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CPAC Documentaries
Becoming Canadian: Citizens’ Stories
Becoming Canadian: Citizens’ Stories is a compelling and timely documentary that explores the origins and future of Canadian citizenship. Despite its status as a modern, progressive nation, Canada did not grant citizenship until 1947, a fact that is often overlooked in discussions of the country’s development as a nation. Through nuanced storytelling and thought-provoking analysis, the documentary presents a vivid portrait of a nation in transition, showing how the Canadian Citizenship Act 1947 has helped to shape Canada’s identity and helped to create a more inclusive and diverse society. Becoming Canadian presents revealing interviews with the descendants of the first official Canadian citizens and leading historians, and the use of rare archival footage offers a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives. Becoming Canadian invites viewers to reflect on the profound social, cultural and political implications of what it means to be Canadian.
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Seeing Canada: Black History in Southwestern Ontario
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk explores Southwestern Ontario where she learns about the Underground Railroad and the history of the Freedom Seekers who came to Canada and helped build a large, vibrant Black community in the country. Brandy visits the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum and Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site. She also meets with Teajai Travis, a descendant of Underground Railroad travellers and with educator Irene Moore Davis at the Tower of Freedom in Windsor.
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Seeing Canada: French and Indigenous Culture in Quebec
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk starts her journey in Quebec City, where she learns about boreal cuisine with chef François-Emmanuel Nicol at his restaurant Tanière³. Brandy then travels to Île d'Orléans to learn how to make strawberry jam with Vincent Paris at the Confiturerie Tigidou. Brandy learns about Indigenous tourism in Wendake where she meets paddle maker Lara Siouï from Onquata. She also visits the Huron Traditional Site - Onhoüa Chetek8e, Hôtel - Musée Premières Nations and goes on a canoe ride.
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Seeing Canada: Kensington Market and the Culinary Scene in Toronto
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk travels to her hometown of Toronto where she explores one of her favorite neighbourhoods, Kensington Market. Brandy learns what it takes to run the vintage clothes store, Courage My Love, from the owner Cece Scriver. Then she tastes Indigenous cuisine while making Indian tacos with chef Shawn Adler at the Pow Wow Café. In the King West district at Chubby’s Jamaican Kitchen Brandy learns how to make jerk chicken with chef Dadrian Coke. Brandy then goes to the Dufferin Grove neighbourhood where she learns how to make kepeh with Syrian refugee Nadima Kinjo at the Newcomer’s Kitchen.
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Seeing Canada: Stanley Park and the Surrey Spice Trail in B.C.
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk travels to British Columbia where she explores the culinary scene on Surrey’s Spice Trail. Brandy makes butter chicken poutine at the Dominion Bar + Kitchen and learns about South Indian cuisine at the Kerala Kitchen. Then Brandy goes on a "Talking Trees Tour" in Vancouver’s famous Stanley Park with her Indigenous guide Candace Campo from Talaysay Tours.
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Seeing Canada: Banff National Park in Alberta
Canadian journalist Brandy Yanchyk explores Banff National Park in a vintage-style 1930s automobile with Open Top Touring. Then she tries cheese, chocolate, and exotic meats at Banff's famous Fondue restaurant The Grizzly House. Brandy then learns about plants in a mountain meadow from her Indigenous guide Brenda Holder from Mahikan Trails.
In Committee from the Senate of Canada
National Finance - June 16, 2025
National Finance - June 16, 2025:
Senators meet on various committees to examine legislation through discussions, presentations, expert panels and more.
Public Record
Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony – June 25, 2025
Governor General Mary May Simon presents Canadian Honours to 60 recipients during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. (June 25, 2025)
Public Record
HISF 2024 – Halifax Chat - Tsai Ing-wen, Former President of Taiwan
Taiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen sits down with Nick Schifrin (PBS NewsHour) to discuss the future of democracy in Taiwan after receiving the McCain Public Service Leadership Award. Their discussion takes place at the Halifax International Security Forum, the annual gathering of security and foreign policy experts, global political leaders, and defence officials. (November 23, 2024)
Public Record
Reimagining Borders in the 21st Century
The McGill Institute for the Study of Canada hosts the second event of the series "Conversations: sponsored by Charles Bronfman" in Montreal. Former foreign correspondent Nahlah Ayed moderates a conversation on reimagining borders in the 21st century with Peter Altmaier (former minister for economic affairs and head of German Chancellery), Julián Castro (former U.S. housing and urban development secretary), and Ayelet Shachar (professor of law, political science and global affairs, University of Toronto).
