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CPAC’s flagship show is the daily source for political roundup and analysis of policy issues. Get an insider’s perspective from Ottawa featuring interviews and guest panels from the Hill including all of the day’s political highlights in extended, primetime replay.

Former NATO assistant secretary general for defence investment Wendy Gilmour discusses the Prime Ministers visit to Norway to observe NATO drills in the Arctic and Canada’s investment in Arctic defence. She also reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to remove sanctions on Russian oil. Northwest Territories Premier RJ Simpson discusses the prime minister's investment in the north, and how the projects will affect, security and infrastructure in the province. The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the Prime Ministers shifting position on the war in Iran.

Prime Minister Carney announced yesterday more than $40 billion to strengthen Canada’s defense and security in the Arctic. Among the planned investments are the modernization of bases in the North, including the improvement and extension of airstrips, as well as the construction of hangars and roads at several sites across the Arctic. Mathieu Landriault, director of the Arctic Policy and Security Observatory, explains to Marc-André Cossette the importance of these investments. The Liberal government introduced a new bill yesterday on lawful access to data. Ottawa asserts that the proposed changes will help law enforcement identify individuals who might use social media or artificial intelligence to commit crimes or threaten national security. Marc-André Cossette welcomes Jacques Ramsay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, to discuss this bill. Marc-André Cossette reviews some of the week’s major political news from Ottawa with analysts Christine St-Pierre, a former Liberal member of the National Assembly; Rodolphe Husny, a former political advisor to the Harper government; and Kristina Michaud, a former Bloc Québécois MP for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia.

Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025 Appearing Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs Witnesses Department of Veterans Affairs Christine McDowell, Acting Deputy Minister Steven Harris, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Service Delivery Jonathan Adams, Director General, Finance Nathan Svenson, Senior Director, Disability and Health Care Policy Office of the Veterans Ombudsman Nishika Jardine, Veterans Ombud Duane Schippers, Deputy Veterans Ombud Source: ourcommons.ca

Challenges Posed by Artificial Intelligence and its Regulation Appearing Evan Solomon, P.C., M.P., Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Witnesses Department of Industry Mark Schaan, Associate Deputy Minister Department of Industry Mark Schaan, Associate Deputy Minister Samir Chhabra, Director General, Marketplace Framework Policy Branch Source: ourcommons.ca

Subject Matter of Clauses 195 to 199 (Division 2), Clauses 203 to 209 (Division 5), Clauses 210 to 216 (Division 6), Clauses 217 to 222 (Division 7), and Clause 592 (Division 40) of Bill C-15, An Act to Implement Certain Provisions of the Budget Tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025 Appearing Joël Lightbound, P.C., M.P., Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant Witnesses Department of Public Works and Government Services Arianne Reza, Deputy Minister Lorenzo Ieraci, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy, Planning and Communications Creation and Planning of the Defence Investment Agency Appearing Stephen Fuhr, P.C., M.P., Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) Witnesses Defence Investment Agency Doug Guzman, Chief Executive Officer Department of Public Works and Government Services Siobhan Harty, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Defence and Marine Procurement Branch Source: ourcommons.ca

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Former NATO assistant secretary general for defence investment Wendy Gilmour discusses the Prime Ministers visit to Norway to observe NATO drills in the Arctic and Canada’s investment in Arctic defence. She also reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to remove sanctions on Russian oil. Northwest Territories Premier RJ Simpson discusses the prime minister's investment in the north, and how the projects will affect, security and infrastructure in the province. The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the Prime Ministers shifting position on the war in Iran.

Prime Minister Carney announced yesterday more than $40 billion to strengthen Canada’s defense and security in the Arctic. Among the planned investments are the modernization of bases in the North, including the improvement and extension of airstrips, as well as the construction of hangars and roads at several sites across the Arctic. Mathieu Landriault, director of the Arctic Policy and Security Observatory, explains to Marc-André Cossette the importance of these investments. The Liberal government introduced a new bill yesterday on lawful access to data. Ottawa asserts that the proposed changes will help law enforcement identify individuals who might use social media or artificial intelligence to commit crimes or threaten national security. Marc-André Cossette welcomes Jacques Ramsay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, to discuss this bill. Marc-André Cossette reviews some of the week’s major political news from Ottawa with analysts Christine St-Pierre, a former Liberal member of the National Assembly; Rodolphe Husny, a former political advisor to the Harper government; and Kristina Michaud, a former Bloc Québécois MP for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia.

The New Democratic Party of Canada will soon choose its next leader. Last spring, former leader Jagmeet Singh resigned after the party’s devastating election result reduced the party to just 7 seats in the House of Commons. Award-winning CPAC host Michael Serapio sits down with the five NDP leadership candidates — Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson and Tony McQuail — to discuss their platforms and the future of the federal party.

