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The head of Algoma Steel says the federal government and Government of Ontario knew the company’s business plan included a re-tooling of its Sault Ste. Marie plant that would result in layoffs before they agreed to half a billion dollars in loan assistance to help the company weather the storm of U.S. tariffs. Canada’s last remaining independent steel producer, which...
Amid a termination of trade talks between the United States and Canada and a looming increase of levies on Canadian goods, Quebec’s former premier says now is the time to stay cool. Jean Charest, who is leading a Chamber of Commerce trade mission to Washington this week, told CTV’s Power Play on Tuesday that it’s vital for Canada to not...
The CEO of North America’s largest energy infrastructure company says Canada can “absolutely” be an energy superpower — but federal government regulations are standing in the way. In an exclusive broadcast with CTV’s Power Play, Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel says Canada has the tools to dominate the global energy landscape, with supplies of uranium, natural gas, oil, and gold. “We...
Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz is warning both Canada and the United States are headed towards a recession amid a backdrop of tariffs, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. In an interview with CTV’s Power Play with Vassy Kapelos on Tuesday, Poloz said the economic trajectory for both Canada and the United States is “not a positive one.” “What...
Ahead of next week’s highly anticipated White House meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump, California’s governor says he’s “very hopeful” the conversation will be fruitful. In a Canadian exclusive interview with CTV Question Period, Gavin Newsom shared his thoughts on Tuesday’s talks, which will be the first time the two leaders met face-to-face since Carney...
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariff on global auto imports takes effect, Canada’s industry minister says she has received assurances auto companies in this country won’t move their business elsewhere. Speaking to CTV News chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos in an interview on CTV’s Power Play Thursday, Anita Anand says she spoke to auto companies, and “every...
As a cross-border trade war progresses and U.S. President Donald Trump persists in his threats to make Canada a state, Colorado’s governor is pushing back in support of his northern neighbour. In a show of unity, Jared Polis proclaimed March 15 as Colorado-Canada Friendship Day, raising the Canadian flag and lighting up the state capitol with white and red. “There...
RCMP staffing at the Canada-U.S. border has increased by 35 per cent compared to three weeks ago, according to Commissioner Mike Duheme. The increase comes amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose significant tariffs if Canada does not bolster border security. In an interview on CTV’s Power Play, Duheme confirmed the national police service has increased its posture...
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault says he’s been “forced to recognize” the carbon tax has become “very unpopular.” “Of course, I would like for the consumer component of pricing to continue moving forward, but the reality is that it’s not supported by the NDP. Even some environmental organizations are telling me, ‘listen minister, it’s too unpopular and we...
Former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge says the Liberal government’s proposed GST holiday, as well as their plan to send $250 cheque to 18.7 million working Canadians, is a “bad package.” "It's a little candy today for pain down the road,” he told Vassy Kapelos on CTV News Channel's Power Play Wednesday night.
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces growing pressure from within his own caucus to step aside, former B.C. premier Christy Clark says she is open to returning to politics. "I have never said, from the minute I left politics, that I was going to close the door on politics forever," she told Vassy Kapelos on CTV's Power Play in her...
The federal government has “no intention” of pausing the next planned increase to the consumer carbon price, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault confirms despite the policy’s unpopularity. In an interview with CTV’s Power Play with Vassy Kapelos, he asserted the controversial price on carbon continues to be a necessary measure to combat climate change and there is no chance his government...
Canada’s budget watchdog says the federal government may not meet its fiscal anchors if it acquiesces to the Bloc Québécois’ demand to expand seniors benefits in exchange for keeping the minority Liberals in power. Last week, Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet confirmed his party will vote against a Conservative non-confidence motion set to take place this week, giving the Liberals enough...
Liberal campaign co-chair Soraya Martinez Ferrada says her party’s Montreal byelection loss — in a riding that has historically been a party stronghold — is a “dry run” for the next general election. In an interview with CTV’s Power Play with Vassy Kapelos Tuesday night, Ferrada says the results in LaSalle-Émard-Verdun are a “way for us to learn.”
Romeo Dallaire is ready to return to public life again this fall after a serious health scare forced the retired lieutenant-general to postpone his cross-country book tour in March.