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PrimeTime Politics
February 2, 2010
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty holds a press conference after speaking with private sector economists about the upcoming federal budget, expected to be tabled on March 4th. In Ottawa, NDP Employment Insurance critic Yvon Godin calls on the government to reform the EI program amid fears about more stringent eligibility criteria. Bloc Québécois leader Gilles Duceppe defends Quebec’s proposed automobile emissions regulations in light of critical remarks made by Environment Minister Jim Prentice. Following a meeting of the Conservative Party’s Quebec caucus, members are asked to comment on Mr. Prentice’s remarks. Liberal Party leader Michael Ignatieff speaks with reporters after a gathering of Liberal MPs to analyze Canada’s international development and aid programs. In Ottawa, NDP sports critic Glenn Thibeault and NDP deputy leader Thomas Mulcair reveal their party’s action plan to reduce violence in sports, particularly in hockey.