In a wide-ranging interview with CBC Power & Politics host Evan Solomon, former prime minister Jean Chrétien recalls details of the political drama that played out in the run-up to the patriation of Canada's Constitution 30 years ago.

Egypt's most powerful political group announced Saturday it is nominating the head of its party as a back-up candidate for president in the face of attempts to disqualify their primary nominee.

A renowned Canadian war artist is destroying five pieces of his own artwork — including one he shredded live on CBC's Power & Politics — to protest the federal government's treatment of veterans and aboriginals, as well as for what he calls an "abuse" of parliamentary power.

Elections Canada wanted to be able to see election spending receipts from political parties, but opposition MPs say the Conservatives denied that request - and they want to know why.

North Korea has fuelled up a rocket in preparation for what appears to be an imminent liftoff, while the country's young leader strengthened his grip on power with a new title making him the nation's top political official.