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) hosts an event in Ottawa to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The conference aims to deepen understanding of the challenges associated with the development of AI in the cultural sector and to identify concrete avenues for action to value human creativity in the digital age. Chloé Sondervorst, producer at CBC/Radio-Canada, delivers a keynote address on AI and transformations for the creative industries. (February 11, 2026)

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) hosts an event in Ottawa to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The conference aims to deepen understanding of the challenges associated with the development of AI in the cultural sector and to identify concrete avenues for action to value human creativity in the digital age. Destiny Tchéhouali, professor of international communication at UQAM, delivers a keynote address on international instruments and AI. (February 11, 2026)

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) hosts an event in Ottawa to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The conference aims to deepen understanding of the challenges associated with the development of AI in the cultural sector and to identify concrete avenues for action to value human creativity in the digital age. Johane Despins (journalist and host) moderates a panel discussion on the importance of human creativity with Jean-Paul Eid (comic book author and illustrator) and Félix Moreau (CEO, Les Éditions Québec Amérique). (February 11, 2026)

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) hosts an event in Ottawa to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The conference aims to deepen understanding of the challenges associated with the development of AI in the cultural sector and to identify concrete avenues for action to value human creativity in the digital age. David Cropley, Professor of Engineering Innovation, Adelaide University (Australia), delivers a speech where he analyses human creativity and artificial intelligence, and what distinguishes them. (February 11, 2026)

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) hosts an event in Ottawa to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The conference aims to deepen understanding of the challenges associated with the development of AI in the cultural sector and to identify concrete avenues for action to value human creativity in the digital age. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, David Myles, delivers a keynote address. (February 11, 2026)

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) hosts an event in Ottawa to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The conference aims to deepen understanding of the challenges associated with the development of AI in the cultural sector and to identify concrete avenues for action to value human creativity in the digital age. Natasha Ita MacDonald (Vice-President, Heritage Lab) and Thomassie Mangiok (Board member, Heritage Lab) talk about leveraging modern technology, including AI, to meet Inuit needs and preserving Inuit culture and language.

Let the cameras take you inside a wide range of meetings for CPAC’s unique, gavel-to-gavel coverage of conferences and events. It’s your opportunity to learn more about issues that concern you and gain a better understanding of the stories behind the day’s headlines.

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) hosts an event in Ottawa to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The conference aims to deepen understanding of the challenges associated with the development of AI in the cultural sector and to identify concrete avenues for action to value human creativity in the digital age. John Degen (CEO, The Writers’ Union of Canada) moderates a panel discussion on the regulation of generative AI in the cultural sector. The panel includes Benjamin Bleton (board member, Sacem), Sebastian Cuttill (head of parliamentary and legislative engagement, News Media Association), and Claire Pullen (CEO, Australian Writers’ Guild Authorship Collecting Society). (February 11, 2026)

Let the cameras take you inside a wide range of meetings for CPAC’s unique, gavel-to-gavel coverage of conferences and events. It’s your opportunity to learn more about issues that concern you and gain a better understanding of the stories behind the day’s headlines.

The Forum de Défense et de Stratégie hosts an international conference at the University of Ottawa on "Canada and the strengthening of the Euro-Atlantic pillar: toward new minilateral cooperation". The event is presented in partnership with the Centre for International Policy Studies, the Observatory on Politics and Security in the Arctic, and the Canadian Centre for German and European Studies. Scott Millar, Assistant Deputy Minister of policy at the Department of National Defence, takes part in a conversation moderated by Chantal Lavallée (associate professor, international studies, Royal Military College Saint-Jean) on establishing Canada as a leader on defence issues through minilateral agreements within the transatlantic community. (January 9, 2026)

You be the judge! Watch select Supreme Court cases in their entirety and reach your own verdict. Supreme Court Hearings brings Canada’s highest court into your living room.

Does section 320.31(9) infringe section 7 of the Charter? If section 320.31(9) infringes section 7 of the Charter, is the infringement nonetheless a reasonable limit that is demonstrably justified under section 1 of the Charter? If section 320.31(9) does not infringe section 7 of the Charter, what is the appropriate remedy? (February 17, 2026)

You be the judge! Watch select Supreme Court cases in their entirety and reach your own verdict. Supreme Court Hearings brings Canada’s highest court into your living room.

Are commercial landlords exempt from the duty to mitigate damages? If the common law is able to grow and adapt to changing conditions, when and how should lower courts depart from Supreme Court of Canada decisions on common law? In the absence of factual matrix evidence, should courts apply the plain meaning of the parties’ chosen words when interpreting a contract? (February 18, 2026)

You be the judge! Watch select Supreme Court cases in their entirety and reach your own verdict. Supreme Court Hearings brings Canada’s highest court into your living room.

