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World Premiere of "Wings of Honour" Documentary Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Royal Canadian Air Force
Canadian filmmaker Robert K.Barrett unveils his latest feature-length film, "Wings of Honour," a powerful and emotional documentary, honoring the remarkable legacy of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) on its 100th anniversary.
In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament – May 21, 2024
CPAC broadcasts all televised committee meetings from Parliament's upper house, the Senate, as senators meet on various committees to examine legislation through discussions, presentations, expert panels and more.
Headline Politics
Combatting Auto Theft: Federal Ministers Make Announcement
At a news conference in Brampton, Ont., Chrystia Freeland, the deputy prime minister and minister of finance, makes an announcement on measures aimed at combatting auto theft. She is joined by federal ministers Dominic LeBlanc (public safety), Arif Virani (justice), and Kamal Khera (diversity and inclusion and persons with disabilities), as well as Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown. (May 20, 2024) (no interpretation)
Outburst
May 18, 2024
Glen McInnis collects Canadians’ opinions on political issues. This week Outburst is asking Canadians: Should the punishment for MPs using inappropriate language in Parliament go beyond expulsion? What would be appropriate? Do you keep track of how many single-use plastics you use? What is the best way to engage more young people to vote? Is the Canadian government taking sufficient action to safeguard our democracy from disinformation?
Wings of Honour
Wings of Honour is the latest feature-length documentary from Canadian Geographic Films, and presents a powerful and emotional story celebrating the 100-year history of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Through its backdrop of rarely seen RCAF archival footage and dramatic contemporary footage, the film showcases compelling stories from past and present RCAF members from across Canada.
In Committee from the House of Commons
Finance – May 17, 2024
CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.
Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland Discusses the National School Food Program
In Montreal, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland presents the National School Food Program. She also discusses issues related to the National Childcare Program, as well as Canada's employment situation and economic growth rate. She is accompanied by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. (May 17, 2024) (no interpretation)
PM Trudeau on School Food Program, TikTok Concerns, Safe Drug Supply Sites
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a news conference in Winnipeg to highlight the federal government’s plan to create a National School Food Program. He is joined by ministers Jenna Sudds (families) and Dan Vandal (northern affairs), Kevin Lamoureux (the Liberal MP for Winnipeg North), Nello Altomare (Manitoba's education minister), and Clara Birnie (Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba). The Liberal government pledged $1 billion in the recent federal budget for the creation of a school food program. Responding to questions from reporters, the prime minister discusses recent comments from CSIS director David Vigneault warning Canadians against using Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok. He also faces questions about Canada's grocery code of conduct, and about the Ontario government's recent request to the federal government to pause the approval of new safe drug supply sites in the province. (May 17, 2024)
PM Trudeau on Nat'l School Food Program, Capital Gains Tax Hike – May 16, 2024
Prime Minister Justin holds a news conference in Caraquet, NB, to highlight the federal government’s plan to create a national school food program. He is joined by Jenna Sudds (families minister), Serge Cormier (MP for Acadie—Bathurst), as well as Chantal Boucher (director, École Marguerite-Bourgeoys) and Wanita McGraw (president Fondation des petits déjeuners de la Péninsule acadienne). The Liberal government pledged $1 billion in the recent federal budget for the creation of a school food program. Responding to questions from reporters, the prime minister discusses his government’s proposed capital gains inclusion rate hike. Trudeau also faces questions on domestic concerns surrounding the Israel-Hamas war, and on policy differences he has with the provincial government led by Progressive Conservative Premier Blaine Higgs. (May 16, 2024)
Pierre Poilievre on Gas Tax Reprieve, Federal Lobbying Rules – May 16, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in Vancouver to call for an end to gas and diesel taxes from Victoria Day until Labour Day. Responding to questions from reporters, Poilievre comments on the Liberal government’s proposed capital gains tax hike and on federal lobbying rules. The Conservative leader also faces questions on the government's new requirement for federal employees to work from the office at least three days a week starting in the fall. (no interpretation)
Manitoba Wildfires: Federal and Provincial Govts Announce Support – May 16, 2024
Federal ministers Harjit Sajjan (emergency preparedness) and Dan Vandal (northern affairs) join provincial minister Jamie Moses (natural resources) and NDP MLA Eric Redhead (Thompson) in Winnipeg to announce support for the ongoing wildfire response in Manitoba. The federal government is providing $19.2 million to enhance the province's readiness and capacity to fight wildfires. The provincial government is matching that amount for a total of $38.4 million. The province has seen an early than anticipated start to the wildfire season, with the entire evacuation of Cranberry Portage in northwestern Manitoba on May 11. (no interpretation) (Note: Technical problems with this video originate at the source)
Public Accounts – May 16, 2024
Daily Recap - May 16, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes an announcement on the National School Food Program in Caraquet, New Brunswick. He is joined by ministers Jenna Sudds (families), Dominic LeBlanc (public safety) and Ginette Petitpas Taylor (veterans affairs). Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in Vancouver to call for an end to gas and diesel taxes from Victoria Day until Labour Day. Responding to questions from reporters, Poilievre comments on the Liberal government’s proposed capital gains tax hike and on federal lobbying rules. The Conservative leader also faces questions on the government's new requirement for federal employees to work from the office at least three days a week starting in the fall. Federal Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne and his Quebec counterpart Pierre Fitzgibbon hold a news conference in Shawinigan, Que., following their discussion at the Applied Research Summit on Future Batteries. They spoke about the future of electric vehicles and green hydrogen.
