PrimeTime Politics is a comprehensive round-up of the day in Canadian politics, from breaking stories to developments on longstanding issues. Key moments, feature interviews, panels, in-depth analysis and more. It’s the day in half an hour. Michael Serapio is a renowned television anchor and reporter, whose broadcasting career has spanned more than two decades of covering some of the most challenging news stories in real time. In addition to being the face of CPAC's live programming, he host ...
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Hosted by veteran political journalist Julie Van Dusen, CPAC Today in Politics quickly gives you the information you need to understand what’s driving public policy and political decision-making. Over her 30 years with the CBC covering Parliament Hill, Julie Van Dusen has reported on every major political convention, election, leadership race, and First Ministers’ conference. Fluently bilingual, she has been featured in several documentaries about scrums on Parliament Hill and was nominated ...
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One of Canada’s best political analysts, Paul Wells, sits down with leading political figures and social influencers for a conversation on the most compelling issues and news of the day. The monthly series is produced by CPAC in partnership with Maclean’s and the National Arts Centre. Maclean’s magazine senior writer Paul Wells is one of Canada’s leading political journalists. In nearly a quarter century on Parliament Hill he has covered four prime ministers and seven federal elections. His ...
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Perspective on CPAC examines world events that matter to Canadians. With dispatches from the field and expert analysis, our guests break down complex global issues and shed light on Canada’s role on the international stage. Alison Smith is one of Canada’s best known and respected broadcast journalists. As an anchor and reporter for more than three decades, she was a senior award-winning member of the CBC News team. She has reported from every Canadian province and territory and across the gl ...
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CUSMA and the World Cup – December 5, 2025
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30:00The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss Mark Carney's brief visit to Washington for the World Cup as Donald Trump threatens the CUSMA deal and they talk about Ottawa's strategy around consultation with First Nations after signing the MOU with Alberta.Albert…
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Who Supports a Pipeline? – December 4, 2025
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28:34The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss the challenges the government faces in getting First Nations' support for a pipeline to the Pacific coast and debate how realistic the proposal really is.Polls analysts Éric Grenier (The Writ) and Philippe Fournier (338 Canada) discuss what the polls say about support for the A…
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Marc Miller Attracts Controversy in Early Days as Minister – December 3, 2025
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29:05Former Toronto mayor and Elbows up for Climate co-chair David Miller outlines his issues with the Alberta-Ottawa MOU and details the types of projects he'd like to see pursued.Political strategists Martine St-Victor and Jonathan Kalles talk about the comments on the decline of the French language by Minister Marc Miller and the impact of Steven Gui…
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The Prime Minister Faces the AFN – December 2, 2025
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28:46Sara Mainville, lawyer and managing partner at JFK Law talks about the Prime Minister's speech to the AFN assembly and whether any concerns over consultations were eased by his remarks.Former RCMP deputy-commissioner Pierre-Yves Bourduas talks about the logistical challenge that the government faces in enforcing its gun buy-back program as Alberta …
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B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix gives his assessment of Alberta's pipeline proposal and how his province might work with Alberta in other ways to get its energy products to Asian markets.Calgary-based political science professor Lori Williams and Edmonton-based freelance columnist Graham Thomson discuss what went down at Alberta's United Conservati…
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Pipeline Problems for the PM – November 28, 2025
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29:41The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) talk about Steven Guilbeault's sudden resignation from cabinet and what it says about Mark Carney's command of his caucus.Laura Jones, president of the B.C. Business Council talks about her organization's support for the Albe…
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Ottawa and Alberta do a Relationship Reset – November 27, 2025
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29:36Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson reacts to Steven Guilbeault's resignation from cabinet and responds to concerns about the MOU Ottawa signed with Alberta today.Green Party Leader Elizabeth May laments the resignation of Steven Guilbeault from cabinet and voices her disapproval of Ottawa's MOU with Alberta.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks abo…
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New Supports for Steel and Lumber – November 26, 2025
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28:15Canadian Steel Producer CEO Catherine Cobden unpacks the latest suite of measures to support the steel industry as it faces crippling U.S. tariffs.Michael Serapio sits down with Russian dissident and former prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza to talk about the Russia proposal to end the war in Ukraine from the Halifax International Security Forum.The Davi…
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The World Debates a Ukraine Peace Deal – November 25, 2025