Public Accounts of Canada 2024 and Public Accounts of Canada 2025 Witnesses Department of Finance Nick Leswick, Deputy Minister Evelyn Dancey, Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic, Fiscal and Intergovernmental Policy Branch Office of the Auditor General Karen Hogan, Auditor General of Canada Sana Garda, Principal Etienne Matte, Principal Treasury Board Secretariat Annie Boudreau, Comptroller General of Canada Blair Kennedy, Executive Director, Government Accounting Policy & Reporting John Daley, Senior Director, Public Accounts and Advisory Services Source: ourcommons.ca

Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts Witnesses Communications Security Establishment Stephen Bolton, Director General, Strategic Policy Daniel Couillard, Director General, Cyber Partnerships, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Richard Larose, Principal Advisor on Cyber Security Department of Industry Andre Arbour, Director General, Telecommunications and Internet Policy Branch Wen Kwan, Director General, Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Colin MacSween, Director General, National Cyber Security Directorate Kelly-Anne Gibson, Director, National Cyber Security Directorate Source: ourcommons.ca

CPAC’s flagship show is the daily source for political roundup and analysis of policy issues. Get an insider’s perspective from Ottawa featuring interviews and guest panels from the Hill including all of the day’s political highlights in extended, primetime replay.

The New Democratic Party of Canada will soon choose its next leader. Last spring, former leader Jagmeet Singh resigned after the party’s devastating election result reduced the party to just 7 seats in the House of Commons. Award-winning CPAC host Michael Serapio sits down with the five NDP leadership candidates — Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson and Tony McQuail — to discuss their platforms and the future of the federal party.

Cross the pond to the United Kingdom where the British Prime Minister answers questions from the floor of the House of Commons. Every Wednesday that Parliament is in session, MPs raise issues as well as grievances and seek information about the Government's plans. It is an opportunity for members of all political stripes to question the Prime Minister on any subject.

Canada 2020 hosts their 2nd annual policy summit “From Ambition to Action: Getting Big Things Done", a one-day summit dedicated to unlocking the next era of national progress. In the opening fireside chat, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions) Wayne Long joins moderator Debbie Gamble (Interac) to dicuss securing Canada’s digital future. (October 24, 2025)

Former NATO assistant secretary general for defence investment Wendy Gilmour discusses the Prime Ministers visit to Norway to observe NATO drills in the Arctic and Canada’s investment in Arctic defence. She also reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to remove sanctions on Russian oil. Northwest Territories Premier RJ Simpson discusses the prime minister's investment in the north, and how the projects will affect, security and infrastructure in the province. The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the Prime Ministers shifting position on the war in Iran.

Prime Minister Carney announced yesterday more than $40 billion to strengthen Canada’s defense and security in the Arctic. Among the planned investments are the modernization of bases in the North, including the improvement and extension of airstrips, as well as the construction of hangars and roads at several sites across the Arctic. Mathieu Landriault, director of the Arctic Policy and Security Observatory, explains to Marc-André Cossette the importance of these investments. The Liberal government introduced a new bill yesterday on lawful access to data. Ottawa asserts that the proposed changes will help law enforcement identify individuals who might use social media or artificial intelligence to commit crimes or threaten national security. Marc-André Cossette welcomes Jacques Ramsay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, to discuss this bill. Marc-André Cossette reviews some of the week’s major political news from Ottawa with analysts Christine St-Pierre, a former Liberal member of the National Assembly; Rodolphe Husny, a former political advisor to the Harper government; and Kristina Michaud, a former Bloc Québécois MP for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia.

The United Nations Security Council meets to discuss the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran and votes on resolutions concerning the situation in the Middle East. March 11, 2026. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine hold a briefing at the Pentagon on military operations in Iran and the Middle East. March 13, 2026.

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Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre and Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz speak to media following a military exercise with NATO’s Cold Response in Bardufoss, Norway. March 13, 2026. Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations, provides a daily press briefing in New York. March 13, 2026.

Cross the pond to the United Kingdom where the British Prime Minister answers questions from the floor of the House of Commons. Every Wednesday that Parliament is in session, MPs raise issues as well as grievances and seek information about the Government's plans. It is an opportunity for members of all political stripes to question the Prime Minister on any subject.

Cross the pond to the United Kingdom where the British Prime Minister answers questions from the floor of the House of Commons. Every Wednesday that Parliament is in session, MPs raise issues as well as grievances and seek information about the Government's plans. It is an opportunity for members of all political stripes to question the Prime Minister on any subject.

Question Period from the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees. Whether the subject is national defence, health care or the status of women, MPs meet in committee to study issues and hear from Canadians and experts on matters of national importance as they work to develop legislation.

Question Period from the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Question Period from the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Question Period from the Legislative Assembly of Alberta (March 9, 2026)

Question Period from the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia