CTV Power Play with Vassy Kapelos Podcast
Episodes
Power Play #2189: Poilievre calls for gas taxes to be cut until 2027
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer; A panel with Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, and Lana Payne, Unif...
Power Play #2188: Countdown to Artemis II launch
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CTV’s Heather Wright; CSA Astronaut Joshua Kutryk; CTV’s Genevieve Beauchemin; Canada’s first female astronaut in space Dr. Roberta ...
Power Play #2187: Remembering Stephen Lewis
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Canadian Ambassadors to the United Nations Allan Rock and Bob Rae; Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin; The Front Bench panel with Muhammad Ali...
Power Play #2186: Avi Lewis wins NDP leadership
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Newly elected federal NDP leader Avi Lewis; Housing Minister Gregor Robertson; The Front Bench with Louis Hamann, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robert B...
Power Play #2185: NDP set to choose new federal leader
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CTV’s Rachel Aiello; Interim NDP Leader Don Davies; A panel with Vina Nadjibulla, Asia Pacific Foundation and Guy Saint-Jacques, former Canadian...
Power Play #2184: Liberal MP’s questioning of committee witness sparks opposition uproar
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CTV News Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson; Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon; Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Scie...
Power Play #2183: Air Canada CEO summoned to Ottawa over English-only video
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Quebec Minister Christopher Skeete; Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton and Dimitri...
Power Play #2182: April 1st deadline on Ottawa-Alberta MOU looms
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CTV’s Adrian Ghobrial; Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Energy Minister; Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton...
Power Play #2181: Two dead after Air Canada plane, truck collide
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Geneviève Beauchemin, CTV Quebec Bureau Chief; Tom Clark, Canada’s Consul General in New York; Kathy Fox, former Chair of the Transportat...
Power Play #2180: Trump calls NATO allies “cowards”
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Bolton, U.S. President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor; Moninder Singh, head of the Sikh Federation of Canada; The Front Be...
Power Play #2179: EXCLUSIVE: RCMP says no current clandestine activities linked to India
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme; The Front Bench with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore & Tony Clement; Former National Security Advisor t...
Power Play #2178: Pierre Poilievre joins Joe Rogan’s podcast
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ontario Trade Minister Vic Fedeli; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Louis Hamann, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski; CTV U.S. Political Analyst ...
Power Play #2177: Gas prices surging across Canada
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantic’s David Frum; Pollster Nik Nanos; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, George Soule and Laura Stone.
Power Play #2176: Trump pressures allies to help open Strait of Hormuz
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vice-Admiral (Ret’d) Mark Norman, former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy & Dennis Horak, former Head of Mission in Iran; The Front Benc...
Power Play #2175: Canadian economy sheds 84,000 jobs in February
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A chief economist panel with Jimmy Jean, Desjardins; Avery Shenfeld, CIBC; Israel’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Sharren Haskel; The Front Be...
Power Play #2174: Are Liberals courting more floor crossers?
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree; Conservative MP Shuv Majumdar; The Front Bench with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore and Tony C...
Power Play #2173: NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses floor to Liberals
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney; Former NDP Leader Tom Mulcair; Pollster Nik Nanos; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Sebastian Skamski & Karl ...
Power Play #2172: Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. (Ret’d) Tom Lawson & Former Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy Vice-Admiral (Ret'd) Mark Norman; Li...
Power Play #2171: Trump provides update on operation in Iran
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman; The Front Bench with Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robert Benzie; Former Bank of Canada Gove...
Power Play #2170: Ottawa, Alberta reach agreement to streamline major projects
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former CIA Director Gen. (Ret'd) David Petraeus; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bél...
Power Play #2169: Carney: Canada won’t rule out military participation in Middle East conflict
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Horak, former Head of Mission/Chargé d'affaires in Iran & retired Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, former Commander of the Royal Canadian N...
Power Play #2168: War spreads across Middle East
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic Michael Chong; CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Laura D&rsquo...
Power Play #2167: Carney holds first news conference since leaving for India
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
British Columbia Premier David Eby; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone.
Power Play #2166: Carney says Canada backs Trump on Iran
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson; Former news anchor Peter Mansbridge; The Front Bench with Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robert Benzie.
Power Play #2165: Carney touches down in India
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CTV’s Abigail Bimman; Moninder Singh, head of the Sikh Federation of Canada; CTV News' Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang; Conservative M...
Power Play #2164: India no longer targeting Canadians, senior official says
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne; Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal; CTV’s Mike Le Couteur; The Front Bench with Christy Clark, Marco ...
Power Play #2163: CTV News’ exclusive with OpenAI
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CTV’s Judy Trinh; New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt; Pollster Nik Nanos; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Sebastian Skamsk...
