U.S. demanding 'entry fee' from Canada before trade talks: sources
4/22/202656 min
Formal trade talks with the U.S. are at risk of derailing before they've even begun, as Radio-Canada learns the U.S. is demanding an 'entry fee' for Canada to even sit at the negotiating table. Power & Politics hears from Jean Charest, former Quebec premier and a member of the prime minister's new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations. Plus, the Liberals make a move to seize control of key House of Commons committees, and opposition parties are not impressed. P&P speaks with three party House leaders.
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[upbeat music] Trade talks with the United States hit another roadblock, as sources say the president's demanding more concessions before the teams even get to the table. Meanwhile, here at home, the liberals are moving to take control of House of Commons committees. It's Wednesday, April 22nd. I'm David Cochrane. The Power and Politics Podcast starts now. [upbeat music] We begin with the liberal government's plan to restructure House of Commons committees. The change will give the party more seats on those committees and more powers to push- more power, excuse me, to push things through parliament or to potentially shut things down. As of right now, these house committees have 10 members, five liberals, four conservatives, and one bloc member on each. The liberals will be changing