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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?"
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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.
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Revue Politique

October 13, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre presents results from public opinion polls gauging the popularity of federal parties and their leaders. Pierre is joined in the studio by political commentator William Johnson to discuss the election campaign. In excerpts from campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Following this, Pierre reviews key campaign issues with a panel of party strategists featuring Jacques Gagnon (Conservative), Patrick Gagnon (Liberal), Laura Colella (New Democratic Party), and Brian Gibb (Green Party). The panellists then respond to phone calls from CPAC viewers commenting on the day’s campaign highlights.
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Revue Politique

October 10, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre presents results from public opinion polls gauging the popularity of federal parties and their leaders. Pierre talks to Influence Communication president Jean-François Dumas, who will analyze the current election campaign's importance in Canadian media coverage. In excerpts from campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Viewers also have the opportunity to share their opinions on the current election campaign by calling the program during the broadcast. In Brampton, Ont., former prime minister Jean Chrétien delivers a speech at a Liberal Party rally.
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Revue Politique

October 9, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the federal election scheduled for October 14th, 2008. In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper speaks at a campaign rally. 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. Pierre then sits down with retired colonel Michel Drapeau to discuss his reaction to Mr. Page’s report. Pierre speaks with a panel of party strategists about key issues in the federal election campaign, featuring Sheila Copps (Liberal), Laura Colella (New Democratic Party), Brian Gibb (Green Party), and Jacques Gagnon (Conservative). The panellists then respond to phone calls from CPAC viewers commenting on the day’s campaign highlights.
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Revue Politique

October 8, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre presents results from public opinion polls gauging the popularity of federal parties and their leaders. Pierre is joined in the studio by political commentator William Johnson to discuss the election campaign. In excerpts from campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Also on the program, Pierre reviews key campaign issues with a panel of party strategists featuring Jacques Gagnon (Conservative), Marc Roy (Liberal), Gaby Senay (NDP), and Frédéric Pouyot (Green Party candidate, Hull–Aylmer, Que.). The panellists then respond to phone calls from CPAC viewers commenting on the day’s campaign highlights.
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Revue Politique

October 7, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the October 14, 2008, federal election. Pierre Donais talks to Saint Paul University professor Clinton Archibald, who shares his views on how the current election campaign is unfolding. In excerpts from campaign events, federal party leaders comment on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Next, Pierre sits down with Christian Calmès (a professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais) to analyse the election platform presented by Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper, including increased federal funding for the manufacturing sector. Liberal Party leader Stéphane Dion speaks at a campaign rally in North Bay, Ont. Also on the program, Pierre reviews key campaign issues with a panel of University of Ottawa students supporting each of the four major political parties, including Josh Kirchener (Conservative), Scott Bédard (Liberal), François Picard (NDP), and Seamus Wolfe (Green Party).
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Revue Politique

October 6, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s developments in the campaign leading up to the federal election scheduled for October 14th, 2008. Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper speaks at a campaign rally in Laval, Quebec, focusing on the benefits that his party’s economic platform offers to Quebec. Journalist Manon Cornellier joins Pierre in the studio to analyze results from public opinion polls ahead of the election. In excerpts from campaign events, federal party leaders comment on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Also on the program, Pierre analyzes major campaign issues with a panel of party strategists featuring Jacques Gagnon (Conservative), Don Boudria (Liberal), and Gaby Senay (NDP). The panellists then respond to phone calls from CPAC viewers commenting on the day’s campaign highlights.
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Revue Politique

October 3, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre presents results from public opinion polls gauging the popularity of federal parties and their leaders. Pierre is joined in the studio by Catherine Côté (political scientist, University of Ottawa) to discuss the election campaign. In excerpts from various campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Also on the program, Pierre reviews key campaign issues with a panel of party strategists featuring Éric Richer (Conservative), Don Boudria, (Liberal), Patrick Robert-Meunier (Bloc Québécois), and Gaby Senay (NDP). The panellists then respond to phone calls from CPAC viewers commenting on the day’s campaign highlights.
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Revue Politique

October 2, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the televised French-language leaders’ debate, held in anticipation of the federal election scheduled for October 14th, 2008. Pierre Donais welcomes Paul Leduc Browne, a professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais' Department of Social Work and Social Sciences, for a discussion on how the current election campaign is unfolding. Next, Pierre presents highlights from the October 1st leaders’ debate between candidates Stephen Harper (Conservative), Jack Layton (New Democratic Party), Gilles Duceppe (Bloc Québécois), Stéphane Dion (Liberal), and Elizabeth May (Green Party). Topics of discussion include the economy, climate change, government accountability, and the justice system. Also on the program, Pierre asks the following question: “Are televised debates likely to make you change how you intend to vote?” He first discusses this question with a panel of party strategists featuring Éric Richer (Conservative), Laura Colella (NDP), Brian Gibb (Green Party), and Mauril Bélanger (Liberal candidate, Ottawa–Vanier, Ont.). Pierre and his guests also hear the views of Canadians on this issue.
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Revue Politique

