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PM Trudeau: Trump Wants Canada for its Critical Minerals – February 7, 2025
At the government-hosted Canada-U.S. Economic Summit in Toronto, reporters heard Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say that President Trump's threats of annexation should be taken seriously, because he is aiming for the country's critical minerals. Our host Catherine Lafrance talks about this threat and the next diplomatic steps with the U.S. with Canada's former ambassador to the U.S. and Mexico, Raymond Chrétien. Canadian ministers, diplomats and civil servants are meeting American political and business leaders in Washington in the hope of convincing U.S. President Donald Trump not to impose tariffs on Canada at the end of the 30-day reprieve announced earlier this week. Our host Catherine Lafrance talks about it with our analysts Christine St-Pierre, Rudy Husny, Gilles Duceppe and Farouk Karim.
PrimeTime Politics
PM: Trump Annexation Threat "Is a Real Thing" – February 7, 2025
The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Mia Rabson (Canadian Press) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss the Prime Minister's hot mic comments on President Trump's desire to make Canada the 51st state. Senator Hassan Yussuff talks about Canada's approach to the Trump tariff threat as members of the Prime Minister's Canada-U.S. council meet in Toronto. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt speaks about removing inter-provincial trade barriers to counter potential tariffs.
Headline Politics
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Speaks on Canada-U.S. Relations – February 7, 2025
In Vancouver, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporters at a news conference to discuss Canada-U.S. relations. (no interpretation)
Conservative Ethics Critic Michael Barrett Calls for Return of Parliament
On Parliament Hill, Conservative ethics critic Michael Barrett calls for the return of Parliament to deal with the threat posed by U.S. tariffs. Barrett faces questions from reporters on recent comments made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on President Donald Trump’s desire to annex Canada to gain access to the country’s supply of critical minerals. (February 7, 2025) (no interpretation)
Canada’s UN Ambassador Speaks at TMU Democracy Forum
Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, delivers a speech at the TMU Democracy Forum in Toronto. The event is moderated by Toronto Star political columnist Martin Regg Cohn. (no interpretation) (February 7, 2025)
Doug Ford Pledges to Build 401 Tunnel if Re-Elected – February 7, 2025
Doug Ford, the leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative party, holds a campaign news conference in Scarborough. He announces that a re-elected PC government would move forward with a plan for the construction of a 401 Tunnel Expressway. Ford comments on the month-long pause on U.S. tariffs and on the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit being held in Toronto. He also calls for former Chief of Defence Staff Rick Hillier to be appointed as Canada’s fentanyl czar. Also speaking is Prabmeet Sarkaria, PC candidate for Brampton South. Ontario voters head to the polls in a general election on February 27. (no interpretation)
Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schriener Outlines His Tax Plan
Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schriener announces that, if elected, his party will cut taxes for people making under $65,000 a year and raise taxes on individuals in the top tax bracket. He is joined at the news conference in Parry Sound by Matt Richter, the party’s candidate for Parry Sound—Muskoka. (no interpretation) (February 7, 2025)
Canada-U.S. Economic Summit: PM Trudeau Delivers Remarks
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks as a one-day summit on the Canada-U.S. economic relationship gets underway in Toronto. The prime minister convened this summit with Canadian trade, business and labour experts shortly after President Donald Trump put a month-long pause on U.S. tariffs that were about to take effect on goods and energy imported from Canada. (February 7, 2025)
Marit Stiles Proposes Plan to Recruit Doctors – February 7, 2025
In Sault Ste. Marie, Marit Stiles, the leader of the Ontario NDP, announces a campaign pledge to ensure every Ontarian has access to a family doctor. The plan promises to invest $4.05 billion over four years to recruit 3,500 new doctors. Following the announcement she takes questions from reporters. (no interpretation)
Canada-U.S. Economic Summit: Ministers and Business Leaders Speak
Federal ministers Steven MacKinnon (employment and labour), Anita Anand (transport) and François-Philippe Champagne (innovation) speak with reporters in Toronto, where they are attending the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit. Also taking questions are Beth Burke (CEO, Canadian American Business Council), Rachel Notley (former Alberta Premier), Hassan Yussuff (independent senator and former labour leader), Julie White (CEO, Quebec Manufacturers and Exporters), Karl Blackburn (president and CEO, Conseil du patronat du Québec) and Isabelle Hudon (president and CEO, Business Development Bank of Canada). (February 7, 2025) (no interpretation)
Efforts Are Underway to Counter the Trump Tariff Threat – February 6, 2025
Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, was in Washington this week to finalize an agreement on critical minerals with the United States. But the deal could be at risk if Canadian products face tariffs. Our host, Catherine Lafrance, spoke with Minister Wilkinson. Talk of abolishing interprovincial trade barriers is gaining momentum. Is such an initiative feasible? We assess the situation in New Brunswick with Premier Susan Holt. The mayors of Canada's major cities met in Ottawa on Thursday to develop a strategy to counter President Trump's tariff threats. The day's meetings resulted in a consensus: investing more than ever in local infrastructure, particularly to boost employment. We discuss this with Quebec City Mayor Bruno Marchand.
