Best PrimeTime Politics With Peter Van Dusen Podcasts (2024)

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Iran Attacks Israel – April 15, 2024 28:41

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Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, and Israel's Ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, respond to Iran's weekend air strikes against Israel.Former U.S. federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York Jessica Roth discusses the significance of former U.S. president Donald Trump's first criminal trial, which began today in New Yor…

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Alberta Premier Introduces "Stay Out of My Backyard" Bill – April 12, 2024 27:25

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses her new bill, the Provincial Priorities Act, requiring municipalities to seek provincial approval before receiving funding from Ottawa.Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (The Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on the week's top political headlines, includ…

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Liberals Prepare for Voting Marathon on Sustainable Jobs Bill - April 11, 2024 28:46

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Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson discusses the government's push to pass Bill C-50, its sustainable jobs legislation. Economists Pedro Antunes (Conference Board of Canada) and Mostafa Askari (Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy) weigh in on what to expect in next week's federal budget.And B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon reacts …

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Justin Trudeau testifies before foreign interference inquiry - April 10, 2024 27:45

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It was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's turn today to testify at the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions. Steven Chase, senior parliamentary reporter for the Globe and Mail, reports from the Commission to CPAC’s Michael Serapio.Our panellists Susan Smith (Liberal), Josie Sabatino (Conse…

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Senior PMO Officials Testify at Foreign Interference Inquiry - April 9, 2024 27:16

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Senior officials from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office testify at the inquiry into foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections.Health Minister Mark Holland discusses a $500 million federal investment in a new fund to support organizations offering mental health services to young people.Former Liberal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott …

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Ottawa Unveils Multi-Billion-Dollar Defence Spending Plan - April 8, 2024 27:05

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National Defence Minister Bill Blair elaborates on the federal government's multi-billion dollar plan to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces.NDP MP Charlie Angus discusses his decision not to run in the next federal election.Philippe Fournier, editor-in-chief of 338 Canada, weighs in on a recent poll showing the governing Liberals are closing the …

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Preparations for Brian Mulroney's State Funeral - March 22, 2024 27:21

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CPAC’s Michael Serapio reports from Montreal ahead of the state funeral for former prime minister Brian Mulroney on Saturday.John Parisella, former chief of staff to former Quebec premier Robert Bourassa, reflects on Mulroney's legacy in Quebec.Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Laura Osman (The Canadian Press) and Joël-Denis Bellavance …

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Non-Confidence Vote and the Crisis in Haiti - March 21, 2024 27:31

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Canada's ambassador in Port-au-Prince, André François Giroux, discusses the response to the humanitarian crisis in Haiti.Political observers Stevie O'Brien (Liberal), Sean Murphy (Conservative), and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the ongoing carbon tax debate as Conservatives failed to pass a non-confidence motion in the government.…

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Ben Mulroney Remembers His Father - March 20, 2024 28:51

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Brian Mulroney's eldest son, Ben, shares his memories of his dad, Canada's 18th prime minister.Former Liberal cabinet minister Anne McLellan and former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, co-chairs of the Coalition for a Better Future, share the findings of their annual scorecard.Pembina Institute executive director Chris Severson-Baker weigh…

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Remembering Brian Mulroney and MPs Approve Divisive NDP Motion - March 19, 2024 29:36

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Bonnie Brownlee, a former executive assistant to the Mulroney family, shares her thoughts on the public tributes for former prime minister Brian Mulroney.MPs Heather MacPherson and Anthony Housefather weigh in on a contentious vote on an NDP motion which initially called on the government to recognize Palestine as a state.…

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Carbon Tax Debate, Nenshi Enters Alberta's NDP Leadership Race - March 18, 2024 28:16

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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Adam van Koeverden and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer debate the increase to the federal carbon price, scheduled for April 1.Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi discusses why he's running to be Alberta's next NDP leader.…

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Remembering Brian Mulroney - March 1, 2024 58:01

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Friends and former colleagues of Brian Mulroney remember the life and legacy of Canada's 18th prime minister, who died on Thursday at 84.We hear from former prime ministers Joe Clark and Kim Campbell and former Mulroney cabinet minister Perrin Beatty.And journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse), and Julie Van …

