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Power & Politics
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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.'
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True90% confidence8 sourcesOct 21, 2026The federal government's auto strategy objective is to reach 75% electric vehicle sales by 2035.Said by 4GThe federal government's February 2026 auto strategy stated its goal of 75% EV sales by 2035, as confirmed by the government's news release and Reuters. The claim matches the passage's wording and was accurate on 2026-10-21. The goal is pursued through emissions standards rather than a sales mandate, and the later August 2026 repeal of the EV Availability Standard does not change the state on the claim date.Reported in the post, not stated as its own.True90% confidence8 sourcesOct 21, 2026Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stated that the United Conservative Party is not an independence party.Multiple independent outlets (CityNews/Canadian Press-style reporting, CP24, Canadian Press via The Canadian Press News) quote Smith saying the UCP is not an independence party, in statements made October 21 and October 28, 2026. The claim matches the passage's content and the record as of the posting date; the later pledge reporting does not change that.