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PrimeTime Politics

June 29, 2004

Newly elected MPs Pierre Poilievre (Conservative), David McGuinty (Liberal) and Ed Broadbent (NDP) provide a mix of youth and experience to Canada's latest parliament. They speak with Peter Van Dusen tonight on PrimeTime Politics about their expectations for the upcoming parliamentary session. Anne McLellan returns to the House of Commons after once again narrowly winning her seat in Alberta. She examines the reasons behind the Liberals minority win and talks about what her party will need to do to ensure stability in the House.
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PrimeTime Politics

June 25, 2004

With three days to go before Canadians decide who is best to lead the country, CPAC provides a preview of what may happen, with a look at the current regional party preferences. Nikita Nanos, president of SES Research, provides details of the latest CPAC-SES nightly tracking poll tonight.
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PrimeTime Politics

June 24, 2004

What issue will decide your vote on June 28? Call Primetime Politics tonight and share your views with host Peter Van Dusen and his guest Nikita Nanos, president of SES Research. Mr. Nanos will also reveal the results of the latest CPAC-SES Research overnight tracking poll, and what the polls indicate most Canadians are thinking about as the election approaches.
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PrimeTime Politics

June 23, 2004

Days of speculation and accusations on the campaign trail came to a head when Alberta Health Minister Gary Mar announced today that, contrary to earlier reports, Alberta would not violate the Canada Health Act by introducing radical changes. Mr Mar speaks with Peter Van Dusen tonight. In an election race that's too close to predict, it may be the undecided and 'soft' voters who determine the eventual outcome. What has the electorate reported to the CPAC-SES Research pollsters about where so-called swing voters may be heading? Nikita Nanos, president of SES Research explains. Bill Pristanski (Conservative strategist), Susan Smith (Liberal strategist) and Brad Lavigne (NDP) debate the merits of their parties' platforms as they analyze the days campaign events.
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PrimeTime Politics

June 18, 2004

Has anything happened this week that changes the way you plan to vote? Phone in to Primetime Politics host Holly Doan and her guests Maria McClintock (Sun Media reporter) and Kady O'Malley (Hill Times reporter) and tell Canada your views. Nikita Nanos, president of SES Research, unveils the latest results from the CPAC-SES nightly tracking polls. The results may surprise you. And also tonight, political insiders Susan Smith (Liberal Party), Bill Pristanski (Conservative) and Brad Lavigne (NDP) discuss the latest developments in the election campaign.
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PrimeTime Politics

June 11, 2004

Former Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion talks to Peter Van Dusen about the Liberal Party's efforts to revitalize its election prospects, as the Conservative Party continues to be a stronger than expected force in the current campaign. Mr. Dion, Liberal candidate for Saint Laurent -Cartierville, also comments on the party's fight for Quebec. The CPAC insiders panel takes a look at the past week of campaigning and evaluates the parties' performances on the hustings. Brad Lavigne (NDP), Bill Pristanski (Conservative) and Susan Smith (Liberal) appear tonight. Can the Conservatives maintain their current momentum in the election campaign? Nikita Nanos, president of SES Research, provides an update on the results of the latest nightly tracking poll.
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PrimeTime Politics

June 10, 2004

SES Research president Nikita Nanos reveals the latest results of the CPAC-SES Research nightly tracking polls and also takes a look at the gender gap - the level of support the federal parties are getting from male voters compared to female voters. The phone lines open up once again tonight as we ask, "How are you responding to the party ad campaigns?" Take a look at the latest ads from the Conservatives, NDP and Liberal Party and contact us with your comments. Joining Peter Van Dusen tonight to respond to your comments and suggestions will be Geoff Norquay, Conservative Party advisor Vicki Smallman, NDP advisor and Steven MacKinnon, Liberal Party deputy national director.
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PrimeTime Politics

June 9, 2004

Ontario Liberal senator Anne Cools has announced that Stephen Harper is Canada's best hope, and so has joined the Conservatives, while twelve prominent Alberta Conservatives have decided that the Liberal Party provides the best vision of Canada and have defected to that party. Dennis Anderson, former cabinet minister in Alberta premier Don Getty's Conservative government, explains why to Peter Van Dusen.
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PrimeTime Politics

June 7, 2004

Liberal Party leader Paul Martin speaks one-on-one with Peter Van Dusen about the election campaign so far, and explains why he remains optimistic that the Canadian electorate still sees him and his party as the best choice to govern the country. Mr Martin also responds to the new overnight CPAC-SES tracking poll which shows the Conservative Party moving ahead of the Liberals by 2 points. Nikita Nanos, president of SES Research, explains the results of the survey and why the mood of the electorate has changed over the past few days.
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PrimeTime Politics