Power Play #2162: Russia’s war on Ukraine enters 5th year
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Defence Minister David McGuinty; The Front Bench with Louis Hamann, Laryssa Waler, George Soule & Laura Stone; Ukrainian Ambassador Andrii Plakhot...
Power Play #2161: Violence erupts across Mexico following death of cartel leader
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Power Play host Don Martin, who is stranded in Puerto Vallarta; Canadian Ambassador to Mexico Cameron MacKay; Conservative Immigration Critic M...
Power Play #2160: Trump pledges new 10% global tariffs after Supreme Court loss
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Paterson, Ontario’s trade representative in Washington & Richard Madden, Manitoba’s senior representative to the United States; ...
Power Play #2159: U.S. President Donald Trump mulls leaving CUSMA: reports
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne; The Front Bench panel with Christy Clark, Marco Mendinco, James Moore and Tony Clement; CTV&rsquo...
Power Play #2158: MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to the Liberals
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A special Sunday Strategy Session panel with Scott Reid, James Moore & Kathleen Monk; Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister Rachel Bendaya...
Power Play #2157: Carney unveils long-awaited defence industrial strategy
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly; Former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk ...
Power Play #2156: LeBlanc leads massive trade delegation to Mexico
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diamond Isinger, former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Canada-U.S. relations & Carlo Dade, Director of International Policy in the Sc...
Power Play #2155: New details in Tumbler Ridge shooting as federal politicians arrive for vigil
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CTV’s Andrew Johnson; CTV News Public Safety Analyst Chris Lewis; CTV News Chief Anchor and Senior News Editor Omar Sachedina; Conservative MP B...
Power Play #2153: Nine dead, including shooter, following B.C. mass shooting
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CTV’s Andrew Johnson; Conservative MP Bob Zimmer; BC MLA Larry Neufeld; BC Deputy Premier Niki Sharma; Former BC Premier Christy Clark; Former P...
Power Play #2154: Tumbler Ridge mayor speaks with CTV News
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CTV’s Andrew Johnson; Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka; A Canada-U.S. panel with Brian Clow & Gordon Giffin; The Front Bench with Christy...
Power Play #2152: Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Laryssa Waler, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone; Former Michigan Governor Ri...
Power Play #2151: Jimmy Lai’s son speaks with CTV News
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sebastien Lai, Jimmy Lai’s son; The Atlantic’s David Frum; The Front Bench with Brian Lisa, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robert Benzie.
Power Play #2150: Canada opens new consulate in Greenland
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CTV’s Abigail Bimman & Governor General Mary Simon; Former Chief of the Defence Staff General (Ret’d) Tom Lawson; Sturgeon Lake Cree N...
Power Play #2149: Canada’s EV rebates returning, sales mandate ending
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Industry Minister Melanie Joly; Conservative Labour Critic Kyle Seeback; The Front Bench with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore and Monte So...
Power Play #2148: Carney and Poilievre meet one-on-one
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton and Sebastian Skamski; Former Canadian Ambassador ...
Power Play #2146: Poilievre wins leadership review vote with 87% support
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conservative campaign manager Steve Outhouse; The Front Bench with Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie; CTV’s Mike Le Cou...
Power Play #2147: Harper’s official portrait unveiled
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CTV’s Mike Le Couteur; CTV Political Analyst Tom Mulcair; Pollster Nik Nanos; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, George Soule, L...
Power Play #2145: Poilievre to face leadership vote
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CTV’s Jeremie Charron; Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer; Alberta Liberal MP Corey Hogan; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Sebastian Skam...
Power Play #2144: Trump officials met Alberta separatists
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney; Conservative MP Shuv Majumdar; The Front Bench with Christy Clark, Monte Solberg, Tom Mulcair and Stephanie Levit...
Power Play #2143: Premiers meet in Ottawa
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe; The Front Bench with Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie Ellerton and Sebastian Skamski; Parliamentary Budget Off...
Power Play #2142: Carney denies Davos speech walk-back
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon; Pollster Nik Nanos; The Front Bench with Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen Monk & Stephanie Levitz.
Power Play #2141: House returns with GST rebate boost
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
François-Philippe Champagne, Finance Minister; Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom M...
Power Play #2140: PM leaves cabinet retreat without taking questions
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremie Charron, CTV News; Derek Burney, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States; Sean O’Reilly, Professional Institute of the Public Se...
Power Play #2139: Trump: Canada...should be grateful
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Malbon, CTV News Washington Bureau Chief; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News Senior Political Correspondent; Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times Canada ...
Power Play #2138: Carney in Davos: the old world order ‘is not coming back’
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News; Leon Panetta, Former CIA Director & U.S. Defence Secretary; Heath MacDonald, Agriculture Minister; The Front Benc...
