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Four Russian-controlled regions of eastern and southern Ukraine announced plans Tuesday to start voting this week to become integral parts of Russia. Canada's Ambassador to the UN Bob Rae calls it an 'appaling snub at the concept of democratic choice,' and says he thinks it's a 'defensive move by Russia.' | CBC Politics

CIBC chief economist Avery Shenfeld and RBC chief economist Craig Wright join Power & Politics to discuss the state of Canada's economy. | CBC Politics

Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko joins Power & Politics to discuss the current state of the war in Ukraine and Canada's training mission. He advised Canada and other allies to not trust Russian President Vladimir Putin and emphasized the need to remove Russian troops from Ukrainian soil in 2022. | CBC Politics