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Canada's premiers push for $28B top-up to annual federal health care spending



Health Minister Patty Hajdu, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister on rapid testing and provincial demands for increased health-care funding. Plus, Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca on that province's COVID-19 case surge.

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Border agency made a mistake in issuing U.S. billionaire a quarantine exemption: Blair



CBC Investigative Reporter Jonathon Gatehouse on the government's response to a U.S. billionaire getting a quarantine exemption. Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough on the plan to transition CERB recipients to Employment Insurance or other proposed programs. Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson responds to Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's throne speech wish list.

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Ford says Ontario will ramp up COVID-19 testing



Dr. Isaac Bogoch weighs in on whether the Ontario government should have seen the surge in COVID-19 cases coming sooner and discusses the need to increase testing capacity. Plus, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on what he wants to see in the throne speech.

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Canada welcomes U.S. decision to drop aluminum duties, vows to retaliate if tariffs return



Trade Minister Mary Ng, former United States ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman, and the Power Panel discuss the U.S. move to lift the tariffs it had levied against Canadian aluminum. Plus, New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs on being re-elected with a majority government.

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Rising COVID-19 case numbers drawing concern



Immunity Task Force Co-Chair Dr. David Naylor on the uptick in COVID-19 case numbers, as well as Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc on what the federal government is prepared to do about them. Plus, the Power Panel on former Conservative leadership candidate Peter MacKay's $1-million campaign debt.

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What's at stake for Canada in the U.S. election?



Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman on how the November presidential election outcome could impact Canada. Also on the show, Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux on the state of Canada's economy, and an advertising expert on the Conservative Party's brand under new leader Erin O'Toole.

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Provinces demand permanent boost to health-care funding



Power & Politics speaks to federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu and Ontario Treasury Board President Peter Bethlenfalvy about the provincial demand for increased health transfers. Plus, MPs react to WE Charity's decision to wind down its Canadian operations.

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WE Charity announces its winding down Canadian operations



Power & Politics speaks to Charity Intelligence's Kate Bahen about WE Charity announcing it will wind down its Canadian operations months after it was embroiled in political controversy. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the Power Panel also respond to the news.

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O'Toole says a Conservative government would commit to Paris climate targets



Power & Politics speaks to Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole about the pandemic response, the environment, and his economic strategy. Also on the show, former finance ministers Ralph Goodale and John Manley discuss what kind of economic response might be coming in the throne speech.

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Ontario court strikes down Doug Ford's mandatory anti-carbon tax gas pump stickers



Power & Politics speaks to Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips about the court decision on his government's mandatory gas pump stickers, as well as next week's Ontario-Quebec Summit and his government's back-to-school plan. Also on the show, two pollsters and the CBC's Éric Grenier discuss what the latest polling data means for the possibility of a fall election.

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Liberals to unveil high-spending recovery plan, party insiders say



Power & Politics gets the inside scoop from the CBC's Chris Hall about what might be in the Throne Speech, which the prime minister says will be focused on a long-term green recovery. Plus, AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on the certification of two class action lawsuits over the treatment of First Nations children.

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O'Toole says he's 'ready' for a fall election



Power & Politics speaks to a pollster and two party insiders about new polling data and whether or not Canada could see a snap election this fall. Also on the show, Small Business Minister Mary Ng on the future of the commercial rent relief program.

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Thousands of businesses in limbo as federal rent relief program expires



Power & Politics speaks to three MPs about the expiry of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program, and what should happen next. Also on the show, Black Voters Matter co-founder Cliff Albright on U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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PM condemns destruction of Sir John A. Macdonald statue in Montreal



Power & Politics speaks to Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller and Indigenous rights advocate Cindy Blackstock about the John A. Macdonald statue that was toppled by protestors in Montreal. Plus, Health Minister Patty Hajdu discusses new agreements the government has reached to secure millions of doses of potential COVID-19 vaccines.

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Navarro’s ‘dismissive’ remarks on Canadian military a window into Trump’s view of allies: Sciutto



Power & Politics speaks to CNN journalist and author Jim Sciutto whose new book includes comments by Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro that cast aspersions on Canada's role in the war in Afghanistan. Retired U.S. Brigadier-General Mark Kimmitt also reacts to Navarro's comments. Plus, Dr. Peter Lin returns to discuss COVID-19 testing at airports and back-to-school concerns.

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Where will Leslyn Lewis run in the next election?



Power & Politics speaks to Leslyn Lewis, who placed third in the Conservative leadership race, about her political future. Also on the show, Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews on that province's first-quarter economic update, which projects a $24.2 billion deficit this fiscal year.

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Trudeau announces $2 billion for provinces, territories to help schools reopen safely



Power & Politics speaks to Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen about the $2 billion in federal funding to ensure a safe return to school. Plus, retired general Rick Hillier reacts to comments by Trump trade adviser Peter that question Canada's motive for joining the war in Afghanistan.