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February 29, 2024 26:48

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CPAC’s flagship show is the daily source for political roundup and analysis of policy issues. Get an insider’s perspective from Ottawa featuring interviews and guest panels from the Hill including all of the day’s political highlights in extended, primetime replay.By Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

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Health Minister Tables Top-Secret Winnipeg Lab Documents – February 28, 2024 28:41

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Health Minister Mark Holland announces the government will make public documents concerning the two scientists fired from a top-secret government lab in Winnipeg.Politico White House reporter Daniel Lippman previews Super Tuesday following last weekend's primaries in Michigan.Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow discusses her call more more federal funding as…

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Conservatives Demand Full Accounting for ArriveCan App - February 27, 2024 28:31

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MPs Yasir Naqvi (Liberal), Larry Brock (Conservative) and Taylor Bachrach (NDP) weigh in on a Conservative motion urging the government to table a report outlining how it spent public money on ArriveCan.Nicholas Marcus Thompson, the executive director of the Black Class Action Secretariat, explains why a coalition of black civil servants has filed …

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Online Harms Bill, Two Years of the War In Ukraine - February 26, 2024 28:06

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Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani discusses the government's long-awaited online harms legislation, which he tabled in the House of Commons on Monday.Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae reflects on Canada's support for Ukraine as it marks two years since Russia's invasion.…

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'Freedom Convoy' Returns to Ottawa - February 16, 2024 28:11

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Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Catherine Lévesque (The National Post) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on the week's top political stories, including the planned return of the self-styled 'Freedom Convoy' movement to Ottawa for a weekend demonstration.Multi-Olympic medallist turned senator Marnie McBean discusses her no…

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Parliamentary Secretary Rob Oliphant Under Fire - February 15, 2024 28:06

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Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Tim Powers (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the week's top political stories, including controversy over a secret recording of parliamentary secretary Rob Oliphant criticizing his government’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war.David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, discusses his latest poll, wh…

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GC Strategies Contracts Controversy, The Push for Pharmacare - February 14, 2024 28:21

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Joël-Denis Bellavance, Ottawa bureau chief for La Presse, shares his latest reporting on GC Strategies, the firm behind the controversial ArriveCan app. Canadian Health Coalition chair Pauline Worsfold explains why her organization wants a universal single-payer pharmacare program.David Levinthal, editor-in-chief of Raw Story, discusses the road to…

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Tent Encampments Report, Belleville Overdose Crisis - February 13, 2024 29:58

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Canada's Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle discusses her new report on homeless encampments, which she calls a national crisis.Neil Ellis, the mayor of Belleville, Ont., outlines the help his community needs as it grapples with an overdose crisis caused by a poisonous drug supply.Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux explains the findin…

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ArriveCan Cost Spiral - February 12, 2024 27:41

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Auditor General Karen Hogan discusses her damning report on the federal government's ArriveCan app, and MPs Charles Sousa (Liberal), Michael Barrett (Conservative), and Blake Desjarlais (NDP) react.By Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

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Top Court Upholds Indigenous Child Welfare Act - February 9, 2024 28:56

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The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a federal law recognizing the right of Indigenous peoples to self-govern, including on child and family services.We hear reactions from the executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, Cindy Blackstock, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangree, and Assembly of Firs…

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National Auto Theft Summit - February 8, 2024 27:41

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Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc discusses the outcome of the federal government's national summit on combating auto theft.Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Garry Keller (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the week's top political stories.By Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

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Pharmacare Negotiations, Auto Theft Summit - February 7, 2024 28:49

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Health Minister Mark Holland discusses the government's pharmacare negotiations with the NDP.Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown outlines what he wants to see at the federal government's national summit on combatting auto theft.Former federal Conservative candidate and transgender activist Hannah Hodson reacts to Alberta Danielle Smith's controversial pol…

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Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Canadian Attitudes On Ukraine – February 6, 2024 30:06

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Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi speaks out against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's new health-care policies for transgender youth.Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute, explains why some Canadians are growing tired of supporting Ukraine.Mike Moffatt, an economist and the senior director of policy and innovation at the Smart Prosper…

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Alberta's Transgender Policies - February 5, 2024 27:56

