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 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 hosts the ...
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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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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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Bill C-5 Sails Through Parliament – June 19, 2025
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26:10The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Jordan Paquet and George Soule discuss the government's efforts to quickly pass Bill C-5 amid concerns from First Nations and environmental groups.Toronto Star Queen's Park Bureau Chief Robert Benzie talks about Premier Doug Ford's controversial comments about Indigenous people at a press conference yesterday and…
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Carney's Agenda Faces Headwinds – June 18, 2025
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29:10Indigenous leaders and communities are raising concerns with Bill C-5’s rapid legislative progression and what they see as a lack of consultation on the One Canadian Economy Act. AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak speaks with Michael Serapio.Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel Jon Allen discusses the escalating conflict between Iran and Is…
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Senator and former G7 sherpa Peter Harder talks about the level of success for Canada at the G7 as the summit wraps up today.Lloyd Axworthy, Canada's foreign affairs minister from 1996-2000 discusses Canada's international relationships as the country seeks to strengthen international ties and rely less on the United States.…
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The World Comes to Kananaskis – June 16, 2025
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29:20Former foreign affairs minister Peter MacKay talks about what's at stake for Canada as it hosts the G7 summit today and tomorrow amid global and domestic turmoil.Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan talks about Canada's recent military spending commitments and international ties as the G7 convenes and the NATO summit approaches.Roland Paris …
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Israel and Iran Trade Strikes – June 13, 2025
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28:25Security expert and RMC Professor Christian Leuprecht explains what brought about Israeli strikes on Iran's military and nuclear leadership and how the conflict may play out in the days and weeks to come.The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss the upcoming G…
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Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski discusses federal government efforts to contain fires burning across Western Canada and aid evacuees.The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss the Liberal government's defence spending promises as well as the controversy around inviting the Prime Minister of India to the …
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Inviting the World to Canada – June 11, 2025
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30:00As the G7 in Kananaskis approaches, former Canadian ambassador to Venezuela Ben Rowswell talks about how the list of invited countries (India, Saudi Arabia) shows that the “stakes” of the global meeting are now higher with the shifting of alliances between liberal democracies. Charlie Angus, former NDP MP, held a news conference at parliament Wedne…
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F-35 Program Under Scrutiny – June 10, 2025
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29:06Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan breaks down her latest reports into government programs including the F-35 program and issues relating to the ArriveCAN application.Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Richard Wagner gives his thoughts on the state of the court and the justice system.Retired Lt.-Gen. Yvan Blondin talks about the state of the F-3…
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Canada to Reach 2% NATO Target Within a Year – June 9, 2025
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28:05Conservative Shadow Minister for National Defence James Bezan gives his party's perspective on the government's defence spending plan as well as their desire to see a budget tabled before the summer break.David Perry, President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute provides insight on the government's plan to hit NATO's target of 2% of GDP spend…
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Pascal Chan, Vice President, Strategic Policy & Supply Chains at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce provides insight into how business is feeling and will react to the government's "One Canadian Economy" bill.The bureau chiefs panel, Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star), Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) and Mia Rabson (Canadian Press) discuss Mark Carney'…
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NATO Calls for Defence Spending Hike – June 5, 2025
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30:00Retired general and former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier talks about how Canada might meet NATO's new five per cent of GDP on defence spending target.The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss the first ministers' meeting earlier this week and how the PM is handling new tariffs against Canadian industry.Liberal MP…
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Industry in Trouble as Tariffs Double – June 4, 2025
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28:05Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske talks about her organizations call for the government to do more for workers as the threat of massive tariff-related layoffs loom.Federation of Canadian Municipalities CEO Carole Saab discusses what towns and cities bring to the table in the trade war.Pollster Janet Brown gives insight into where the nu…
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Liberals Present Border Security Plan – June 3, 2025
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28:35Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson speaks about the government's agenda to build-up Canada's energy infrastructure and start projects faster.RMC professor and security expert Christian Leuprecht reacts to the federal government's new border security bill. Michael Serapio speaks with the three territorial premiers at the first ministe…
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Nation-building in Saskatoon – June 2, 2025
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26:40Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses her conversations with the prime minister and other premiers at the first ministers meeting in Saskatoon.Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz discusses his province's priorities at the FMM and how premiers will work with Ottawa to bring down trade barriers.Senator Michèle Audette talks about progress on th…
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The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming meeting with provincial premiers on Monday and Tuesday.Former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne talks about the importance of working with premiers if Mark Carney wants to execute on …
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Former International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan discusses Canada's position as tariff policy faces a judicial challenges in the U.S.Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse talks about her conversations with Prime Minister Carney around Indigenous priorities and her meeting with King Charles III earlier this week.The strategists panel, Su…
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Carney Faces Question Period – May 28, 2025
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28:04Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie discusses her party's objections to the government failing to produce a spring budget and how the Conservatives might work with the Liberals to pass legislation they agree on.Retired Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie talks about the government's renewed focus on defence spending and where some of that money might go.G…
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Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon discusses his government's priorities and working with the opposition to get legislation passed.Royal commentator Bonnie Brownlee talks about the significance of King Charles' delivery of the speech from the throne today.Political strategists Stevie O'Brien, Jordan Paquet and Farouk Karim breakdown what the t…
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Former House of Commons speaker, Geoff Regan talks about the role of the speaker and reestablishing decorum in the chamber.Royal historian Carolyn Harris discusses the first day of the Royal visit to Canada and the significance of the timing of the trip.NDP interim Leader Don Davies discusses his party not getting official party status and how his …
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The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss Mark Carney's first press conference since winning Monday's election and about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre being offered a seat in Alberta to run in a by-election.Polls analyst and author of The Writ Éric Gre…
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Danielle Smith Takes on the Carney Government – May 1, 2025
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28:50The strategists panel, Stevie O'Brien, Cole Hogan and George Soule talk about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's fight with Ottawa as well as the next steps for the federal parties.Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz discusses her government's court challenge to Ottawa's clean electricity regulations and it's relationship with the new Carney …
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Next Steps for the Federal Parties – April 30, 2025
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28:00Conservative MP-elect Scott Aitchison (Parry Sound - Muskoka) talks about what's next for his party and its leader Pierre Poilievre after Monday's election loss.NDP MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) talks about the future of her party after it failed to win official party status on Monday night and is left with just seven MPs.Former Jean C…
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Liberals Win Minority Government – April 29, 2025
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28:05Polls analyst and author of The Writ Éric Grenier breaks down the numbers following last night's election and how the Liberals ended up with a minority government win.Green Party Leader Elizabeth May talks about how the Green Party performed in the election and how she expects Parliament to function in a minority situation.The bureau chiefs panel, …
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Pollster and author of the Writ Éric Grenier breaks down his latest numbers heading into the final weekend of the campaign.The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail) Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about reported rifts between Pierre Poilievre's team and premiers Tim Houston and Doug Ford.…
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Carney's Call With Trump – April 24, 2025
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29:04The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Jordan Paquet and George Soule discuss Mark Carney's March phone call with President Trump in which Carney now admits that Trump brought up his idea to make Canada the 51st state after previously saying Trump had respected Canada's sovereignty on the call.Ipsos pollster Darrell Bricker talks about the state of th…
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Polls Tighten Days Before Election – April 23, 2025
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26:04Abacus Data CEO David Coletto breaksdown the latest numbers from his firm which show a tightening race in Quebec.Green Party Co-Leader Elizabeth May discusses her parties chances in the election as well as the decision to remove GPC Co-Leader Jonathan Pedneault from the federal leaders' debate last week.Alberta pollster Janet Brown talks about the …
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Conservatives Release Platform With Under A Week To Go – April 22, 2025
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27:35Angus Reid Institute's Shachi Kurl talks about the latest numbers from her firm with election day less than a week away.The campaign strategists, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and Cheryl Oates discuss the advertising strategies of their respective parties and what they need to do with less than a week left to campaign.CKNW radio host and former B.…
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Pope Francis Dead at 88 - His Legacy in Canada – April 21, 2025
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28:24Former president of the Métis National Council Cassidy Caron talks about Pope Francis' legacy in Canada following his 2022 apology for the church's involvement in the residential schools systemBishop William McGrattan, president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops talks about Pope Francis's visit to Canada in 2022 and the what comes next…
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The Impact of the Debates – April 18, 2025
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29:05The Leaders' Debate Commission has come under fire this week for its administration of the English and French debates. The commission received a lot of criticism for the presence of right-wing media organizations in the French post-debate scrum, and the cancellation the following day of the English post-debate scrum because of “security concerns.” …
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Éric Grenier, pollster and author of The Writ talks about the latest numbers and how the parties are fairing regionally.The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and George Soule talk about debate prep and what they expect to see in the upcoming French and English debates tomorrow and Thursday.Richard Norcross, mayor of New Tecums…
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Abacus Data CEO David Coletto breaks down the latest numbers from his firm which show the Liberals maintaining their lead over the Conservatives.Edelman Montreal General Manager Martine St-Victor and National Post Reporter Chris Nardi talk about the impact of Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre's appearance on the show Tout le monde en parle.BMO Senio…
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Another Auto Plant Shuts Down – April 11, 2025
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28:05Unifor President Lana Payne talks about the impact of the GM plant closure in Ingersoll, ON on her members.Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association President Brian Kingston discusses the future of the Canadian auto industry after two temporary plant closures.The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and …
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Liberals Maintain Lead Over Conservatives – April 10, 2025
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27:35Angus Reid Institute's Shachi Kurl talks about the latest numbers from her firm on the national and regional races.The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule talk about missteps on the campaign trail and the latest polling numbers.Former Justice Minister Irwin Cotler talks about his endorsement of a Bloc candidate and Liberal i…
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Trump Backs Down on Global Tariffs – April 9, 2025
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26:50Canada's former Ambassador to China, Guy Saint-Jacques talks about the escalating U.S.-China trade war and Canada's changing relationship with China.Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown discusses the impact of auto tariffs on his community, a hub for auto parts manufacturing and shipping.Hal Anderson, host of Connecting Winnipeg on 680 CJOB talks about the…
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The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and Cheryl Oates discuss the impact of large rallies and the state of the race as the election nears the halfway mark.Pollster and author of The Writ, Éric Grenier talks about the latest numbers and seat projections.By Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)
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Markets React to Trump Tariffs – April 7, 2025
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28:05Economist Don Drummond reacts to the market turmoil following the global tariffs announced last week by the U.S. and what can be done in Canada to safeguard our economy.Abacus Data CEO David Coletto discusses the latest polling numbers from his firm.AFN Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak speaks about Indigenous voters and priorites in the federal electi…
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The Election Race Continues Amid Trade War – April 4, 2025
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29:05The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss the latest news from the campaign and how the leaders are performing as the second week of the race wraps up. Minister of Jobs and Families Steven MacKinnon explains the supports his government is rolling out to help work…
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The Fallout from Trump's Tariffs – April 3, 2025
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29:05Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens talks about the impact of auto tariffs on his city as plants begin to shutdown.Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske discusses the impact of tariffs and plant closures on Canadian workers.Business Council of Canada President Goldy Hyder gives his thoughts on what Canada needs to do to respond to tariffs and grow t…
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U.S. Moves Ahead on Reciprocal Tariffs: Canada Gets Exemptions – April 2, 2025
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30:30Senator Hassan Yussuff and Brian Kingston, CEO Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association give their thoughts on President Trump's tariff action today and the exemptions Canada received.Ohio Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur talks about the importance of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship.Pascal Chan, Vice President, Strategic Policy & Supply …
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Canada Braces for More Trump Tariffs – April 1, 2025
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27:05Washington-based reporter for The Hill, Laura Kelly, discusses the response in Congress to President Trump's tariffs against Canada.The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet and Cheryl Oates talk about Liberal Leader Mark Carney's failure to remove candidate Paul Chiang and how the campaign is shaping up in the second week.Abacus …
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Carney Stands By Controversial Candidate – March 31, 2025
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29:05Human rights activist and Senior fellow at the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights Marcus Kolga gives his thoughts on Liberal Leader Mark Carney's decision not to drop candidate Paul Chiang after he suggested people could turn in his Conservative rival to the Chinese consulate for a bounty.Polls analyst Éric Grenier discusses the latest pollin…
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Trump and Carney Call Amid New Tariffs – March 28, 2025
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28:35The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about how the leaders are performing on the campaign trail and responding to the latest tariff threat from President Trump.Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association talks about the impact of…
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Trump Tariffs Change Campaign Calculus – March 27, 2025
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28:20Unifor National President Lana Payne speaks about the impact of tariffs on Canadian workers and what her union would like to see the federal government do to counter the threat.The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule talks about the impact that tariffs will have on the federal campaign.338 Canada's Philippe Fournier provides…
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Trump Tariffs Auto Sector – March 26, 2025
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26:55Brian Kingston, CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association talks about the impact of tariffs on the auto sector as President Donald Trump announces he will tariff cars made outside of the U.S. beginning April 2.Coverage of Prime Minister Mark Carney's reaction to tariffs on the Canadian auto industry.Reaction from Conservative Leader Pi…
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oilievre Faces Questions Over Alleged Foreign Interference – March 25, 2025
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28:05The campaign managers panel, Michele Cadario (Liberal), Jordan Paquet (Conservative) and Cheryl Oates (NDP) talk about the issue of alleged foreign interference during the 2022 Conservative leadership race and Pierre Poilievre's handling of questions about the allegations.CKNW radio host Jas Johal talks about the state of play in British Columbia d…
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Election 2025 Gets Underway – March 24, 2025
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28:20Journalists Chris Nardi (National Post) and Stephanie Levitz (Globe and Mail) breakdown the first moves of the campaign.Polls analyst Éric Grenier breaks down the latest numbers which show the Liberals and Conservatives neck and neck.By Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)
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Premiers Meet with PM Carney – March 21, 2025
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28:45Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson talks about Prime Minister Carney's pledge to build more pipelines and large projects.The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the expected election call on Sunday and the first week on the job for Prime …
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China Hits Canada with Tariffs on Agriculture Products – March 20, 2025
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28:05Guy Saint-Jacques, Canada's former ambassador to the People's Republic of China talks about China hitting Canada with tariffs on billions of dollars worth of agriculture products and the recent executions of four Canadian citizens.Businesswoman and Dragon's Den star Arlene Dickinson talks about what Canada needs to do in the face of new tariffs fro…
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Donald Trump Weighs in on Canadian Politics – March 19, 2025
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28:05Senator Hassan Yussuff, a member of the Prime Minister's Council of Canada-U.S. Relations talks about that group's first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney today.Angus Reid's Shachi Kurl talks about the latest federal numbers from her firm that show the Liberals leading the Conservatives.Veteran campaign managers Michele Cadario (Liberal), Jor…
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