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Friday on PrimeTime Politics: The Situation in Kviv
Martin Stringer looks at the Russian invasion of invasion with a view from Kyiv: Ukrainian MP and Voice Party leader Kira Rudik. We also have analysis from Christian Leuprecht (Royal Military College). And journalists Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail) and Mia Rabson (The Canadian Press) discuss the week on Parliament Hill.
PM says NATO forces must avoid direct conflict with Russia, as calls grow for no-fly zone over Ukraine
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also confirmed plans to visit the United Kingdom, Latvia, Poland, and Germany next week.
Asked about his upcoming trip to Europe, PM Justin Trudeau tells reporters that talks with European leaders will focus on efforts to support Ukraine, push back against Russia, and counter the misinformation & disinformation that have accompanied the conflict in Ukraine.#cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/sHM9jPoqYB
— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) March 4, 2022
Watch Trudeau speak to reporters after a transit funding announcement in Mississauga:
Watch Trudeau speak to members of the Ukrainian-Canadian community in Toronto:
Federal COVID-19 update
In the House
Watch question period:
MPs debate Bill C-8 (report stage) and Bill C-235 (second reading).
In Committee
At 1pm ET / 10am PT:
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller go before the Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs to discuss housing shortages.
A trio of ministers appear at the Commons industry committee: François-Philippe Champagne (innovation, science and industry), Gudie Hutchings (rural economic development), and Mary Ng (international trade, export promotion, small business and economic development).
Today in Politics Podcast: Mark Sutcliffe and Joanna Smith
Canada announces trade action against Russia and more lethal aid for Ukraine. Will Canadian companies be compensated if they suffer because of sanctions against Russia? And the government announces measures to help Ukrainians looking to come to Canada.
Here's your morning update with Mark Sutcliffe:
