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CPAC Special

2003 Liberal Leadership – Paul Martin Speaks to the Media

CPAC provides in-depth coverage of the federal Liberal party's leadership convention, held in the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. In the running are former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps and former minister of finance Paul Martin. Liberal Party of Canada Leader Paul Martin holds a press conference following his victory in the leadership race. (November 15, 2003)
00:56:45

CPAC Special

2003 Liberal Leadership – Interview With Sheila Copps

CPAC provides in-depth coverage of the federal Liberal party's leadership convention, held in the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. In the running are former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps and former minister of finance Paul Martin. CPAC's Peter Van Dusen speaks with Public Works Minister Ralph Goodale and leadership candidate Sheila Copps. Later, Copps holds a press conference and candidates for party offices deliver speeches.
01:18:43

CPAC Special

2003 Liberal Leadership – Paul Martin Delivers Victory Speech

CPAC provides in-depth coverage of the federal Liberal party's leadership convention, held in the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. In the running are former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps and former minister of finance Paul Martin. Newly elected Liberal leader Paul Martin delivers a speech following his victory in the party's leadership race. (November 14, 2003)
00:28:13

CPAC Special

2003 Liberal Leadership – Sheila Copps Addresses Delegates

CPAC provides in-depth coverage of the federal Liberal party's leadership convention, held in the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. In the running are former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps and former minister of finance Paul Martin. Sheila Copps delivers a speech before delegates ahead of the leadership vote. (November 14, 2003)
00:06:03

CPAC Special

2003 Liberal Leadership – Jean Chrétien Interview

CPAC provides in-depth coverage of the federal Liberal party's leadership convention, held in the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. In the running are former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps and former minister of finance Paul Martin. Prime Minister Jean Chrétien sits for an interview with CPAC's Peter Van Dusen. (November 13, 2003)
00:18:44

CPAC Special

2003 Liberal Leadership – Candidates Speak to Media

CPAC provides in-depth coverage of the federal Liberal party's leadership convention, held in the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. In the running are former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps and former minister of finance Paul Martin. Liberal leadership candidates Paul Martin and Sheila Copps answer questions from journalists on the first day of the convention. CPAC's Peter Van Dusen speaks with Tim Murphy, Paul Martin's senior advisor. (November 13, 2003)
00:37:14

CPAC Special

2003 PC Leadership – Interview with New Leader Peter MacKay

CPAC provides in-depth coverage of the federal Progressive Conservative Party's leadership convention, held in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Ontario. CPAC's Peter Van Dusen speaks with Peter MacKay following his victory in the PC party leadership race. (no interpretation)
00:31:30

CPAC Special

2003 PC Leadership – Interview with Joe Clark

CPAC provides in-depth coverage of the federal Progressive Conservative Party's leadership convention, held in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. CPAC's Peter Van Dusen speaks with former primer minister and outgoing leader of the PC Party Joe Clark. (no interpretation) (May 30, 2003)
01:29:51

Public Record

Liberal Leadership Debate – Charlottetown – May 24, 2003 (Part 1 of 2)

Candidates to the leadership of the Liberal Party take part in a debate. John Manley, Sheila Copps, and Paul Martin join the event in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. (May 24, 2003)
00:27:38

Public Record

Liberal Leadership Debate – Charlottetown – May 24, 2003 (Part 2 of 2)

Candidates for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada speak with reporters following a debate. John Manley, Sheila Copps, and Paul Martin take part in the event in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. (May 24, 2003) (no interpretation)
00:30:27

CPAC Special

NDP Leadership 2003 – Jack Layton Delivers Victory Speech

The federal New Democratic Party meets in Toronto to choose a replacement for Alexa McDonough as leader of the party. Jack Layton addresses convention delegates following his election as party leader. (January 25, 2003)
00:29:56

CPAC Special

NDP Leadership 2003 – NDP Leader Jack Layton Holds a Press Conference

The federal New Democratic Party meets in Toronto to choose a replacement for Alexa McDonough as leader of the party. New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton holds a press conference following his election as party leader, Toronto, Ont., January 26, 2003. Mr. Layton answers questions from reporters, including CPAC’s Holly Doan, who asks Mr. Layton about his vision for the party. Mr. Layton also comments on the NDP’s position regarding election financing reform and on his plans to run for a seat in the House of Commons. Afterwards, CPAC’s Peter Van Dusen and political scientist Alan Whitehorn analyse the statements made by Mr. Layton during the press conference.
00:27:30

CPAC Special

NDP Leadership 2003 – Interview with Alexa McDonough

The federal New Democratic Party meets in Toronto to choose a replacement for Alexa McDonough as leader of the party. Alexa McDonough, former NDP leader, speaks with CPAC's Peter Van Dusen about the leadership race following Jack Layton's victory. Peter also speaks with NDP president Adam Giambrone. On the convention floor, Martin Stringer speaks with former NDP MP Peter Mancini and current MP Peter Stoffer. (January 25, 2003) (no interpretation)
01:07:51

