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Daily Recap - January 10, 2025
In Ottawa, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announces that she will not run for leadership of the Liberal Party, citing the need for her to focus on the government's response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods from Canada. In Saskatoon, federal Health Minister Mark Holland and his Saskatchewan counterpart Jeremy Cockrill announce a bilateral agreement for over $40-million to improve access to drugs for rare diseases. Responding to questions from reporters, Holland comments on the rules surrounding the Liberal leadership race.
Ontario Outlines Plan to Hasten Critical Mineral Extraction – January 13, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford holds a news conference in Toronto to outline the government’s plan to accelerate strategic resources development, most notably in the extraction of critical minerals from the Ring of Fire region. He is joined by provincial ministers George Pirie (mines) and Greg Rickford (northern development and indigenous affairs). The plan is part of the Ford government’s approach to highlight the critical importance of the Canada-U.S. economic relationship in the wake of incoming President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff threats. (no interpretation)
NDP Leader Calls For Response to Trump Tariff Threats – January 13, 2025
On Parliament Hill, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh discusses his plan for the federal response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats, calling for party leaders to agree to a ban on the export of critical minerals to the United States. Trump has repeatedly threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico. (no interpretation)
Ottawa Announces $1.3M to Protect Homeless Youth from Drug Abuse
In Ottawa, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Yasir Naqvi announces an investment of $1.3 million to Operation Come Home for a program that supports homeless youth who are at risk of harms from substance use. He is joined by John Heckbert (executive director) and Katie Price (coordinator) of Operation Come Home. (January 13, 2025) (no interpretation)
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Comments After Meeting with Donald Trump
In a virtual news conference, Danielle Smith, the premier of Alberta, discusses her meetings with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida. Smith met with Trump to discuss the incoming president’s repeated threats to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico. (January 13, 2025) (no interpretation)
Federal and Sask. Govts Announce Deal on Rare Disease Drugs – January 10, 2025
In Saskatoon, federal Health Minister Mark Holland and his Saskatchewan counterpart Jeremy Cockrill announce a bilateral agreement for over $40-million to improve access to drugs for rare diseases. Responding to questions from reporters, Holland comments on the rules surrounding the Liberal leadership race. (no interpretation)
Mélanie Joly Not Running for Liberal Leadership – January 10, 2025
(Note: Portions of this event are not available due to technical problems at the source) In Ottawa, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announces that she will not run for leadership of the Liberal Party, citing the need for her to focus on the government's response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods from Canada. (no interpretation)
PM Justin Trudeau Delivers Remarks in Washington – January 9, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks in Washington following a meeting with U.S. business leaders. (no interpretation)
Pierre Poilievre Calls For Election, Comments on U.S. Tariff Threat
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in Ottawa where he reiterates his call for a federal election and takes questions from reporters about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats against Canada. (January 9, 2025)
CRTC Launching Public Consultations for Online Streaming Act – January 9, 2025
In a virtual news conference, officials from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announce the launch of public consultations as the next step in the implementation of Bill C-11, the government’s Online Streaming Act. Taking part in the press conference are the CRTC’s Scott Shortliffe (vice-president, broadcasting) and Daniel Pye (acting director general, broadcasting policy). The bill, which received royal assent in April 2023, would place streaming services and social media platforms under the federal Broadcasting Act, subjecting them to the same rules and regulations as traditional Canadian broadcasters. (no interpretation)
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State Funeral for President Jimmy Carter
State Funeral for Jimmy Carter
Daily Recap - January 09, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in Ottawa. (January 9, 2025)
Daily Recap - January 08, 2025
Minister Dominic LeBlanc scrums about decision to not run for Liberal Party leader. Ottawa, ON - Liberal Caucus meets. Darlington, ON – Ontario Premier Doug Ford is joined by Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Electrification, and Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries, to provide remarks and hold a media availability. Richmond Hill, ON – Prime Minister Trudeau delivers remarks at a 5th Anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752 Commemoration Event.
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Liberals Comment on Upcoming Leadership Race – January 8, 2025
Ministers and Liberal MPs speak with reporters following a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill. This is the Liberals’ first caucus meeting since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his intention to step down as prime minister and Liberal leader once his party has chosen a new leader. Minister François-Philippe Champagne (innovation) confirms that he is in fact considering a run for party leadership. Also facing questions on the way forward for the selection of a new party leader are ministers Jonathan Wilkinson (natural resources), Steven Guilbeault (environment), Jean-Yves Duclos (public services) and Steven MacKinnon (labour) as well as MPs Stéphane Lauzon, Jennifer O’Connell, Joël Lightbound, Chris Bittle, Taleeb Noormohamed, Brenda Shanahan, Yasir Naqvi and Charles Sousa. (no interpretation)
PM Trudeau Speaks at Flight PS752 Commemorative Event – January 8, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks in Richmond Hill, Ont., at a commemorative event marking the fifth anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752. (no interpretation)
Ontario Proposes New Energy Partnership with U.S. – January 8, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford outlines his proposed plan for a new energy partnership between Canada and the United States. Speaking at the nuclear generating station in Darlington, Ont., Premier Ford says the plan would increase exports of Canadian energy and electricity, including Ontario’s nuclear energy, south of the border. The proposal comes amid the looming threat of tariffs from incoming U.S. president Donald Trump. Ford is joined by Stephen Lecce, his government’s minister of electricity and electrification. (no interpretation)
Liberals on Leadership Race, Trump’s Tariff Threats – January 8, 2025
Ministers and Liberal MPs speak with reporters ahead of a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill. This is the Liberals' first caucus meeting since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his intention to step down as prime minister and Liberal leader once his party has chosen a new leader. Minister Dominic LeBlanc (finance, intergovernmental affairs) discusses his decision to not run for Liberal party leader, while Mélanie Joly (foreign affairs) and Jonathan Wilkinson (natural resources) reveal that they both continue to mull over the possibility of running for leadership of the party. LeBlanc and Joly also comment on the government’s approach to dealing U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated threats to impose a 25 per cent import tariff on all products from Canada. Ministers Marc Miller (immigration), Jean-Yves Duclos (public services), Mark Holland (health), Steven Guilbeault (environment), Mary Ng (trade) and David McGuinty (public safety) as well as MPs Rob Oliphant, Kevin Lamoureux, Judy Sgro, Ken McDonald, Chris Bittle, Kody Blois, Patrick Weiler, Ben Carr, James Maloney and Sameer Zuberi face questions on the process for selecting the next party leader and on Trump’s ongoing tariff threats. (no interpretation)
British Prime Minister's Question Time
January 8, 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces questions on children’s wellbeing bill, gang rape cases, and safety of women and children.
Doug Ford Comments After Meeting with Premiers – January 8, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks with reporters in Toronto following of a virtual meeting of Canada’s provincial and territorial leaders. He confirms that the premiers will be meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa next week to discuss Canada-U.S. relations amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat. Ford also says the premiers will be visiting Washington, D.C., on February 12 to meet with elected officials. (no interpretation)
Alberta Invests in Adaptive Sports for Youth – January 7, 2025
Alberta ministers Jason Nixon (seniors, community and social services) and Joseph Schow (tourism and sport) announce an investment of $500,000 in the AMP Legacy Foundation of Canada to support grade 3 students to play para hockey in an inclusive environment. They are joined at the news conference in Calgary by Brad Layzell (chairman and founder of the AMP Legacy Foundation of Canada) and Chris Cederstrand (adaptive sports director of the organization). (no interpretation)