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00:28:29

L'Essentiel

December 12, 2025

Conservative MP Michael Ma announced last night that he was joining Mark Carney's government caucus. The Liberals now have 171 seats, just one shy of a majority. What does this change of allegiance mean for the government and for Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives? Marc-André Cossette discusses this with analysts Christine St-Pierre, former Liberal minister in the National Assembly, Rodolphe Husny, former political advisor to the Harper government, and Kristina Michaud, former Bloc Québécois MP for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stern warning to member countries on Thursday: “We are Russia's next target, and we are already in harm's way.” He urged them to be more prepared for the possibility of a large-scale war, stressing that Russia could be in a position to attack the Alliance within five years. According to General Michel Yakovleff, a former senior officer in the French Army and former Deputy Chief of Staff at SHAPE (NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe), a hybrid war is already underway against NATO countries.
00:36:18

Headline Politics

PM Carney Speaks at Liberals’ Holiday Party – December 11, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks at the national Liberal caucus’ holiday party in Ottawa. Joining him are Liberal MPs Mona Fortier, James Maloney, Jaime Battiste, David Myles, and Michael Ma, former Conservative MP who crossed the floor to join the Liberals earlier in the day. (no interpretation)
00:28:39

L'Essentiel

December 10, 2025

Last night's announcement of the resignation of Canada's ambassador to Washington draws renewed attention to trade tensions between Canada and the Trump administration. In the wake of this news, Jamieson Greer, President Trump's chief trade negotiator, said today at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council, a Washington think tank, that the administration is considering breaking the trilateral free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in favor of separate agreements. All this comes as U.S. tariffs are hitting several sectors of the Canadian economy hard, including steel, forestry, automotive, and, of course, their workers. To discuss this, Marc-André Cossette welcomes Industry Minister Mélanie Joly. Canada will soon have a new ambassador in Washington. Last night, we learned that Kirsten Hillman will be stepping down from her position as ambassador at the beginning of the new year. Ms. Hillman has represented Canada in Washington for six years. She played a central role in negotiating the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. She also became the first woman to hold this prestigious position. Upon his arrival at the caucus this morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney described Ms. Hillman as an “exceptional” ambassador. Mark Carney added that he will name Ms. Hillman's successor in the coming weeks. To discuss this, Marc-André Cossette welcomes Louise Blais, former ambassador and deputy permanent representative of Canada to the UN from 2017 to 2021. After two successive cuts, the Bank of Canada is maintaining its key interest rate at 2.25%. It considers this level to be “essentially appropriate to keep inflation close to 2% while helping the economy through this period of structural adjustment.” Benoit Durocher, Director and Senior Economist at Desjardins, explains that this stability is largely attributable to the exemptions that the United States has granted Canada in the application of its tariffs.
01:54:56

Public Record

Equal Voice Gala Marking International Human Rights Day – December 10, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Party MP Stephanie Kusie, NDP MP Leah Gazan, Bloc Québécois MP Andréanne Larouche, and Green Party leader Elizabeth May deliver remarks at the Equal Voice gala in Ottawa. The gala aims to encourage the participation of women and gender diverse people in all levels of government. (no interpretation)
00:46:58

Scrums

Liberals React to Canada’s U.S. Ambassador Stepping Down – December 10, 2025

Ministers and Liberal MPs speak with reporters in Ottawa as the federal party holds its weekly caucus meeting. They face questions on Kirsten Hillman’s decision to step down as Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., the upcoming Ontario Liberal leadership race, and the fall sitting of Parliament. Speaking with reporters are Prime Minister Mark Carney, Justice Minister Sean Fraser, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon, Steven Guilbeault, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Yasir Naqvi, Ben Carr, Brendan Hanley, Michael Coteau, Anthony Housefather, Emma Harrison, Claude Guay, Wayne Long, Karim Bardeesy, Charles Sousa, James Maloney, Corey Hogan, Sophie Chatel, Yvan Baker, and David Myles. (no interpretation)
00:08:23

Headline Politics

Bloc Leader Blanchet Makes Three Demands of Prime Minister Carney

At a press briefing in Ottawa, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet makes three demands of Prime Minister Mark Carney. He calls on him not to yield to pressure from the so-called discount driver lobby, to fully suspend his oil agreement with Alberta, and to personally support repealing the religious exemption in the Canadian Criminal Code. Blanchet then answers questions from journalists on issues including the open letter published by former minister Steven Guilbeault, the Conservative motion of the day, and amendments proposed by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. He is joined by MPs Patrick Bonin, Rhéal Éloi Fortin, and Xavier Barsalou-Duval. (no interpretation) (December 9, 2025)
00:59:22