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends her government's controversial new policies on health care for transgender youth.Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault discusses his face-to-face meeting with Alberta's premier.Métis National Council president Cassidy Caron discusses her recent meetings with th…

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Foreign Interference Inquiry, Canada Suspends UNRWA Funding - February 2, 2024 28:06

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Journalists Tonda MacCharles (The Toronto Star), Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) and Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), discuss the week's top political stories, including the first week of hearings at the public inquiry into foreign interference.Canada's Ambassador to the UN, Bob Rae, discusses Canada's decision to suspend its funding to the Unit…

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Alberta's New Rules for Transgender Children - February 1, 2024 27:41

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Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Tim Powers (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the week's top political stories, including Alberta's new rules for transgender children.Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson responds to the U.S. government's decision to pause LGN exports.…

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Curbing Auto Theft and Conservative Party Fundraising Lead – January 31, 2024 28:31

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Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner discusses federal and provincial efforts to curb auto theft.Polls analyst Éric Grenier (The Writ) weighs in on the Conservative Party's significant fundraising lead over the governing Liberals.Philip Landon, the interim president and CEO of Universities Canada, shares his organization's concerns with the fe…

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MAID Expansion Delay, Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. - January 30, 2024 28:38

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Independent senator for Nova Scotia Stan Kutcher explains why the government shouldn't delay in expanding medical assistance in dying to people with mental illness.Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, discusses how Canada is preparing for the outcome of next November's presidential election.Unifor national president Lana Payne outlines…

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The House Returns, Foreign Interference Inquiry Begins - January 29, 2024 30:06

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Government House Leader Steve Mackinnon and Opposition House leaders Andrew Scheer (Conservative) and Peter Julian (NDP) share their priorities as the House resumes for 2024.Steven Chase, a senior parliamentary reporter with the Globe and Mail, provides a breakdown of the first day of hearings at the public inquiry into foreign interference.Abacus …

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House Speaker Controversy - December 14, 2023 28:01

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Journalists Stephanie Levitz (The Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on the latest developments in the controversy involving House Speaker Greg Fergus, accused of partisanship by opposition MPs.Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Tim Powers (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) review the week's top political storie…

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Ceasefire Vote and Shrinking Conservative Support - December 13, 2023 29:22

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Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, discusses Canada's decision to vote in favour of a UN resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.David Coletto, chair and CEO of Abacus Data, weighs in on a recent national poll showing a five-point drop in Conservative support.…

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Calls For Sanctions Against Hamas and Dental Care Rollout - December 12, 2023 28:21

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NDP health critic Don Davies and Canadian Dental Association president Dr. Heather Carr share their assessments of the national dental care program, unveiled this week.Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services Jenica Atwin discusses Bill C-41, the federal government's plan to improve drinking water in First Nations communities.…

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Dental Care Rollout and New Safe Sport Measures - December 11, 2023 28:41

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Minister of Health Mark Holland discusses the rollout of Canada's national dental care plan.Minister of Sport and Physical Activity Carla Qualtrough discusses the federal government's new measures to address abuse and mistreatment in Canadian sport.Former minister of the environment and climate change, Catherine McKenna, weighs in on developments f…

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Afghan Memorial Controversy and Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai - December 8, 2023 29:41

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Journalists Robert Fife and Kristy Kirkup (The Globe and Mail) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) weigh in on the week's top political stories.Former supreme court justice Louise Arbour explains why the winning bid to design Canada's national memorial to the war in Afghanistan is mired in controversy.Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai discusses his visit…

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Oil and gas emissions cap and addressing online hate - December 7, 2023 28:40

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Janetta McKenzie, director of the Pembina Institute's Oil and Gas Program, and Tristan Goodman, president and CEO of the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada, react to the federal government's plan to cap oil and gas emissions.Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Jordan Paquet (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the wee…

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The future of the House Speaker and Premier Danielle Smith - December 6, 2023 29:26

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MPs Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal), Chris Warkentin (Conservative) and Daniel Blaikie (NDP) debate the path forward for House Speaker Greg Fergus, accused of partisanship for participating in a tribute video for an Ontario Liberal MP.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to the federal government's plan to cut oil and gas methane emissions by 75 per c…