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29:10Canada's former ambassador to Russia Jeremy Kinsman weighs in on the peace talks concerning the war in Ukraine as European allies propose changes to an initial U.S. plan.U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D - Delaware) discusses the Canada-U.S. relationship and proposals to end the war in Ukraine from the Halifax International Security Forum.Mutasim Ali, a …
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Prairie Pipeline Proponent – November 24, 2025
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29:36Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joins to talk about his support for Alberta's proposed pipeline to the B.C. coast as well as his thoughts on trade negotiations with the U.S.Ukrainian Canadian Congress CEO Ihor Michalchyshyn talks about peace plan negotiations between the U.S. Russia and Ukraine and the plan unveiled late last week that was deemed to…
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A Pipeline to the Coast? Alberta and B.C. Disagree – November 21, 2025
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30:00B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix details B.C.'s opposition to Alberta's proposed pipeline to the pacific coast as a deal with Ottawa and Alberta appears imminent.CPAC host Michael Serapio interviews Halifax International Security Forum President Peter van Praagh on the themes of this year's conference.Former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations…
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The PM's Pipeline Problem – November 20, 2025
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29:05The strategists panel, Susan Smith and Cole Hogan debate the political ramifications and potential pitfalls for the prime minister if a pipeline form Alberta to the Pacific coast is approved.Ontario Senator Marty Deacon talks about her attempts to get the government to ban all sports gambling ads.Former Liberal cabinet minister Sergio Marchi discus…
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Will Alberta Get Its Pipeline? – November 19, 2025
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28:10The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss reports that Ottawa and Alberta are closing in on an agreement to build a pipeline to the Pacific coast.Canadian Global Affairs Institute President Dave Perry talks about the ongoing debate on the future of Canada's fi…
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Canada Considers its Fighter Jet Options – November 18, 2025
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28:37Retired Lt.-Gen. and former commander of the RCAF Yvan Blondin talks about his apprehensions on Canada pursuing other fighter jets right now at the expense of its F-35 program.Leger Vice President Andrew Enns discusses post-budget polls surveying Canadians' thoughts on Mark Carney's spending plans.Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy C…
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Political science professor Lori Turnbull and our strategists panel, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and George Soule breakdown the aftermath of the budget passing and what it means for the government and opposition.Green Party Leader Elizabeth May explains why she decided to vote for the budget after initially vowing to oppose it.Northwest Territor…
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Trouble in Conservative Caucus – November 7, 2025
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28:56The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss the fractures appearing in Pierre Poilievre's Conservative caucus and about how Mark Carney might pass his first budget.Kody Blois, a Liberal MP and parliamentary secretary to the prime minister discusses how his party…
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Minister of Defence David McGuinty explains how the Canadian Armed Forces will put to use billions in new spending allocated to them in the federal budget.Green Party Leader Elizabeth May expresses her disappointment in the federal budget's environmental policies and talks about what she'd like to see if the government wants to negotiate with her.N…
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Chris d'Entremont Crosses the Floor – November 5, 2025
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29:41A federal budget and a floor crossing. Strategists Susan Smith (Liberal), Cole Hogan (Conservative) and George Soule (NDP), talk about former Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont’s move to join the Liberal caucus and whether other MPs will consider changing parties.Sean O’Reilly, president of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada,…
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Minister of Finance François-Philippe Champagne unveiled his first budget today with a deficit of more than 78 billion dollars. In an interview with CPAC host Michael Serapio, Champagne defends the spending in his budget, saying it will make Canada more competitive than the United States.The Liberal government announced its budget today, with a def…
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The Night Before the Budget – November 3, 2025
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29:10Polls analyst and author of The Writ Éric Grenier stops by to talk about what the polls are showing going into Prime Minister Carney's first budget.Sharon DeSousa, National President of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, speaks with CPAC's Michael Serapio about the forecasted austerity in the federal budget and their union’s concerns about thou…
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Carney Meets Xi - Canada and China Attempt a Reset – October 31, 2025
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29:26Foreign affairs expert Vina Nadjibulla talks about the historic meeting between Prime Minister Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping and what the future of Canada-China relations could hold.The bureau chief panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoe…