The Case for Canada – February 6, 2025
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks about Canada's economic case to the U.S. Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens talks about the impact tariffs would have on his manufacturing city. The strategists panel, Cole Hogan, George Soule and Daniele Medlej talk about how the federal parties have handled the Trump tariff threat.
Bank of Canada Governor Gives a Speech in Mexico City
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem delivers remarks and takes part in a panel discussion at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Chapultepec Conference in Mexico City. The topic of discussion is “future challenges for monetary policy in the Americas.” (February 6, 2025) (no interpretation)
Premier François Legault Discusses Tariff Threats With Entrepreneurs
While visiting the Beauce region, Quebec Premier François Legault meets with local entrepreneurs to discuss the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. He unveils the aid the Quebec government could provide should President Trump decide to move forward with 25% tariffs at the end of the 30-day reprieve. He then takes questions from journalists, mainly dealing with tariffs. He is joined by MNAs Luc Provençal and Samuel Poulin. (February 6, 2025) (no interpretation)
Doug Ford Accepts Endorsement of Plumbers and Pipefitters’ Union
Doug Ford, the leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative party, makes a campaign stop in Waterloo to accept an endorsement from the Ontario Pipe Trades Council (OPTC). He highlights his campaign pledges to invest more in skills training for workers. Andrew Tarr, president of the OPTC, also speaks at the event. Voters head to the polls in a provincial general election on February 27. (February 6, 2025) (no interpretation)
Liberal Leadership Hopeful Frank Baylis Shares Policy Ideas – February 6, 2025
Liberal leadership candidate Frank Baylis holds a news conference in Ottawa to share his plan for strengthening democratic institutions and modernizing the federal bureaucracy. His plan includes limiting the terms of senators and MPs, redistributing the powers of the party leaders to the MPs, and the introduction of a second chamber in the House of Commons to increase productivity. If elected, he intends to move uncontested business, petitions, presentations, members’ statements and members’ motions to the second chamber. Liberals will elect their new leader on March 9. (no interpretation)
PM Trudeau Addresses Big City Mayors in Ottawa – February 6, 2025
In Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks at a meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Big City Mayors Caucus. (no interpretation)
Minister McGuinty on Cybersecurity Strategy, Fentanyl Czar – February 6, 2025
In Ottawa, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty speaks to the media ahead of a national security-focused event hosted by the Business Council of Canada. He is joined by his parliamentary secretary Jennifer O’Connell. Minister McGuinty discusses the federal government’s updated cybersecurity strategy, which evaluates the domestic threat landscape while also preparing for the appropriate federal respond to these challenges. McGuinty faces questions reporters on the expected role of the new fentanyl czar, a position that was an agreed upon precondition with the Trump administration to forestall the imposition of 25 per cent tariffs on Canada. (no interpretation)
Big City Mayors on U.S. Tariffs, FCM Trip to Washington – February 6, 2025
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Big City Mayors’ Caucus (BCMC) holds a news conference in Ottawa, where the organization is meeting with federal ministers and discussing the impacts of a Canada-U.S. tariff war. The mayors discuss the ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports and the plan for FCM representatives to accompany Canada's premiers on their trade mission to Washington on February 11-12. Speaking with reporters are Rebecca Bligh (FCM president and Vancouver city councillor) and Josh Morgan (BCMC chair and London mayor), as well as mayors Bruno Marchand (Quebec City), Mark Sutcliffe (Ottawa), Scott Gillingham (Winnipeg) and Drew Dilkens (Windsor). (February 6, 2025) (no interpretation)
Liberal Leadership Hopeful Karina Gould Outlines Housing Plan – February 6, 2025
In Toronto, Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould outlines her proposed plan to build housing and address homelessness. She is joined by Adam Vaughan, the former Liberal MP for Spadina–Fort York. Liberals will elect their new leader on March 9. (no interpretation)