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Your all-access pass to the people and events shaping Canada’s democracy

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Philippe Gigantès

Former journalist, educator, navy hero and Liberal Senator Philippe Gigantes speaks with CPAC's Ken Rockburn in 2002 about his life in Greece, his experiences in the Second World War and in the Canadian Senate.
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Laurier LaPierre

Canadian Senator, professor, broadcaster, journalist, and author Laurier LaPierre sits down with Tasha Kheiriddin in 2002 to discuss his work in the Senate as well as Canada's First Nations and issues related to bilingualism and gay and lesbian rights.
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Rosemary Brown

Rosemary Brown, the first black woman in Canadian history to be a member of a Canadian parliamentary body, speaks with Martin Stringer in 1998 about her life in politics and her efforts to promote equality and human rights.
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Claude Ryan

Claude Ryan, former Quebec Liberal party leader and director of the newspaper Le Devoir, speaks with Martin Stringer in 2000 about his life in and out of politics.
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Jacques Hébert

Canadian Senator, author, journalist and world traveler Jacques Hébert sits down with Laurier LaPierre in 2001 to discuss his life in politics, the role of youth and his travels around the world.
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Howard Pawley

Former Manitoba NDP premier Howard Pawley sits down with Martin Stringer in 1999 to discuss his life in politics as well as his work on human rights, social justice and economic development.
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Peter Lougheed

Peter Lougheed, the former Alberta premier and one of Canada’s most respected politicians, sits down with Laurier LaPierre in 1999 to discuss his life in politics and Canadian Confederation.
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Herb Carnegie

Herb Carnegie, often considered the best player never to play in the NHL, sits down with Tasha Kheiriddin in 2002. The Order of Canada recipient, businessman, philanthropist, championship golfer, and hockey legend discusses the racism he faced and why he established the Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation.
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Toller Cranston

Canadian artist and skating legend Toller Cranston sits down with Tasha Kheiriddin in 2001 to discuss how he revolutionized the sport of figure skating -- and how he became just as well known for his paintings.
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Willie P. Bennett

Juno award-winning Canadian folk music singer and songwriter Willie P. Bennett sits down with Ken Rockburn in 2002 to discuss his musical career, life on the road, and how he has influenced a generation of folk and roots musicians.
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Linda Griffiths

Canadian actress and playwright Linda Griffiths sits down with Ken Rockburn in 2002 to discuss her life on and off the stage.
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Dave Broadfoot

Canadian comedy legend Dave Broadfoot sits down with Laurier LaPierre in 2001 to discuss his award-winning career and how he remained so deeply committed to Canadian culture.
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From the CPAC archives, classic interviews with politicians and public figures who helped make Canada what it is today.
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Alex Colville

Alex Colville, one of Canada's most celebrated artists, sits down with Laurier LaPierre in 2000 for an in-depth discussion on his work as a war artist.
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Calvin Ruck

Senator and human rights activist Calvin Woodrow Ruck sits down with CPAC'c Dan Fonda to discuss his work as an activist and social worker in Nova Scotia and being the third Black Canadian ever appointed to the Senate.
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Mavor Moore

Canadian writer, producer and actor Mavor Moore sits down with Nyka Alexander in 1998 to discuss his role in founding many of Canada’s key arts organizations and his career in the theatre, radio and television.
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Mel Hurtig

Publisher, author, pundit, and political activist Mel Hurtig sits down with Tasha Kheiriddin in 2001 to discuss creating the Canadian Encyclopedia and his goal to connect Canadians over issues vital to them.
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June Callwood

Journalist, author and social activist June Callwood sits down with Tasha Kheiriddin in 2001 to discuss her early career as a journalist, the importance of her family and her work as an activist for social causes such as the homeless and drug addiction.
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Pierre Berton

Author, historian and journalist Pierre Berton sits down with Michelle Lavoie in 2003 to discuss his early newspaper career, working in Klondike mining camps and his life as one of Canada's best-selling authors.