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Retired general and former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier talks about how Canada might meet NATO's new five per cent of GDP on defence spending target. The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss the first ministers' meeting earlier this week and how the PM is handling new tariffs against Canadian industry. Liberal MP Rob Oliphant remembers his former colleague, cabinet minister and astronaut Marc Garneau, who passed away on Wednesday.

Retired general and former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier talks about how Canada might meet NATO's new five per cent of GDP on defence spending target. The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss the first ministers' meeting earlier this week and how the PM is handling new tariffs against Canadian industry. Liberal MP Rob Oliphant remembers his former colleague, cabinet minister and astronaut Marc Garneau, who passed away on Wednesday.

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.

Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP for Mount Royal, shares his memories of his friend and former colleague Marc Garneau with our host Catherine Lafrance. The former astronaut and minister passed away on Wednesday at the age of 76. The effects of the trade war with the United States are being strongly felt in Canada. The trade deficit now stands at $7.1 billion — an all-time high — according to former Quebec Treasury Board President Martin Coiteux. He explains on our show that this is due to the large volume of goods imported by the United States at the start of the year. We assess the impact of President Trump's tariff hikes on Quebec's aluminium industry with François Racine, President and CEO of AluQuébec.

Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP for Mount Royal, shares his memories of his friend and former colleague Marc Garneau with our host Catherine Lafrance. The former astronaut and minister passed away on Wednesday at the age of 76. The effects of the trade war with the United States are being strongly felt in Canada. The trade deficit now stands at $7.1 billion — an all-time high — according to former Quebec Treasury Board President Martin Coiteux. He explains on our show that this is due to the large volume of goods imported by the United States at the start of the year. We assess the impact of President Trump's tariff hikes on Quebec's aluminium industry with François Racine, President and CEO of AluQuébec.

MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Ministers Mélanie Joly (industry) and François-Philippe Champagne (finance) as well as Liberal MP Terry Sheehan face questions on the federal response to the Trump administration’s move to increase global tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25 to 50 per cent. Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks with reporters at Queen’s Park as the legislature prepares to rise for the summer. He discusses his government’s newly passed legislation (Bill 5) to suspend provincial and municipal laws for certain projects deemed to have economic importance. He also comments on U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariff hike on Canadian steel and aluminum. Yves Perron, the Bloc Québécois critic for agriculture, agri-food, and supply management, holds a press conference on Parliament Hill regarding the adoption of Bill C-202, legislation aimed at protecting supply management and Quebec agriculture in trade agreements. He is joined by Bloc Québécois MPs Christine Normandin and Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay. Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge unveils new targets for permanent immigration as part of a consultation document for the province’s 2026–2029 multi-year plan. Three scenarios will be reviewed during a parliamentary committee hearing scheduled for the fall. The proposed thresholds range from 25,000 to 45,000 permanent immigrants annually—well below the approximately 65,000 admitted in 2024. Roberge argues that high levels of temporary immigration, which fall under federal jurisdiction, are putting significant strain on public finances, housing, education, and the health care system. At a news conference in Regina, Steve Roberts, vice president of the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's operations division, provides an update on the wildfire situation in the province. Manitoba ministers Ian Bushie (natural resources and Indigenous futures) and Lisa Naylor (transportation and infrastructure) provide an update on the wildfire situation in the province. They are joined at the news conference in Winnipeg by Kristin Hayward (assistant deputy minister with the Conservation Officer Service and Manitoba Wildfire Service) and Christine Stevens (assistant deputy minister with the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization). In Brussels, Belgium, Defence Minister David McGuinty speaks with reporters ahead of a meeting with his NATO counterparts.

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.

Retired general and former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier talks about how Canada might meet NATO's new five per cent of GDP on defence spending target. The strategists panel, Susan Smith, Cole Hogan and George Soule discuss the first ministers' meeting earlier this week and how the PM is handling new tariffs against Canadian industry. Liberal MP Rob Oliphant remembers his former colleague, cabinet minister and astronaut Marc Garneau, who passed away on Wednesday.

MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Ministers Mélanie Joly (industry) and François-Philippe Champagne (finance) as well as Liberal MP Terry Sheehan face questions on the federal response to the Trump administration’s move to increase global tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25 to 50 per cent. Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks with reporters at Queen’s Park as the legislature prepares to rise for the summer. He discusses his government’s newly passed legislation (Bill 5) to suspend provincial and municipal laws for certain projects deemed to have economic importance. He also comments on U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariff hike on Canadian steel and aluminum. Yves Perron, the Bloc Québécois critic for agriculture, agri-food, and supply management, holds a press conference on Parliament Hill regarding the adoption of Bill C-202, legislation aimed at protecting supply management and Quebec agriculture in trade agreements. He is joined by Bloc Québécois MPs Christine Normandin and Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay. Quebec Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge unveils new targets for permanent immigration as part of a consultation document for the province’s 2026–2029 multi-year plan. Three scenarios will be reviewed during a parliamentary committee hearing scheduled for the fall. The proposed thresholds range from 25,000 to 45,000 permanent immigrants annually—well below the approximately 65,000 admitted in 2024. Roberge argues that high levels of temporary immigration, which fall under federal jurisdiction, are putting significant strain on public finances, housing, education, and the health care system. At a news conference in Regina, Steve Roberts, vice president of the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's operations division, provides an update on the wildfire situation in the province. Manitoba ministers Ian Bushie (natural resources and Indigenous futures) and Lisa Naylor (transportation and infrastructure) provide an update on the wildfire situation in the province. They are joined at the news conference in Winnipeg by Kristin Hayward (assistant deputy minister with the Conservation Officer Service and Manitoba Wildfire Service) and Christine Stevens (assistant deputy minister with the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization). In Brussels, Belgium, Defence Minister David McGuinty speaks with reporters ahead of a meeting with his NATO counterparts.