June 3, 2004

Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper talks one-on-one with Peter Van Dusen about his party's apparent rise in fortunes throughout the election campaign. Mr. Harper addresses issues such as abortion, gay marriage and a possible coalition with the Bloc Québécois. The Liberal Party releases its complete election platform with promises of a national child-care program and additional soldiers for peacekeeping operations. We take an indepth look at these proposals with party candidates Phil Brown (NDP), Pierre Poilievre (Conservative) and Marlene Catterall (Liberal). And SES President Nik Nanos reveals the latest results from the CPAC-SES nightly tracking poll. Who's moving ahead? Find out tonight on PrimeTime Politics!
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PrimeTime Politics

June 2, 2004

SES Research president Nikita Nanos provides an update on the latest CPAC-SES nightly tracking polls, and looks at the constantly shifting fortunes of the major political parties. Who's rising and who's taking a fall? Peter Van Dusen finds out tonight. CPAC's regular panel of political insiders debate the efficacy of their parties' performance over the course of the campaign so far. Bill Pristanski (Conservative strategist), Susan Smith (Liberal) and Brad Lavigne (NDP) join Peter Van Dusen at the table. Liberal campaign co-chair David Herle also joins PrimeTime Politics tonight and speaks about the state of the Liberal campaign while addressing concerns that the party's election strategy has been ineffective so far. And Nancy Hughes-Anthony, president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, explains what it would take for her organization to support any of the major political parties.
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PrimeTime Politics

May 31, 2004

With a promise of immediately adding $1.2 billion per year to military spending, Stephen Harper today outlined his party's defence policy in Trenton, Ontario. We bring you details of that platform and invite your comments when we open the phone lines for your opinions on the Conservative defence policy. Our guest will be defence analyst and retired colonel, Michel Drapeau. And where do the parties stand in the minds of the electorate? SES Research president Nikita Nanos reveals the latest findings of the CPAC-SES nightly tracking polls when he speaks with Primetime Politics host Peter Van Dusen tonight. Brad Lavigne (NDP), Susan Smith (Liberal) and Bill Pristanski (Conservative) - our regular panel of insiders - look at those results and also talk about their parties' performance in the campaign so far.
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PrimeTime Politics

May 28, 2004

It's the end of week one of the federal election campaign. How has the voting public reacted to what the parties have had to say so far? SES pollster Nikita Nanos provides details of the latest survey carried out last night, and explains the results to Peter Van Dusen. Paul Martin has outlined what he calls the new deal for Canadian cities. This deal includes greater commitment to environmental projects; increased funding for affordable housing and approximately $2 billion annually of gas tax revenues. We speak with Edmonton's mayor Bill Smith for his reaction to this proposal. And in the second half of the show, we open the phone lines and ask, 'What do you think of week one of the election campaign?' Our guest tonight is Rene Russo of the Canadian Press. Call us at 1-877-296-2722 with your comments
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PrimeTime Politics

May 27, 2004

The NDP released its election platform earlier this week, with promises of billions of additional dollars to be spent on fixing the health care system, and higher taxes for the wealthy. How has the voting public reacted? We speak with pollster Nikita Nanos for the latest results of the CPAC/SES Research poll, and also take a look at the current level of voter support for the federal parties. Party insiders Susan Smith (Liberal Party), Brad Lavigne (NDP Party) and Bill Pristanski (Conservative Party) speak with Peter Van Dusen about their parties performance on the campaign trail. And former New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna speaks about the fight for the Atlantic vote.
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PrimeTime Politics

May 26, 2004

NDP leader Jack Layton today released his party's election platform, with promises to increase estate taxes, spend billions of dollars on health care and eliminate federal income taxes for those earning less than $15,000 a year. Peter Van Dusen speaks with Mr. Layton and takes a detailed look at the NDP platform and the costs associated with accomplishing these goals. Tonight's PrimeTime Politics also reveals the results of the nightly CPAC-SES Canada Research tracking poll. We look at which party would be most likely to win if a federal election were called today, the desire for a change of government, and which of the federal party leaders would make the best Prime Minister. SES President Nikita Nanos joins Peter Van Dusen to explain the findings.
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PrimeTime Politics

May 25, 2004

Liberal Party leader Paul Martin today unveiled his party's platform on health care with a promise of billions of dollars to fix the system. We take a look at the party's five point pledge to reduce waiting times, improve access to primary care, expand home care, assist with health costs and better enforce the Canada Health Act. We also talk with our regular panel of party insiders Bill Pristanski (Conservative Party), Susan Smith (Liberal Party) and Brad Lavigne (NDP) and get their reaction to their parties' performance on the campaign trail so far.
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PrimeTime Politics

May 24, 2004

It's the first full day of the federal election campaign and the party leaders have launched their campaigns in earnest. The NDP has listed what it calls eight commitments to Canadians, focussing on healthcare, the economy and a balanced budget. Tonight on Primetime Politics, former NDP leader and current candidate for the Ontario riding of Ottawa Centre, Ed Broadbent, takes your phone calls. We open up the lines and encourage you to ask the questions you would like answered about the NDPs platform and vision of Canada. Call us at 1-877-296-2722.