep an eye on Alberta's oilsands? Can environmental testing be left to governments or does it require independent oversight? Environment Minister Peter Kent and his Alberta counterpart Diana McQueen are here. And - does Caterpillar owe a debt to Canadian taxpayers? Should there be a penalites for companies that accept Canadians tax incentives and then take off? MPs hash that one out. Plus - more tough words from Stephen Harper on Iran's nuclear ambitions. Is the Israel-Iran crisis coming to a head as a U.S. report suggests? We dig into that with two foreign affairs specialists. This is Power and Politics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, February 3 Who should keep an eye on Alberta's oilsands? Can environmental testing be left to governments or does it require independent oversight? Environment Minister Peter Kent and his Alberta counterpart Diana McQueen are here. And - does Caterpillar owe a debt to Canadian taxpayers? Should there be a penalites for companies that accept Canadians tax incentives and then take off? MPs hash that one out. Plus - more tough words from Stephen Harper on Iran's nuclear ambitions. Is the Israel-Iran crisis coming to a head as a U.S. report suggests? We dig into that with two foreign affairs specialists. This is Power and Politics. 5505 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120202_22791.mp3 Faking it! Why did six civil servants fake being new Canadians at a televised citizenship ceremony? Should Minister Jason Kenney be held accountable for this ethical breach? How many other ceremonies have had fake citizens? MPs Rick Dykstra, Kevin Lamoureux and Don Davies are here to debate the latest documents. And - When will the government release details about changes to Old Age Security? The Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Diane Finley is here to explain. Plus - Should criminal pay their victims compensation after they get out of prison? And, why does the government say its not following statistic on crime? Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews. This is Power and Politics. You are where you need to be. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Thursday, February 2 Faking it! Why did six civil servants fake being new Canadians at a televised citizenship ceremony? Should Minister Jason Kenney be held accountable for this ethical breach? How many other ceremonies have had fake citizens? MPs Rick Dykstra, Kevin Lamoureux and Don Davies are here to debate the latest documents. And - When will the government release details about changes to Old Age Security? The Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Diane Finley is here to explain. Plus - Should criminal pay their victims compensation after they get out of prison? And, why does the government say its not following statistic on crime? Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews. This is Power and Politics. You are where you need to be. 5509 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120201_46709.mp3 Today on Power and Politics…Will the Finance Minister reveal details about changes to Old Age Security? How soon will you feel the changes? And, why is Canada following the Israeli model on high tech growth? Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty is with us from Tel Aviv. And did a Conservative Senator open up the death penalty debate today? Was his call for criminals to kill themselves bad politics, or a man still reeling from the rape and murder of his daughter? MPs Findlay, Harris and Scarpaleggia are here to debate. And MP Pat Martin is here on his outburst, did he go too far? Plus after a huge victor in Florida, did Mitt Romney commit a huge gaffe? Why is he not "concerned about the very poor? His very poor choice of words. Don’t miss them. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, February 1 Today on Power and Politics…Will the Finance Minister reveal details about changes to Old Age Security? How soon will you feel the changes? And, why is Canada following the Israeli model on high tech growth? Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty is with us from Tel Aviv. And did a Conservative Senator open up the death penalty debate today? Was his call for criminals to kill themselves bad politics, or a man still reeling from the rape and murder of his daughter? MPs Findlay, Harris and Scarpaleggia are here to debate. And MP Pat Martin is here on his outburst, did he go too far? Plus after a huge victor in Florida, did Mitt Romney commit a huge gaffe? Why is he not "concerned about the very poor? His very poor choice of words. Don’t miss them. 5714 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120131_52095.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, January 31 5541 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120130_99231.mp3 The MPs are back and ready to debate - what could be the most important budget of Stephen Harper's term? From changes to pensions to deep cuts - how could it affect you? What else is the government hoping to accomplish during this sitting of parliament? House Leader Peter Van Loan lays it out for us. Interim NDP and Liberal Leaders Nycole Turmel and Bob Rae are here to draw their battle lines. MPs Shelly Glover, Peter Julian and Scott Brison will debate whether there should be changes to the public pension system. Plus, we are launching a brand new way for you to get in touch with us - and it's going to let you instantly become part of the Power and Politics conversation. This is a special edition of Power and Politics. Live from the House of Commons foyer. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Monday, January 30 The MPs are back and ready to debate - what could be the most important budget of Stephen Harper's term? From changes to pensions to deep cuts - how could it affect you? What else is the government hoping to accomplish during this sitting of parliament? House Leader Peter Van Loan lays it out for us. Interim NDP and Liberal Leaders Nycole Turmel and Bob Rae are here to draw their battle lines. MPs Shelly Glover, Peter Julian and Scott Brison will debate whether there should be changes to the public pension system. Plus, we are launching a brand new way for you to get in touch with us - and it's going to let you instantly become part of the Power and Politics conversation. This is a special edition of Power and Politics. Live from the House of Commons foyer. 5485 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120127_61361.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, January 27 5466 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120126_13643.mp3 Today on Power and Politics: Did Stephen Harper use his speech in Davos today to lay out his upcoming budget? Do the major transformations he spoke about mean changes to 'Old Age Security' and how quickly pipelines are approved? CBC's Terry Milewski gives us the latest from 'Davos', then MP Pierre Poilievre debates MP Alexandre Boulerice and former cabinet Minister Jim Prentice weighs in. And, is the U.S. backing away from its own plane? Is the F-35 program in jeopardy? Chris Alexander debates David Christopherson and John McKay. Plus, a 'Power and Politics Exclusive' - Evan takes to the ice with the Governor General - as we head into the 'NHL All-Star' weekend in the Nation's capital - to talk hockey, fighting and more! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Thursday, January 26 Today on Power and Politics: Did Stephen Harper use his speech in Davos today to lay out his upcoming budget? Do the major transformations he spoke about mean changes to 'Old Age Security' and how quickly pipelines are approved? CBC's Terry Milewski gives us the latest from 'Davos', then MP Pierre Poilievre debates MP Alexandre Boulerice and former cabinet Minister Jim Prentice weighs in. And, is the U.S. backing away from its own plane? Is the F-35 program in jeopardy? Chris Alexander debates David Christopherson and John McKay. Plus, a 'Power and Politics Exclusive' - Evan takes to the ice with the Governor General - as we head into the 'NHL All-Star' weekend in the Nation's capital - to talk hockey, fighting and more! 5513 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120125_15961.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, January 25 5506 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120124_88797.mp3 The Crown-First Nations meeting is wrapping up. We'll bring you all the reaction to the meeting - Was today's gathering a big step forward in mending the relationship between First Nations and Ottawa? Joining us from the Crown-First Nations Gathering is Grand Chief Derek Nepanik of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, January 24 The Crown-First Nations meeting is wrapping up. We'll bring you all the reaction to the meeting - Was today's gathering a big step forward in mending the relationship between First Nations and Ottawa? Joining us from the Crown-First Nations Gathering is Grand Chief Derek Nepanik of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. 6007 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120123_81752.mp3 Right now the Prime Minister is meeting with a select group of First Nation Chiefs: What will they accomplish? Is this more talk or is there a deal on housing, education or poverty? Grand chief Stan Louttit - who represents the Attawapiskat area- is with the PM tonight and he's with us right after. Greg Rickford - the emcee of the meeting tomorrow and MPs, Linda Duncan and Carolyn Bennett are also here. And - New allegations and new documents about Tony Clement and G8 spending: is this a smoking gun or just more smoke? MP Pierre Poilievre, Charlie Angus and Ralph Goodale debate. Plus - will the government's new crime bill really cost Ontario taxpayers a billion dollars? Is the province's math right? Stockwell Day, Mark Holland and Rebecca Blaikie are on 'The Firing Line.' http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Monday, January 23 Right now the Prime Minister is meeting with a select group of First Nation Chiefs: What will they accomplish? Is this more talk or is there a deal on housing, education or poverty? Grand chief Stan Louttit - who represents the Attawapiskat area- is with the PM tonight and he's with us right after. Greg Rickford - the emcee of the meeting tomorrow and MPs, Linda Duncan and Carolyn Bennett are also here. And - New allegations and new documents about Tony Clement and G8 spending: is this a smoking gun or just more smoke? MP Pierre Poilievre, Charlie Angus and Ralph Goodale debate. Plus - will the government's new crime bill really cost Ontario taxpayers a billion dollars? Is the province's math right? Stockwell Day, Mark Holland and Rebecca Blaikie are on 'The Firing Line.' 5523 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120120_96439.mp3 Two Russian diplomats were sent home, is there a link between these expulsions and the arrest of a Canadian Navy Intelligence Officer for allegedly spying? Is Russia spying on Canada? MPs Laurie Hawn, Mathew Kellway and Dominic Leblanc debate. And - The circus in South Carolina continues. Will Newt Gingrich's past prevent him from winning the nomination? Can Mitt Romney hang on and lock-up the nomination this weekend? Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins and Columnist S-E Cupp weigh in. Plus - South Korea opens its market to Canadian beef after eight long years - is a free trade agreement next? Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast are both here and we'll also be getting the Trade Minister's take on the Keystone pipeline. This is Power and Politics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, January 20 Two Russian diplomats were sent home, is there a link between these expulsions and the arrest of a Canadian Navy Intelligence Officer for allegedly spying? Is Russia spying on Canada? MPs Laurie Hawn, Mathew Kellway and Dominic Leblanc debate. And - The circus in South Carolina continues. Will Newt Gingrich's past prevent him from winning the nomination? Can Mitt Romney hang on and lock-up the nomination this weekend? Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins and Columnist S-E Cupp weigh in. Plus - South Korea opens its market to Canadian beef after eight long years - is a free trade agreement next? Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast are both here and we'll also be getting the Trade Minister's take on the Keystone pipeline. This is Power and Politics. 5400 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120119_73133.mp3 More fallout from the blocked Keystone XL pipeline south of the border - is U.S. politics holding Canadian interests hostage? Alberta's man in Washington Dave Bronconnier is here and we will size up the hit on Canadian business with the head of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Jay Meyers. And, a major shake-up in the Republican race to the White House - Rick Perry suddenly drops out and throws his support behind Newt Gingrich-but will this help the former House Speaker? As the race narrows heading into South Carolina we go Stateside. Plus - why is the government spending millions on a department that doesn't do anything? Greg Weston's here with the details. Plus MPs Mike Lake, Pat Martin and Marc Garneau debate. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Thursday, January 19 More fallout from the blocked Keystone XL pipeline south of the border - is U.S. politics holding Canadian interests hostage? Alberta's man in Washington Dave Bronconnier is here and we will size up the hit on Canadian business with the head of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Jay Meyers. And, a major shake-up in the Republican race to the White House - Rick Perry suddenly drops out and throws his support behind Newt Gingrich-but will this help the former House Speaker? As the race narrows heading into South Carolina we go Stateside. Plus - why is the government spending millions on a department that doesn't do anything? Greg Weston's here with the details. Plus MPs Mike Lake, Pat Martin and Marc Garneau debate. 5519 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120118_77202.mp3 Obama rejects the Keystone XL pipeline project is the pipeline dead or delayed? What impact does it have on Canada? We get reaction from Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver. And MPs Megan Leslie and Marc Garneau on what's next. And - NDP candidates debate tonight in Toronto: who is the front runner? What is the key issue? Is it Keystone? Candidates Peggy Nash and Nathan Cullen go head to head, right here. Plus - Should MPs give up their lucrative pensions? Why does the Taxpayers Association say those "platinum-plated" pensions are paid for on the back of regular Canadians? MPs Mike Lake, Guy Caron and John McCallum defend the pension from politics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, January 18 Obama rejects the Keystone XL pipeline project is the pipeline dead or delayed? What impact does it have on Canada? We get reaction from Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver. And MPs Megan Leslie and Marc Garneau on what's next. And - NDP candidates debate tonight in Toronto: who is the front runner? What is the key issue? Is it Keystone? Candidates Peggy Nash and Nathan Cullen go head to head, right here. Plus - Should MPs give up their lucrative pensions? Why does the Taxpayers Association say those "platinum-plated" pensions are paid for on the back of regular Canadians? MPs Mike Lake, Guy Caron and John McCallum defend the pension from politics. 5576 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120117_64011.mp3 Today on Power and Politics: Side-swiped by Ottawa? Will the Premiers go alone on a plan to reshape the health care system? But what can they do when the government refuses to negotiate on a deal? Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall gives us the latest on the Premiers meeting that just ended minutes ago. And the man behind the last round of health talks - former Saskatchewan Premier Roy Romanow gives his view on what comes next. And - How many countries are spying in Canada? Is the government doing enough to prevent foreign spying? Opposition MPs, Jack Harris and John McKay are here. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, January 17 Today on Power and Politics: Side-swiped by Ottawa? Will the Premiers go alone on a plan to reshape the health care system? But what can they do when the government refuses to negotiate on a deal? Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall gives us the latest on the Premiers meeting that just ended minutes ago. And the man behind the last round of health talks - former Saskatchewan Premier Roy Romanow gives his view on what comes next. And - How many countries are spying in Canada? Is the government doing enough to prevent foreign spying? Opposition MPs, Jack Harris and John McKay are here. 5491 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120116_57276.mp3 How far will the Premiers go to take on the Prime Minister when it comes to health care funding? And how will this battle affect the kind of health care you and your family receive? Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter weighs in from the Premiers’ meeting in Victoria and we get a reality check from economist Don Drummond, plus MPs Michelle Rempel, Libby Davies and Hedy Fry give us their take; was the Liberal Party of Canada reborn this weekend or smoked out? Was an idea to legalize pot going too far? Stockwell Day, Rebecca Blaikie and Mark Holland take aim at that one on the Firing Line; why is a Canadian scientist receiving hate mail for warning about climate change? And why did GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich drop her chapter from his book? Canadian born Katharine Hayhoe describes what it's like being an evangelical Christian and a scientist in today’s America; Tom Flanagan, Ian Capstick, Rob Silver and Chris Hall join us for the Power Panel. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Monday, January 16 How far will the Premiers go to take on the Prime Minister when it comes to health care funding? And how will this battle affect the kind of health care you and your family receive? Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter weighs in from the Premiers’ meeting in Victoria and we get a reality check from economist Don Drummond, plus MPs Michelle Rempel, Libby Davies and Hedy Fry give us their take; was the Liberal Party of Canada reborn this weekend or smoked out? Was an idea to legalize pot going too far? Stockwell Day, Rebecca Blaikie and Mark Holland take aim at that one on the Firing Line; why is a Canadian scientist receiving hate mail for warning about climate change? And why did GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich drop her chapter from his book? Canadian born Katharine Hayhoe describes what it's like being an evangelical Christian and a scientist in today’s America; Tom Flanagan, Ian Capstick, Rob Silver and Chris Hall join us for the Power Panel. 5530 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120113_74151.mp3 Federal Liberals rally the troops in the hopes of re-building, but are they still relevant? And just how can they make a comeback? We'll have special coverage live from the convention floor with interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae and Liberal MPs who lost last time around. Also, U.S. Democratic Strategist Tom McMahon is here. He helped President Obama win and he'll be sharing his winning strategy with Liberals this weekend. And - Changing Canada's election laws - will scrapping bans on early results skew future elections? Minister of State for Democratic Reform Tim Uppal is here to explain. Plus - The Premiers will meet early next week as the fight over health care costs ramps up. How much of the bill should Ottawa cover? And can the provinces agree on who should pay? B.C. Premier Christy Clark is here with her take on that. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, January 13 Federal Liberals rally the troops in the hopes of re-building, but are they still relevant? And just how can they make a comeback? We'll have special coverage live from the convention floor with interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae and Liberal MPs who lost last time around. Also, U.S. Democratic Strategist Tom McMahon is here. He helped President Obama win and he'll be sharing his winning strategy with Liberals this weekend. And - Changing Canada's election laws - will scrapping bans on early results skew future elections? Minister of State for Democratic Reform Tim Uppal is here to explain. Plus - The Premiers will meet early next week as the fight over health care costs ramps up. How much of the bill should Ottawa cover? And can the provinces agree on who should pay? B.C. Premier Christy Clark is here with her take on that. 5467 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120112_35732.mp3 Today on Power and Politics: Has the government reopened the debate on same-sex marriage? Does today's court decision nullify the marriages of thousands of couples who traveled to Canada to marry? MPs Kerri Lynne Findlay, Olivia Chow and Hedy Fry debate that and controversial gay American activist Dan Savage married in Canada in 2005, reacts. And, two years after that massive earthquake in Haiti, has your money gone to those who really need it? We track the Canadian aid dollars with Minister of International Cooperation Bev Oda live from Haiti along with representatives from the Canadian Red Cross and GlobalMedic. Plus - we bring you live to Vancouver as Prime Minister Stephen Harper releases details about those multi billion dollar shipbuilding contracts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Thursday, January 12 Today on Power and Politics: Has the government reopened the debate on same-sex marriage? Does today's court decision nullify the marriages of thousands of couples who traveled to Canada to marry? MPs Kerri Lynne Findlay, Olivia Chow and Hedy Fry debate that and controversial gay American activist Dan Savage married in Canada in 2005, reacts. And, two years after that massive earthquake in Haiti, has your money gone to those who really need it? We track the Canadian aid dollars with Minister of International Cooperation Bev Oda live from Haiti along with representatives from the Canadian Red Cross and GlobalMedic. Plus - we bring you live to Vancouver as Prime Minister Stephen Harper releases details about those multi billion dollar shipbuilding contracts. 