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00:28:29

L'Essentiel

Ottawa Forces Canada Post Back to Work – December 13, 2024

The Government of Canada changed tone on Friday by threatening to force a return to work at Canada Post as early as next week if an agreement is not reached between management and labour by then. In an interview with our host Catherine Lafrance, Yannick Scott, Regional Director and spokesperson for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, says it's “a big disappointment” and raises the possibility of a legal challenge. Much was said about the new hydroelectricity agreement between Quebec and Newfoundland, ratified on Thursday. However, some observers fear that Quebec will ultimately pay too much for its electricity. We take a look at the issue, as well as federal politics as a whole, with our analysts Gilles Duceppe, Farouk Karim, Christine St-Pierre and Rodolphe Husny. The Commissioner of Official Languages, Raymond Théberge, will be stepping down in January. We take a look back at his seven years in office with him.
00:28:28

PrimeTime Politics

Premiers Differ on Tariff Strategy – December 13, 2024

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is demanding a federal election so Canadians may choose who will negotiate with the incoming Trump administration. Bob Fife (The Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (the Toronto Star) and Mia Rabson (The Canadian Press) look at how provinces are playing to their strengths in dealing with the possible imposition of 25% tariffs by the U.S. on Canada as of January 21. Alberta's deputy premier Mike Ellis outlines the province's border security plan to restrict the flow of drugs going into the United States.
CPAC town hall on the problem and effect of Cyberbullying and Online Abuse to air December 14

December 13, 2024—Ottawa— CPAC, the Cable Public Affairs Channel is pleased to present a 90-minute town hall focussed on cyberbullying, online abuse and their impact on our communities and our democracy.
00:07:16

Headline Politics

PM Trudeau Attends Launch of HMCS Protecteur – December 13, 2024

In Vancouver, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks at the launch celebration and naming ceremony for the HMCS Protecteur. (no interpretation)
00:32:13

Public Record

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly Speaks in Montreal

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly delivers an address to the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. The speech covers the incoming Trump administration in the U.S. and Canada’s Arctic foreign policy. Following her remarks, the minister speaks with economist and columnist Martine Hébert. (no interpretation)
02:11:32

In Committee from the House of Commons

Transport, Infrastructure and Communities – December 13, 2024

CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.
00:36:25

Headline Politics

Minister Freeland on Pension Funds, Trump’s Tariff Threat – December 13, 2024

Chrystia Freeland, the deputy prime minister and minister of finance, holds a news conference in Toronto to announce the removal of the cap on how much domestic pension funds can invest in Canadian entities. She is joined by Mary Ng, the minister of international trade, and Ya’ara Saks, the minister of mental health and addictions. Responding to questions from reporters, Freeland comments on media reports alleging tensions between her office and the PMO over the government’s fiscal plan. She also faces questions on the government’s approach to dealing with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats. (no interpretation)
00:19:07

Headline Politics

Doug Ford Announces Creation of Ontario Corps – December 13, 2024

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces the creation of the Ontario Corps at a news conference in Toronto. The corps will be a group of skilled professionals and volunteers that the province can deploy to help communities dealing with emergencies such as natural disasters, while also promoting civic engagement. The premier is joined by Trevor Jones (associate minister of emergency preparedness). Following the announcement Ford takes questions from reporters, discussing Canada's response to U. S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico. (no interpretation)
01:10:56

Question Period

December 13, 2024

Witness all the action in the House of Commons when Canada’s elected officials meet daily to debate the issues. The government and Opposition exchange questions and answers on how the country is being run and what issues are pressing the political agenda.
00:35:10

Headline Politics

Minister MacKinnon Provides Update on Canada Post Strike

Speaking with reporters on Parliament Hill, federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon provides an update on the Canada Post strike, which has been ongoing since November 14. MacKinnon announces that he has called on the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to look into the possibility of a negotiated settlement between the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post by the end of 2024. If the CIRB deems that no agreement can be reached, then a restart of Canada Post’s operations will be ordered. (December 13, 2024)
03:49:05

House of Commons Proceedings

December 13, 2024

Canada’s elected officials debate the issues of the day in the House of Commons.
00:52:09

Headline Politics

Federal and Quebec Govts Announce Deal to Address Homelessness

At a news conference in Montreal, federal and provincial ministers announce their governments have reached a funding agreement to address encampments and homelessness in Quebec. Taking part in the announcement are Soraya Martinez Ferrada, the federal tourism minister and MP for Hochelaga, Marc Miller, the federal immigration minister and MP for Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Soeurs, and Chantal Rouleau, the Quebec minister responsible for social solidarity and community action. (December 13, 2024) (no interpretation)
00:02:51

Headline Politics

PM Trudeau Meets with Seniors in Port Coquitlam, B.C. – December 13, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks while meeting with seniors. (no interpretation)
00:49:00

Headline Politics

Minister LeBlanc Announces Support for UNB’s Cyber Data Centre

Dominic LeBlanc, the federal public safety minister and MP for Beauséjour, announces financial support for the creation of a cyber data centre at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). He is joined at the news conference in Fredericton by Paul J. Mazerolle, president and vice-chancellor of the university, Frank McKenna, benefactor of the McKenna Institute, and Ali Ghorbani, director of the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity. (December 13, 2024) (no interpretation)
00:29:14

L'Essentiel

Hydroelectric Agreement Between Quebec and Newfoundland – December 12, 2024

The provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador agreed on Thursday to launch a new $25-billion hydroelectric project, ending years of conflict over the cost of electricity at Churchill Falls. Our host Catherine Lafrance discusses the deal with Senator Pierre Moreau, who is also a former Quebec Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. In addition, our reporter Omayra Issa went to Parliament Hill to gather MPs' opinions on the announcement. The Globe and Mail revealed this Thursday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently made a new approach to former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, this time to replace Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. We discussed this news, as well as Trudeau's talks with the provinces about Donald Trump's tariff threat, with journalists Catherine Lévesque, Michel Saba and Mylène Crête. We also spoke to Mark Weber, spokesperson for the Customs and Immigration Union, about the grievances of people working at the Canada-US border.
00:29:49

PrimeTime Politics

Newfoundland and Labrador Inks Historic Deal with Quebec – December 12, 2024

Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Cole Hogan (Conservative) and George Soule (New Democrat) weigh in on federal and provincial plans to prepare for the second Trump presidency. Seamus O'Regan, Liberal Party MP for St. John's South—Mount Pearl, Nfld and Lab., explains the significance of the historic energy deal between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada on the need for an industrial policy around military spending.
00:45:24

Headline Politics

B.C. Announces Tax Incentives for Film Industry – December 12, 2024

British Columbia Premier David Eby announces increased tax incentives for the province’s motion picture sector at a news conference in Langley. The premier is joined by provincial ministers Spencer Chandra Herbert (tourism, arts, culture and sport) and Brenda Bailey (finance), as well as Nina Krieger (parliamentary secretary for arts and film). (December 12, 2024) (no interpretation)
01:36:29

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health – December 12, 2024

CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.
00:32:59

Senate Question Period

December 12, 2024

Senators pose questions to the government's representative on the pressing issues of the day.
01:36:50

In Committee from the House of Commons

Finance – December 12, 2024

CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.