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Question Period
October 21, 2024
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.
L'Essentiel with Esther Bégin
NDP calls for inquiry into Indian interference - October 21, 2024
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has secured an emergency debate on allegations of interference against India. However, the Liberals refused the NDP motion to set up a committee of inquiry. This request followed recent revelations by the RCMP that Indian government agents were linked to criminal acts on Canadian soil. Our host Catherine Lafrance talks to NDP House Leader Peter Julian. We also look back at the very close election result in British Columbia and the recent agreement forcing tobacco producers to pay $32.5 billion to the provinces and territories to compensate tobacco victims or their heirs.
In Committee from the Senate of Canada
Official Languages – October 21, 2024
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.
Human Rights – October 21, 2024
Headline Politics
Canada–India Relations: Jagmeet Singh on His Bid to Create New Committee
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa about his unsuccessful motion calling for the creation of a special parliamentary committee to study Canada–India relations. Singh’s motion, which did not receive the necessary unanimous consent from MPs in the House of Commons, comes following recent RCMP allegations of interference and criminal activity in Canada linked to agents of the Indian government. (October 21, 2024) (no interpretation)
National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs – Ocotber 21, 2024
In Committee from the House of Commons
Indigenous and Northern Affairs – October 21, 2024
CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.
Veterans Affairs – October 21, 2024
NDP Calls for Emergency Debate on Foreign Interference from India
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters ahead of the daily question period in the House of Commons. Singh has asked House Speaker Greg Fergus for an emergency debate on RCMP allegations linking agents of the Indian government to criminal activity in Canada. The NDP is also proposing the creation of a Canada-India committee to investigate the matter. (October 21, 2024) (no interpretation)
Inquiries on CPAC
Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference – October 21, 2024 (Part 2)
The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions resumes its hearings in Ottawa. Led by Quebec judge Marie-Josée Hogue, the commission is examining allegations of foreign interference by China, Russia and other foreign states in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian federal elections. Please note: Video with ASL sign language interpretation is available at foreigninterferencecommission.ca
Advocacy Group Reacts to Federal Autism Framework – October 21, 2024
In Ottawa, the Canadian Autism Treatment for Medicare Coalition holds a news conference to comment on the federal government’s recently announced framework for addressing autism spectrum disorder. Speaking with the press are three parents of children with autism: Jamie Peddle, Sarah Ruth, and Andrew Kavchak. (no interpretation)
NDP Calls for End to “Unpaid Work” for Flight Attendants – October 21, 2024
NDP MP Bonita Zarrillo speaks with reporters before tabling a bill in the House of Commons to address unpaid labour from flight attendants. She is joined by Alia Hussain (president of CUPE 407), Carolyn Bugnon (president of CUPE 4094), Natasha Stea (president of CUPE 4091) and Rena Kisfalvi (president of CUPE 4055). (no interpretation)
Natural Resources – October 21, 2024
Public Accounts – October 21, 2024
Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference – October 21, 2024 (Part 1)
The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions resumes its hearings in Ottawa. Led by Quebec judge Marie-Josée Hogue, the commission is examining allegations of foreign interference by China, Russia and other foreign states in the 2019 and 2021 Canadian federal elections. (no interpretation) Please note: Video with ASL sign language interpretation is available at foreigninterferencecommission.ca
Ont. Aiming to Speed Up Home Connections to Electricity Grid – October 21, 2024
Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce announces his government will introduce legislation making it easier for new homes and businesses to connect to the province’s electricity grid. He is joined at the news conference in Toronto by Sam Oosterhoff, the associate minister of energy intensive industries, Paul Calandra, the minister of municipal affairs and housing, and Scott Andison, CEO of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association. (no interpretation)
N.B. Election: Susan Holt Delivers Victory Speech
Susan Holt, the leader of the Liberal Party of New Brunswick, delivers an election-night address to supporters in Fredericton. The Liberals expected to form government after winning a majority of seats in the New Brunswick legislature. (October 21, 2024) (no interpretation)
N.B. Election: Green Party Leader David Coon Addresses Supporters
David Coon, the leader of the New Brunswick Green Party, delivers an election-night address to supporters in Fredericton. (October 21, 2024) (no interpretation)
N.B. Election: Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs Addresses Supporters
Blaine Higgs, the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick, delivers an election-night address to supporters in Quispamsis. (October 21, 2024) (no interpretation)
Scrums
Liberal Caucus Unrest, Federal Autism Framework – October 21, 2024
MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Ministers Mark Holland (health), François-Philippe Champagne (innovation) and Jean-Yves Duclos (public services) as well as Liberal MPs Marcus Powlowski, Stéphane Lauzon, Yasir Naqvi, Sameer Zuberi, John McKay, Ken Hardie, Jean Yip and Maninder Sidhu face questions on reports that a group of MPs plan to formally ask Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down as the Liberal party leader at this Wednesday’s federal caucus meeting. Holland also reacts to criticism of the government’s recently announced federal autism framework. Conservative MP Jacques Gourde comments briefly on outgoing CBC President Catherine Tait’s committee appearance on executive compensation at the public broadcaster. (no interpretation)