- 795
- Episodes
- 750
- Transcribed
- 745
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
About Power and Politics
On Power & Politics, host David Cochrane asks decision-makers the questions that matter – and gets answers. Every weekday, we feature hard-hitting interviews with politicians and leaders, check in with CBC’s top political journalists for updates on breaking stories, and take the time to analyze the latest developments with a cast of regular panelists and critical thinkers. Whether you’re getting caught up on Canadian politics daily or weekly, we’ve got an insider’s view of the continuously-unfolding drama.'
- Publisher
- CBC
- Category
- news
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 27 Nov 2023
- Latest episode
- 20 Oct 2026
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20 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Albertans choose Canada

19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Alberta referendum day is here

17 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
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Albertans choose Canada
Published 20 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Albertans and Albertan Conservatives members can decide what they want to do. I don't think it's in the economic interest of Alberta or Canada to waste any time. We're working quickly, expeditiously, for example, on the Pacific Link pipeline, on other major projects that are important to Alberta and to Canada. So we don't want to take time sort of navel-gazing about what does this mean in provincial politics. What we want to do is continue the momentum that I think we've shown Albertans and Canadians across the country, not only in Alberta, but last night Albertans spoke clearly. We want to continue to build on that good work. […]
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