CPAC Today in Politics

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CPAC Today in Politics starts each weekday in Canadian politics with the latest news headlines, a summary of topical opinions from columnists, editorialists and pundits and a preview of the day’s events and activities. Hosted by veteran writer and broadcaster Mark Sutcliffe, CPAC Today in Politics provides you with the information you need to understand what’s driving public policy and political decision-making and tells you what to watch for in the day ahead.

  • 24 minutes 16 seconds
    June 23 2023 — What’s the likelihood of a public inquiry into foreign interference?
    The latest on the likelihood of a public inquiry into foreign interference, as MPs prepare for their summer break; And the company that owns Facebook and Instagram says it will end access to news on its social media sites for all Canadian users, after the Senate passes Bill C-18.
    23 June 2023, 11:04 am
  • 42 minutes 36 seconds
    Special podcast: “The Thrill of the Bill”
    Julie Van Dusen speaks with 3 MPs about their private members bills. 1. Marilyn Gladu – Conservative MP for Sarnia—Lambton 2. John McKay – Liberal MP for Scarborough—Guildwood (starts at 12:40) 3. Brian Masse – NDP MP for Windsor West (starts at 28:26)
    23 June 2023, 9:43 am
  • 22 minutes 37 seconds
    June 22 2023 — Foreign interference inquiry possibility a blur
    The Bloc Quebecois is optimistic that a public inquiry into foreign interference will soon be called, but the Prime Minister is vague about the timing; MPs prepare to leave town having passed numerous bills, including a child care act that the Conservatives initially fought against; And newly-elected Liberal MP Anna Gainey is in hot water for dodging a question about whether French is on the decline in Quebec.
    22 June 2023, 11:18 am
  • 22 minutes 1 second
    June 21 2023 — Summer break looms with no foreign interference plan
    We’re just a few days away from the House of Commons summer break, with no clear steps in place to deal with foreign interference; Marco Mendicino says the buck stops with his office when it comes to the Paul Bernardo prison transfer – but that doesn’t mean he’ll resign; And we look at what the byelection results mean for the Liberals and the Conservatives.
    21 June 2023, 11:00 am
  • 26 minutes 24 seconds
    June 20 2023 — Federal by-elections results
    We take a closer look at yesterday’s by-election results; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says hers is not the only province fed up with the federal government.
    20 June 2023, 11:19 am
  • 22 minutes 39 seconds
    June 19 2023 — Federal by-elections day
    What to watch out for in today’s federal by-elections; The impact of the Paul Bernardo prison transfer on Marco Mendicino’s political future; And the showdown in New Brunswick over changes to school LGTBQ policies at schools.
    19 June 2023, 11:14 am
  • 22 minutes 22 seconds
    June 16 2023 — More calls for Mendicino to resign
    The Public Safety Minister faces more calls for his resignation over the Paul Bernardo prison transfer; Alberta is giving a thumbs-down to the federal government’s plan to protect workers during the transition to net zero; And more on Canada’s decision to freeze government ties with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
    16 June 2023, 11:08 am
  • 19 minutes 51 seconds
    June 15 2023 — Poilievre calls on Mendicino to resign
    Pierre Poilievre calls on Marco Mendicino to step down; The government disputes a parliamentary budget officer report that finds the investment in the Volkswagen battery plant will be almost 3-billion dollars more than advertised; And a Conservative MP’s motion is defeated by the Liberals, Bloc Québécois and NDP, who claim it is a “backdoor” attempt to open the abortion debate.
    15 June 2023, 11:03 am
  • 21 minutes 41 seconds
    June 14 2023 — Over 100 investigations of foreign interference underway
    The RCMP confirms more than 100 investigations are underway into foreign interference allegations; The NDP tables its pharmacare bill; And the Prime Minister says he won’t back down on a bill that would require tech giants to pay publishers for linking or repurposing their content online.
    14 June 2023, 11:16 am
  • 16 minutes
    June 13 2023 — Who will take over from David Johnston?
    Who will take over from David Johnston to delve into foreign interference?; Justice Russell Brown retires – meaning The Supreme Court has a vacancy the Prime Minister must fill; And MPs consider whether a hybrid parliament should become permanent.
    13 June 2023, 11:05 am
  • 19 minutes 3 seconds
    June 12 2023 — Next steps to deal with foreign interference
    The Liberals say they’re ready to talk about next steps with the opposition, following David Johnston’s departure; The Prime Minister is back in Canada after a surprise trip to Ukraine, where he made a pledge to provide more aid and weapons; And how are Canada’s politicians taking a stand during Pride Month?
    12 June 2023, 11:06 am
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