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00:27:10

L'Essentiel

The Repercussions of the Trade War in Canada – June 5, 2025

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.
00:29:50

PrimeTime Politics

NATO Calls for Defence Spending Hike – June 5, 2025

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.
00:57:50

Public Record

Michener Awards Ceremony – June 5, 2025

Governor General Mary Simon presents the 2024 Michener Awards at a ceremony in Rideau Hall. Established in 1971 by then-governor general Roland Michener, the Michener Award honours outstanding and unbiased public-service journalism. (no interpretation)
00:34:43

House of Commons Proceedings

Tributes to the Late Marc Garneau – June 5, 2025

Members of Parliament pay tribute to the late Marc Garneau, the first Canadian astronaut to travel to space and a former minister in the cabinet of Justin Trudeau. Garneau died June 4, 2025, at the age of 76. Delivering tributes are government House leader Steven MacKinnon, Conservative MP Gérard Deltell, Bloc Québécois MP Rhéal Fortin, NDP interim leader Don Davies, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, and Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia.
00:08:17

Headline Politics

Bloc Québécois MPs Discuss Supply Management Bill – June 5, 2025

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. (no interpretation)
00:30:16

Headline Politics

Wildfires: Sask. Public Safety Agency Provides Update – June 5, 2025

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. (no interpretation)
00:30:59

Senate Question Period

June 5, 2025

Senators pose questions to the government’s representative on the pressing issues of the day.
01:10:15

Question Period

June 5, 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.
00:23:23

Headline Politics

Ontario Invests $4.2M to Expand Nursing Education – June 5, 2025

Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s deputy premier and minister of health, holds a news conference in Toronto to announce an investment of $4.2 million towards nursing education. The funds will launch accelerated nursing programs and increase enrollments and work placements across the province. She is joined by Deepak Anand (parliamentary assistant to the minister of colleges, universities, research excellence and security), Rhonda Lenton (president of York University), and Chris Ardern (interim dean, faculty of health, York University). (no interpretation)
00:27:54

Headline Politics

Manitoba Wildfires: Ministers Provide Update – June 5, 2025

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). (no interpretation)
02:10:43

Senate Proceedings

June 5, 2025

Tune in for uninterrupted coverage of proceedings in Parliament’s upper chamber as senators debate legislation and consider issues of national importance.
00:13:57

Scrums

Response to U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariff Hike – June 5, 2025

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. Liberal MP Judy Sgro offers words of tribute to her former colleague Marc Garneau, former federal minister and MP who died June 4, 2025, at the age of 76. Liberal MP Jaime Battiste responds to questions on comments made by Justice Minister Sean Fraser regarding the federal government’s obligation to consult with Indigenous leaders when it comes to the development of major national projects. (no interpretation)
00:56:42

Headline Politics

Quebec's J.F. Roberge Proposes Major Cut to Permanent Immigration – June 5, 2025

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. (no interpretation)
00:24:04

Headline Politics

MPs, Senators Relaunch Parliamentary Civility Pledge – June 5, 2025

In Ottawa, members of the Canadian Association of Feminist Parliamentarians (CAFP) relaunch their pledge to end workplace harassment and increase civility on Parliament Hill. The pledge was first launched in June 2024 during the previous Parliament. Speaking at the news conference are Senator Marilou McPhedran and Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner (co-chairs of the CAFP), as well as Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, Bloc Québécois MP Andréanne Larouche, Liberal MP Sherry Romanado, and senators Salma Ataullahjan, Paulette Senior, Judy White and Christopher Wells. (no interpretation)
12:31:32

House of Commons Proceedings

June 5, 2025

Canada’s elected officials debate the issues of the day in the House of Commons.
00:05:35

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration – June 5, 2025

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.
00:21:37

Headline Politics

Doug Ford Discusses Bill 5, Trump’s Tariff Escalation – June 5, 2025

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. (no interpretation)
00:02:56

Headline Politics

David McGuinty Comments Ahead of NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting – June 5, 2025

In Brussels, Belgium, Defence Minister David McGuinty speaks with reporters ahead of a meeting with his NATO counterparts. (no interpretation)
00:26:10

L'Essentiel

Canadian Steel and Aluminum Hit Hard by Trump – June 4, 2025

Former minister and astronaut Marc Garneau has died, as was learned late in the day. According to François Desmarais of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, Canadian steel producers are calling on Ottawa to take immediate action to support their industry in the wake of the new tariffs imposed by President Trump. He tells our host Catherine Lafrance that the federal government must “crack down on unfair practices” from abroad, particularly from China. The Bank of Canada is maintaining its key interest rate at 2.75%. We discuss this decision with Jimmy Jean, Chief Economist at Desjardins Group. Revelations continue to emerge at the Gallant Commission, which is investigating abuses involving the SAAQclic IT platform. Notably, it has been revealed that nearly 2,000 additional satellite contracts were awarded. We discuss the latest developments with Valérie Gaudreau, political columnist for Le Soleil.
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PrimeTime Politics

Industry in Trouble as Tariffs Double – June 4, 2025

Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske talks about her organizations call for the government to do more for workers as the threat of massive tariff-related layoffs loom. Federation of Canadian Municipalities CEO Carole Saab discusses what towns and cities bring to the table in the trade war. Pollster Janet Brown gives insight into where the numbers stand in Alberta when it comes to seperatism and alienation from Ottawa.