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The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) hosts an event in Ottawa to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The conference aims to deepen understanding of the challenges associated with the development of AI in the cultural sector and to identify concrete avenues for action to value human creativity in the digital age. Destiny Tchéhouali, professor of international communication at UQAM, delivers a keynote address on international instruments and AI. (February 11, 2026)

Rushan Abbas (World Uyghur Congress), Senator Kevin Cramer (United States Senate), Sean Fraser (Minister of Justice, Canada) and Pedro Sánchez (Minister of Defense, Colombia) join moderator Susan Bonner (CBC) to discuss how decency has been eroded in recent years.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 22, 2025)

The Montreal Institute for Global Security hosts its annual flagship event, focusing on current geopolitical challenges. The theme for this year’s Montreal International Security Summit is “Authoritarian resurgence: The fight for democracy and global security”. Melissa Chan (journalist and author) moderates a panel discussion on countering foreign interference. The panel includes Xiao Qiang (editor-in-chief, China Digital Times), Beatriz Saab (digital methods and policy manager, ISD Germany), Steven Feldstein (senior fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), and Nad’a Kovalcikova (senior analyst and project director, EU Institute for Security Studies). The European Union's Ambassador to Canada, Geneviève Tuts, delivers opening remarks. (October 16, 2025)

Did the event set out in section 161(7)(b)(iv) occur when the Minister reassessed the taxpayer’s previous taxation year at a later date? What is the proper construction of section 161(7)(b)(iv)? How should the words “where, as a consequence of a request in writing, the Minister reassessed the taxpayer’s tax for a previous year to take into account the deduction of a loss” be interpreted? (January 21, 2026)

The Canadian Global Affairs Institute and Teck Resources host an event focusing on the links between Canada’s critical mineral supply chains and economic security, industrial resilience, defence production, and allied burden sharing. The panelists LGen (ret’d) Michael Day (CEO, Spiral Communications), Jennifer Ditchburn (president & CEO, Institute for Research on Public Policy), and Jonathan Price (CEO, Teck Resources) explore the significance of developing a responsible critical mineral strategy and policy for economic and national security. (February 5, 2026)

The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) hosts its annual policy conference in Ottawa. Author and political commentator David Frum sits down for a conversation with CTV News' chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos to discuss Trump 2.0 and what it means for Canada. (October 22, 2025)

The New Democratic Party of Canada will soon choose its next leader. Last spring, former leader Jagmeet Singh resigned after the party’s devastating election result reduced the party to just 7 seats in the House of Commons. Award-winning CPAC host Michael Serapio sits down with the five NDP leadership candidates — Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson and Tony McQuail — to discuss their platforms and the future of the federal party.

New Democratic Party of Canada delegates gather in Winnipeg for the party's 2026 policy convention.

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) hosts an event in Ottawa to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The conference aims to deepen understanding of the challenges associated with the development of AI in the cultural sector and to identify concrete avenues for action to value human creativity in the digital age. Christian Leblanc, Partner, Fasken, delivers a keynote address on Canada’s legal framework on AI and culture. (February 11, 2026)

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) hosts an event in Ottawa to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. The conference aims to deepen understanding of the challenges associated with the development of AI in the cultural sector and to identify concrete avenues for action to value human creativity in the digital age. Destiny Tchéhouali, professor of international communication at UQAM, delivers a keynote address on international instruments and AI. (February 11, 2026)

Watch CPAC’s signature long-form coverage of the day’s pressing political events as they unfold.

The 2026 Ontario budget was tabled in the Ontario legislature, on March 26, 2026, by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy.

Manitoba Finance Minister Adrien Sala delivers the 2026 budget in the provincial legislature.

Ruben Brekelmans (Minister of Defence, Netherlands) Senator Chris Coons (United States Senate), Minister David McGuinty (Department of National Defence, Canada) and Nancy Southern (ATCO Ltd.) join moderator Michael Serapio (CPAC) to discuss the cost of democracy. 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 22, 2025)

Is the possibility of political oversight an adequate alternative remedy to judicial review? Does the partial privative clause in section 66 of the Conflict of Interest Act preclude an application for judicial review? If the partial privative clause in section 66 of the Conflict of Interest Act precludes an application for judicial review, is section 66 of no force or effect because it is inconsistent with the Constitution Act, 1867? (January 15, 2026)

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, March 24,2026

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, March 25,2026

CPAC brings you inside provincial legislatures from coast to coast. Witness opposition parties hold provincial governments to account as Canada’s Premiers and ministers respond to policy questions affecting you.

Question Period from the National Assembly in Quebec City, March 26,2026

CPAC brings you inside provincial legislatures from coast to coast. Witness opposition parties hold provincial governments to account as Canada’s Premiers and ministers respond to policy questions affecting you.