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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.
00:30:16

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.
00:29:33

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.
00:34:00

PrimeTime Politics

October 13, 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

A look at the top political stories of the day.
00:24:31

PrimeTime Politics

October 13, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

A look at the top political stories of the day.
00:34:07

PrimeTime Politics

October 10, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen looks at the day’s political headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the federal election scheduled for October 14th, 2008. Peter reviews key campaign issues with a panel of party strategists featuring Bill Pristanski (Conservative), Don Moors (Liberal), and Jeff Atkinson (NDP).The panellists then respond to phone calls from CPAC viewers commenting on the day’s campaign highlights.
00:24:23

PrimeTime Politics

October 10, 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen looks at the day’s political headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the federal election scheduled for October 14th, 2008. In excerpts from campaign events, federal party leaders comment on the election race and on their own campaigns. Glen Hodgson, chief economist at the Conference Board of Canada, joins Peter in the studio to analyze the state of the Canadian economy.
00:29:12

PrimeTime Politics

October 9, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Peter speaks with Bryon Wilfert (the Liberal candidate for Richmond Hill, Ont.) and Paul Dewar (the NDP candidate for Ottawa Centre, Ont.) about their reactions to Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page's latest report. Also on the program, Peter and Nik Nanos respond to phone calls from CPAC viewers commenting on the day’s campaign highlights.
00:29:18

PrimeTime Politics

October 9, 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. At a press conference, Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page presents findings from his October 2008 report, entitled "The Fiscal Impact of the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan." Federal party leaders are shown responding to the report’s conclusions. Nanos Research president Nik Nanos joins Peter in the studio to discuss results from public opinion polls gauging support for the federal parties and their leaders. Next, David Emerson (the Conservative candidate for Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) joins Peter in the studio to discuss his thoughts on Mr. Page’s report.
00:28:57

PrimeTime Politics

October 8, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen looks at highlights from the day’s campaign events held ahead of the October 14, 2008, federal election. Peter and a panel of party strategists hear the views of Canadians about key electoral issues on day 32 of the campaign. He is joined by party strategists Susan Smith (Liberal), Bill Pristanski (Conservative), and Jeff Atkinson (NDP).
00:29:32

PrimeTime Politics

October 8, 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen looks at highlights from the day’s campaign events held ahead of the October 14, 2008, federal election. Next, Peter speaks with Jim Flaherty, Conservative candidate for Whitby–Oshawa, Ont., about his party’s economic platform. Afterwards, Mike McCracken, an economist at Informetrica Ltd., joins Peter in the studio to analyze the state of the Canadian economy.
00:31:20

PrimeTime Politics

October 7, 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. In excerpts from various campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Later, Nanos Research president Nik Nanos joins Peter in the studio to discuss results from public opinion polls gauging support for the federal parties and their leaders. Also on the program, Peter speaks with Peter Van Loan (Conservative candidate, York–Simcoe, Ont.), John McCallum (Liberal candidate, Markham–Unionville, Ont.), and Paul Dewar (NDP candidate, Ottawa Centre, Ont.).
00:27:10

PrimeTime Politics

October 7, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Peter reviews key campaign issues with a panel of party strategists featuring Bill Pristanski (Conservative), Susan Smith (Liberal), and Kathleen Monk (NDP).The panellists then respond to phone calls from CPAC viewers commenting on the day’s campaign highlights.
00:27:58

PrimeTime Politics

October 6, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the October 14, 2008, federal election. Peter and a panel of party strategists hear the views of Canadians about the federal election campaign to date. He is joined by party strategists Bill Pristanski (Conservative), Susan Smith (Liberal), and Kathleen Monk (NDP).
00:30:32

PrimeTime Politics

October 6, 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the October 14, 2008, federal election. Next, Peter conducts a video interview with Derek Holt, the vice-president of Economics Scotia Capital. Mr. Holt comments on a possible Canadian recession, which has been forecast by economists at major national banks. Also on the program, Peter sits down with a panel of federal candidates to discuss their parties’ economic platforms, featuring John Baird (the Conservative candidate for Ottawa West–Nepean, Ont.), Martha Hall Findlay (the Liberal candidate for Willowdale, Ont.), and Olivia Chow (the NDP candidate for Trinity–Spadina, Ont.).
00:31:20

PrimeTime Politics

October 3, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen asks: “What are your thoughts on the election campaign?” He first poses this question to a panel of party strategists featuring Bill Pristanski (Conservative), Susan Smith (Liberal), and Anne McGrath (NDP). Peter and his guests then hear the views of Canadians on this issue.
00:27:09

PrimeTime Politics

October 3, 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the federal election scheduled for October 14th, 2008. He presents highlights from federal campaign events and results from public opinion polls gauging support for the federal parties and their leaders. Following this, Peter speaks with federal New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton about the NDP’s performance in the election campaign and Mr. Layton’s own performance in the French- and English-language leaders’ debates.
00:27:20

PrimeTime Politics

October 1, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

Host Peter Van Dusen reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. In excerpts from campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Following this, Peter sits down with journalists Greg Weston and Joël-Denis Bellavance to discuss their expectations for the evening’s French-language leaders’ debate. Party strategists Bill Pristanski (Conservative), Don Moors (Liberal), Carole Saab (NDP) and Jim Harris (Green Party) look ahead to tonight’s French debate, and respond to your calls and emails on what to expect from the party leaders.