Public Record
150 years of the Supreme Court of Canada : Town Hall in Moncton
Judges from the Supreme Court visit participate in a town hall style event as part of the Court's 150th anniversary commemorations.
The theme for the town hall style event in Moncton is "Beyond the bench: a dialogue with Judges of the Supreme Court of Canada.”
Public Record
150 years of the Supreme Court of Canada : Town Hall in Victoria
Judges from the Supreme Court visit participate in a town hall style event as part of the Court's 150th anniversary commemorations.
The theme for the town hall style event in Victoria is "Beyond the bench: a dialogue with Judges of the Supreme Court of Canada.”
Public Record
Rendez-vous Gérin-Lajoie: Allies' Challenges in the Face of Trump Administration
The Montreal Institute of International Studies (IEIM) holds the fifth edition of the Rendez-vous Gérin-Lajoie, focusing on Quebec’s international relations issues. Laurent Borzillo (postdoctoral researcher, École nationale d'administration publique) hosts a panel discussion on the Allies' challenges and options in the face of the Trump Administration's predatory policies. The panelists are Jean Crombois (associate professor, American University in Bulgaria), Jonathan Paquin (professor, department of political science, Université Laval), Frédéric Labarre (assistant professor, Royal Military College of Canada), and Chantal Lavallée (associate professor, Royal Military College Saint-Jean).
Public Record
Rendez-vous Gérin-Lajoie: Overhauling Foreign Policy in the Face of Trump
The Montreal Institute of International Studies (IEIM) holds the fifth edition of the Rendez-vous Gérin-Lajoie, focusing on Quebec’s international relations issues. Justin Massie (director, political science department, UQAM) hosts a panel discussion on foreign policy in the context of the Trump administration’s predatory policies. The panelists are Karine Prémont (professor, Université de Sherbrooke), Julien Tourreille (researcher, observatory of the United States, Raoul-Dandurand Chair), Theodore McLauchlin (professor, Université de Montréal) and Henri-Paul Normandin (former Canadian ambassador to Haiti).
Public Record
PPF Growth Summit - Andrew Coyne
The Public Policy Forum’s 2025 Canada Growth Summit brings together the top minds in policy, business, investment and government in Toronto to discuss Canada’s economic growth potential. Journalist and political commentator Andrew Coyne delivers a keynote address about the challenges facing Canada’s democratic institutions. (April 30, 2025)
Headline Politics
Watch CPAC’s signature long-form coverage of the day’s pressing political events as they unfold.
Headline Politics
In-depth coverage of politics and public affairs in Canada and around the world.
Headline Politics
In-depth coverage of politics and public affairs in Canada and around the world.
Headline Politics
Watch CPAC’s signature long-form coverage of the day’s pressing political events as they unfold.
Headline Politics
In-depth coverage of politics and public affairs in Canada and around the world.
Headline Politics
In-depth coverage of politics and public affairs in Canada and around the world.
Headline Politics
Watch CPAC’s signature long-form coverage of the day’s pressing political events as they unfold.
Headline Politics
In-depth coverage of politics and public affairs in Canada and around the world.
Public Record
A Vision for a Thriving and Resilient North
Political, Indigenous, security, and industry leaders offer their views and perspectives on the future of Canada’s North at an event hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa.
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai shares his vision for a thriving and resilient North and Arctic, recognizing Canada's long-standing commitment to the region.
Supreme Court Hearings
Frank Dorsey and Ghassan Salah v. Attorney General of Canada
Is the denial of reclassification and transfer to a lower-security institution a deprivation of residual liberty that is reviewable by way of habeas corpus?
In Committee from the Senate of Canada
National Finance - June 17, 2025
National Finance - June 17, 2025:
Senators meet on various committees to examine legislation through discussions, presentations, expert panels and more.
Public Record
A Vision for a Thriving and Resilient North
Political, Indigenous, security, and industry leaders offer their views and perspectives on the future of Canada’s North at an event hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa.
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai shares his vision for a thriving and resilient North and Arctic, recognizing Canada's long-standing commitment to the region.
Public Record
Rendez-vous Gérin-Lajoie: Overhauling Foreign Policy; Canada's Adaptation
The Montreal Institute of International Studies (IEIM) holds the fifth edition of the Rendez-vous Gérin-Lajoie, focusing on Quebec’s international relations issues. Laura-Julie Perreault (international affairs columnist, La Presse) moderates a panel discussion on Canada's reaction towards the Trump administration's foreign policy. The panelists are Stéphane Roussel (professor, École nationale d’administration publique), Justin Massie (director, political science department, UQAM), David Morin (professor, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Université de Sherbrooke), and Yan Cimon (professor, Faculty of Administration, Université Laval).