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Military Sexual Assaults Spike and AFN Election - December 5, 2023 28:01

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Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan, chief of professional conduct and culture with the Canadian Army Forces, responds to a Statistics Canada survey which shows sexual assaults are rising within Canada's military.Charlotte Duval-Lantoine, a fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, offers her views on how the military's culture needs to change.Niigaa…

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HOC Speaker apology, methane targets, CSIS' 'toxic' culture - December 4, 2023 28:41

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Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer explains why his party wants House Speaker Greg Fergus over a video tribute they deem partisan.Saskatchewan Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre responds to Ottawa's new methane emissions reduction targets.Former CSIS intelligence officer Huda Mukbil addresses reports of a toxic culture at Canad…

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Canada-India Relations and Boeing Contract Pushback - December 1, 2023 28:51

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Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (The Toronto Star) and Rob Russo weigh in on the week's top political stories, including the fallout from a U.S. indictment of an Indian national in a murder-for-hire plot to assassinate a Sikh American.Daniel Cloutier, Unifor's Quebec director, discusses the union's concerns over the f…

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Multi-billion-dollar Boeing Contract and Ottawa-Google Deal - November 30, 2023 28:41

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Minister of National Defence Bill Blair explains the government's decision to proceed with a sole-sourced contract to replace its aging fleet of military surveillance planes.Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge provides an update on the government's agreement with Google in response to the Online News Act.Political observers Susan Smith (L…

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Ottawa-Alberta Relations and Canada's Housing Advocate - November 29, 2023 28:45

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Calgary Sun columnist Rick Bell weighs in on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's decision to invoke the province's Sovereignty Act.Canada's federal housing advocate, Marie-Josée Houle, offers her assessment of federal measures to address the housing crisis.Christian Bourque, executive vice-president of Leger, shares details about a new poll on Canadia…

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Alberta's energy feud with Ottawa - November 28, 2023 27:51

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Alberta's Minister of Affordability and Utilities, Nathan Neudorf, explains why his government decided to invoke its Sovereignty Act over its feud with Ottawa over its clean energy regulations.Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson discusses how the federal government plans to respond to Alberta's invocation of the Sovereignty …

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Alberta Sovereignty Act, Ont. Liberal Leadership Race - November 27, 2023 28:36

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Chris Severson-Baker, executive director of the Pembina Institute, reacts to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's decision to invoke the Alberta Sovereignty Act over her feud with Ottawa over its clean electricity regulations. Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi, one of the people vying for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership, explains why he believes he still has…

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The Political Week - November 24, 2023 29:36

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Journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail), Stephanie Levitz (The Toronto Star) and Joël Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the week's top stories, including the Conservative vote against an updated trade deal with Ukraine, an Ontario senator’s bullying allegations and reaction to the government’s fall economic statement.Alicia Kearns, British …

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Senator's Bullying Allegations, Former Ukrainian Ambassador - November 23, 2023 27:11

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Senator Bernadette Clement speaks out after she says she was bullied, harassed and intimidated over her handling of a carbon tax exemption bill before the Senate.Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Tim Powers (Conservative) and Anne McGrath (NDP) weigh in on the week's top stories.Former Ukrainian ambassador to Canada Andriy Shevchenko speak…

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Fall Economic Statement Reaction and Former Israeli PM - November 22, 2023 27:16

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Halifax mayor and chair of the Big City Mayors' Caucus, Mike Savage, discusses the government's fall economic statement and measures meant to address housing affordability.President and CEO of the Canadian Business Council Goldy Hyder explains why business groups are concerned about the government's spending plans following the fall economic statem…

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Fall Economic Statement - November 21, 2023 28:31

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Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland discusses her fall economic statement, which she tabled in the House of Commons today.Conservative finance Critic Jasraj Singh Hallan and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh respond with their parties views of the government's financial plan.Pedro Antunes, chief economist with the Conference Board o…

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Fall Economic Statement and Defence Minister Bill Blair - November 20, 2023 29:21

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Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser discusses the federal government's plan to build more affordable homes ahead of the tabling of the fall economic statement.Conservative finance critic Jasraj Singh Hallan and NDP House Leader Peter share what their respective parties want to see in the federal government's fall economi…

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