Programming Advisory
Federal Budget 2013: LIVE Coverage and Analysis
(Ottawa, March 20, 2013) – Tune to CPAC tomorrow, on TV and online, for live coverage from Ottawa as Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivers the government’s fiscal plans for the year ahead. CPAC brings you the latest coverage and analysis, with reaction from all sides, to break down how the government plans to tackle the national deficit and invest in other programs to grow the economy.
Federal Budget – 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT, Replay at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT
Live from the House of Commons, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty presents the Conservatives’ latest budget. See what fiscal measures the government plans to take over the short and long-term.
CPAC Special – 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT (approximate)
Immediately following the House session, Peter Van Dusen hosts a special look at the budget live from the House of Commons foyer, including Opposition reaction and interviews with key MPs. CPAC will also hear reaction to the budget from special interest groups.
Revue Politique – 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT
Host Pierre Donais brings a special guest panel together to discuss the budget and what it will mean for Canadians. A panel of experts including Larry Rousseau from the Public Service Alliance of Canada, Emilie Potvin from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and pundit William Johnson, among others, share their views on the proposed plan.
PrimeTime Politics – 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT
Peter Van Dusen hosts a special edition of PrimeTime Politics and opens up the phone lines for Canadians across the country to weigh in, comment and ask questions. Call in to share your thoughts at 1-877-296-2722.
Follow the latest developments throughout the day online at CPAC.ca and through social media (Twitter: @CPAC_TV, Facebook: CPACTV).
Please check the CPAC website at www.cpac.ca to confirm the airdate and times.
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 to preserve an independent editorial voice for Canada’s democratic process, 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 via cable, satellite and wireless distributors to over 11 million Canadian homes and worldwide via 24/7 live webstreaming 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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