Prime Minister Mark Carney dismisses ‘appointed, unelected cabinet members in the United States’ following comments claiming he blew up trade talks for his own personal political gain. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson touts lower carbon emissions at the groundbreaking of a major hydroelectricity transmission line in B.C. Plus, the government announces almost $5 billion for new Via Rail passenger cars, and this time, they’ll be made in Canada. Power & Politics speaks with Hodgson and Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon, and the Power Panel weighs in on all the latest.