Carney says Gordie Howe bridge to open this week despite Trump threats
6/9/20261 hr 3 min
Prime Minister Carney confirms the opening of the Canada-U.S. bridge that U.S. President Donald Trump had previously vowed to block — as the White House says Trump's position on the bridge has 'not changed.' Power & Politics hears from Ontario's representative in Washington. Plus, the federal government is reportedly moving to ban social media for children under 16. P&P has the latest, and the Power Panel weighs in.
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First 90 secondsKatie Simpson0:00
This week on Two Blocks From the White House As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, we're talking about the politics of sports.
Speaker 30:07
With Canada, Mexico, and the US co-hosting, and midterms around the corner, we ask, "Can Trump ride the World Cup wave?"
Katie Simpson0:14
Join me, Katie Simpson, and my fellow Washington correspondents, Paul Hunter and Willy Lowry, as we break down US politics from a Canadian perspective.
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David Cochrane· Host0:33
[upbeat music] Ontario Premier Doug Ford is in Washington trying to help kickstart trade talks. Canada plans to open its new bridge to the US this week, despite threats from the White House. And the federal government is moving to ban social media for kids under the age of 16. It's Tuesday, June 9th. I'm David Cochrane. The Power and Politics Podcast starts now. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is wrapping up a two-day trip to Washington, DC, where he has been pushing for free trade. Ford says there's mutual interest in achieving a deal.
Doug Ford· Soundbite1:16
My message, uh, to everyone, we, we love Americans. We love the US, and I know Americans love Canadians. Let's get a deal done. Let's create more jobs, more opportunities, more investment, uh, for both sides of the border. No one