CTV Power Play

LISTEN: @PremierScottMoe tells @VassyKapelos that while he won’t lecture Albertans on their fall referendum, much of what led to Western alienation is "in the rear view mirror" thanks to a more collaborative approach from PM Mark Carney. #cdnpoli #ctvpp

"She has to finally pick a side," says Forever Canadian Spokesperson Thomas Lukaszuk when asked about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith potentially announcing that her government will add a question of Alberta remaining in Canada to the Fall referendum. #cdnpoli #ctvpp

"Right now the focus has to be on getting a deal," says N.L. Premier @TonyWakehamNL when asked if he would keep his promise to hold a referendum on any potential new Churchill Falls deal between Quebec and his province. #cdnpoli #ctvpp

WATCH: @VassyKapelos speaks with the Artemis II crew in Montreal following their historic mission to the moon. She gives a sneak-peak of that conversation. Catch the full interview this Sunday on @ctvqp. #ctvpp #cdnpoli

Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith tells Vassy Kapelos “one way or another” he is going to resign his seat this summer: “I know there's criticism that I should have resigned earlier. I was doing what I could to support the federal party.” More: ctvnews.ca/video/shows/po…

WATCH: @ABDanielleSmith speaks with Power Play after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa. She says she is "hopeful" they will have something to announce on the MOU next week. "That was the sense of urgency that I conveyed to him, and I know he feels the same sense of urgency." #cdnpoli #abpoli #ctvpp More: ctvnews.ca/video/shows/po…

WATCH: Parliamentary Secretary to the Industry Minister @kbardeesy says Honda has not confirmed a report that the automaking giant is permanently suspending plans to build a $15-billion EV plant in Ontario. "They're communicating to us that they're going to be in touch soon publicly with their medium and long-term plans." #cdnpoli #ctvpp More: ctvnews.ca/video/shows/po…

‌U.S. ‌President Donald ‌Trump has signed a presidential permit for a new proposed oil pipeline from Canada to Wyoming. The Governor of that state, @GovernorGordon, says this demonstrates that “we can still get things done.” #cdnpoli #ctvpp

The federal government’s budget update included revisions to streamline the application process for the Disability Tax Credit, which is a necessary precondition for the Canada Disability Benefit. Currently, that benefit provides only $200 a month in assistance, despite promises it would lift those affected out of poverty. Jobs and Families Minister @PattyHajdu joined Power Play and was asked when that would change. #cdnpoli

The Liberal government is promising to spend $5.9B over five years on a new strategy to hire and train up to 100,000 skilled workers. @VassyKapelos asks @PattyHajdu whether this will lead to tangible results. #cdnpoli #ctvpp Have a listen:

Yesterday the federal government tabled the 167-page spring economic update. Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon joined @VassyKapelos on Power Play to break down what it all means for Canadians. #cdnpoli #ctvppy

For a few months, his fight against cancer was a search in vain - but a glimmer of hope appeared when the Ottawa Cancer Centre enrolled him as the last patient in the first phase of an enhanced immunotherapy trial. He began treatment, and a miracle happened. @DonMartinCTV joined @VassyKapelos on Power Play to share his story.

LeBlanc accuses U.S. of weaponizing dependency, says feds want CUSMA to stay intact #cdnpoli #ctvpp ctvnews.ca/politics/artic…

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new team to help the federal government navigate trade talks with the U.S. The Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade @DLeBlancNB joined @VassyKapelos on Power Play to discuss the state of those talks. #cdnpoli

#WATCH Conservative House Leader @AndrewScheer argues the Carney government should not reconstitute Parliamentary committees now that they have a majority. #cdnpoli #ctvpp

How much longer will it take to finish the MOU between Ottawa and Alberta? And are the terms of the MOU going to change? @VassyKapelos asked Energy Minister @timhodgsonmt on Power Play. #cdnpoli #ctvpp

WATCH: Federal energy minister @timhodgsonmt responds to criticism of the Liberals achieving a majority government with the help of several floor crossings, plus today’s announcement on cutting the federal gas tax until Labour Day. #cdnpoli #ctvpp

WATCH: The Liberals are expected to secure a majority government at the ballot box in tonight's byelections, not through floor-crossing alone. Our Strategy Session featuring @_scottreid, @kathleenmonk and @honjamesmoore unpack the significance of this outcome and the outlook for a Liberal majority in the House of Commons. #cdnpoli #ctvpp

Artificial Intelligence Minister @EvanLSolomon joined Power Play to discuss his conversations with new Liberal MP Marilyn Gladu about her stances on various social issues that are at odds with the current Liberal caucus. #cdnpoli #ctvppy

Conservative MPs ‘absolutely’ ask about experience joining Liberal caucus: floor-crosser d’Entremont #cdnpoli #ctvpp ctvnews.ca/politics/artic…