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Cultural Sovereignty and Digital Giants: Minister St-Onge Delivers Remarks

The University of Montreal and the Centre de recherche en droit public (CRDP) host the symposium “Cultural Sovereignty and Digital Giants: Perspectives from Canada, France, Belgium, Quebec”. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge delivers remarks and takes questions from the audience. The symposium highlights initiatives aimed at countering the dominance of digital giants and their impact on the media and culture. (April 18, 2024)
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Democracy XChange 2024: Intergenerational Inequality and Trust

At the Democracy XChange summit in Toronto, Alyssa Brierley (Executive director of the National Institute on Ageing) and Eric Lombardi (president of More Neighbours Toronto) take part in a discussion on intergenerational fairness. Vass Bednar (executive director of McMaster University's MPP in digital society program) moderates the conversation. The theme of the fifth edition of the DXC summit is "courage through chaos". (April 13, 2024)
Headline Politics

Daily Recap - July 26, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan speak with reporters in Hinton, following a tour of the wildfire staging area. Premier Smith announces that the province will expedite relief funds for residents evacuated from Jasper, with a one-time payment of $1,250 per adult and $500 per child. Also in attendance at this news conference are Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland and provincial ministers Todd Loewen (forestry and parks) and Mike Ellis (public safety and emergency services). Lawyers and First Nations leaders speak with reporters in Ottawa following the release of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Attorney General of Ontario, et al. v. Mike Restoule, et al. In a unanimous decision, the top court ruled the Crown breached revenue-sharing promises that were included in its 1850 treaties with the Anishinaabe of the upper Great Lakes, and that the Crown must negotiate an increase to resource revenues it owes to them. Speaking with reporters are Harley Schachter (counsel for Whitesand and Red Rock First Nations), Spencer Bass (counsel for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation), Chief Allan Odawa Jr. (Red Rock Indian Band), and Chief Lawrence Wanakamik (Whitesand First Nation).
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Space Canada Horizons Event 2024

Space Canada hosts its second annual "Horizons" event in Ottawa. Guest speakers take the stage to discuss the future of the Canadian space sector. Dominic LeBlanc (minister of public safety, democratic institutions and intergovernmental affairs), BGen Michael Adamson (commander 3 canadian space division, RCAF), Stéphanie Durand (VP, space program policy, Canadian space agency), and Scott Millar (assistant deputy minister, horizontal policy, department of national defence) deliver keynote speeches. (May 1, 2024)
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CAJ 2024 Annual Conference: Media Coverage of Climate Change

CPAC's Michael Serapio moderates a panel discussion on media coverage of climate change with Canadian journalists at the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) annual national conference. Panelists include Kate Allen (climate change reporter, Toronto Star), Carl Meyer (climate investigations reporter, The Narwhal), Sierra Bein (content editor, The Globe and Mail), and Leyland Cecco (Canada correspondent, The Guardian). (June 1, 2024)
Headline Politics

Daily Recap - July 26, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan speak with reporters in Hinton, following a tour of the wildfire staging area. Premier Smith announces that the province will expedite relief funds for residents evacuated from Jasper, with a one-time payment of $1,250 per adult and $500 per child. Also in attendance at this news conference are Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland and provincial ministers Todd Loewen (forestry and parks) and Mike Ellis (public safety and emergency services). Lawyers and First Nations leaders speak with reporters in Ottawa following the release of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Attorney General of Ontario, et al. v. Mike Restoule, et al. In a unanimous decision, the top court ruled the Crown breached revenue-sharing promises that were included in its 1850 treaties with the Anishinaabe of the upper Great Lakes, and that the Crown must negotiate an increase to resource revenues it owes to them. Speaking with reporters are Harley Schachter (counsel for Whitesand and Red Rock First Nations), Spencer Bass (counsel for Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation), Chief Allan Odawa Jr. (Red Rock Indian Band), and Chief Lawrence Wanakamik (Whitesand First Nation).
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CAJ 2024 Annual Conference: Winning Tips From Top Journalists