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The strategists panel, Cole Hogan and Susan Smith discuss the fallout from the Ontario government's anti-tariff ad and debate if the prime minister shares some responsibility for it.John Parisella, a longtime political adviser in Quebec and strategist for the 'NO' side in the 1995 referendum recalls the campaign to keep Quebec in Canada and discuss…
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Flavio Volpe, president of the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association discusses the future of the Canadian auto industry amid several plant closures and demands from the U.S. to build cars state-side.Charles Burton, a former Canadian diplomat and expert on Canada-China relations talks about the risks of getting closer to China as the …
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Fallout Continues from Ontario Tariff Ad – October 28, 2025
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28:50CPAC's Andrew Thomson briefs host Michael Serapio on the latest fallout from Ontario's anti-tariff ad campaign in the U.S. as negotiations with that country remain on hold.Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown discusses his recent visit to Ottawa and meetings with key ministers as his city is hit hard by auto tariffs.Michael Serapio sits down with authors D…
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Ford Makes no Apologies for Reagan Ad – October 27, 2025
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28:36Toronto Star Queen's Park bureua chief Robert Benzie talks about the fall out from Ontario's anti-tariff ad as the Premier defends it.Former Republican strategist and podcast host Steve Schmidt talks about the deteriorating relationship between Canada and the U.S.Foreign affairs expert Vina Nadjibulla talks about what Canada can do to be more compe…
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Ad Issue - Trump Terminates Trade Talks – October 24, 2025
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28:01Louise Blais, Canada's former ambassador to the UN talks about Canada's strategy for dealing with the U.S. now that trade talks have been terminated by Donald Trump.David Jacboson, the former U.S. ambassador to Canada from 2009-2013 discusses the fallout from Ontario's ad campaign and how Canada and the U.S. might go forward.The Bureau Chiefs panel…
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Liberals Tackle Bail Reform – October 23, 2025
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29:15CPAC’s Michael Serapio sits down with Justice Minister Sean Fraser as the federal government introduces Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act.Strategists Susan Smith and Cole Hogan speaks with CPAC’s Michael Serapio about the government’s bail reform legislation and Pierre Poilievre’s leadership as the leader faces criticisms following cont…
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Carney Pitches His Budget Plan – October 22, 2025
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24:10Political strategist Marci Surkes and National Post reporter Stephanie Taylor react to the Prime Minister's address to the nation on his budget plan.The Carney government is worried that the opposition parties will vote against the upcoming federal budget, triggering an election. CPAC's Michael Serapio speaks with polls analyst Éric Grenier about t…
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Ingersoll Mayor Brian Petrie talks about the impact to his community from the cancellation of the GM Bright Drop EV truck.Unifor President Lana Payne speaks out about what Canada needs to do to prevent more auto industry jobs from leaving Canada.Auditor General Karen Hogan answers questions about her recent reports into cyber security in the federa…
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The Conservative Shadow Minister for Industry Raquel Dancho talks about her party's call for the government to release the contract it signed with Stellantis as the car maker moves jobs to Illinois at the expense of Brampton.Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown discusses the impact of the Stellantis move and what the future holds for the company in his cit…
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A Constitution for Quebec – October 10, 2025
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29:06The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about the political implications of Quebec tabling a draft constitution in the name of greater autnomy.Poliitcal commentator Tim Powers and polls analyst Éric Grenier discuss the state of play in Newfoundland and Labrador…
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Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel Jon Allen discusses the first phase of the ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Gaza with CPAC’s Michael Serapio.Prime Minister Carney returned from the White House this week to criticisms in another House. Conservatives criticized the Carney government for a lack of progress on tariff relief and trade nego…
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Parliamentary journalists Steven Chase (Globe and Mail) and Stephanie Taylor (National Post) talk about what was accomplished during the Prime Minister's trip to Washington and meeting with President Trump.Canada's former UN ambassador Louise Blais discusses the diplomatic strategy behind dealing with the United States.International trade lawyer Wi…
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Mr. Carney Goes to Washington – October 6, 2025
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The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) and Mia Rabson (Canadian Press) discuss the prime minister's trip to Washington and meeting with President Trump next Tuesday.Ret. Lt. -Gen. and former MP Andrew Leslie gives his thoughts on the government's new defence investment agency, aimed at improving mili…
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Liberals Tackle Military Procurement – October 2, 2025
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28:35Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr discusses the government's new defence investment agency and how it's supposed to fix a file mirred by issues.B.C. Energy and Climate Solutions Minister Adrian Dix talks about his province's opposition to Alberta's oil pipeline proposal.The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George…
