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00:26:00

CPAC Special

Goldhawk Live – October 19, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

Host Dale Goldhawk and his guests hear the views of Canadians on the issues that are making headlines following the October 14, 2008, federal election. Canadians have elected a second Conservative minority government led by Stephen Harper. This week’s program focuses on the following question: “What should the top priority be for the new government?” Dale discusses this question with a panel of guests including Michael Behiels (a historian at the University of Ottawa), Norma Greenaway (a national political reporter for Canwest News Service), and Kevin Carmichael (a national business reporter for the Globe and Mail). Following this, CPAC viewers call in and respond to the show’s question.
00:31:10

CPAC Special

Goldhawk Live – October 19, 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

Host Dale Goldhawk and his guests hear the views of Canadians on the issues that are making headlines following the October 14, 2008, federal election. Canadians have elected a second Conservative minority government led by Stephen Harper. This week’s program focuses on the following question: “What should the top priority be for the new government?” Dale discusses this question with a panel of guests including Michael Behiels (a historian at the University of Ottawa), Norma Greenaway (a national political reporter for Canwest News Service), and Kevin Carmichael (a national business reporter for the Globe and Mail). Following this, CPAC viewers call in and respond to the show’s question.
00:28:30

CPAC Special

Détonations – October 19, 2008

Détonations hits the streets to get frank opinions on hot-button issues. This week, Canadians speak out about local and national campaign issues leading up to the October 14, 2008, federal election. Host Joëlle-Ann Blanchette asks a series of questions about the federal leaders’ debates. • Which party leader has won you over? • Do the leaders’ debates have an impact on your final decision? • What did you think of the leaders’ debate? Joëlle-Ann also speaks with Thierry Giasson (a professor in the Department of Information and Communications at Université Laval) about the role that leaders’ debates play in federal elections, especially in Quebec. Later, Joëlle-Ann is joined by two individuals participating in the Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon student forum, which focuses on youth participation in the electoral process.
00:28:31

Outburst

October 19, 2008

Outburst hits the streets to get frank opinions on hot-button issues. This week, Canadians speak out about the results of the October 14, 2008, federal election. Canadians elected their second consecutive Conservative minority government led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Host Glen McInnis asks a series of questions: • What impressed you the most about the campaign? • What was the turning point of the campaign? • Are you happy with the results of the election? Over the course of the program, Glen also speaks with Nik Nanos (a CPAC pollster and the president of Nanos Research) and Ken Anderson (from Delta Media Inc.) about their thoughts on the election campaign and the final results.
00:28:30

PrimeTime Politics

October 17, 2008

Host Martin Stringer reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the results of the October 14, 2008, federal election, in which Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party won a second consecutive minority government. Martin speaks with Don Drummond (a chief economist at TD Bank Financial Group) about an October 2008 Canadian economic forecast released by TD Bank. Also on the program, Martin sits down with journalists John Geddes, Louise Elliott, and Joël-Denis Bellavance to discuss the week’s political developments. Discussion focuses on the 2008 federal election campaign and on the anticipated resignation of Stéphane Dion as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.
00:46:26

Public Record

Vote 2008 – The 40th Canadian General Election in Perspective (2 of 2)

The Public Policy Forum hosts an event entitled "The Morning After: The 40th Canadian General Election in Perspective," Ottawa, Ont., October 16, 2008. In this post-election event, participants examine and discuss the results of the 2008 federal election. The panellists are David Emerson (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Peter Donolo (partner, Strategic Council), Joël-Denis Bellavance (Ottawa Bureau chief for La Presse), and Michel Dorais (former comissioner, Canada Revenue Agency). After speaking, panellists field questions from forum attendees.
00:41:04

Public Record

Vote 2008 – The 40th Canadian General Election in Perspective (1 of 2)

The Public Policy Forum hosts an event entitled "The Morning After: The 40th Canadian General Election in Perspective," Ottawa, Ont., October 16, 2008. In this post-election event, participants examine and discuss the results of the 2008 federal election. The panellists are David Emerson (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Peter Donolo (partner, Strategic Council), Joël-Denis Bellavance (Ottawa Bureau chief for La Presse), and Michel Dorais (former comissioner, Canada Revenue Agency). After speaking, panellists field questions from forum attendees.
00:58:30

Revue Politique

October 16, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the results of the October 14, 2008, federal election, in which Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party won a second consecutive minority government. First, Pierre is joined by Patrick Gagnon (a former Quebec Liberal MP) and Mauril Bélanger (the Liberal MP for Ottawa–Vanier, Ont.) to analyze the Liberal Party’s performance in the election, focusing on the campaign led by Liberal leader Stéphane Dion. The Liberals secured 77 seats in the House of Commons and roughly 26% of the electoral vote, the poorest showing the history of the party to date. CPAC viewers then call in and respond to the following question: "What would you do if you were in Stéphane Dion’s shoes?"
00:30:16