Power Play #2137: Trump gunning for Greenland
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Peter MacKay, Former Defence Minister; Gen. (Ret’d) Tom Lawson, Former Chief of the Defence Staff; Kerry Buck, Former Canadian Ambassador to NAT...
Power Play #2136: Carney inks trade deal with China’s Xi
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Canada-China trade panel with: Guy Saint-Jacques, Vina Nadjibulla & Gary Mar; David Cohen, Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada; The Front Bench with:...
Power Play #2135: The cost of ‘buying Canadian’
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gregor Robertson, Infrastructure Minister; Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader; The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore...
Power Play #2134: François Legault quits
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Genevieve Beauchemin, CTV News Quebec Bureau Chief & Tom Mulcair, CTV News Political Analyst; Dennis Horak, Former Canadian chargé d'affair...
Power Play #2133: Trump to Iranian protesters: "help is on the way"
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irwin Cotler, Former Justice Minister; David Paterson, Ontario U.S. Trade Representative; Annie Bergeron Oliver, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Dan M...
Power Play #2132: Carney’s China challenge
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Guy Saint-Jacques, Former Canadian Ambassador to China; Richard Fadden, Former CSIS Director; Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent; Ali...
Power Play #2131: Carney heading to China next week
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister; Obby Khan, Manitoba Progressive Conservative Leader; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, ...
Power Play #2130: Vance claims media coverage of shooting ‘irresponsible’, Minnesota Governor accuses White House of promoting ‘propaganda’
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Malbon, CTV News Washington Bureau Chief; Jeanne Meserve, CTV News Security Analyst & Eric Ham, CTV News Political Analyst; Guy Saint-Jacques,...
Power Play #2129: Mayor: We do not want ‘ICE’ in Minneapolis
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Ham, CTV News Political Analyst; Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier; Adrian Dix, British Columbia Energy Minister; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur...
Power Play #2128: U.S. action in Venezuela sparks pipeline debate in Canada
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Lang, CTV Chief Financial Correspondent; Orlando Viera-Blanco, Exiled Venezuelan Diplomat; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News Senior Political Correspon...
Power Play #2127: What’s next for Venezuela with: Former CIA Director David Petraeus & Former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
General (Ret’d) David Petraeus, Former CIA Director; John Bolton, Former National Security Advisor to President Trump; The Front Bench with: Bri...
Power Play #2126: Canada, U.S. reps to meet in January to review CUSMA
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Canada-U.S. panel with Flavio Volpe, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association President, and Diamond Isinger, former advisor to Prime Minister...
Power Play #2125: Unpacking the top political stories of 2025
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Front Bench with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore and Tony Clement; Melanie Joly, Industry Minister.
Power Play #2124: Pablo Rodriguez resigns as Quebec Liberal Leader
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Mulcair, Former NDP Leader and CTV Political Analyst; Joël-Denis Bellavance, La Presse; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Ange...
Power Play #2124: Can the feds counter trade war by buying Canadian?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joël Lightbound, Procurement Minister; The Front Bench with Louis Hamann, Laryssa Waler, Kathleen Monk & Laura Stone; Andrii Plakhotniuk, Ukr...
Power Play #2123: Pierre Poilievre one-on-one: doesn’t say more members won’t cross floor
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Leader; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie; Frances Donald, RBC Chief Eco...
Power Play #2122: Another MP leaves Conservatives for Liberals
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Maloney, Liberal Caucus Chair; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Laryssa Waler and Karl Bélanger.
Power Play #2121: House rises for 2025
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven MacKinnon, Government House Leader; Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader; The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, John Manley, James Moore and...
Power Play #2120: Interest rates: Canada holds, U.S. cuts
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent; David Dodge, Former Bank of Canada Governor & Don Drummond, Former TD Bank Chief Economist; F...
Power Play #2119: House defeats CPC pipeline motion & Kirsten Hillman stepping down as U.S. Ambassador
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Aiello, CTV News & Mike Le Couteur, CTV News; Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Laryssa Waler, K...
Power Play #2118: Conservatives to force House vote on pipeline agreement with Alberta
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Scheer, Conservative House Leader; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Kory Teneycke, Tom Mulcair and Robert Benzie; Mike Le Couteur, CTV News...
Power Play #2117: North American leaders hold 45-minute meeting on sidelines of FIFA draw
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Malbon, CTV News Washington Bureau Chief; Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) & FIFA Sherpa; Catherine Abreu, International Climate...
Power Play #2116: B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad resigns
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Outgoing B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad; the Front Bench with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore and Kory Teneycke; Jobs and Families M...
Power Play #2115: Steven Guilbeault speaks to CTV: 2030 emissions targets “impossible”
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Guilbeault, Liberal – Quebec; Terry Sheehan, Liberal – Ontario; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Kevin Deagle, Jamie Ellerton &am...
Power Play #2114: Algoma Steel CEO: Feds knew business plan before loaning company $400M
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Garcia, Algoma Steel CEO; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, George Soule & Laura Stone; Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Assembl...
Power Play #2113: Carney shuffles cabinet: Marc Miller back in
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Trinh, CTV News; Mike Da Prat, President of United Steelworkers Local 2251; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair and Robe...
Power Play #2112: Federal-Alberta energy deal fallout
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Maloney, Liberal Caucus Chair; Adrian Dix, British Columbia Energy Minister; R.J. Simpson, North West Territories Premier; The Front Bench with:...
Power Play #2111: Federal & Alberta governments sign major energy deal
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Hodgson, Energy Minister; Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier; The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, James Moore & Nathan Cullen; Shachi Kurl, Angu...
Power Play #2110: Tariff relief for steel & lumber sectors
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Cobden, Canadian Steel Producers Association & Kurt Niquidet, BC Lumber Trade Council President; Joy Malbon, CTV News Washington Bureau ...
Power Play #2109: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe ‘disappointed’ in B.C. Premier David Eby
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Premier; Dinesh Patnaik, Indian High Commissioner; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Lisa Raitt, Tom Mulcair & Robert B...
Power Play #2108: Path to trade war relief?
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Coons, U.S. Senator - Delaware (D); Sean Fraser, Justice Minister; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Karl Bélan...
Power Play #2107: "They don't know what they're talking about" Eby takes aim at Smith, Moe
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Front Bench with: Marco Mendicino, James Moore & Peter Julian; David Eby, British Columbia Premier; Joy Malbon, CTV News Washington Bureau Chi...
Power Play #2106: Fighter Jet Fight & RCMP Commissioner on Ryan Wedding Investigation
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gen. (Ret’d) Tom Lawson, Former Chief of the Defence Staff; David Frum, The Atlantic; Mike Duheme, RCMP Commissioner; The Front Bench with: Shar...
Power Play #2105: Exclusive: Swedish Deputy PM on royal fight jets sales pitch
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven MacKinnon, Government House Leader; Ebba Busch, Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Laryssa Waler, Kathlee...
Power Play #2104: Government survives budget confidence vote
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strategy Session with: Scott Reid, Kory Teneycke & Kathleen Monk; Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader; Eric Ham, CTV News Political Analyst; The Fro...
Power Play #2103: Confidence vote countdown
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Trinh, CTV News; Stephen Lecce, Ontario Energy Minister; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Karl Bélanger; Adam C...
Power Play #2102: Second round of major projects unveiled
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore and Tony Clement; Tim Hodgson, Energy Minister; Joy Malbon, CTV News.
Power Play #2101: Is Poilievre reflecting on leadership? 'No'
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Wilkinson, Liberal – British Columbia; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Louis Hamann, Jamie Ellerton & Sebastian Skamski; Kaja Ka...
Power Play #2100: Canada Remembers
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
General (Ret’d) Tom Lawson, Former Chief of the Defence Staff & Harjit Sajjan, Former Defence Minister; Sergeant (Ret'd) Cheryl LeBlanc, Can...
Power Play #2099: Resignation reverberations & Liberals pass second budget vote
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Solomon, Artificial Intelligence Minister; Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl B&eacut...
Power Play #2098: CPC MP Matt Jeneroux resigns & first budget confidence vote
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gregor Robertson, Housing Minister; Stephen Poloz, Former Bank of Canada Governor; The Front Bench with Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, James Moore &a...
Power Play #2097: Liberal now just two seats short of majority
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strategy Session with Scott Reid & Kory Teneycke; Sean Fraser, Justice Minister; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Angelo, Jamie El...
Power Play #2096: Federal budget released
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent; Don Davies, Interim NDP Leader; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, James Moore, Tom Mulcair &am...
Power Play #2095: Budget eve
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Manley, Former Finance Minister, Jean-François Perrault, Scotiabank Chief Economist & Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspond...
Power Play #2094: Chinese Ambassador one-on-one on Carney-Xi meeting
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wang Di, Chinese Ambassador to Canada; Dan Davies, Interim NDP Leader; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Laryssa Waler & Karl Bélanger;...
Power Play #2093: Oregon Attorney General ahead of Supreme Court Trump tariff challenge
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Rayfield, Oregon Attorney General; Jason Jacques, Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer; The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, Marco Mendicino, Jame...
Power Play #2092: Budget coming next week & government sources say it’s not finalized
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rechie Valdez, Women & Gender Equality Minister; Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize-winning economist; The Front Bench with: Sharan Kaur, Laura D’Ang...
Power Play #2091: Fallout: Canada-U.S. trade talks terminated
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Charest, Former Quebec Premier ; Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta Education Minister ; The Front Bench with : Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Kathleen...