News Release
CPAC Celebrates with Special Season
(Ottawa, September 12, 2012) – CPAC celebrates two decades as Canada’s signature political broadcaster with the launch of its new season on September 17th. Bringing you its signature mix of prime political coverage, historical documentaries and in-depth public policy analysis, CPAC is your destination channel for 24/7 politics.
“This season is the culmination of the 20 years of hard work and energy we’ve put into making CPAC Canadians’ source for unbiased and balanced political programming,” proudly announces Colette Watson, President and General Manager. “We mark our milestone with a renewed commitment to our viewers that delivers round-the-clock and on-the-go access to the people, processes and issues that shape national policy decisions.”
Highlights include:
- Our Times - A new eight-part documentary series from award-winning journalist Holly Doan on the biggest themes of our era, from the ubiquity of technology and the sanction of gay marriage to our roller coaster economy and the emergence of terrorism.
- PrimeTime Politics and Revue Politique – CPAC’s flagship political revues return on September 17th, bringing viewers long-form coverage and expert analysis of the day’s biggest developments.
- La politique sur le terrain – In this new series, veteran CPAC personality Danielle Young ventures into key ridings for a look at the life and work of Canada’s MPs.
- Question Period - For twenty years, CPAC has proudly provided Canadians with the daily Q & A that engineers our democracy. The tradition continues on September 17th, when MPs return to Ottawa for the Fall parliamentary session.
- Rockburn Presents and Beyond Politics – Ken Rockburn and Catherine Clark return with more revealing one-on-ones, interviewing top cultural personalities and political figures of note.
- C-SPAN – CPAC’s fruitful association with its American counterpart, C-SPAN, continues, giving Canadians unique access to major developments in the Obama-Romney race for the presidency.
Help celebrate CPAC’s 20 years of presenting politics in action, by watching CPAC on TV and online. Visit CPAC.ca for Today in Politics, featuring coverage of the latest political developments - and look for other special initiatives throughout our anniversary year.
Follow CPAC on Twitter @CPAC_TV and on Facebook, or visit CPAC.ca to subscribe to Daily Programming Highlights and RSS Feeds.
Fall Lineup Summary:
PrimeTime Politics – Airs Monday through Friday at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT
Returning September 17th. CPAC’s flagship show with host Peter Van Dusen offers highlights of the latest political and public events, interviews with top political personalities, in-depth analysis, and more – followed by an unfiltered, long-form replay of the day’s top political developments. Martin Stringer hosts the Friday edition.
Scrums – Airs Monday through Friday at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT
The day’s scrums from the foyer of the House of Commons. See Canada’s Parliamentarians engage with the media on the latest political and public policy concerns.
Revue Politique – Airs Monday through Thursday at 7:30 pm ET / 10:30 pm PT
Back for its tenth season on September 17th, host Pierre Donais brings viewers an insider’s perspective on Ottawa, with interviews, panels, and complete coverage of the happenings on the Hill.
The Week with Mark Sutcliffe – Airs Sundays at 11 am ET / 8 am PT
Returning September 16th. Mark Sutcliffe hosts a phone-centric recap of the week in politics and public affairs, as Canadians from coast-to-coast call in and comment. Call 1-877-296-2722 to voice your opinion.
La politique sur le terrain – Airs Fridays at 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT
New this season. Danielle Young takes viewers into key ridings to showcase the everyday work of Canada’s MPs.
Beyond Politics – Airs Sundays at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT
Catherine Clark lets Canada’s MPs show their personal side, through informal discussions about life outside the political arena.
Outburst – Airs Sundays at 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT
Glen McInnis, Puneet Birgi and Heather Seaman bring viewers the word on the street, soliciting sound bites from everyday Canadians about the issues in the news.
Rockburn Presents – Airs Sundays at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT (until October 7, 2012)
Veteran interviewer Ken Rockburn sits down with top personalities from the worlds of politics, the arts and popular culture.
Our Times – Airs Sundays at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT (beginning October 14, 2012)
Holly Doan presents a new eight-part documentary series that examines the biggest themes of the last two decades and the unique personalities defined by them.
Question Period – Airs Monday to Thursday, 2 pm ET / 11 am PT and Friday at 11 am ET / 8 am PT
LIVE coverage of the Opposition and Government going head-to-head, in the daily exchange of questions and answers that is the prime window on our political process. Also available online on video-on-demand (VOD).
C-SPAN This Week – Airs Sundays at 12 pm ET / 9 am PT
Our eye on the American political scene in this all-important election year, courtesy of our U.S. counterpart, C-SPAN.
British Prime Minister’s Question Time – Airs Sundays at 3:30 pm ET / 12:30 pm PT
CPAC takes viewers across the pond for a trip to the British Parliament, where the Prime Minister thrusts and parries with the other parties on issues of concern to the Commonwealth.
As always, CPAC’s complete lineup is offered LIVE online via video stream, including select programming made available for video-on-demand and podcasting. For complete details of CPAC's fall programming schedule, visit our website at www.cpac.ca.
About CPAC
CPAC is Canada’s only privately-owned, commercial free, not for profit, bilingual licensed television service. Created in 1992 by a consortium of cable companies, CPAC provides a window on parliamentary, political and public affairs in Canada and the world. Since 1992, the cable industry has invested more than $50 million in CPAC.
CPAC is delivered through cable, satellite or wireless distributors to over 11 million Canadian homes and worldwide via 24/7 live webstreaming and podcasts at www.cpac.ca.
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For more information:
Jennifer Thomlinson
CPAC
(613) 364-1131
E-mail: jthomlinson@cpac.ca
All CPAC programming can be viewed simultaneous to the television broadcast at www.cpac.ca.
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