CPAC's Michael Serapio moderates a panel discussion with Canadian journalists at the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) annual national conference. Each journalist on the panel is nominated for a 2024 CAJ award, recognizing the best in Canadian journalism, with a focus on investigative work. Panelists include Judy Trinh (national correspondent, CTV News), Justin Brake (editor-in-chief, The Independent), Wendy Gillis (crime and police reporter, Toronto Star), Jesse Winter (freelance photojournalist), and Brandi Morin (freelance journalist). (June 1, 2024)
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An Evening with Joe Clark

The Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy hosts an event to mark the 45th anniversary of Joe Clark’s election as Canada’s 16th prime minister. The event honours and celebrates the former prime minister’s lifetime of service to Canadians. Joe Clark sits down for a fireside chat with his daughter and broadcaster Catherine Clark. (May 22, 2024)
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Democracy XChange 2024: The Impact of Online Harassment on Democracy

At the Democracy XChange summit in Toronto, Emily Laidlaw (Canada research chair in cybersecurity law and associate professor of law, University of Calgary) moderates a conversation on the impact of online harassment on democracy. Fae Johnstone (2SLGBTQIA+ activist and executive director & co-owner of Wisdom2Action), Laura Mae Lindo (assistant professor, University of Waterloo, and former Ontario MPP), and Beatrice Wayne (research director, Samara Centre for Democracy) share their experiences and discuss how to address online harms. The theme of the fifth edition of the DXC summit is "courage through chaos". (April 13, 2024)
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Global Plastics Treaty Talks: Panel on Capacity Building and Financing

The fourth session of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to develop an international legally binding agreement on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, takes place in Ottawa. Delegates and high-level representatives from around the world are meeting from April 23 to 29 to develop a treaty by the end of 2024. Final negotiations are scheduled to be held in South Korea. In this discussion held on the margins of INC-4, panellists focus on approaches to capacity building, financing and financial mechanism. (April 24, 2024)
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2024 Progress Summit: Panel Discussion on 2SLGBTQI+ Issues

Progressive leaders from across Canada gather at the Broadbent Institute's 2024 Progress Summit in Ottawa. This summit is traditionally the largest annual progressive political conference in Canada. This year’s theme is “Making the Good Society.” Thought leaders, elected officials, and frontline activists look at Ed Broadbent's legacy, ideas and fight for social equality and justice for ordinary Canadians. Fae Johnstone (executive director, Wisdom2Action) and Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah (executive director, Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity) sits down with Luke LeBrun (editor, PressProgress) to discuss queer, trans, and labour movements against the far-right. (April 11, 2024)
Supreme Court Hearings

Braydon Wolfe v. His Majesty the King

The Supreme Court of Canada hears a case on driving prohibition. Can a driving prohibition be imposed following conviction for criminal negligence causing death through the operation of a vehicle? Can a driving prohibition be imposed following conviction for criminal negligence causing bodily harm through the operation of a vehicle? (Case #40558) (March 26, 2024)
Supreme Court Hearings

Sanis Health Inc., et al. v. His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of BC

In 2018, the Province of British Columbia (hereafter, “BC”) enacted the Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act. The ORA allows BC to recover health care costs caused or contributed to by “opioid-related wrongs” committed by manufacturers and distributors of opioid drugs. Is s. 11 of the Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act beyond the powers of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia? Is s.11 of the Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act of no force or effect pursuant to s. 52 of the Constitution Act?
In Committee from the House of Commons

Health- June 17, 2024

Health - June 17, 2024 CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.
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2024 Michener Award Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon presents the 2023 Michener Award recognizing excellence in public-service journalism. This year’s finalists are The Canadian Press, CBC/Radio-Canada, The Globe and Mail, The Montreal Gazette, The Narwhal, The Toronto Star and Radio-Canada. During the ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, the governor general also honours the 2024 Michener fellowship recipients and presents the Michener-Baxter Award for exceptional service to Canadian journalism. Established in 1971 by then-governor general Roland Michener, the Michener Award honours outstanding and unbiased public-service journalism. (June 14, 2024)
British Prime Minister's Question Time

July 24, 2024

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces questions on the restrictions on puberty blockers, Ukraine and national security, the Tempest fighter jet programme, social care and the British nuclear testing programme.
Outburst

July 27, 2024

Glen McInnis collects Canadians’ opinions on political issues.This week Outburst is asking Canadians: Does social media have a positive or negative effect on Canadian politics? Where do you think your tax dollars should be spent? What are your ideas to improve Canada’s health care system? What makes your part of the country unique?
In Committee from the House of Commons