5480 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120111_78519.mp3 Today on Power and Politics...In a meeting meant to rally the troops today, Did Bob Rae kick off a his leadership bid? And, will the fight to reinvent the liberals and find a leader tear them apart? Liberals with different view: Alfred Apps, Rob Silver and Zach Paikin kick off the debate. And new details today about the Canadian stolen military equipment? How many containers were ripped off? How secure ate the hundreds that are sitting at the Pakistan border? Brigadier General John MacKay gives us new details on this exclusive story. Plus, more violence in Syria: What can the world do to stop the bloody regime in Syria? MPs Deepak Obhrai, Kennedy Stewart and Dominic Leblanc debate what Canada should do now. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, January 11 Today on Power and Politics...In a meeting meant to rally the troops today, Did Bob Rae kick off a his leadership bid? And, will the fight to reinvent the liberals and find a leader tear them apart? Liberals with different view: Alfred Apps, Rob Silver and Zach Paikin kick off the debate. And new details today about the Canadian stolen military equipment? How many containers were ripped off? How secure ate the hundreds that are sitting at the Pakistan border? Brigadier General John MacKay gives us new details on this exclusive story. Plus, more violence in Syria: What can the world do to stop the bloody regime in Syria? MPs Deepak Obhrai, Kennedy Stewart and Dominic Leblanc debate what Canada should do now. 4849 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120110_79789.mp3 A Power and Politics and CBC News Exclusive: Canadian military equipment being stolen in Pakistan. How long has this been going on? Does it pose a security risk? Could it have landed in the hands of the Taliban? What is missing? We will give you the details on an ongoing military investigation and what it means for the security of our troops still in Afghanistan then MPs Chris Alexander, Matthew Kellway and John McKay react; NDP MP Lise St-Denis defects to the Liberals. Did she betray her voters just months after the election? Why did she do it? Liberal MP Denis Coderre debates the NDP’s Guy Caron on the walk that shocked the NDP; Northern Gateway pipeline hearings kick off today but is the government interfering in the process? Gerard Kennedy, Tom Flanagan, Robin McLachlan and Martin Patriquin join the Power Panel and we’ll get the latest from the New Hampshire primary from the CBC's Susan Bonner. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, January 10 A Power and Politics and CBC News Exclusive: Canadian military equipment being stolen in Pakistan. How long has this been going on? Does it pose a security risk? Could it have landed in the hands of the Taliban? What is missing? We will give you the details on an ongoing military investigation and what it means for the security of our troops still in Afghanistan then MPs Chris Alexander, Matthew Kellway and John McKay react; NDP MP Lise St-Denis defects to the Liberals. Did she betray her voters just months after the election? Why did she do it? Liberal MP Denis Coderre debates the NDP’s Guy Caron on the walk that shocked the NDP; Northern Gateway pipeline hearings kick off today but is the government interfering in the process? Gerard Kennedy, Tom Flanagan, Robin McLachlan and Martin Patriquin join the Power Panel and we’ll get the latest from the New Hampshire primary from the CBC's Susan Bonner. 5872 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120109_25413.mp3 Today on Power and Politics: Why did the minister of natural resources call environmental groups radical and controlled by foreign interests? Is this the new front in the battle over the northern gateway pipeline? The Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver, Green party leader Elizabeth May, s and Gerry Butts, the head of the World Wildlife Fund, all weigh in. And why are Canadians so obsessed with the Republican race in the U.S.? With just hours until the New Hampshire primary… is it time for Canada to adopt a similar system? Jaime Watt breaks it down, on Political Traction. Plus, which government departments will take a hit in the Strategic Operating Review? CBC’s Greg Weston has exclusive details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Monday, January 9 Today on Power and Politics: Why did the minister of natural resources call environmental groups radical and controlled by foreign interests? Is this the new front in the battle over the northern gateway pipeline? The Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver, Green party leader Elizabeth May, s and Gerry Butts, the head of the World Wildlife Fund, all weigh in. And why are Canadians so obsessed with the Republican race in the U.S.? With just hours until the New Hampshire primary… is it time for Canada to adopt a similar system? Jaime Watt breaks it down, on Political Traction. Plus, which government departments will take a hit in the Strategic Operating Review? CBC’s Greg Weston has exclusive details. 5425 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120106_26713.mp3 With the murder of another Canadian in Mexico - is there cause for alarm among sun seekers? Should the government be doing more to keep Canadians safe and warn them about the dangers in Mexico? We talk to MPs Deepak Obhrai, Jinny Sims and John McKay; New developments over housing in Attawapiskat? Why is there so much confusion? We talk to the grand chief of the region that includes the reserve. As well as MPs Kyle Seeback, Charlie Angus, Carolyn Bennett; But first - the Prime Minister appoints seven new senators. Who are they? And what kind of power does it give the government in the Red Chamber? We'll have all the details. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, January 6 With the murder of another Canadian in Mexico - is there cause for alarm among sun seekers? Should the government be doing more to keep Canadians safe and warn them about the dangers in Mexico? We talk to MPs Deepak Obhrai, Jinny Sims and John McKay; New developments over housing in Attawapiskat? Why is there so much confusion? We talk to the grand chief of the region that includes the reserve. As well as MPs Kyle Seeback, Charlie Angus, Carolyn Bennett; But first - the Prime Minister appoints seven new senators. Who are they? And what kind of power does it give the government in the Red Chamber? We'll have all the details. 5406 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120105_18864.mp3 Will deep military cuts in the U.S. announced today mean the F-35 jet program is in danger? Is U.S. military dominance coming to an end? MPs Laurie Hawn, Jack Harris and John McKay debate the fall out and we talk to Lawrence Korb, Fmr. Asst. Secretary of Defense for Ronald Reagan; more trouble in Attawapiskat? Why is there a new fight over $1.5 million? MPs Kyle Seeback, Charlie Angus and Carolyn Bennett on the ongoing crisis and Joe Cressy, Tom Flanagan, Martha Hall Findlay and John Ivison will debate 1st Nations’ land ownership on the Power Panel; in another first nation, should gang members be kicked out of a community? Is it legal? The Assembly of First Nations' Alberta Regional Chief is here; missile launches, threats to close the critical trade route, is Iran gearing up for a conflict? Are sanctions against Iran making the regime desperate, or emboldening it? MPs Deepak Obhrai, Jinny Sims and Wayne Easter are here. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Thursday, January 5 Will deep military cuts in the U.S. announced today mean the F-35 jet program is in danger? Is U.S. military dominance coming to an end? MPs Laurie Hawn, Jack Harris and John McKay debate the fall out and we talk to Lawrence Korb, Fmr. Asst. Secretary of Defense for Ronald Reagan; more trouble in Attawapiskat? Why is there a new fight over $1.5 million? MPs Kyle Seeback, Charlie Angus and Carolyn Bennett on the ongoing crisis and Joe Cressy, Tom Flanagan, Martha Hall Findlay and John Ivison will debate 1st Nations’ land ownership on the Power Panel; in another first nation, should gang members be kicked out of a community? Is it legal? The Assembly of First Nations' Alberta Regional Chief is here; missile launches, threats to close the critical trade route, is Iran gearing up for a conflict? Are sanctions against Iran making the regime desperate, or emboldening it? MPs Deepak Obhrai, Jinny Sims and Wayne Easter are here. 5544 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120104_67151.mp3 Today on Power and Politics - are backbencher MPs trying to reopen the abortion debate? Why is Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth defying Stephen Harper and openly calling for a change to abortion laws? Mitt Romney won Iowa by the skin of his teeth - has he locked up the nomination or is the party more divided than ever? Is the Occupy Movement going mainstream? The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says Canada's top CEOs earn 189 times more than the average Canadian. On the Money looks at the growing income gap - is it leading to more resentment from the 99 percent? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, January 4 Today on Power and Politics - are backbencher MPs trying to reopen the abortion debate? Why is Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth defying Stephen Harper and openly calling for a change to abortion laws? Mitt Romney won Iowa by the skin of his teeth - has he locked up the nomination or is the party more divided than ever? Is the Occupy Movement going mainstream? The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says Canada's top CEOs earn 189 times more than the average Canadian. On the Money looks at the growing income gap - is it leading to more resentment from the 99 percent? 5496 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20120103_34655.mp3 Tonight, the Republican race to take on Obama kicks off in Iowa: Gingrich, Romney, Ron Paul? Who will win and who would be best or worst for Canada? We have extensive coverage tonight with the CBC’s Susan Bonner on the ground in Iowa to bring us the latest, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Wilkin gives us his view and our regulars Stateside panelists Senior Bush staffer Brad Blakeman and Tea Party backer Brendan Steinhauser give us their view; labour wars kick off in Canada. Should an American company in London, Ontario be punished for taking huge tax breaks and then cutting Canadian wages and benefits? Should the government step in? CAW President Ken Lewenza and MPs Michelle Rempel, Jack Harris and John McCallum debate the London lockout; Joan Crockatt, Martin Patriquin, Robin McLaughlin and Gerard Kennedy talk corporate tax cuts and Liberal Presidential race on the Power Panel and Tim Power, Marcella Munroe and Mark Holland go head to head on the Firing Line. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, January 3 Tonight, the Republican race to take on Obama kicks off in Iowa: Gingrich, Romney, Ron Paul? Who will win and who would be best or worst for Canada? We have extensive coverage tonight with the CBC’s Susan Bonner on the ground in Iowa to bring us the latest, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Wilkin gives us his view and our regulars Stateside panelists Senior Bush staffer Brad Blakeman and Tea Party backer Brendan Steinhauser give us their view; labour wars kick off in Canada. Should an American company in London, Ontario be punished for taking huge tax breaks and then cutting Canadian wages and benefits? Should the government step in? CAW President Ken Lewenza and MPs Michelle Rempel, Jack Harris and John McCallum debate the London lockout; Joan Crockatt, Martin Patriquin, Robin McLaughlin and Gerard Kennedy talk corporate tax cuts and Liberal Presidential race on the Power Panel and Tim Power, Marcella Munroe and Mark Holland go head to head on the Firing Line. 5615 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111230_20957.mp3 The Game Changers series wraps up with the top political game changer of 2011 - Jack Layton. From an historic NDP win in the May election to a tragic loss just months later how do those closest to Jack Layton put the year in perspective? What is Jack Layton's legacy? Layton's widow Olivia Chow and his son Mike Layton sit down for a feature chat. And how do the people who have watched Jack Layton's journey from municipal to federal politics break down Layton's last year in politics? How much about his health should he have disclosed to voters? The Power Panel's Kathleen Monk, Stockwell Day, Gerard Kennedy, and James Cudmore listen in and break it all down. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, December 30 The Game Changers series wraps up with the top political game changer of 2011 - Jack Layton. From an historic NDP win in the May election to a tragic loss just months later how do those closest to Jack Layton put the year in perspective? What is Jack Layton's legacy? Layton's widow Olivia Chow and his son Mike Layton sit down for a feature chat. And how do the people who have watched Jack Layton's journey from municipal to federal politics break down Layton's last year in politics? How much about his health should he have disclosed to voters? The Power Panel's Kathleen Monk, Stockwell Day, Gerard Kennedy, and James Cudmore listen in and break it all down. 2758 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111228_82052.mp3 We're featuring the Political GAME CHANGERS of 2011. We asked for your input and this week we're featuring some of your top choices. Today, our game changer is not a person, but a movement: The Arab Spring. From the day Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned, the Arab Spring really took hold. Protests spilled into Libya where rebels asked for international help and Canada responded, along with NATO. The Arab Spring is ranked third in our list of Political Game Changers this year. But what was Canada's role in the movement? Why did we get involved and what happens next? We ask Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and expand the conversation with Sen. Romeo Dallaire and Janice Stein, Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs. Then we'll talk about the Occupy Movement, another one of our Game Changer runner-ups. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, December 28 We're featuring the Political GAME CHANGERS of 2011. We asked for your input and this week we're featuring some of your top choices. Today, our game changer is not a person, but a movement: The Arab Spring. From the day Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned, the Arab Spring really took hold. Protests spilled into Libya where rebels asked for international help and Canada responded, along with NATO. The Arab Spring is ranked third in our list of Political Game Changers this year. But what was Canada's role in the movement? Why did we get involved and what happens next? We ask Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and expand the conversation with Sen. Romeo Dallaire and Janice Stein, Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs. Then we'll talk about the Occupy Movement, another one of our Game Changer runner-ups. 2690 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111227_24585.mp3 We're featuring the Political GAME CHANGERS of 2011. We asked for your input and this week we're featuring some of your top choices. Today we're looking at the Game Changing moment that happened on May 2nd. As the Conservatives won a long-sought-after majority, the Liberal Party were relegated to 3rd party status. What caused the historic defeat of Canada's so-called natural governing party? And after a catastrophic year, what does the future of the Liberal Party hold? The defeat of the Liberals is our fourth Game Changer of the year. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, December 27 We're featuring the Political GAME CHANGERS of 2011. We asked for your input and this week we're featuring some of your top choices. Today we're looking at the Game Changing moment that happened on May 2nd. As the Conservatives won a long-sought-after majority, the Liberal Party were relegated to 3rd party status. What caused the historic defeat of Canada's so-called natural governing party? And after a catastrophic year, what does the future of the Liberal Party hold? The defeat of the Liberals is our fourth Game Changer of the year. 2673 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111226_85863.mp3 Who had the biggest impact this year on Canadian politics? We heard from you, and now we're ready to reveal the top Political Game Changers of 2011, starting with number 5: Alison Redford, Alberta's first female premier. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Monday, December 26 Who had the biggest impact this year on Canadian politics? We heard from you, and now we're ready to reveal the top Political Game Changers of 2011, starting with number 5: Alison Redford, Alberta's first female premier. 2675 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111223_69651.mp3 Welcome to the final edition of our Political Game Changers series. All week we've counted down your choices and the number one pick for the Game Changer of the Year is overwhelming: Jack Layton. No one predicted how far the last election would take Jack Layton and how far he would carry the NDP. Hitting the hustings despite on-going health problems, the NDP leader's popularity surged in Quebec. This 'Orange Crush' of support for Le Bon Jack gave the party an historic win - 59 seats in Quebec alone. But as everyone knows-at his highest moment, tragedy struck. Months after hitting the pinnacle of his long political career, Jack Layton died in late August. So, how do those closest to him put an overwhelming year in perspective? Jack Layton's son, Toronto City Councillor Mike Layton and Jack Layton's widow, NDP MP Olivia Chow join us with Layton's legacy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, December 23 Welcome to the final edition of our Political Game Changers series. All week we've counted down your choices and the number one pick for the Game Changer of the Year is overwhelming: Jack Layton. No one predicted how far the last election would take Jack Layton and how far he would carry the NDP. Hitting the hustings despite on-going health problems, the NDP leader's popularity surged in Quebec. This 'Orange Crush' of support for Le Bon Jack gave the party an historic win - 59 seats in Quebec alone. But as everyone knows-at his highest moment, tragedy struck. Months after hitting the pinnacle of his long political career, Jack Layton died in late August. So, how do those closest to him put an overwhelming year in perspective? Jack Layton's son, Toronto City Councillor Mike Layton and Jack Layton's widow, NDP MP Olivia Chow join us with Layton's legacy. 2758 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111222_65864.mp3 Today on Power and Politics: Helena Geurgis is suing the Prime Minister and a long list of her former colleagues - Does her lawsuit stand a chance? And what is she asking for? Terry Milewski gives us the latest on this breaking story. And the Supreme Court rejects the government's plan for a national securities regulator - But when they closed the door on the regulator did they open a window? Two provincial finance ministers are here with their opinion. And Evan reveals Game changer number two: the Conservative Party's majority win. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty breaks down the win and hints at what all you Hill watchers should expect in the New Year. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Thursday, December 22 Today on Power and Politics: Helena Geurgis is suing the Prime Minister and a long list of her former colleagues - Does her lawsuit stand a chance? And what is she asking for? Terry Milewski gives us the latest on this breaking story. And the Supreme Court rejects the government's plan for a national securities regulator - But when they closed the door on the regulator did they open a window? Two provincial finance ministers are here with their opinion. And Evan reveals Game changer number two: the Conservative Party's majority win. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty breaks down the win and hints at what all you Hill watchers should expect in the New Year. 5458 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111221_26658.mp3 Robert Chisholm has just announced he's pulled out of the NDP Leadership race. Who will he support now? Former candidate Robert Chisholm is here to give us the latest. And - After a scandal blown open by former Auditor General Sheila Fraser - Will the new integrity commissioner clean house? How many cases is he now investigating? we have the first interview with Mario Dion--the new integrity commissioner. Plus - We reveal your third 'Political Game Changers of the year: The Arab Spring.' What led to Canada bombing Libya but not Syria? Will the Arab Spring turn to an Arab WInter? Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Senator Romeo Dellaire are both here. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, December 21 Robert Chisholm has just announced he's pulled out of the NDP Leadership race. Who will he support now? Former candidate Robert Chisholm is here to give us the latest. And - After a scandal blown open by former Auditor General Sheila Fraser - Will the new integrity commissioner clean house? How many cases is he now investigating? we have the first interview with Mario Dion--the new integrity commissioner. Plus - We reveal your third 'Political Game Changers of the year: The Arab Spring.' What led to Canada bombing Libya but not Syria? Will the Arab Spring turn to an Arab WInter? Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Senator Romeo Dellaire are both here. 5423 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111220_59655.mp3 Is it the billion dollar health care fix or health care fiasco? Why has reaction to the Feds new health care deal spilt the country from west to east? We get reaction from health care report author Roy Romanow -- and MPs MPs Shelley Glover, Megan Leslie and Hedy Fry debate the impact. All hell broke loose in the House when the government withdrew from the Kyoto Protocol, But did regular Canadians get angry too? Jaime Watt discovers a surprising backlash aimed at one minister on Political Traction. Plus, Plus - How did the Liberals suffer such a devastating blow in the spring election? What can the party hope for now? For 'the Political Game Changer of 2011' we feature today is interim Leader Bob Rae. This is a special game changers edition of Power and Politics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, December 20 Is it the billion dollar health care fix or health care fiasco? Why has reaction to the Feds new health care deal spilt the country from west to east? We get reaction from health care report author Roy Romanow -- and MPs MPs Shelley Glover, Megan Leslie and Hedy Fry debate the impact. All hell broke loose in the House when the government withdrew from the Kyoto Protocol, But did regular Canadians get angry too? Jaime Watt discovers a surprising backlash aimed at one minister on Political Traction. Plus, Plus - How did the Liberals suffer such a devastating blow in the spring election? What can the party hope for now? For 'the Political Game Changer of 2011' we feature today is interim Leader Bob Rae. This is a special game changers edition of Power and Politics. 5415 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111219_95760.mp3 A 21-billion dollar health care battle kicks off after a controversial announcement: How did Jim Flaherty change the deal to transfer health care money to the provinces? How will this affect health care? We talk to the Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty, fresh from his meeting with his provincial counterparts. As well as the furious Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan. And - will North Korea be a threat after Kim Jong-Il's death? How will his death affect the region? Jonathan Pollack of the Brookings Institution and David Welch of the Balsillie School of International Affairs join us. Plus - Who had the biggest impact this year on Canadian politics? We heard from you, and now we're ready to reveal the top Political Game Changers of 2011, starting with number 5. This is Power and Politics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Monday, December 19 A 21-billion dollar health care battle kicks off after a controversial announcement: How did Jim Flaherty change the deal to transfer health care money to the provinces? How will this affect health care? We talk to the Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty, fresh from his meeting with his provincial counterparts. As well as the furious Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan. And - will North Korea be a threat after Kim Jong-Il's death? How will his death affect the region? Jonathan Pollack of the Brookings Institution and David Welch of the Balsillie School of International Affairs join us. Plus - Who had the biggest impact this year on Canadian politics? We heard from you, and now we're ready to reveal the top Political Game Changers of 2011, starting with number 5. This is Power and Politics. 5593 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111216_74480.mp3 The federal government shuts down the Wheat Board monopoly. As 5 directors get their pink slips, did the Agriculture Minister break the law - to change the law? And is this battle really over? We'll put that to Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. And - Raucous. Nasty. Over-the-top. Choose your own adjective. We'll be joined by three MPs after a fall sitting of the Commons that has Santa checking his list more than twice. Plus, Can governments control soaring health-care costs? Are they doing enough to support seniors in retirement? Those are the big questions facing the country's finance ministers as they get set to meet in Victoria. We'll talk to Alberta's Finance Minister Ron Liepert on whether the provinces can find any common ground. This is Power and Politics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, December 16 The federal government shuts down the Wheat Board monopoly. As 5 directors get their pink slips, did the Agriculture Minister break the law - to change the law? And is this battle really over? We'll put that to Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. And - Raucous. Nasty. Over-the-top. Choose your own adjective. We'll be joined by three MPs after a fall sitting of the Commons that has Santa checking his list more than twice. Plus, Can governments control soaring health-care costs? Are they doing enough to support seniors in retirement? Those are the big questions facing the country's finance ministers as they get set to meet in Victoria. We'll talk to Alberta's Finance Minister Ron Liepert on whether the provinces can find any common ground. This is Power and Politics. 5451 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111215_68914.mp3 More violence in Syria: Why is the government telling Canadians to leave now? Will Syria be the next Libya? MPs Chris Alexander, Guy Caron and John McKay are here. And - After meeting the Minister -- why is the Attawapiskat chief slapping him with an injunction? What happened in today's meeting over the emergency in the First Nation? Parliamentary secretary to the Minister Greg Rickford will be here to break it down as well as the local NDP MP Charlie Angus. Plus - Is the NDP losing ground in Quebec? What does a deep drop in a new poll say about that party's fortunes in Quebec? We talk to interim leader Nycolle Turmel about all of this. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Thursday, December 15 More violence in Syria: Why is the government telling Canadians to leave now? Will Syria be the next Libya? MPs Chris Alexander, Guy Caron and John McKay are here. And - After meeting the Minister -- why is the Attawapiskat chief slapping him with an injunction? What happened in today's meeting over the emergency in the First Nation? Parliamentary secretary to the Minister Greg Rickford will be here to break it down as well as the local NDP MP Charlie Angus. Plus - Is the NDP losing ground in Quebec? What does a deep drop in a new poll say about that party's fortunes in Quebec? We talk to interim leader Nycolle Turmel about all of this. 5527 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111214_52335.mp3 How does the government defend conduct the ‘Speaker’ called Reprehensible? And what are their plans for next year in the House? As the House prepares to wind down, Government house leaders Peter Van Loan, Joe Comartin and Marc Garneau talk about bad four letter words in the House and just what was accomplished. And - What lead Justin Trudeau to Call Peter Kent a "Piece of Shit" today in the House of Commons? How does he explain his anger? Justin Trudeau is here to give us the details. Plus - Are cuts coming in the New Year? Are new corporate tax cuts helping or hurting the economy? MPs Shelley Glover, Peter Julian and Joyce Murray are here. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, December 14 How does the government defend conduct the ‘Speaker’ called Reprehensible? And what are their plans for next year in the House? As the House prepares to wind down, Government house leaders Peter Van Loan, Joe Comartin and Marc Garneau talk about bad four letter words in the House and just what was accomplished. And - What lead Justin Trudeau to Call Peter Kent a "Piece of Shit" today in the House of Commons? How does he explain his anger? Justin Trudeau is here to give us the details. Plus - Are cuts coming in the New Year? Are new corporate tax cuts helping or hurting the economy? MPs Shelley Glover, Peter Julian and Joyce Murray are here. 5504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111213_79847.mp3 Showdown over the long gun: Quebec says it will sue the federal government to stop it from destroying the long-gun registry information. Quebec's Minister of Public Safety is here with details on the suit and we get reaction from MPs Candice Hoeppner, Jack Harris and Francis Scarpaleggia. And - Pulling back the veil: is a new government regulation a violation of religious freedom or protecting Canadian values? We have two Muslim women facing off about their rights vs the state. Plus - Are polluters getting away with it because the government is not enforcing the rules? A damning new report today from the environment commissioner says everything from toxic chemicals to poisonous water are endangering Canadians. We hear from the man behind the report, Scott Vaughn. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, December 13 Showdown over the long gun: Quebec says it will sue the federal government to stop it from destroying the long-gun registry information. Quebec's Minister of Public Safety is here with details on the suit and we get reaction from MPs Candice Hoeppner, Jack Harris and Francis Scarpaleggia. And - Pulling back the veil: is a new government regulation a violation of religious freedom or protecting Canadian values? We have two Muslim women facing off about their rights vs the state. Plus - Are polluters getting away with it because the government is not enforcing the rules? A damning new report today from the environment commissioner says everything from toxic chemicals to poisonous water are endangering Canadians. We hear from the man behind the report, Scott Vaughn. 5496 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111212_75957.mp3 Does a new ban on women wearing a head covering at the citizenship ceremony infringe of religious freedom or protect Canadian values? Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney is here to defend his new rule. And - who is really in charge in Attawapiskat? The government says its their man, but the Chief rejects his rule. What comes next? MPs Greg Rickford, Charlie Angus and Carolyn Bennett give us the very latest. Plus - We have breaking news: Canada is about to announce it will pull out of the kyoto accord. Why do it a day after the UN climate conference ended? We will take you live to Peter Kent's announcement, and MPs Michelle Rempel, Megan Leslie and Kirsty Duncan are here to react. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Monday, December 12 Does a new ban on women wearing a head covering at the citizenship ceremony infringe of religious freedom or protect Canadian values? Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney is here to defend his new rule. And - who is really in charge in Attawapiskat? The government says its their man, but the Chief rejects his rule. What comes next? MPs Greg Rickford, Charlie Angus and Carolyn Bennett give us the very latest. Plus - We have breaking news: Canada is about to announce it will pull out of the kyoto accord. Why do it a day after the UN climate conference ended? We will take you live to Peter Kent's announcement, and MPs Michelle Rempel, Megan Leslie and Kirsty Duncan are here to react. 5809 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111209_83617.mp3 The government links a new deal to hand-over Afghan detainees to the U.S. and by-pass Afghan prisons. What does this say about the treatment of prisoners up to now? We'll talk to MP's about this surprise deal. Citizenship fraud crackdown. The government identifies thousands of people who may be in Canada illegally. But how can it put a stop to this kind of fraud? We'll put that to the Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney. Plus European Union leaders reach a deal. Is it enough to avert a euro-zone debt catastrophe? We go 'On the Money' with economist Glen Hodgson and foreign policy expert Fen Hampson. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, December 9 The government links a new deal to hand-over Afghan detainees to the U.S. and by-pass Afghan prisons. What does this say about the treatment of prisoners up to now? We'll talk to MP's about this surprise deal. Citizenship fraud crackdown. The government identifies thousands of people who may be in Canada illegally. But how can it put a stop to this kind of fraud? We'll put that to the Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney. Plus European Union leaders reach a deal. Is it enough to avert a euro-zone debt catastrophe? We go 'On the Money' with economist Glen Hodgson and foreign policy expert Fen Hampson. 5470 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111208_31381.mp3 Despite a federal ruling against it, the government vows to pass the bill to kill the Wheat Board by Christmas - breaking the law or doing its job? MPs David Anderson, parliamentary secretary to Gerry Ritz, the minister responsible for the Wheat Board and MPs Pat Martin and Ralph Goodale are standing by. The third party manager is costing Attawapiskat 13-hundred dollars a day - should the First nation be paying for a solution the Feds have forces on them? Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Greg Rickford, NDP MP Charlie Angus, and Liberal Carolyn Bennett are all here. Plus - How rampant is sexual harassment in the RCMP? As Bob Paulson takes the reins of the RCMP - what is he up against? We have a police expert who argues the Mounties picked a bully to weed out bullies in the ranks. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Thursday, December 8 Despite a federal ruling against it, the government vows to pass the bill to kill the Wheat Board by Christmas - breaking the law or doing its job? MPs David Anderson, parliamentary secretary to Gerry Ritz, the minister responsible for the Wheat Board and MPs Pat Martin and Ralph Goodale are standing by. The third party manager is costing Attawapiskat 13-hundred dollars a day - should the First nation be paying for a solution the Feds have forces on them? Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Greg Rickford, NDP MP Charlie Angus, and Liberal Carolyn Bennett are all here. Plus - How rampant is sexual harassment in the RCMP? As Bob Paulson takes the reins of the RCMP - what is he up against? We have a police expert who argues the Mounties picked a bully to weed out bullies in the ranks. 5483 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111207_40419.mp3 It is being billed as the biggest agreement since NAFTA: But how much will cost you and what will Canada have to give up for trade? We get the latest from Washington from Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird who was with the Prime Minister and then MPs Chris Alexander, Brian Massey and Marc Garneau debate if it is worth it. A judge rules against the government on killing the wheat board: Does this mean the Board will stay? What's the governments next move? The Wheat Board Chair is here, as well as MPs Chris Warkentin, Pat Martin and Frank Valeriote. Plus the government offers an evacuation to the people of Attawapiskat? Will they accept it? And: Peter Mackay threatens to sue over allegations that he didn't tell the truth about his helicopter flight? Has he been exonerated? This is Power and Politics. You are where you need to be. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, December 7 It is being billed as the biggest agreement since NAFTA: But how much will cost you and what will Canada have to give up for trade? We get the latest from Washington from Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird who was with the Prime Minister and then MPs Chris Alexander, Brian Massey and Marc Garneau debate if it is worth it. A judge rules against the government on killing the wheat board: Does this mean the Board will stay? What's the governments next move? The Wheat Board Chair is here, as well as MPs Chris Warkentin, Pat Martin and Frank Valeriote. Plus the government offers an evacuation to the people of Attawapiskat? Will they accept it? And: Peter Mackay threatens to sue over allegations that he didn't tell the truth about his helicopter flight? Has he been exonerated? This is Power and Politics. You are where you need to be. 5516 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111206_59057.mp3 As the fight over Attiwapiskat escalates, is the next step civil disobedience? When will the government be faced with a serious stand off? Stan Louttit The Grand Chief for the Attawapiskat region is here with a warning. And Greg Rickford, the Parliamentary secretary to the minister in charge, is here to respond; Why were Conservatives not invited to a rally on Parliament Hill today to mark the anniversary of the Montreal Massacre? Is the opposition using the tragedy for political purposes? MPs Kerry-Lynne Findlay and Francoise Boivin debate the politics of pain; Plus - as soldiers patrol the streets of Moscow during anti Putin rallies, is Russia heading for a full-out revolt? Former Canadian Ambassador to Russia Rodney Irwin tells us Putin's next move. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, December 6 As the fight over Attiwapiskat escalates, is the next step civil disobedience? When will the government be faced with a serious stand off? Stan Louttit The Grand Chief for the Attawapiskat region is here with a warning. And Greg Rickford, the Parliamentary secretary to the minister in charge, is here to respond; Why were Conservatives not invited to a rally on Parliament Hill today to mark the anniversary of the Montreal Massacre? Is the opposition using the tragedy for political purposes? MPs Kerry-Lynne Findlay and Francoise Boivin debate the politics of pain; Plus - as soldiers patrol the streets of Moscow during anti Putin rallies, is Russia heading for a full-out revolt? Former Canadian Ambassador to Russia Rodney Irwin tells us Putin's next move. 5486 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111205_26708.mp3 Is Canada about to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol? How will Canada meet is emissions reduction targets? Parliamentary secretary to the environment minister Michelle Rempel debate MP Megan Leslie and Kirsty Duncan on Canada and climate on the global stage; Should Peter Mackay resign over allegations that he used a government helicopter for personal use? Liberal leader Bob Rae is here with his view; And Conservative MP Peter Goldring is charged by police for refusing a breathalyzer. He bowed out of the Tory caucus but should he get the boot? Power Panel gives you the latest. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Monday, December 5 Is Canada about to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol? How will Canada meet is emissions reduction targets? Parliamentary secretary to the environment minister Michelle Rempel debate MP Megan Leslie and Kirsty Duncan on Canada and climate on the global stage; Should Peter Mackay resign over allegations that he used a government helicopter for personal use? Liberal leader Bob Rae is here with his view; And Conservative MP Peter Goldring is charged by police for refusing a breathalyzer. He bowed out of the Tory caucus but should he get the boot? Power Panel gives you the latest. 5513 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111202_48306.mp3 Canada takes another economic hit as job numbers drop. We ask MPs Mark Adler, Peter Julian and Massimo Pacetti how sound is our economy? What should the government be doing? A dire warning from the United Nations today. Is Syria really headed toward a civil war? Are sanctions enough? Or should Canada get tougher? MPs Chris Alexander, Jack Harris and Dominic Leblanc hash that out; what is the answer in communities like Attawapiskat? Would self-government and property rights make all the difference? We ask former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Phil Fontaine and then we hear from Ontario's Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Kathleen Wynne; Kady O’Malley, Rob Russo and Greg Weston are here for the Power Panel to talk about Peter MacKay’s chopper ride and the NDP’s Sally Housser will give us a look ahead on Sunday’s first NDP Leadership debate. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, December 2 Canada takes another economic hit as job numbers drop. We ask MPs Mark Adler, Peter Julian and Massimo Pacetti how sound is our economy? What should the government be doing? A dire warning from the United Nations today. Is Syria really headed toward a civil war? Are sanctions enough? Or should Canada get tougher? MPs Chris Alexander, Jack Harris and Dominic Leblanc hash that out; what is the answer in communities like Attawapiskat? Would self-government and property rights make all the difference? We ask former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Phil Fontaine and then we hear from Ontario's Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Kathleen Wynne; Kady O’Malley, Rob Russo and Greg Weston are here for the Power Panel to talk about Peter MacKay’s chopper ride and the NDP’s Sally Housser will give us a look ahead on Sunday’s first NDP Leadership debate. 