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PrimeTime Politics
September 25, 2014
Prime Minister Stephen Harper addresses the United Nations General Assembly for the first time in four years. We hear more from MPs James Bezan (Conservative), Paul Dewar (NDP), and Marc Garneau (Liberal), along with reaction from Fen Hampson (Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)). Party observers Tim Powers (Conservative), Robin Maclachlan (New Democrat) and Lindsay Doyle (Liberal) look at the controversies facing their leaders. Tougher penalties are being considered for companies abusing the Temporary Foreign Workers program. Scott Armstrong (Conservative), Jack Harris (NDP) and Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) discuss this. Martin Stringer speaks with Liberal MP Mauril Belanger about his private member’s bill to change the lyrics to "O Canada." Also: Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks at a UN meeting about maternal and child health challenges. An announcement from International Development Minister Christian Paradis of new Canadian funding to fight the Ebola outbreak, along with excerpts from a high level UN meeting on ways to combat the virus.