Indigenous Affairs - June 10, 2024

Indigenous and Northern Affairs - June 10, 2024 CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.
In Committee from the House of Commons

Public Accounts - June 11, 2024

Public Accounts - June 11, 2024 CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.
In Committee from the House of Commons

Procedure and House Affairs - June 20, 2024

Procedure and House Affairs - June 20, 2024 CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.
Public Record

AFN 2024 Annual General Assembly – Cabinet Ministers Address the Assembly

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister & Special Advisor for Water Terry Duguid provide an update for their departments and respond to questions from chiefs on Day 2 of the Assembly of First Nations' 45th annual general assembly in Montreal. First Nations leaders and delegates from across the country are gathering over three days from July 9-11 to discuss policy issues and set priorities for the coming year. (July 10, 2024)
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AFN 2024 Annual General Assembly – Indigenous Justice Strategy

Co-Chair of the AFN Policing Task Force and AFN Chiefs Committee on Justice Terry Teegee leads a plenary discussion on Indigenous Justice Strategy on day 2 of the Assembly of First Nations' 45th annual general assembly in Montreal. First Nations leaders and delegates from across the country are gathering over three days from July 9-11 to discuss policy issues and set priorities for the coming year. (July 10, 2024)
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AFN 2024 Annual General Assembly – Specific Claims

AFN Acting Director – Lands Jesse Donavan leads a plenary discussion on Specific Claims on day 2 of the Assembly of First Nations' 45th annual general assembly in Montreal. First Nations leaders and delegates from across the country are gathering over three days from July 9-11 to discuss policy issues and set priorities for the coming year. (July 10, 2024)
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AFN 2024 Annual General Assembly – AFN Councils Reports

Representatives from five national councils (Knowledge Keepers, Youth, Veterans, 2SLGBTQQIA+ and Women) provide on update on their work on day 2 of the Assembly of First Nations' 45th annual general assembly in Montreal. First Nations leaders and delegates from across the country are gathering over three days from July 9-11 to discuss policy issues and set priorities for the coming year. (July 10, 2024)
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Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman Delivers a Keynote Address

Canada's Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman delivers a keynote address at an event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations (CORIM). Following her speech, the ambassador sits down for a conversation with journalist Sandrine Rastello. (May 28, 2024)
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Banff Media Festival – In Conversation with Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge

The 2024 Banff World Media Festival brings together the world's top studio executives, creators, producers, showrunners, talent and media companies to connect and do business. Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge delivers the opening keynote address on issues affecting Canadian content. (June 9, 2024)
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The Threat to Civility and the Fight for Liberal Democracy

The McGill Institute for the Study of Canada hosts the inaugural event of the series "Conversations: sponsored by Charles Bronfman" in Montreal. Award-winning foreign correspondent Nahlah Ayed moderates a conversation on the threat to civility and the fight for liberal democracy. Panelists include Rosalie Silberman Abella (retired Supreme Court of Canada justice), Luís Roberto Barroso (president of the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court), and Vikas Swarup (former high commissioner of India to Canada, and author of "Slumdog Millionaire"). (April 8, 2024)
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Coalition for a Better Future’s 2024 Scorecard Reporting Event: Report Findings

The Coalition for a Better Future hosts an event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to release its 2024 scorecard report measuring Canada’s economic progress. The report tracks Canada’s progress on economic, social, and environmental indicators over the next decade. CPAC's Omayra Issa moderates a panel discussion on the report's findings with Coalition co-chairs and former cabinet ministers Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan, Carolyn Wilkins (external member, financial policy committee, Bank of England), and Zita Cobb (founder and CEO, Shorefast). (March 19, 2024)
Supreme Court Hearings

Sanis Health Inc., et al. v. His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of BC

In 2018, the Province of British Columbia (hereafter, “BC”) enacted the Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act. The ORA allows BC to recover health care costs caused or contributed to by “opioid-related wrongs” committed by manufacturers and distributors of opioid drugs. Is s. 11 of the Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act beyond the powers of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia? Is s.11 of the Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act of no force or effect pursuant to s. 52 of the Constitution Act?