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Erin O'Toole lays out priorities as Conservative leader



Power & Politics speaks to NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh about Erin O'Toole being elected Conservative Party leader and the possibility of an upcoming election. Plus, a terrorism expert on a CBC News exclusive report that two Canadian Rangers were allowed to keep serving without interruption, despite the military's counterintelligence branch looking into their involvement in far-right organizations.

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Erin O'Toole elected new Conservative leader



Conservative strategists and pollsters break down Erin O'Toole's victory in the Conservative leadership race and discuss where the party goes from here. Plus, one of the co-chairs of the election organizing committee discusses the six-hour delay in getting results due to problems with the ballot opening machines.

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Conservatives announce new leader Sunday



Power & Politics speaks to Dan Nowlan, the co-chair of the Conservative Leadership Election Organizing Committee, ahead of the announcement of a new leader on Sunday. The Power Panel and Conservative strategists also discuss the race. Plus, Procurement Minister Anita Anand on a joint Ottawa-Ontario deal with 3M to produce medical masks.

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Feds extend CERB, expand EI and add 'recovery' benefits



Power & Politics speaks to Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough about extending the CERB and expanding the employment insurance program. Also on the show, former Prime Minister Kim Campbell on Chrystia Freeland being Canada's first female finance minister.

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Tories claim 'cover-up' after Trudeau prorogues Parliament



Power & Politics speaks to MPs about documents released to the House Finance Committee on the WE Charity student-grant controversy, as well as the decision to prorogue Parliament until late September. Also on the show, former American diplomat Samantha Power on the U.S. presidential election and what a Biden administration could mean for Canada.

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Freeland replaces Morneau as finance minister, Parliament prorogued until Sept. 23



Power & Politics speaks to Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who takes on the portfolio following Chrystia Freeland's appointment to finance. Opposition parties, former top Liberal advisers, and the Power Panel also discuss the cabinet shuffle and Parliament's prorogation.

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Bill Morneau resigns as finance minister and MP, will seek to lead OECD



Bill Morneau has resigned as finance minister and will step down as the MP for Toronto Centre. He is now putting in a bid to be the next secretary general for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Due to that late-breaking news, there is no episode of the Power & Politics podcast for August 17th. Vassy Kapelos will bring viewers the latest reaction to the story on Power & Politics tomorrow live at 5 p.m. ET on CBC News Network.

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Should parents be sending their kids back to school?



Power & Politics speaks to Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce about his province's back-to-school plan, which doesn't mandate reduced class sizes, and then a spokesperson from the Toronto District School Board responds. Plus, Dr. Peter Lin compares back-to-school plans from across the country.

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Teachers unions, parents concerned about Ontario back-to-school plans



Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation President Harvey Bischof discusses his province's back-to-school plan and a parent shares her concerns. Also on the show, New Brunswick Education Minister Dominic Cardy on why his province decided to reduce class sizes for younger students.

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Bloc's Blanchet says he will push for election if Trudeau, Morneau, Telford won't resign



Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough reacts to the Bloc Québécois threat to push for an election over the WE Charity controversy. Also on the show, B.C. Education Minister Rob Fleming explains the gradual restart of classes in his province. Plus, the Power Panel discusses Finance Minister Bill Morneau's political future.

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Biden picks U.S. Senator Kamala Harris as running mate



Power & Politics speaks to political strategists and Washington reporters about Joe Biden choosing Senator Kamala Harris as his pick for vice-presidential running mate. Also on the show, premier-designate Andrew Furey on the state of Newfoundland and Labrador finances.

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Opposition seeks probe into rent relief program



Power & Politics speaks to a panel of MPs about why the rent relief program was subcontracted to a company with ties to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chief of staff. An ethics expert and the Power Panel also discuss this issue. Plus, Windsor, Ont. Mayor Drew Dilkens talks about his region moving to the next stage of economic reopening.

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Canada to hit back against U.S. aluminum tariffs



Power & Politics speaks to Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault about plans to impose $3.6 billion in punitive countermeasures in response to U.S. aluminum tariffs announced Thursday. CBC's Ashley Burke tells us how the government has been responding to reports of unusual spending to meet Gov. Gen Julie Payette's demands for privacy. Plus, Dr. Peter Lin discusses mandatory masks in schools.

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U.S. slaps 10% tariff on aluminum imports from Canada



Power & Politics speaks to Canadian American Business Council CEO Maryscott Greenwood on President Donald's decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on aluminum imported from Canada. Plus, the CBC's Ashley Burke on the more than $250,000 spent to satisfy Gov. Gen. Julie Payette's need for privacy at Rideau Hall.

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Feds sign two agreements for millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines



Power & Politics speaks to Procurement Minister Anita Anand about the deal to secure Canada millions of doses of potential COVID-19 vaccines. Also on the show, Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna on changes to the COVID-19 infrastructure plan to help communities with pandemic projects.