PrimeTime Politics

October 16, 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the results of the October 14, 2008, federal election, in which Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party won a second consecutive minority government. Peter first speaks with David Smith, campaign co-chair for the Liberal Party. Mr. Smith comments on Stéphane Dion’s future as leader of the Liberal Party after his performance in the 2008 election. The Liberals secured 77 seats in the House of Commons and roughly 26% of the electoral vote, the poorest showing the history of the party to date. Next, Peter sits down with a panel of party strategists to discuss the week’s political headlines, including Don Moors (Liberal), Ian Capstick (New Democratic Party), and Tim Powers (Conservative).
00:26:15

PrimeTime Politics

October 16, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the results of the October 14, 2008, federal election, in which Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party won a second consecutive minority government. David Stewart-Patterson (the executive vice-president of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives) joins Peter in the studio to speak about the benefits of a possible free-trade arrangement between Canada and the European Union. This issue is up for negotiation at a Canada–E.U. summit scheduled for October 17, 2008. Also on the program, Peter analyzes the election outcome with journalists John Ivison and Joël-Denis Ballavance.
00:56:58

Leaders' Tour

Vote 2008 – October 15, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

Following the federal election held on October 14, 2008, Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe answers questions from the media in Montreal, Quebec. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May holds a press conference in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia.
00:44:00

Leaders' Tour

Vote 2008 – October 15, 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

Following his victory in the federal election held on October 14, 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper answers questions from the media in Calgary, Alberta. In Toronto, Ontario, New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton holds a press conference and answers questions regarding the previous day's vote.
00:58:30

Revue Politique

October 15, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the results of the October 14, 2008, federal election, in which Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party won a second consecutive minority government. Pierre introduces excerpts of the federal party leaders’ reactions to the election results. Political commentator William Johnson joins Pierre in the studio to analyze the results. Pierre then discusses the election results with a panel of party strategists, including Jacques Gagnon (Conservative), Michel Simard (defeated Liberal candidate for Gatineau, Que.), Karl Bélanger (press secretary for New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton), and Frédéric Pouyot (defeated Green Party candidate for Hull–Aylmer, Que.). CPAC viewers then call in and comment on the election results.
00:29:33

PrimeTime Politics

October 15, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the results of the October 14, 2008, federal election, in which Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party won a second consecutive minority government. Peter sits down with a panel of party strategists to analyze the 2008 federal election campaign and its outcome. The strategists are Susan Smith (Liberal), Bill Pristanski (Conservative), and Jeff Atkinson (NDP). The panellists also comment on the anticipated resignation of Stéphane Dion as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Also on the program, Peter speaks with journalists Elizabeth Thompson and Greg Weston about the election results and Stéphane Dion’s future as leader of the Liberal Party.
00:29:27

PrimeTime Politics

October 15, 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the results of the October 14, 2008, federal election, in which Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party won a second consecutive minority government. Peter speaks with newly elected MPs Gerard Kennedy (Liberal), John Baird (Conservative), and Olivia Chow (New Democratic Party) about their expectations for Stephen Harper’s minority Conservative government. Following this, Nanos Research president Nik Nanos joins Peter in the studio to compare results from pre- and post-election opinion polls gauging popular support for the federal parties.
00:27:34

CPAC Special

Vote 2008 - Election Day Provincial Recap – British Columbia (2 of 2)

A national bilingual phone-in that looks back on the campaign that was from all the regions with CPAC's campaign reporters.
00:26:14

CPAC Special

Vote 2008 - Election Day Provincial Recap – Ontario (2 of 2)

A national bilingual phone-in that looks back on the campaign that was from all the regions with CPAC's campaign reporters.
00:27:01

CPAC Special

Vote 2008 - Election Day Provincial Recap – Manitoba & Saskatchewan (2 of 2)

A national bilingual phone-in that looks back on the campaign that was from all the regions with CPAC's campaign reporters.
00:28:15

CPAC Special

Vote 2008 - Election Day Provincial Recap – Atlantic Provinces (2 of 2)

A national bilingual phone-in that looks back on the campaign that was from all the regions with CPAC's campaign reporters.
00:06:33

CPAC Special

Vote 2008 – Election Night – Elizabeth May Addresses Supporters

The party leaders speak to their supporters after the election results. (October 14, 2008)