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Supreme Court Hearings
Attorney General of British Columbia v. Attorney General of Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada hears arguments on whether British Columbia has the authority to restrict oil shipments within its borders. In May 2019, the B.C. Court of Appeal unanimously ruled that the province’s proposed (...)
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Public Record
2017 AFN Annual General Assembly – Resolutions & Update on Fiscal Relations
The Assembly of First Nations 38th Annual General Assembly is held in Regina. An update is provided on the National Treaty Alliance Against Tar Sands Expansion. Participants discuss and vote on emergency and draft resolutions. National (...)
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PrimeTime Politics
August 15, 2017
The annual meeting of federal, provincial and territorial energy and resource ministers concluded two days of meetings today in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. At a closing press conference, Jim Carr the federal minister of Natural Resources (...)
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PrimeTime Politics
August 10, 2017
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall makes a surprise announcement on FaceBook this morning saying that he is, after ten years on the job, resigning from his position. Shortly afterwards in Regina, Brad Wall met with members of the press to take (...)
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In Committee from the House of Commons
Public Safety and National Security – June 19, 2017
Conservative Senator Claude Carignan presents his bill to protect the confidentiality of journalistic sources. Bill S-231 amends the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code. Independent Senator André Pratte and Conservative MP Gérard (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources – June 15, 2017
The committee continues its study on the effects of transitioning to a low carbon economy. Speaking before the senators are Canadian Labour Congress’ Donald Lafleur and Chris Roberts, and Canadian Fuel Association’s Peter Boag. (June (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Agriculture and Forestry – June 15, 2017
Senators continue their study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture and forestry sectors. Speaking before the committee are Provision Coalition’s Cher Mereweather, Railway Association of Canada’s Gérald (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources – June 8, 2017
Representatives from the oil, gas and petroleum industries take part in the study on the effects of transitioning to a low carbon economy. Robert Cadigan (president and chief executive officer, Newfoundland and Labrador Oil & Gas (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Agriculture and Forestry – June 8, 2017
The committee continues its study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture and forestry sectors. Appearing before the committee are Soy Canada’s Director of Corporate Affairs Chris Masciotra and Director of Market (...)
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PrimeTime Politics
Elinor Sloan and David Perry on Defence Policy Plan
Elinor Sloan (a professor of international relations at Carleton University) and David Perry (a senior analyst and fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute) speak with CPAC’s Peter Van Dusen on June 7, 2017, following the (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Agriculture and Forestry – June 6, 2017
Representatives from Fertilizer Canada participate in the committee’s study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture and forestry sectors. Testifying before the committee are Garth White (President and Chief (...)
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Public Record
CGAI – What is the best energy policy for Canada?
CGAI President Kelly Ogle moderates a panel discussion about the future of Canada’s energy industry with Michael Cleland (University of Ottawa), Sergio Marchi (Canadian Electricity Association), and Jacob Irving (Hydropower (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Agriculture and Forestry – June 1, 2017
Representatives from the railway and dairy industries discuss the potential impact of climate change. The first panel is made up of the following witnesses: Michael Bourque (president and CEO) and Michael Gullo (director, policy, economic (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources – June 1, 2017
Liberal MP Darren Fisher presents his bill (C-238) to develop a national strategy for the safe disposal of lamps containing mercury. His private member’s bill calls on the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to work with (...)
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Question Period
May 30, 2017
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr discusses the future of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline in light of a possible change of government in British Columbia. Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi defends the government’s new (...)
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Scrums
May 30, 2017
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan comments on an inquiry report regarding a military sexual assault case. Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr is asked about the future of the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. Health Minister Jane Philpott (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources – May 30, 2017
Senators hear from their final witness for the study on Bill C-18. Larry Noonan, chair of the Altona Forest Stewardship Committee, discusses the amendments to the Rouge National Urban Park Act, the Parks Canada Agency Act and the Canada (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Agriculture and Forestry – May 30, 2017
The committee continues its study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture and forestry sectors. Participating in the study are BIOTECanada’s Andrew Casey (President and Chief Executive Officer), and CropLife (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources – May 18, 2017
Senators continue their study on Bill C-18, an Act to amend the Rouge National Urban Park Act and other Acts. Participating in the study are Janet Sumner, executive director for Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Mike Whittamore, owner (...)
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Headline Politics
NDP Responds to Auditor General’s Reports
NDP MPs David Christopherson and Brigitte Sansoucy speak with reporters in Ottawa on May 16, 2017, following the release of the auditor general’s spring 2017 reports.
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Scrums
May 16, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May address criticisms from the auditor general that he was not able to get access to government data about its plan for a fossil fuel phase out. Public Safety Minister Ralph (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources – May 16, 2017
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna presents Bill C-18. The proposed legislation amends the Rouge National Urban Park Act, the Parks Canada Agency Act, and the Canada National Parks Act. The amendments aim to preserve (...)
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Scrums
May 15, 2017
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale reacts to the report on workplace harassment in the RMCP. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is asked about the delayed release of the defence policy review. Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr and Green (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Agriculture and Forestry – May 11, 2017
Representatives from Canada’s turkey, chicken, and egg farming industries participate in the committee’s study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture and forestry sectors. Appearing before the senators are Turkey (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Fisheries and Oceans – May 11, 2017
Robert Wells, a retired justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, discusses search and rescue activities in that province. (May 11, 2017)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources – May 11, 2017
Representatives from the International Energy Agency participates in the committee’s study on the effects of transitioning to a low carbon economy. Appearing before the committee via videoconference from Paris, France, are Aad van (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Agriculture and Forestry – May 9, 2017
Senators continue their study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture, agri-food and forestry sectors. Ashley St Hilaire, Director of Programs and Government Relations, Canadian Organic Growers) and Derek Lynch (...)
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Agriculture and Forestry – May 4, 2017
The committee continues its study on the potential effects of climate change on the agriculture and agri-food sectors. Senators hear from Ted Bilyea (chair, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute), Louis Thériault (vice-president of industry (...)
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First ministers announce climate agreement — minus Saskatchewan, Manitoba
December 9, 2016 UPDATED 7:58pmET Canada’s first ministers, Sasaktchewan aside, have agreed to a national framework on climate change and carbon pricing, following a day of talks in Ottawa. British Columbia, concerned about the equality of carbon pricing measures across Canada, was a late signatory this evening. Saskatchewan Premier Brad […]
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In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources – April 13, 2017
The committee continues its in-depth study on the effects of transitioning to a low carbon economy. Timothy M. Egan (president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Gas Association) and Katrina Marsh (director of environment and (...)