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British Prime Minister's Question Time
April 24, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden faces questions on rogue landlords, homelessness, defence spending, flood defences, and the situation in Gaza.
Outburst
April 27, 2024
Glen McInnis collects Canadians’ opinions on political issues. This week Outburst is asking Canadians: Are you better off financially than a year ago? Do allegations of foreign election interference worry you? What is the best way to stop online abuse? What do you think the government spends too much money on?
In Committee from the House of Commons
Public Accounts - March 6, 2024
MPs meet to continue their study of the ArriveCAN application.
Appearing as witnesses are Auditor General Karen Hogan along with officials from the Office of the Auditor General and the Treasury Board Secretariat.
In Committee from the House of Commons
Finance - March 15, 2024
The committee meets to discuss a report concerning rising mortgage and credit card delinquencies as well as higher bankruptcy numbers.
In Committee from the House of Commons
Indigenous Affairs - March 18, 2024
MPs meet to study a Supreme Court of Canada opinion concerning C-92, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.
Appearing as witnesses are Katrina Peddle, Isabelle Quintal (Department of Indigenous Services), Valerie Phillips and Paula Quig (Department of Justice).
In Committee from the House of Commons
Natural Resources - March 21, 2024
MPs meet to examine Bill C-49, an Act to amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other acts.
Appearing as witnesses are officials from the Department of Justice and the Department of Natural Resources.
Profile with Michael Serapio
Olivia Chow
In July 2023, Olivia Chow took the oath to become Toronto's 66th mayor, becoming the first Chinese Canadian elected to the city's highest office. The long-time politician and advocate reflects on her first nine months in the role, navigating her relationships with the federal and provincial governments, and her solutions to the challenges facing Canada's largest city.
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Public Policy Forum's 36th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards
At their 36th Annual Testimonial Dinner and Awards in Toronto, the Public Policy Forum pays tribute to distinguished leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the quality of public policy and good governance. (April 11, 2024)
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CJF J-Talk: Reporting with Care on Intimate Partner Violence
The Canadian Journalism Foundation organizes a panel discussion on reporting intimate partner violence.
Journalists Molly Hayes and Jana Pruden (The Globe and Mail), Hannah Sung (co-founder of Media Girlfriends) and Michael Friscolanti (editor-in-chief of Village Media) share their experiences and insights on the challenges and responsibilities of covering intimate partner violence stories. (March 7, 2024)
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Public Policy Forum Growth Summit 2024: Living Standards and Federalism
The Public Policy Forum’s 2024 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss economic policy and Canada’s productivity. Ray Gilmour (deputy minister and secretary to cabinet, government of Alberta), Laura Lee Langley (clerk of the executive council, government of Nova Scotia), Shannon Salter (deputy minister and secretary to cabinet, government of British Columbia) and John Hannaford (clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to the cabinet, government of Canada) join Brett House (Columbia University) to discuss productivity, living standards and federalism. (April 11, 2024)
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Public Policy Forum Growth Summit 2024: The View of the Official Opposition
The Public Policy Forum’s 2024 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss economic policy and Canada’s productivity. Conservative MP Adam Chambers (Simcoe North) joins Sean Speer (University of Toronto) to give a Conservative view of Canada's economic outlook. (April 11, 2024)
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Housing Minister Sean Fraser Addresses Canadian Club of Ottawa
Housing Minister Sean Fraser delivers a keynote address on solving the housing crisis at an event hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa. Following his speech, Minister Fraser takes part in a fireside chat with Carole Saab, CEO of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (April 10, 2024)
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Public Policy Forum Growth Summit 2024: Productivity Case Study on Housing
The Public Policy Forum’s 2024 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss economic policy and Canada’s productivity. Ramtin Attar (Promise Robotics) and Ana Bailão (Dream Unlimited Corp.) join Zi-Ann Lum (POLITICO) to discuss the housing situation from the perspective of innovators. (April 11, 2024)
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Public Policy Forum Growth Summit 2024: Leadership Panel
The Public Policy Forum’s 2024 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss economic policy and Canada’s productivity. Ehren Corey (CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank), Murad Al-Katib (CEO, AGT) and Victoria Lee (president and CEO, Fraser Health) join Luiza Savage (POLITICO) to discuss the importance of productivity improvement. (April 11, 2024)
Supreme Court Hearings
International Air Transport Association v. Canadian Transportation Agency
This case involves a challenge to the validity of regulations adopted by the Agency to compensate air passengers for various delays, losses and inconveniences experienced in the course of international air travel.