CPAC Special

NDP Leadership 2003 – Jack Layton Is Elected

The federal New Democratic Party meets in Toronto to choose a replacement for Alexa McDonough as leader of the party. Following the announcement of the results of the first ballot, Jack Layton is declared the new leader of the NDP. Mr. Layton addresses the delegates, followed by leadership candidate Bill Blaikie. Later, Mr. Blaikie and Mr. Layton speak with the media about the election results. (January 25, 2003) (no interpretation)
01:00:03

CPAC Special

NDP Leadership 2003 – First Ballot Vote

The federal New Democratic Party meets in Toronto to choose a replacement for Alexa McDonough as leader of the party. Members prepare to vote in the first round of ballots in the leadership race. CPAC's Holly Doan takes a look with Maralin Falik, president of elections.com, at the new electronic voting system used at the convention. Later, Peter Van Dusen speaks with political commentator Robert MacDermid (York University), and leadership candidate Joe Comartin. (January 25, 2003) (no interpretation)
00:59:08

CPAC Special

NDP Leadership 2003 – Final Candidates' Debate (Part 2 of 2)

The federal New Democratic Party meets in Toronto to choose a replacement for Alexa McDonough as leader of the party. In their final debate before the leadership vote, candidates Pierre Ducasse, Jack Layton, Joe Comartin, Bill Blaikie, Bev Meslo, and Lorne Nystrom respond to questions and make closing statements. Nycole Turmel, the national president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, is the moderator. CPAC's Peter Van Dusen is joined by Alan Whitehorn, a political scientist at Royal Military College. Later, CPAC’s Martin Stringer and Holly Doan speak with Mr. Blaikie, Mr. Layton, Mr. Comartin, and Mr. Nystrom on the convention floor. Martin also speaks with Judy Darcy (the national president of CUPE) and Yvon Godin (the NDP MP for Acadie–Bathurst, N.B.). (January 24, 2003)
01:14:03

CPAC Special

NDP Leadership 2003 – Alexa McDonough Tribute

The federal New Democratic Party meets in Toronto to choose a replacement for Alexa McDonough as leader of the party. Over the course of the program, CPAC's Peter Van Dusen is joined by leadership candidates Jack Layton and Bill Blaikie and by Saskatchewan Premier Lorne Calvert to discuss expectations ahead of the leadership vote. Holly Doan and Martin Stringer speak with delegates, MPs, and other attendees, including Liberal MP Steve Mahoney, who is attending the convention as an observer. Later, Holly looks at the history of the New Democratic Party, with comments and insight from former members, historians, and union leaders. Holly’s report features remarks by former premiers Howard Pawley (Manitoba) and Allan Blakeney (Saskatchewan), as well as Buzz Hargrove (the national president of the Canadian Autoworkers Union), Desmond Morton (McGill University), and activist Judy Rebick. Finally, on the floor of the convention, tribute is paid to outgoing leader Alexa McDonough by Manitoba Premier Gary Doer and by MPs Wendy Lill and Dick Proctor. (January 24, 2003) (no interpretation)
01:21:24

CPAC Special

NDP Leadership 2003 – Candidates in Interview

The federal New Democratic Party meets in Toronto to choose a replacement for Alexa McDonough as leader of the party. CPAC's Peter Van Dusen speaks with leadership candidates Lorne Nystrom and Bev Meslo. On the convention floor, Holly Doan holds brief interviews with candidates Pierre Ducasse and Joe Comartin, while Martin Stringer speaks with party members and delegates. (January 24, 2003) (no interpretation)
01:27:45

CPAC Special

NDP Leadership 2003 – Alexa McDonough Addresses the Convention

The federal New Democratic Party meets in Toronto to choose a replacement for Alexa McDonough as leader of the party. Delegates debate and vote on policy resolutions. Later, outgoing NDP leader Alexa McDonough gives a speech to delegates about her tenure as leader, the progress the party has made, and the party’s future. (January 24, 2003)
01:32:42

CPAC Special

NDP Leadership 2003 – Convention Opens

The federal New Democratic Party meets in Toronto to choose a replacement for Alexa McDonough as leader of the party. Over the course of the program, Alan Whitehorn (a political scientist at the Royal Military College of Canada) speaks with CPAC's Peter Van Dusen about the various leadership candidates and key issues at the convention. Martin Stringer speaks with NDP president Adam Giambrone about the schedule for the first day of the convention. Holly Doan speaks with NDP MP Svend Robinson about rumours of an informal, so-called “Anybody but Jack Layton” group at the convention. The group is allegedly agitating against Mr. Layton, the front-running leadership candidate. Martin and Holly also speak with various delegates on the floor of the convention. As the convention formally begins, delegates address procedural matters and then vote on various resolutions. (January 24, 2003)