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks about the pipeline to the B.C. coast that her province is proposing today.AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak discusses reconcialiation and about Indigenous consultation on national projects.And the gun buyback program is discussed with Conservative Public Safety Critic Frank Caputo and Liberal Secretary …
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Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel, Jon Allen talks about the detailed peace plan for Gaza unveiled by the U.S. and Israel today.Jon Hamilton, spokesperson for Canada Post, speaks with CPAC’s Michael Serapio about the ongoing strike with the Canadian Postal Workers’ Union (CUPW) and the measures the federal government announced to help move the c…
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The United Kingdom's High Commissioner in Canada Robert Tinline talks about Canada-UK relations as Prime Minister Carney's second trip to London gets underway.The bureau chiefs, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail). Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss the rhetoric coming from U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra …
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Janice Charette, Canada's former high commissioner to the United Kingdom, talks about the importance of international trips to the Carney government's agenda.The strategists panel—Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule—weigh in on the controversy over the Public Safety Minister’s leaked comments on the gun buyback program, how the government is r…
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Assessing the National Projects – September 24, 2025
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28:35Stephen Thomas, manager of clean energy at the David Suzuki Foundation talks about his organization's call for an east to west electricity grid.Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt grade Mark Carney's list of national projects and progress on economic growth.Former cabinet minister Catherine McKenna promotes her new book Run Like a Girl and discusses the C…
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The Government of Canada launches a pilot of the buyback program for individuals who own banned assault weapons. But Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree and the program are being criticized following leaked remarks that the minister made calling the effectiveness and intention of the firearms program into question.Justice Minister Sean Fr…
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Canada Recognizes State of Palestine – September 22, 2025
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28:45Canada's outgoing UN Ambassador Bob rae discusses the reasons behind Canada's recognition of Palestine.Former Canadian ambassador to Israel Jon Allen, talks about how the situation in the Middle East could be impacted by recognition of Palestine by western democracies.Informed Perspectives’ Shari Graydon spoke with CPAC’s Michael Serapio about Cana…
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Combatting Hate Crimes – September 19, 2025
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27:10The bureau chief's panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) address the first week back of Parliament and the government's proposed bill targeting hate crime.Polls analysts Philippe J. Fournier (338 Canada) and Éric Grenier (The Writ) talk about what the latest poll numbers are saying…
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Carney in Mexico as Trade Talks Heat Up – September 18, 2025
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29:12Former Canadian ambassador to Mexico Graeme Clark discusses the Prime Minister's visit to Mexico and what it means for the North American trading relationship.The strategists panel, Marci Surkes, Cole Hogan and geprge Soule discuss the government's communications strategy and Pierre Poilievre's return to the House of Commons.Green Party Leader Eliz…
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Building National Projects – September 17, 2025
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28:05Conference Board of Canada Chief Economist Pedro Antunes discusses the Bank of Canada's interest rate cut and what it means for the economy.Northwest Territories Premier RJ Simpson talks about what major projects he would like to see pursued in his territory.Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce talks about his province's proposals for…
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Freeland Resigns from Cabinet Again – September 16, 2025
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26:24Liberal strategist Michele Cadario discusses Chrystia Freeland's resignation from cabinet and her legacy in government.Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe talks about his trade mission to China and his discussions with the PM on canola tariffs punishing his province.B.C. Minister for Jobs and Growth Ravi Kahlon talks about the two major projects from B.…
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Parliament Returns as Liberals Pursue Ambitious Agenda – September 15, 2025
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29:30Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon joins the show to outline the Liberal government's agenda for the fall session.Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer talks about how his party might collaborate with the government to pass legislation of mutual interest.Journalists Christopher Nardi (National Post) and Mia Rabson (Canadian Press) tee-up wh…
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Prime Minister Carney continues to enjoy favourable polls. But what does he need to pay attention to in order to maintain these positive opinions?We discuss with polls analysts Eric Grenier & Philippe J. Fournier.Mark Carney has been on the rush to get Bill C-5, commonly known as “One Canadian Economy” bill, through the House of Commons before the …
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