Public Record

Federal Government Partnering with City of Ottawa on $400M Housing Investment

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces his government is partnering with the City of Ottawa to build 3,000 affordable housing units, beginning in 2026. The announcement takes place at Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe’s monthly breakfast series, hosted by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal. (December 8, 2025) (no interpretation)
00:26:32

Headline Politics

Vigil to Mark the 36th Anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre

A vigil is held in Montreal to mark the 36th anniversary of the massacre at École Polytechnique. Fourteen women were killed in the December 6, 1989, attack. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Quebec Premier François Legault are among those in attendance at this vigil. (December 6, 2025) (no interpretation) (Note: Audio problems with this video originate at the source)
00:29:54

L'Essentiel

December 5, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Washington today to attend the final draw for the FIFA World Cup, alongside US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. This was their first face-to-face meeting in a year. Michelle Llambías Meunier, CEO of the Quebec Employers Council and member of the delegation that accompanied Minister LeBlanc to Mexico City, believes that appeasement should be prioritized in trade discussions between the three countries. After showing Marwah Rizqy the door earlier this week, Pablo Rodriguez is now removing another member from his caucus pending an investigation. He can be heard here. According to a party press release, the investigation concerns the use of resources made available to the constituency office of Chomedey MNA Sona Lakhoyan Olivier, which were allegedly used for partisan purposes during the last leadership race. This is the latest twist in a crisis that has been rocking the Quebec Liberal Party for nearly three weeks. Valérie Gaudreau is a political columnist for the daily newspaper Le Soleil. It was another turbulent week for the Quebec Liberal Party. In just a few days, Pablo Rodriguez showed Marwah Rizqy the door, said he wanted to reinstate Geneviève Hinse after she was fired by Ms. Rizqy, and now he is suspending another member of his caucus. To discuss this, Marc-André Cossette is joined by our analysts: Christine St-Pierre, former Liberal minister in the National Assembly; Rodolphe Husny, former political advisor to the Harper government; and Kristina Michaud, former Bloc Québécois MP for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia.
00:29:55

PrimeTime Politics

CUSMA and the World Cup – December 5, 2025

The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss Mark Carney's brief visit to Washington for the World Cup as Donald Trump threatens the CUSMA deal and they talk about Ottawa's strategy around consultation with First Nations after signing the MOU with Alberta. Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery talks about his province's plan to not comply with the federal gun buy-back program set to be rolled-out across the country.
00:25:35

Headline Politics

PM Carney Speaks at World Cup Celebration in Washington – December 5, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the Canadian embassy in Washington, D.C., to attend a tree-lighting ceremony and celebrations related to next year’s FIFA World Cup tournament. (no interpretation)
00:01:31

Headline Politics

PM Carney Comments Ahead of FIFA World Cup Final Draw

At the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks briefly with the media before attending the final draw ceremony for FIFA World Cup 2026. (December 5, 2025) (no interpretation)
00:29:00

L'Essentiel

December 4, 2025

Canadians can expect to pay even more for food next year. According to the new report on food prices, the annual grocery bill for a family of four will exceed $17,000 in 2026, nearly $1,000 more than this year. In an interview with Marc-André Cossette, Sylvain Charlebois, lead author of the report and scientific director of Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab, explains that a significant portion of this increase is related to the cost of meat, which has been heavily impacted by climate change. The cabinet reshuffle in Ottawa is already causing a stir in Canadian politics. Joël Lightbound has been appointed Quebec lieutenant by Prime Minister Mark Carney, following the resignation of Steven Guilbeault. What should we take away from this choice? Meanwhile, new minister Marc Miller has sparked controversy with his comments on the decline of French. Will he be able to win over Quebec and Quebecers? Marc-André Cossette explores these questions with Catherine Lévesque, parliamentary correspondent for the National Post, Joël-Denis Bellavance, head of the parliamentary bureau at La Presse, and Christopher Nardi, parliamentary reporter for the National Post. Bill 14, introduced by the Legault government, came into effect last Sunday despite strong opposition from labor unions. It limits the right to strike and allows the government to impose arbitration in certain labor disputes. On Monday, the unions filed their legal challenges with the Superior Court. François Enault, first vice-president of the Confédération des syndicats nationaux, argues that this law is already having a negative impact on workers. The election is already far behind us, but the post-mortem is not entirely over. This fall, the Leaders' Debates Commission published its report on the debates that took place. As we recall, these debates were marred by controversy. Commissioner Michel Cormier appeared before the House Procedure and Affairs Committee, and our reporter Rémi Authier observed the proceedings.
00:49:21

