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00:22:11

Headline Politics

Ontario to Take Over Maintenance of Thousand Islands Parkway – December 18, 2024

Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria holds a news conference in Rockport to announce that the province will now be responsible for the annual maintenance and rehabilitation of the Thousand Islands Parkway. The province will also invest $27.5-million to resurface highway 401 between Mallorytown and Brockville to prepare the future widening of the highway. Sarkaria is joined by Corinna Smith-Gatcke (mayor, Mayor Township of Leeds and The 1000 Islands), Bob Runciman (chair, St. Lawrence Parks Commission), Steve Clark (MPP, Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes) and Nolan Quinn (MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry). (no interpretation)
00:29:30

L'Essentiel

Elections Sooner Rather Than Later? – December 17, 2024

In the wake of Chrystia Freeland's shock resignation from the Trudeau cabinet, the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois are calling for a federal election sooner rather than later. Our host Catherine Lafrance talks to Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet. Will Chrystia Freeland's exit precipitate the country into a general election? We discuss this with our analysts, Gilles Duceppe, Matthew Dubé, Christine St-Pierre and Rodolphe Husny. Ottawa has announced a $1.3 billion investment to enhance security at the Canada-U.S. border. Will this investment satisfy U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, or will he make good on his tariff threat? We talk to Immigration Minister Marc Miller.
Justice Minister urges opposition to pass online harms protection for children

Justice Minister Arif Virani is appealing to the “better principles nature” of his opposition colleagues to pass the section of the recently split Online Harms bill that protects children.
00:15:44

Headline Politics

PM Trudeau Speaks at Liberal Holiday Party – December 17, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks at the national Liberal caucus’ holiday party in Ottawa. The event comes one day after Chrystia Freeland’s resignation on the day she was set to deliver the government’s fall economic statement. (no interpretation)
00:29:40

PrimeTime Politics

Trudeau's Future in Limbo – December 17, 2024

Immigration Minister Marc Miller speaks about the government's border security plan and Justin Trudeau's leadership. The journalist's panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) and Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) discuss the future of Justin Trudeau's leadership as Liberal leader and prime minister. Our strategists panel, Cole Hogan, Susan Smith and George Soule discuss the next steps for the Prime Minister and other parties following Chrystia Freeland's resignation from cabinet.
00:33:20

Headline Politics

Federal Govt Unveils Canada’s Border Security Plan – December 17, 2024

Dominic LeBlanc, the minister of finance and intergovernmental affairs, holds a news conference on Parliament Hill to outline the federal government’s new $1.3-billion border security plan. He is joined by ministers Marc Miller (immigration), Mary Ng (international trade), and Ya’ara Saks (mental health and addictions). The new plan aims to strengthen border security and improve the immigration system while also contributing to Canada’s economic prosperity. It is built around five pillars: addressing the fentanyl trade, bringing in new law enforcement tools, improving operational coordination, expanding information sharing, and reducing unnecessary border volumes. Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25 per cent import tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico if the two countries fail to curb the flow of migrants and drugs, particularly fentanyl, across their borders. (no interpretation)
01:19:45

Question Period

December 17, 2024

Witness all the action in the House of Commons when Canada’s elected officials meet daily to debate the issues. The government and Opposition exchange questions and answers on how the country is being run and what issues are pressing the political agenda.
00:32:24

Senate Question Period

December 17, 2024

Senators pose questions to the government's representative on the pressing issues of the day.
00:19:48

Scrums

PM Justin Trudeau’s Political Future – December 17, 2024

MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Minister Dan Vandal as well as Liberal MPs Sean Casey, Peter Fragiskatos, Ron McKinnon, Francesco Sorbara, Adam van Koeverden, Ken Hardie and Kevin Lamoureux face questions on the political future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s resignation from cabinet. Freeland’s decision came on the day she was set to deliver the fall economic statement. Conservative MP Greg McLean comments on federal government’s emissions reduction plan. (no interpretation)
00:36:13

Headline Politics

Pierre Poilievre Pushes for Election Amid Liberal Turmoil – December 17, 2024

At a news conference in Mississauga, Ont., Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre takes aim at what he calls the chaos of the Liberal government as it presented its fall economic statement in the House of Commons yesterday. Chrystia Freeland resigned as finance minister hours before she was set to deliver the update, which revealed the fiscal deficit has increased to $61.9 billion. Poilievre reiterates his call for Jagmeet Singh and the NDP to work with the Conservatives in triggering a federal election. (no interpretation)
06:00:28

Senate Proceedings

December 17, 2024

Tune in for uninterrupted coverage of proceedings in Parliament’s upper chamber as senators debate legislation and consider issues of national importance.
01:03:58

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health – December 17, 2024

CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.
00:58:52

In Committee from the House of Commons

Government Operations and Estimates – December 17, 2024

CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.
00:23:14

Headline Politics

Yves-François Blanchet Reiterates Call for Election – December 17, 2024

Speaking with reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet comments on yesterday’s sudden resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister. Chrystia Freeland from cabinet on the day she was set to deliver the federal government’s fall economic statement. Blanchet also reiterates his call for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to meet with Governor General Mary Simon before the end of January to request the dissolution of Parliament. The Bloc leader also discusses the best approach to deal with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico. (no interpretation)
00:19:19

Headline Politics

Canadian Vaping Association Holds a News Conference

Sam Tam, the president of the Canadian Vaping Association, holds a press conference in Ottawa alongside several small business owners. (no interpretation)
00:20:17

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

National Finance – December 17, 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.
05:43:35

House of Commons Proceedings

December 17, 2024

Canada’s elected officials debate the issues of the day in the House of Commons.
01:52:29

Headline Politics

Daily Recap - December 17, 2024

Dominic LeBlanc, the minister of finance and intergovernmental affairs, holds a news conference on Parliament Hill to outline the federal government’s border plan. He is joined by ministers Marc Miller (immigration), Mary Ng (international trade), and Ya’ara Saks (mental health and addictions). Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25 per cent import tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico if the two countries fail to curb the flow of migrants and drugs, particularly fentanyl, across their borders. At a news conference in Mississauga, Ont., Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre takes aim at what he calls the chaos of the Liberal government as it presented its fall economic statement in the House of Commons yesterday. Chrystia Freeland resigned as finance minister hours before she was set to deliver the update, which revealed the fiscal deficit has increased to $61.9 billion. Poilievre reiterates his call for Jagmeet Singh and the NDP to work with the Conservatives in triggering a federal election. Speaking with reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet comments on yesterday’s sudden resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister. Chrystia Freeland from cabinet on the day she was set to deliver the federal government’s fall economic statement. Blanchet also reiterates his call for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to meet with Governor General Mary Simon before the end of January to request the dissolution of Parliament. The Bloc leader also discusses the best approach to deal with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico. MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Minister Dan Vandal as well as Liberal MPs Sean Casey, Peter Fragiskatos, Ron McKinnon, Francesco Sorbara, Adam van Koeverden, Ken Hardie and Kevin Lamoureux face questions on the political future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s resignation from cabinet. Freeland’s decision came on the day she was set to deliver the fall economic statement. Conservative MP Greg McLean comments on federal government’s emissions reduction plan.
00:06:19

Headline Politics

PM Justin Trudeau Speaks at Laurier Club Event in Gatineau, Que – Dec. 16, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks at a holiday event hosted by the Laurier Club in Gatineau, Que. (no interpretation)
00:58:24

CPAC Special

Chrystia Freeland Resigns – December 16, 2024

Chrystia Freeland's resignation from her role as Finance Minister, just hours before the 2024 Fall Economic Statement, has rocked the Trudeau government. Michael Serapio hosts a special CPAC program focused on all the fallout.