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COVID Alert app faces criticism over accessibility



Power & Politics speaks to Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray about concerns with the accessibility of the government's COVID Alert app. Also on the show, Conservative leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis on her vision for the party. Plus, the Power Panel discusses where the WE Charity controversy goes from here.

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EI-like benefit for gig, contract workers will be available after CERB ends, PM says



Power & Politics speaks to Employment and Workforce Development Minister Carla Qualtrough about plans to phase CERB recipients onto employment insurance. Also on the show, two doctors assess Ontario's back to school plan.

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Trudeau says he 'pushed back' on WE contract due to family ties — but didn't recuse himself



Power & Politics speaks to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino about revelations from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's testimony to the Commons finance committee. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh also respond to Trudeau's remarks. Plus, the Power Panel analyzes the testimony and its potential political consequences.

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Trudeau says he 'pushed back' on WE contract due to family ties — but didn't recuse himself



Power & Politics speaks to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino about revelations from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's testimony to the Commons finance committee. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh also respond to Trudeau's remarks. Plus, the Power Panel analyzes the testimony and its potential political consequences.

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PM Trudeau and his chief of staff set to testify Thursday



Power & Politics speaks to former prime ministerial advisers Jeni Byrne and David Herle about how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might be preparing ahead of his appearance at the Commons finance committee. Also on the show, the Power Panel takes viewer questions on the WE controversy.

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Kielburgers say WE Charity took on student grant program to help, not to make money



WE Charity co-founders Marc and Craig Kielburger appeared before the House finance committee for a marathon meeting. Power & Politics breaks down their four hours of testimony with a panel of MPs, the Power Panel and Kate Behan of Charity Intelligence. Plus, two students discuss how the controversy that upended the student volunteer grant program has affected them.

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Documents reveal new details of the WE Charity agreement



Power & Politics speaks to Minister of Youth Bardish Chagger about the latest details of the government's controversial agreement with the WE Charity to run a student volunteer program. Also on the show, Raptors' head coach Nick Nurse on his efforts to encourage Americans expats to vote in the upcoming U.S. election.

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Uptick in COVID-19 cases across the country is worrying, says Hajdu



Power & Politics speaks to Health Minister Patty Hajdu about the increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, and the government's strategy for clamping down on the rising infection rates among young people. Also on the show, Conservative insiders break down the latest in that party's leadership race.

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Cabinet ministers back Bill Morneau as Conservatives call for his resignation



Power & Politics speaks to MPs about calls for Finance Minister Bill Morneau's resignation. Also on the show, Nova Scotia's justice minister on the review panel that will investigate the Nova Scotia shooting.

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Tories call for Morneau's resignation as finance minister says he repaid $41K in WE trip expenses



Power & Politics speaks to MPs about Finance Minister Bill Morneau's repayment of $41,000 to WE Charity for expenses related to two trips his family took with the organization. Also on the show, Peter Donolo and James Moore weigh in on what should happen next at Rideau Hall, following staff allegations Governor General Julie Payette has created a toxic work environment.

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Gov. Gen. Payette has created a toxic work environment at Rideau Hall, sources allege



Power & Politics speaks to the CBC's Ashley Burke about allegations Governor General Julie Payette has created a toxic work environment by verbally harassing employees. Also on the show, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo discusses the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in a number of provinces.

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Flight PS752 black boxes downloaded in France



Power & Politics speaks to Transport Minister Marc Garneau about the latest in the Iran Plane Crash investigation. Also on the show, two senators discuss their call for a public inquiry into the Nova Scotia shooting.

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Feds announce changes to wage subsidy, COVID-19 disability support



Power & Politics speaks to Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough about the government's revamped plan to support people with disabilities through the pandemic. Also on the show, a business owner discusses the changes to the wage subsidy program and the Power Panel digs into the latest in the WE Charity controversy.

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New revelations in WE Charity controversy as MPs begin probe



Power & Politics speaks to Diversity, Inclusion and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger about the WE Charity contract, following her testimony at the House Finance Committee. Also on the show, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on the $19-billion the federal government is giving the provinces for a 'safe restart' of the economy.

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Ford blames feds for contact tracing app delay



Power & Politics speaks to federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu about the status of the contact tracing app, changes to the temporary foreign workers' program, and Canada-U.S. border restrictions. Also on the show, Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith on the WE Charity controversy.

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Trudeau may have 'blind spot' on ethics, says former watchdog



Power & Politics speaks to former ethics commissioner Mary Dawson about the WE Charity controversy, and the Power Panel weighs in. Also on the show, newly-appointed Ambassador to the UN Bob Rae on China and Canada's failed bid for a UN Security Council seat.

