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Green Leader Hosts Black History Month Roundtable – February 25, 2021
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul holds a virtual Black History Month roundtable with panellists including award-winning actress and producer Ngozi Paul. The Green leader speaks with reporters following the roundtable discussion. (no (...)
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Bloc Leader on OAS Benefits, Chief of the Defence Staff Allegations
In a news conference on Parliament Hill, Yves-François Blanchet, the leader of the Bloc Québécois, discusses his party’s opposition day motion, which is set to be debated in the House of Commons. The motion calls on the federal (...)
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Ministers Respond to AG’s February 2021 Reports – February 25, 2021
Federal ministers Joyce Murray (digital government), Anita Anand (public services and procurement), Marc Miller (Indigenous services), Diane Lebouthillier (national revenue), and Omar Alghabra (transport) hold a virtual news conference (...)
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Alberta Finance Minister Discusses 2021 Budget – February 25, 2021
Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews holds a news conference in Edmonton to discuss provisions contained in the province’s 2021 budget. (no interpretation)
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NDP Leader Reacts to AG Report on Drinking Water for First Nations
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh holds a news conference on Parliament Hill to discuss the auditor general’s report on safe drinking water for First Nations communities. AG Karen Hogan found that a lack of funding and outdated policies have (...)
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Auditor General Karen Hogan Discusses Her February 2021 Reports
Auditor General Karen Hogan speaks with reporters in Ottawa about the first of her 2021 reports that have been tabled in the House of Commons. Her five performance audit reports looks at the government’s National Shipbuilding (...)
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Quebec Premier Announces Changes to His Cabinet – February 24, 2021
At a press conference in Quebec City, Quebec Premier François Legault announces new roles for some members of his cabinet. Legault appoints Benoit Charette as minister responsible for the fight against racism. The creation of this (...)
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NDP Leader Comments Ahead of Vote on Pharmacare Bill – February 24, 2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill as the House of Commons is set to vote on his party’s pharmacare bill (C-213). He is joined virtually by NDP House Leader MP Peter Julian, sponsor of the bill. The (...)
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NDP MP Reacts to PBO Report on Services to First Nations Children
NDP MP Charlie Angus speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill about a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer regarding compensation for the delay and denial of services to First Nations children. The report estimates it could (...)
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Green Party Leader Comments on Biden-Trudeau Meeting – February 23, 2021
In a virtual news conference, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul discusses the party’s expectations regarding the first meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden. (Note: Technical problems with this video (...)
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Alberta Premier Provides Update on Legal Challenge of Bill C-69
At a news conference in Edmonton, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney provides an update on his government’s legal challenge of Bill C-69, a federal environmental assessment law. He is joined by Alberta Justice Minister and Solicitor General (...)
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Justice Minister Discusses Debate on Medical-Assistance-in-Dying Bill
Justice Minister David Lametti speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill as the House of Commons considers the Senate’s amendments to the medical assistance in dying bill (C-7). The federal government has asked a Quebec court for a (...)
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Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin Speaks with Reporters – February 23, 2021
Iain Rankin, the new premier of Nova Scotia, holds a news conference in Halifax following a swearing-in ceremony for his cabinet. Rankin, who was elected as leader of the Nova Scotia Liberals on February 6, 2021, succeeds Stephen McNeil, (...)
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PM Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden Deliver Joint Statement – Feb. 23, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden make a joint statement following their virtual bilateral meeting. This was President Biden’s first bilateral meeting with a foreign head of government since assuming the American (...)
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PM Trudeau Meets with U.S. President Joe Biden – February 23, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden make brief remarks ahead of their virtual bilateral meeting. This is President Biden’s first bilateral meeting with a foreign head of government since assuming the American (...)
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New Brunswick to Increase Addiction and Mental-Health Services
New Brunswick Health Minister Dorothy Shephard speaks with reporters in Fredericton after releasing her government’s plan to address the increasing demand for addiction and mental-health services in the province. The minister says (...)
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on COVID-19 Aid
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill about his party’s plan to support Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. (February 23, 2021) (no interpretation)
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Conservative Leader on Passage of His Party’s Motion on Uyghur Genocide
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill following the vote in the House of Commons on his party’s motion calling on MPs and the government to recognize China’s treatment of Uyghurs and (...)
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Bloc Leader on Official Languages Reform
At a press conference on Parliament Hill, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves François Blanchet discusses the modernization of the Official Languages Act. He is joined by Bloc Québécois official languages critic Mario Beaulieu. (no (...)
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Conservatives Comment Ahead of Vote on Motion on Uyghurs
In a virtual news conference, Conservative critics Michael Chong (foreign affairs) and Garnett Genuis (international development and human rights) comment on the party’s opposition motion calling on MPs and the government to recognize (...)
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Conservative Leader Addresses Saguenay Chamber of Commerce – February 19, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole delivers remarks in a virtual event hosted by the Saguenay-Le Fjord Chamber of Commerce. (no interpretation)
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Quebec Premier Announces $1.8 Billion Satellite Fabrication Project
At a press conference in Montreal, Quebec Premier François Legault announces a new satellite fabrication project in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue near Montreal. The project totals $1.8 billion in investments with $450 million coming from the (...)
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Green Leader Urges Canada to Impose Sanctions Against China – Feb. 18, 2021
Green Leader Annamie Paul holds a virtual news conference to speak about China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities. Her party believes the Chinese government is committing genocide against the Uyghurs and is calling on (...)
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Green MPs Discuss Canada’s Affordable Housing Crisis – February 18, 2021
Green MPs Paul Manly and Jenica Atwin hold a virtual news conference to discuss Canada’s affordable housing crisis and the federal government’s role in solving it. They are joined by Vancouver City Councillor Jean Swanson. Manly has (...)
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Federal Ministers Discuss New Justice Reform Legislation
Federal Justice Minister David Lametti holds a news conference on Parliament Hill to discuss details of the federal government’s new legislation (C-22) aimed at addressing the over-representation of Black Canadians and Indigenous (...)
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Conservative Leader Addresses Niagara Chamber of Commerce – Feb. 18, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole delivers remarks in a virtual event hosted by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. (no interpretation)
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Erin O’Toole on Party’s Motion for Government to Recognize Uyghur Genocide
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill about his party’s opposition day motion, which is set to be debated in the House of Commons. Conservatives are calling on MPs — and the government — (...)
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Green Party Reiterates Call for Decriminalization of Possession of Opioids
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul holds a virtual event where she reiterates the party’s call for decriminalization of possession of opioids and the creation of a safe supply program. She is joined by Green MP Paul Manly and Guy Felicella, (...)
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Bloc Québécois Leader Discusses Air Transat Sale – February 16, 2021
At a press conference on Parliament Hill, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves François Blanchet discusses the federal government’s approval of Air Canada’s proposed takeover of Air Transat. He is joined by Bloc Québécois transport (...)
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Bloc MP Comments on New Firearms Legislation – February 16, 2021
On Parliament Hill, Bloc Québécois MP and public safety critic Kristina Michaud comments on the federal government’s new firearms legislation (C-21). (no interpretation)