Did the Federal Court of Appeal err by deciding that expert evidence on issues of international law is inadmissible as a matter of law?
Are the liability provisions of Regulations inconsistent with Canada’s obligations under "Montreal Convention"?
Are the liability provisions of Regulations inconsistent with s. 86.11 of Canada Transportation Act?
Supreme Court Hearings
Braydon Wolfe v. His Majesty the King
The Supreme Court of Canada hears a case on driving prohibition.
Can a driving prohibition be imposed following conviction for criminal negligence causing death through the operation of a vehicle?
Can a driving prohibition be imposed following conviction for criminal negligence causing bodily harm through the operation of a vehicle?
In Committee from the House of Commons
Natural Resources - February 5, 2024
The committee meets to study Bill C-49, an Act to amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
Appearing as witnesses are representatives from several stakeholder groups along with subject matter experts.
In Committee from the House of Commons
Government Operations and Estimates - March 13, 2024
The committee meets to continue its study of the ArriveCAN application.
Appearing as a witness is Kristian Firth (GCstrategies).
British Prime Minister's Question Time
April 24, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden faces questions on rogue landlords, homelessness, defence spending, flood defences, and the situation in Gaza.
Outburst
April 27, 2024
Glen McInnis collects Canadians’ opinions on political issues. This week Outburst is asking Canadians: Are you better off financially than a year ago? Do allegations of foreign election interference worry you? What is the best way to stop online abuse? What do you think the government spends too much money on?
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NATO at 75: Diplomats Reflect on the 75th Anniversary of Alliance
Diplomats take part in a panel discussion at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa to mark the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Since its creation in 1949, the defensive alliance has grown from 12 founding members to 32 allies.
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen, British High Commissioner to Canada Susannah Goshko, and Finnish Ambassador to Canada Jari Vilén join CPAC anchor Michael Serapio to discuss NATO's role in an evolving geopolitical landscape. Maj.-Gen. Greg Smith, director-general of Canada’s international security policy, and Marie-France Lalonde, parliamentary secretary to the minister of national defence, also take part in the conversation. (April 5, 2024)
C-SPAN This Week
April 28, 2024
President Biden delivers remarks after signing into law a $95B US foreign aid package benefitting Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. April 24, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at Columbia University in the midst of pro-Palestine protests and encampments at the school. April 24, 2024
Former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney speaks about January 6, Donald Trump and the current state of U.S. politics, in a side-by-side chat. April 24, 2024
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro speaks about U.S. maritime interests and emerging challenges and threats to U.S. security. April 23, 2024
World Showcase
April 28, 2024
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak holds a joint news conference with NATO head Jens Stoltenberg at Warsaw, Poland. (April 23, 2024)
Outburst
April 27, 2024
Glen McInnis collects Canadians’ opinions on political issues. This week Outburst is asking Canadians: Are you better off financially than a year ago? Do allegations of foreign election interference worry you? What is the best way to stop online abuse? What do you think the government spends too much money on?
Conversations with Esther Bégin
Gilles Duceppe
Nine years after retiring from active politics, former Bloc Québécois leader Gilles Duceppe looks back on highlights of his career and offers his thoughts on current issues such as immigration and populism. He also talks optimistically about the future of the party he led for nearly 15 years.
British Prime Minister's Question Time
April 24, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden faces questions on rogue landlords, homelessness, defence spending, flood defences, and the situation in Gaza.
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Supreme Court of Canada Justice Kasirer Delivers Remarks at Concordia University
Supreme Court of Canada Justice Nicholas Kasirer participates in Concordia University's Jurist-in-Residence conference series. Justice Kasirer discusses some of the inner workings of the country's top court and sits down for a conversation with the university's Jurist-in-Residence Morton Minc. Following the chat, he takes questions from audience members. (April 3, 2024)
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Public Policy Forum Growth Summit 2024: Productivity Case Study: AI
The Public Policy Forum’s 2024 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss economic policy and Canada’s productivity.Simon Kennedy (Deputy Minister, Innovation Science and Economic Development), Sue Paish (CEO, DIGITAL) and Chris Barry (President, Microsoft Canada) join Shingai Manjengwa (Fireside Analytics Inc.) to discuss the steps Canada needs to take to be a leader in AI. (April 11, 2024)