September 30, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre presents results from public opinion polls gauging the popularity of federal parties and their leaders. Pierre is joined in the studio by professor Clinton Archibald to discuss the election campaign. In excerpts from campaign events, federal party leaders Stéphane Dion (Liberal) and Gilles Duceppe (Bloc Québécois) are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Pierre reviews key campaign issues with a panel of University of Ottawa students representing the four parties, featuring François Picard (NDP supporter), Tristan Dénomée (Bloc Québécois supporter), Scott Bédard (Liberal supporter), and Josh Kirchener (Conservative supporter). After, the panellists field questions from CPAC viewers commenting on the election campaign.
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Revue Politique

September 29, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre presents results from public opinion polls gauging the popularity of federal parties and their leaders. Pierre is joined in the studio by journalist Manon Cornellier to discuss the election campaign. In excerpts from various campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Also on the program, Pierre reviews key campaign issues with a panel of party strategists featuring Laura Colella (New Democratic Party), Don Boudria (Liberal), Patrick Robert-Meunier (Bloc Québécois), and Jacques Gagnon (Conservative). The panellists then respond to phone calls from CPAC viewers commenting on the day’s campaign highlights.
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Revue Politique

September 26, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre presents results from public opinion polls gauging the popularity of federal parties and their leaders. Pierre is joined in the studio by Pierre Jury (editorial writer, Le Droit) to discuss the election campaign. In excerpts from various campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Also on the program, Pierre reviews key campaign issues with a panel of party strategists featuring Éric Richer (Conservative), Michael C. Simard (Liberal candidate, Gatineau, Que.), Gaby Senay (NDP), and Patrick Robert-Meunier (Bloc Québécois). The panellists then respond to phone calls from CPAC viewers commenting on the day’s campaign highlights.
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Revue Politique

September 25, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton speaks at a rally in Victoria, B.C. He discusses the NDP’s campaign platform, which includes the cancellation of corporate tax cuts and the introduction of a carbon tax. Pierre Donais talks to the Political Commentator Richard Cléroux who gives his analysis of the latest polls about Canadians' voting intentions. Pierre will also present excerpts from speeches made by party leaders on the campaign trail ahead of the October 14 election, and speak with party strategists about how the campaign is playing out. Viewers also have the opportunity to share their opinions on the current election campaign by calling the program during the broadcast.
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Revue Politique

September 24, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre will also present excerpts from speeches made by party leaders on the campaign trail ahead of the October 14 election, and speak with party strategists about how the campaign is playing out. Liberal Party leader Stéphane Dion holds a press conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to present the Liberal Party’s campaign platform, entitled “Richer, Fairer, Greener: An Action Plan for the 21st Century.” Viewers also have the opportunity to share their opinions on the current election campaign by calling the program during the broadcast.
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Revue Politique

September 23, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre presents results from public opinion polls gauging the popularity of federal parties and their leaders. He is joined in the studio by Clinton Archibald (professor, Saint-Paul University) to discuss the campaign. In excerpts from various campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Later, Pierre and a panel of University of Ottawa students analyze the election campaign. The panellists are Seamus Wolfe (Green Party supporter), François Picard (NDP supporter), Scott Bédard (Liberal Party supporter), and Josh Kirchener (Conservative Party supporter). After, the panellists field questions from CPAC viewers commenting on the election campaign.
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Revue Politique

September 22, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre presents results from public opinion polls gauging the popularity of federal parties and their leaders. Journalist Manon Cornellier joins Pierre in the studio to discuss the election campaign. In excerpts from various campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Also on the program, Pierre reviews key campaign issues with a panel of party strategists featuring Jacques Gagnon (Conservative), Don Boudria (Liberal), and Laura Colella (NDP).
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Revue Politique

September 19, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre presents results from public opinion polls gauging the popularity of federal parties and their leaders. Pierre is joined in the studio by Jean-François Dumas (president, Influence Communication) and Catherine C. Côté (political expert, University of Ottawa) to discuss the election campaign. In excerpts from various campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Also on the program, Pierre reviews key campaign issues with a panel of party strategists featuring Éric Richer (Conservative), Don Boudria (Liberal), and Gaby Senay (NDP).
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Revue Politique

September 18, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 Canadian federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre presents results from public opinion polls gauging the popularity of federal parties and their leaders. Pierre is joined in the studio by political commentator Richard Cléroux to discuss the election campaign. In excerpts from various campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Also on the program, Pierre reviews key campaign issues with a panel of party strategists featuring Éric Richer (Conservative), Mauril Bélanger (Liberal candidate, Ottawa–Vanier, Ont.), and Laura Colella (NDP). After, the panellists field questions from CPAC viewers commenting on the election campaign.
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Revue Politique

September 17, 2008

Host Pierre Donais reviews the day’s headlines, focusing on the campaign leading up to the 2008 Canadian federal election, scheduled for October 14th. Pierre presents results from public opinion polls gauging the popularity of federal parties and their leaders. Pierre is joined in the studio by political commentator William Johnson to discuss the election campaign. In excerpts from various campaign events, federal party leaders are shown commenting on the election race and on their own political campaigns. Also on the program, Pierre reviews key campaign issues with a panel of party strategists featuring Don Boudria (Liberal), Laura Colella (NDP), and Jacques Gagnon (Conservative). After, the panellists field questions from CPAC viewers commenting on the election campaign.