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PM apologizes for not recusing himself from WE Charity contract talks



Power & Politics speaks to minister Bardish Chagger about the prime minister's apology and opposition MPs Michael Barrett and Charlie Angus weigh in. Also on the show, newly-appointed Auditor General Karen Hogan on scrutinizing the federal government's pandemic spending.

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Tories ask police to investigate PM Trudeau over WE Charity deal



Power & Politics asks Government House Leader Pablo Rodríguez whether the Liberal cabinet knew about financial ties between the WE Charity and the Trudeau and Morneau families. Also on the show, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer on why he thinks the RCMP should investigate the prime minister, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on whether he supports that call.

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PM's mother and brother were both paid to speak at WE Charity events



Power & Politics speaks to a panel of MPs about revelations that members of the Trudeau family were paid $282,000 to speak at WE Charity events. The Power Panel also weighs in. Also on the show, reaction to Wednesday's fiscal 'snapshot' from business and labour leaders.

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Feds to post $343B deficit as spending hits levels not seen since Second World War



Power & Politics speaks to Finance Minister Bill Morneau about the federal government's fiscal snapshot tabled today, then gets reaction from Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Also on the show, the Power Panel on the WE Charity contract controversy.

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Masks now mandatory at indoor public spaces in Toronto, Ottawa



Power & Politics speaks to Dr. Isaac Bogoch about the mandatory mask policies and baseball. Also on the show, a panel of economists look ahead to tomorrow's fiscal "snapshot" and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball discusses his province's back-to-school plan.

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Hurren had multiple firearms, uttered threat against Trudeau, court documents allege



Power & Politics speaks to a former CSIS analyst about the charges Canadian Armed Forces member Cory Hurren is facing, which include uttering a threat against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Also on the show, the United Kingdom High Commissioner to Canada about the national security law China imposed on Hong Kong.

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CAF member arrested on Rideau Hall grounds faces 22 charges



The Canadian Armed Forces member arrested on Rideau Hall grounds faces 22 charges. Former Department of Justice national security lawyer Leah West weighs in on the case. Plus, the federal ethics watchdog launches a probe of Trudeau over the WE charity contract. And Canada suspends its extradition treaty with Hong Kong over new Chinese security law.

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CAF member arrested after gaining access to Rideau Hall grounds



Police have arrested a Canadian Armed Forces member who they say was armed and had gained access to the grounds at Rideau Hall early Thursday morning. Power & Politics has the latest details. Plus, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says migrant workers are "hiding" from COVID-19 testing. And as the federal government faces renewed pressure to repatriate detained Canadian ISIS suspects in Syria, P&P speaks to the brother of a young man who was killed in a 2016 ISIS attack to get his perspective on the issue.

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Masks now mandatory inside Toronto public spaces



Toronto-area Mayors Bonnie Crombie and Frank Scarpitti on whether their cities will follow Toronto's lead and implement mandatory mask policies. Former deputy prime minister John Manley on NAFTA 2.0 coming into effect and the ongoing Canada-China dispute. Quebec public health director Dr. Horacio Arruda on state of COVID-19 in the province.

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Alberta unveils plan to rebuild its economy



Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews on his government's plan to spend billions on infrastructure projects and cut its corporate tax rate. Infectious disease physician Dr. Gerald Evans on new federal modelling and the COVID-19 outbreak in Kingston. Two national security analysts discuss renewed calls on the federal government to repatriate Canadians detained in Syria with suspected ties to ISIS.

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How would the U.S. respond to releasing Meng?



Power & Politics speaks to Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer about Canada-U.S. relations in light of growing pressure for the federal government to end the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Also on the show, Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez on the Red Cross taking over from the military in Quebec long-term care homes.

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Trudeau rejects calls to release Meng Wanzhou



Power & Politics speaks to Vina Nadjibulla, Michael Kovrig's wife, about the letter from high-profile Canadians urging the government to end extradition proceedings against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, in order to secure the release of two Canadians detained in China. Also on the show, Youth Minister Bardish Chagger on the Canada Student Service Grant.

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Former parliamentarians, diplomats pen letter calling on Canada to release Meng



Power & Politics speaks to former Canadian ambassador to China David Mulroney about a letter penned by 19 former parliamentarians and diplomats calling on Canada to release Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Also on the show, First Nations Chief Allan Adam on the RCMP dropping charges against him related to a March arrest.

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Pressure mounting on Ottawa to bring Kovrig, Spavor home



Power & Politics speaks to former justice minister Allan Rock and former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour about whether the federal government could or should intervene in the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino also weighs in.

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Mexico resumes sending farm workers to Canada



Power & Politics speaks to Mexican Ambassador to Canada Juan Jose Gomez Camacho about an agreement that would see Mexico resume sending farm workers to Canada. Also on the show, Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos on whether or not the federal government will provide more funding to combat outbreaks in the agri-food sector.

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