5450 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111201_30006.mp3 Why didn't Minister of Aboriginal Affairs know about the crisis in Attawapiskat earlier? Is the government's new emergency plan enough to help? The Parliamentary secretary to minister of aboriginal affairs, Greg Rickford debates MPs Charlie Angus and Carolyn Bennett. And - Did Peter Mackay tell the truth about why he really used a military helicopter to leave a personal fishing trip? Why were warnings from a senior military advisor not to hitch a ride on the chopper ignored? MPs Dean del Mastro, David Christopherson and Scott Simms debate new documents released today that shed dramatic light on what really happened. Plus - Why the biggest challenge to the AIDS pandemic may be racism? Stephen Lewis is here on this World AIDS Day to explain. This is Power and Politics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Thursday, December 1 Why didn't Minister of Aboriginal Affairs know about the crisis in Attawapiskat earlier? Is the government's new emergency plan enough to help? The Parliamentary secretary to minister of aboriginal affairs, Greg Rickford debates MPs Charlie Angus and Carolyn Bennett. And - Did Peter Mackay tell the truth about why he really used a military helicopter to leave a personal fishing trip? Why were warnings from a senior military advisor not to hitch a ride on the chopper ignored? MPs Dean del Mastro, David Christopherson and Scott Simms debate new documents released today that shed dramatic light on what really happened. Plus - Why the biggest challenge to the AIDS pandemic may be racism? Stephen Lewis is here on this World AIDS Day to explain. This is Power and Politics. 5485 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111130_60925.mp3 How are the people in embattled Attawapiskat reacting to the government's announcement that it is bringing in financial monitors? Is that the right response to the emergency or an insult to the people? We get first hand reaction from CBC's Adrienne Arseneualt in Attawapiskat. Then MP Charlie Angus - who just got back from there last night- debates parliamentary secretary Greg Rickford. Plus, the government says it gave the reserve 92-million dollars. Where did the money go? CBC's Karina Roman is here to break down the numbers. The last battle over the crime bill is happening tonight, will this lead to federal provincial battle over who pays for new prisons? MPs Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Jack Harris and Irwin Cotler are here. Plus - MPs bare all right here! How much did MPs on Parliament raise for 'Movember'? (for prostate cancer research) MPs Justin Trudeau, Ed Holder and Pat Martin face the blade in our annual shave off - the chairs are here on Power and Politics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, November 30 How are the people in embattled Attawapiskat reacting to the government's announcement that it is bringing in financial monitors? Is that the right response to the emergency or an insult to the people? We get first hand reaction from CBC's Adrienne Arseneualt in Attawapiskat. Then MP Charlie Angus - who just got back from there last night- debates parliamentary secretary Greg Rickford. Plus, the government says it gave the reserve 92-million dollars. Where did the money go? CBC's Karina Roman is here to break down the numbers. The last battle over the crime bill is happening tonight, will this lead to federal provincial battle over who pays for new prisons? MPs Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Jack Harris and Irwin Cotler are here. Plus - MPs bare all right here! How much did MPs on Parliament raise for 'Movember'? (for prostate cancer research) MPs Justin Trudeau, Ed Holder and Pat Martin face the blade in our annual shave off - the chairs are here on Power and Politics. 4932 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111129_10780.mp3 As the red cross cross arrives in Attawapiskat today, who is responsible for the emergency in the first nations reserve? The government or first nations leadership itself? Is the answer really more money? The AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo is here with his reaction and so is Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Greg Rickford. We also talk to Interim NDP Leader Nycole Turmel who is in Attawapiskat right now for her reaction. At the UN climate conference in Durban right now, is Canada blocking action against climate change? The leader of Canada green party Elizabeth May is here. Plus - is the last fight about the long gun registry the status of sniper rifles? Are any last minute changes possible on the controversial issue? We ask MPs Candice Hoeppner, Jack Harris and Francis Scarpaleggia. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, November 29 As the red cross cross arrives in Attawapiskat today, who is responsible for the emergency in the first nations reserve? The government or first nations leadership itself? Is the answer really more money? The AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo is here with his reaction and so is Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Greg Rickford. We also talk to Interim NDP Leader Nycole Turmel who is in Attawapiskat right now for her reaction. At the UN climate conference in Durban right now, is Canada blocking action against climate change? The leader of Canada green party Elizabeth May is here. Plus - is the last fight about the long gun registry the status of sniper rifles? Are any last minute changes possible on the controversial issue? We ask MPs Candice Hoeppner, Jack Harris and Francis Scarpaleggia. 5487 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111128_27000.mp3 As another round of climate change talks begins, Canada is once again being singled out as an obstacle to progress, only this time the Harper government is being accused of undermining any deal in Durban, South Africa. We'll put that to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment -- Michelle Rempel, and opposition critics Megan Leslie and Kirsty Duncan. A state of emergency continues in Attawapiskat as the Red Cross and government officials prepare to fly in to help. But Attiwapiskat isn't the only first nations community to face a crisis. We'll get some perspective from someone who went through this five years ago -- the Chief of the Kashechewan Reserve. And we'll take you live to the final vote in the House of Commons on the bill to end the Wheat Board monopoly. Plus, we'll try to separate the wheat from the chaff with Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and his Alberta counterpart, Evan Berger. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Monday, November 28 As another round of climate change talks begins, Canada is once again being singled out as an obstacle to progress, only this time the Harper government is being accused of undermining any deal in Durban, South Africa. We'll put that to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment -- Michelle Rempel, and opposition critics Megan Leslie and Kirsty Duncan. A state of emergency continues in Attawapiskat as the Red Cross and government officials prepare to fly in to help. But Attiwapiskat isn't the only first nations community to face a crisis. We'll get some perspective from someone who went through this five years ago -- the Chief of the Kashechewan Reserve. And we'll take you live to the final vote in the House of Commons on the bill to end the Wheat Board monopoly. Plus, we'll try to separate the wheat from the chaff with Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and his Alberta counterpart, Evan Berger. 5712 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111125_27912.mp3 Jim Flaherty says Europe is already in a recession. What does that mean for Canada? The Finance Minister is here; what's the right fix for Canada's health system? Does it include private delivery? We'll talk to Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq; the Northern Ont. Cree community of Attawapiskat declared a state of emergency a month ago so why are Federal Officials only heading up there next week? MPs Greg Rickford, Linda Duncan and Carolyn Bennett will debate; Our regular Friday Power Panel, Rob Russo, Greg Weston and Kady O’Malley are here and, is it time for international intervention in Syria? We ask Hassan Hachimi of the Syrian National Council what he told Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, November 25 Jim Flaherty says Europe is already in a recession. What does that mean for Canada? The Finance Minister is here; what's the right fix for Canada's health system? Does it include private delivery? We'll talk to Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq; the Northern Ont. Cree community of Attawapiskat declared a state of emergency a month ago so why are Federal Officials only heading up there next week? MPs Greg Rickford, Linda Duncan and Carolyn Bennett will debate; Our regular Friday Power Panel, Rob Russo, Greg Weston and Kady O’Malley are here and, is it time for international intervention in Syria? We ask Hassan Hachimi of the Syrian National Council what he told Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister. 5462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111124_53177.mp3 Did the government use today's Libyan mission victory celebration to help sell new controversial jets? Was it too much for the occasion? MPs Chris Alexander, Jinny Sims and John McKay. And after buyers snubbed a huge German bond offering, new fears: Is the mighty German economy suddenly teetering on the brink? The German Ambassador to Canada Georg Witschel is here to explain how this could affect you. Plus - The health care battle begins today: As Health ministers meet in Halifax, what will the future of health care look like? What has to be cut to keep health care universal? The Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews is here with her line in the sands. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Thursday, November 24 Did the government use today's Libyan mission victory celebration to help sell new controversial jets? Was it too much for the occasion? MPs Chris Alexander, Jinny Sims and John McKay. And after buyers snubbed a huge German bond offering, new fears: Is the mighty German economy suddenly teetering on the brink? The German Ambassador to Canada Georg Witschel is here to explain how this could affect you. Plus - The health care battle begins today: As Health ministers meet in Halifax, what will the future of health care look like? What has to be cut to keep health care universal? The Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews is here with her line in the sands. 5475 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111123_69514.mp3 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, November 23 5450 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111122_91297.mp3 Chaos growing in Tahrir square right now, Is Canada doing enough to support the Arab Spring? MPs Chris Alexander, Don Davies and John McKay debate what more can be done. Plus - why does the Former Conservative environment minister say Canada urgently needs to improve its monitoring of the Oil sands? Jim Prentice is here with his plan. And, Are the drugs you are taking safe? Did the Economic Action actually create any jobs? A harsh new report today from the Auditor General casts doubt on some serious problems. The man who wrote it, Interim Auditor General John Wiersema is here with the details you don't want to miss this. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, November 22 Chaos growing in Tahrir square right now, Is Canada doing enough to support the Arab Spring? MPs Chris Alexander, Don Davies and John McKay debate what more can be done. Plus - why does the Former Conservative environment minister say Canada urgently needs to improve its monitoring of the Oil sands? Jim Prentice is here with his plan. And, Are the drugs you are taking safe? Did the Economic Action actually create any jobs? A harsh new report today from the Auditor General casts doubt on some serious problems. The man who wrote it, Interim Auditor General John Wiersema is here with the details you don't want to miss this. 5527 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111121_86348.mp3 Canada, the U.S. and Britain announce tough new sanctions on Iran - but will that stop Tehran from building its nuclear arsenal? Violence in Egypt: What does the chaos in Tahrir square mean for the country? We take you live to Tahrir square for the very latest. MPs Chris Alexander, Jack Harris and John McKay debate what more Canada can do in a region on fire. Occupy protesters in Vancouver and Toronto are being evicted - we have Toronto's Deputy Mayor Doug Holyday here to debate Occupy protestor Kevin Konnyu: should they stay or should they go? Plus - Is the Liberal party on a death watch? In his first TV interview about his new book, the controversial author, Peter C Newman defends his new book: "When the Gods Changed: The Death of Liberal Canada." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Monday, November 21 Canada, the U.S. and Britain announce tough new sanctions on Iran - but will that stop Tehran from building its nuclear arsenal? Violence in Egypt: What does the chaos in Tahrir square mean for the country? We take you live to Tahrir square for the very latest. MPs Chris Alexander, Jack Harris and John McKay debate what more Canada can do in a region on fire. Occupy protesters in Vancouver and Toronto are being evicted - we have Toronto's Deputy Mayor Doug Holyday here to debate Occupy protestor Kevin Konnyu: should they stay or should they go? Plus - Is the Liberal party on a death watch? In his first TV interview about his new book, the controversial author, Peter C Newman defends his new book: "When the Gods Changed: The Death of Liberal Canada." 5831 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111118_51987.mp3 As world leaders warn of a civil war in Syria and an Arab League deadline looms tomorrow - Defence Minister Peter MacKay joins us from Halifax where he's meeting politicians from around the world. What role Canada will play in this latest flashpoint in the Arab Spring? And, As Occupy Wall Street continues, the world's financial capital faces a winter of discontent. We'll talk to a New York City politician who was arrested on the streets of his own city. He argues this grassroots uprising is shaping up to be this generation's civil rights movement . Plus - The United States is trimming defence spending and the F-35 could be on the chopping block. Republican Senator John McCain is here on why he believes now is not the time to spend billions on these new jets and offer his take on the latest chill in Canadian-US relations. From Syria to New York, from Sparks Street to Wall Street, we've got it all covered right here on Power and Politics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Friday, November 18 As world leaders warn of a civil war in Syria and an Arab League deadline looms tomorrow - Defence Minister Peter MacKay joins us from Halifax where he's meeting politicians from around the world. What role Canada will play in this latest flashpoint in the Arab Spring? And, As Occupy Wall Street continues, the world's financial capital faces a winter of discontent. We'll talk to a New York City politician who was arrested on the streets of his own city. He argues this grassroots uprising is shaping up to be this generation's civil rights movement . Plus - The United States is trimming defence spending and the F-35 could be on the chopping block. Republican Senator John McCain is here on why he believes now is not the time to spend billions on these new jets and offer his take on the latest chill in Canadian-US relations. From Syria to New York, from Sparks Street to Wall Street, we've got it all covered right here on Power and Politics. 5509 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111117_63052.mp3 Was it a tweet too far when an NDP MP used the 'F-word' and alluded to Nazi Germany when criticizing the governments budget antics? Or smart tactics to raise an issue about how the Government is handling the budget? Pat Martin, the tweeter himself, is here to take on MPs Tom Lukiwski and Marc Garneau. Right now we are watching the protests and arrests going on in New York City as the Occupy Movement showdown with police heats up. A New York city councillor who is at the demonstration in New York and is with us as and then Author Linda McQuaig and Republican strategist Brad Blakeman debate: is this the end or a new beginning? Plus the Supreme Court slapped Canada Post with a Quarter of a Billion dollar fine. Why did it take 28 years to find a way to pay women the same as men? We get reaction from people who won the case! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Thursday, November 17 Was it a tweet too far when an NDP MP used the 'F-word' and alluded to Nazi Germany when criticizing the governments budget antics? Or smart tactics to raise an issue about how the Government is handling the budget? Pat Martin, the tweeter himself, is here to take on MPs Tom Lukiwski and Marc Garneau. Right now we are watching the protests and arrests going on in New York City as the Occupy Movement showdown with police heats up. A New York city councillor who is at the demonstration in New York and is with us as and then Author Linda McQuaig and Republican strategist Brad Blakeman debate: is this the end or a new beginning? Plus the Supreme Court slapped Canada Post with a Quarter of a Billion dollar fine. Why did it take 28 years to find a way to pay women the same as men? We get reaction from people who won the case! 5628 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111116_74574.mp3 On his first day of work, why is the new RCMP Commissioner cracking down on sexual harassment in the force? Does the RCMP have a problem with women? MPs Shelley Glover, Francis Scarpaleggia and Jasbir Sandhu debate what has to change; And - Transcanada says it will go ahead and start building parts of the key stone pipeline, are the NDP really trying to stop it? The minister of natural resources called Megan Leslie's trip to Washington a disgrace and she is here to respond; Plus - With Italy's new government sworn in today, will the Eurozone economic crisis hit Canada? Does the Occupy Movement signal the U.S. is also teetering on the brink? The controversial best selling author Niall Ferguson is here with what is going wrong, and what has to go right. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Wednesday, November 16 On his first day of work, why is the new RCMP Commissioner cracking down on sexual harassment in the force? Does the RCMP have a problem with women? MPs Shelley Glover, Francis Scarpaleggia and Jasbir Sandhu debate what has to change; And - Transcanada says it will go ahead and start building parts of the key stone pipeline, are the NDP really trying to stop it? The minister of natural resources called Megan Leslie's trip to Washington a disgrace and she is here to respond; Plus - With Italy's new government sworn in today, will the Eurozone economic crisis hit Canada? Does the Occupy Movement signal the U.S. is also teetering on the brink? The controversial best selling author Niall Ferguson is here with what is going wrong, and what has to go right. 5454 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111115_48640.mp3 Will rerouting the Keystone pipeline save it or will the delay kill it? And what will opposition MPs say about it as they head to Washington today--a move the government calls a disgrace? MPs Michelle Rempel, Peter Julian and David McGuinty debate; An 'Occupy' showdown in New York and Toronto today - police prepare to tear down tents, but the protesters won't go, how will this end? Toronto Deputy Mayor Doug Holyday is here with their plan - and so is Occupy protester Kevin Con-you; Herman Cain's Libyan Lapse - How many gaffes does it take before you don't qualify to be the President of the United States? This is Power and Politics - you are where you need to be. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Tuesday, November 15 Will rerouting the Keystone pipeline save it or will the delay kill it? And what will opposition MPs say about it as they head to Washington today--a move the government calls a disgrace? MPs Michelle Rempel, Peter Julian and David McGuinty debate; An 'Occupy' showdown in New York and Toronto today - police prepare to tear down tents, but the protesters won't go, how will this end? Toronto Deputy Mayor Doug Holyday is here with their plan - and so is Occupy protester Kevin Con-you; Herman Cain's Libyan Lapse - How many gaffes does it take before you don't qualify to be the President of the United States? This is Power and Politics - you are where you need to be. 5481 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/powerandpolitics_20111114_68363.mp3 How will Canada react to the U.S. decision to delay the Keystone pipeline? Did Stephen Harper push President Obama to change his mind when they met this weekend? The Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver is standing by with the latest; After the Arab League suspends Syria and the King of Jordan calls for Assad to step down, why does Syria say this is all a conspiracy theory? The Syrian Charge d'Affaires Bashar Akbik is here; Plus - Who is going to foot the bill for the government's crime agenda? The Premier of Nova Scotia Darrell Dexter wants compensation for the Feds. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT POWER & POLITICS - Monday, November 14 How will Canada react to the U.S. decision to delay the Keystone pipeline? Did Stephen Harper push President Obama to change his mind when they met this weekend? The Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver is standing by with the latest; After the Arab League suspends Syria and the King of Jordan calls for Assad to step down, why does Syria say this is all a conspiracy theory? The Syrian Charge d'Affaires Bashar Akbik is here; Plus - Who is going to foot the bill for the government's crime agenda? The Premier of Nova Scotia Darrell Dexter wants compensation for the Feds. 5499