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PrimeTime Politics Weekend
May 21, 2010
Host Peter Van Dusen presents the day’s political highlights. Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks with reporters in Niagara Falls, Ont., where he takes questions about the selection of a new governor general, efforts to re-open the abortion debate, and the Board of Internal Economy’s refusal to allow an auditor general’s review of MP expenses. In Vancouver, B.C., Environment Minister Jim Prentice introduces proposed regulations for reductions in greenhouse gasses emitted by heavy-duty vehicles such as garbage and delivery trucks. Also in Vancouver, former United States president Bill Clinton delivers a speech entitled “Embracing Our Humanity” at an event jointly hosted by the Vancouver Board of Trade and the Rix Center for Corporate Citizenship and Engaged Leadership. Mr. Clinton analyzes international responses to number of issues, including the global financial crisis, climate change, and rebuilding efforts in Haiti following the January 2010 earthquake. Afterwards, Mr. Clinton sits down for a discussion with former British Columbia finance minister Carole Taylor.