Federal and Quebec Innovation Ministers Speak with Reporters – May 16, 2024
Federal Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne and his Quebec counterpart Pierre Fitzgibbon hold a news conference in Shawinigan, Que., following their discussion at the Applied Research Summit on Future Batteries. They spoke about the future of electric vehicles and green hydrogen. (no interpretation)
Federal Government Announces New Tree Planting Initiative – May 15, 2024
Federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is joined by Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) second vice-president Rebecca Bligh and North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan to launch a new tree planting initiative. The federal government has committed to planting two billion trees by 2031 as part of its climate action plan and goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. (no interpretation)
Ministers Blair and Champagne Discuss New Defence Policy – May 15, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne take part in a discussion on Canada's new defence policy at the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. Moderated by Professor Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé from Bishop’s University, the conversation focuses on the country’s updated defence policy that was announced by the prime minister in April 2024. The new policy is expected to boost Canada's military spending to 1.76 per cent of GDP by 2029-30. That figure is still below the NATO target of two per cent of GDP. (no interpretation) (Note: Portions of this event are not available due to technical problems at the source)
Alberta Wildfires: Premier Smith Provides Update – May 15, 2024
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith provides an update on the evolving wildfire situation in the province. She is joined in Edmonton by Forestry Minister Todd Loewen, Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, Alberta Wildfire information unit manager Christie Tucker, and managing director of Alberta Emergency Management Agency Steven Lacroix. According to officials, the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo issued evacuation orders for parts of Fort McMurray in response to the growing wildfire to the south. The wildfire near Fort McMurray is currently classified as out of control, burning over 20,000 hectares of land. The wildfire danger has increased in recent days with many areas in the province experiencing an elevated risk of wildfires. (no interpretation)
PM Justin Trudeau Announces $1 Billion Investment in Quebec Bridge
In Quebec City, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that, under an agreement with Canadian National, the bridge's current owner, the federal government will reclaim the Quebec Bridge and invest $1 billion over 25 years in its rehabilitation. The Prime Minister is accompanied by federal ministers Pablo Rodriguez and Jean-Yves Duclos, federal MP Joël Lightbound, provincial minister Jonathan Julien and Quebec City mayor Bruno Marchand. (May 15, 2024) (no interpretation)
British Prime Minister's Question Time
May 15, 2024
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces questions on the prison system, defence spending, broadband infrastructure, extremist threats and the situation in Gaza.
Daily Recap - May 15, 2024
In Quebec City, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that, under an agreement with Canadian National, the bridge's current owner, the federal government will reclaim the Quebec Bridge and invest $1 billion over 25 years in its rehabilitation. The Prime Minister is accompanied by federal ministers Pablo Rodriguez and Jean-Yves Duclos, federal MP Joël Lightbound, provincial minister Jonathan Julien and Quebec City mayor Bruno Marchand. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith provides an update on the evolving wildfire situation in the province. She is joined in Edmonton by Forestry Minister Todd Loewen, Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, Alberta Wildfire information unit manager Christie Tucker, and managing director of Alberta Emergency Management Agency Steven Lacroix. According to officials, the regional municipality of Wood Buffalo issued evacuation orders for parts of Fort McMurray in response to the growing wildfire to the south. The wildfire near Fort McMurray is currently classified as out of control, burning over 20,000 hectares of land. The wildfire danger has increased in recent days with many areas in the province experiencing an elevated risk of wildfires.