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April 27: Federal wage subsidy program opens

Power & Politics speaks to Economic Development Minister Melanie Joly about the wage subsidy application portal that opened today, as well as provincial plans to reopen the economy. Small business owners and Dr. Peter Lin also weigh in.

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April 24: RCMP release more details of N.S. shooter's rampage

Power & Politics speaks to a former RCMP deputy commissioner about the new details revealed today by the Nova Scotia RCMP. Also on the show, Finance Minister Bill Morneau discusses rent relief for small businesses, and N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs on reopening the economy.

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Immunity task force to address 'hidden iceberg' of COVID-19, says Dr. Naylor

Dr. David Naylor discusses his role on Canada's COVID-19 immunity task force and the questions they will look to answer.

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WHO was 'too deferential' to China's COVID-19 data, says Dr. Naylor

Dr. David Naylor said the WHO may have set the response to the COVID-19 back by two to three weeks by showing too much deference to data from China.

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April 23: Saskatchewan unveils plan to start reopening economy

Power & Politics speaks to Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe about his government's five-phase plan to reopen the economy. Dr. David Naylor talks about his role on the government's new COVID-19 immunity task force and about the WHO's handling of the pandemic. Also on the show, a neighbour of one of the Nova Scotia shooting victims questions why no public emergency alert was issued

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April 22: RCMP say they were crafting emergency alert when suspect was shot

Power & Politics speaks to Nova Scotia Deputy Premier Karen Casey, former federal cabinet minister Scott Brison, and a former RCMP deputy commissioner about the shooting and the ongoing investigation. Also on the show, Employment & Workforce Development Minister Carla Qualtrough discusses new federal support for students impacted by COVID-19.

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Some businesses still not covered by emergency loan program

"I'm wondering why they're forgetting about us," says Sandrine Campeau, who owns a bakery and ice cream shop in Montreal. Despite the federal government's move to expand the eligibility criteria for its emergency loan program, some struggling businesses still don't qualify.

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Kenney: Dr. Tam repeated China's 'talking points' on coronavirus transmission

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he isn't going to wait for Health Canada to play catch up with other credible health regulators before pursuing potential coronavirus tests or treatments.

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Feds will support oil companies and workers: O'Regan

Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan says Ottawa is looking to support and protect all facets of the oil industry.

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Dennis Day talks laying off his good friends in hard-hit oil industry

Dennis Day of Fast Trucking Service Ltd. describes how difficult it was to lay off 250 of his employees

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Selfish few won't impact health of Nova Scotia, says Premier

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil discusses measures in his province to combat the spread of COVID-19.

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COVID-19: Ontario schools closed until at least May

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'I don’t think it’s helpful. I don’t think it’s necessary' | Kirsten Hillman

Newly-appointed Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman discusses the idea of U.S. troops near the Canadian border.

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'Democracy demands that you have an effective...and a permanent leader of the opposition' | Peter MacKay

Conservative Leadership Candidate Peter MacKay discusses why the race must continue as planned despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Poll on Canadians' attitudes towards COVID-19

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Cooper says he's following health officials' advice after U.S. conference

Conservative MP Michael Cooper says he didn't come into contact with the person at a U.S. conference who later tested positive for COVID-19.

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Power & Politics Super Tuesday coverage

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Karahalios wants to stop 'Red Tory coronation'

Conservative leadership hopeful Jim Karahalios says contest rules advantage Erin O'Toole and Peter MacKay.

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Karahalios on China, bilingualism & U.S. politics

Conservative leadership hopeful Jim Karahalios answers a series of rapid-fire policy questions.

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Coronavirus pandemic plans kicked into high gear, says public health officer

Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam says federal, provincial and community health officials have kicked into high gear to prepare for wider transmission of the coronavirus.

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'It isn't just a pipeline protest. It's actually about land rights' | AFN Ont. Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald

Assembly of First Nations Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald discusses the issue of land rights in Canada in light of the Wetʼsuwetʼen hereditary chiefs opposition to the Coastal GasLink pipeline.

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The U.K.'s net-zero pledge

The United Kingdom's envoy to COP26 John Murton discusses his country's pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

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O'Regan on Teck mine withdrawal

Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan discusses Teck's decision to withdraw its application for a new oilsands mine.

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Christy Clark says Justin Trudeau needs to sit down with the Wet'suwet'en

Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark joined Power & Politics Tuesday to discuss the ongoing nation-wide rail blockades.

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MacKay says blockades are 'paralyzing the nation'

Conservative leadership candidate Peter MacKay discusses how he would address blockades and protests that are crippling Canada's rail networks.

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MacKay on cannabis laws, Huawei & where he'll run

Conservative leadership candidate Peter MacKay answers a series of rapid-fire policy questions.

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'We want to see movement' | Chief Woos

Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chief Woos tells Power & Politics there will be no further talks until they see RCMP leave the Wet'suwet'en territory.
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Canada isn't ready for the emerging technologies of the 21st century, warns AI developer

Canada isn't prepared for a whole wave of emerging technologies that could revolutionize the way society functions, warns 17-year-old artificial intelligence developer Ananya Chadha.