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

Panelists explore complex maritime security challenges in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, noting the need for enhanced multinational cooperation. This year, the conference focuses on the state of the world, military readiness, NATO and Canada’s allies. The two-day event is organized by the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute. (March 6, 2025)

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.”

Proceedings from the House of Commons: Tune in for continuous LIVE access to Parliament's Lower House as MPs discuss and debate legislation and issues of national importance.

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.

Proceedings from the House of Commons: Tune in for continuous LIVE access to Parliament's Lower House as MPs discuss and debate legislation and issues of national importance.

Panelists discuss the current and potential threat environment and how it is perceived by each nation. Panelists discuss their vision for the future and their commitment to modernizing land command and control. This year, the conference focuses on the state of the world, military readiness, NATO and Canada’s allies. The two-day event is organized by the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute. (March 6, 2025)

Panelists explore complex maritime security challenges in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, noting the need for enhanced multinational cooperation. This year, the conference focuses on the state of the world, military readiness, NATO and Canada’s allies. The two-day event is organized by the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute. (March 6, 2025)

Business leaders and policymakers from the G7 and like-minded countries gathered in Ottawa to discuss the most pressing economic challenges of the day at the 2025 B7 Summit. In the second panel discussion Matt Harrington (Edelman), Nikki Haley (Edelman) and John Denton (International Chamber of Commerce) join moderator Bianca Freedman (Edelman Canada) to discuss the results of the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer (May 16, 2025)

Business leaders and policymakers from the G7 and like-minded countries gathered in Ottawa to discuss the most pressing economic challenges of the day at the 2025 B7 Summit. In the third panel discussion Whitney Baird (United States Council for International Business), Tim Figures ( Boston Consulting Group) and Gerald Butts (Eurasia Group) join moderator Shauna Hemingway (Business Council of Canada) to discuss trade relations in 2025 and beyond. (May 16, 2025)

Business leaders and policymakers from the G7 and like-minded countries gathered in Ottawa to discuss the most pressing economic challenges of the day at the 2025 B7 Summit. In the fourth panel discussion Frederik Persson (BUSINESSEUROPE), Suzanne Clark ( U.S. Chamber of Commerce) and Toshiaki Higashihara (Keidanren) join moderator Candace Laing (Canadian Chamber of Commerce) to provide business recommendations ahead of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta (May 16, 2025)

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.

CPAC’s flagship show is the daily source for political roundup and analysis of policy issues. Get an insider’s perspective from Ottawa featuring interviews and guest panels from the Hill including all of the day’s political highlights in extended, primetime replay.

A look at the impact of decisions made in Ottawa on the lives of Canadians through in-depth analysis, context, and points of view.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump speak briefly with reporters in the Oval Office, ahead of their first bilateral meeting in Washington. D.C. They discuss Trump’s repeated musings about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, the ongoing trade war between the two countries, and the possible renegotiation of the USMCA trade agreement. Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a news conference at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., following a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The prime minister faces questions from reporters on the possibility of renegotiating the CUSMA trade agreement and whether President Trump will drop tariffs against Canada. Carney also comments on the state of the Canada-U.S. relationship following the meeting with Trump. Conservative MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill ahead of a meeting of their party’s caucus. This is the first time the Conservatives are gathering after last week’s election loss to the Liberals. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces questions from reporters in Edmonton following her address yesterday on the future of the province's relationship with the federal government. Premier Smith also stated that she would hold a secession referendum next year if citizens gather the requisite number of signatures on a petition.

CPAC’s flagship show is the daily source for political roundup and analysis of policy issues. Get an insider’s perspective from Ottawa featuring interviews and guest panels from the Hill including all of the day’s political highlights in extended, primetime replay.

A look at the impact of decisions made in Ottawa on the lives of Canadians through in-depth analysis, context, and points of view.

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.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump speak briefly with reporters in the Oval Office, ahead of their first bilateral meeting in Washington. D.C. They discuss Trump’s repeated musings about Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, the ongoing trade war between the two countries, and the possible renegotiation of the USMCA trade agreement. Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a news conference at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., following a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The prime minister faces questions from reporters on the possibility of renegotiating the CUSMA trade agreement and whether President Trump will drop tariffs against Canada. Carney also comments on the state of the Canada-U.S. relationship following the meeting with Trump. Conservative MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill ahead of a meeting of their party’s caucus. This is the first time the Conservatives are gathering after last week’s election loss to the Liberals. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces questions from reporters in Edmonton following her address yesterday on the future of the province's relationship with the federal government. Premier Smith also stated that she would hold a secession referendum next year if citizens gather the requisite number of signatures on a petition.