Public Record

AFN Special Chiefs Assembly: PM Mark Carney Remarks – December 2, 2025

In Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks on the first day of the Assembly of First Nations’ three-day special assembly of chiefs.
00:21:00

Scrums

Ministers Comment Ahead of First Meeting After Cabinet Shuffle

Ministers speak with reporters ahead of the weekly cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill. They face questions on topics ranging from yesterday’s cabinet shuffle, the layoffs at Algoma Steel, and the federal government’s energy agreement with Alberta. Speaking with reporters are Prime Minister Mark Carney and ministers Marc Miller (Canadian identity and culture), Joël Lightbound (government transformation, public works and procurement), Julie Dabrusin (environment, climate change and nature), François-Philippe Champagne (finance and national revenue), and Steven MacKinnon (transport). (December 2, 2025) (no interpretation)
00:49:40

Public Record

AFN Special Chiefs Assembly – Prime Minister Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks and responds to questions on the first day of the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly. First Nations leaders and delegates from across the country are gathering in Ottawa over three days from December 2- 4 to discuss policy issues and set priorities for the coming year. (December 2, 2025)
01:56:44

Headline Politics

Daily Recap - December 2, 2025

In Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks on the first day of the Assembly of First Nations’ three-day special assembly of chiefs. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak delivers opening remarks as the group holds its three-day special assembly of chiefs in Ottawa from December 2 to 4. Ministers speak with reporters ahead of the weekly cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill. They face questions on topics ranging from yesterday’s cabinet shuffle, the layoffs at Algoma Steel, and the federal government’s energy agreement with Alberta. Joined by MPs Mario Simard and Patrick Bonin, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet delivers brief remarks about the impact of the Canada-Alberta energy deal before answering questions from reporters. He says that he has spoken about the deal with B.C. Premier David Eby, who expressed his disagreement. The Bloc leader says he assured him of his support and indicated that his party would debate the matter in the House. Mr. Blanchet claims to be an ally of the First Nations who today demanded that the moratorium on tanker traffic off the coast of British Columbia be maintained. He answers several other questions about the religious exemption in the Criminal Code, the cabinet appointment of Marc Miller and his recent comments about the language debate, and the price fluctuations of future F-35 aircraft.
00:28:19

L'Essentiel

December 1, 2025

We now know the name of the person who will succeed Steven Guilbeault as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture. Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Marc Miller to the Cabinet. Our reporter Rémi Authier is with us. La première ministre de l'Alberta a dû marcher sur une corde raide lors du congrès annuel de son parti ce week-end dernier. Son objectif : tenter d'apaiser la frange indépendantiste du Parti conservateur uni tout en vantant son nouvel accord énergétique avec Ottawa signé la semaine dernière avec le premier ministre Carney. Madame Smith avait qualifié cette entente de nouveau départ entre le gouvernement fédéral et l’Alberta, mais elle a été huée lorsqu'elle a tenté de vendre cet accord aux fidèles de son parti. Pour mieux comprendre comment cet accord est perçu en Alberta, je reçois Frédéric Boily, professeur de science politique à l’Université de l’Alberta. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Paris today to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. Ukraine is seeking to strengthen support from its European partners as the Trump administration continues to pressure Kyiv to accept a peace deal with Russia. In a post on X, President Zelensky said that a fair end to the war must be found, stressing the importance of security guarantees to ensure lasting peace. Meanwhile, President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, traveled to Russia today, where he is scheduled to meet with President Putin tomorrow. To discuss this, Marc-André Cossette welcomes Emmanuelle Rousseau, professor of political science at the University of Quebec in Montreal. The federal government is considering ending teleworking, according to a report published today by La Presse. According to the daily newspaper, all public service executives will be back in the office five days a week starting this January, while civil servants will have to do so starting January 1, 2027. Currently, under the federal government's hybrid work policy, civil servants must spend three to four days a week in the office. This idea is causing discontent among civil servants. To discuss this, Marc-André Cossette welcomes Alex Silas, National Executive Vice President of the Public Service Alliance.
00:07:33

CPAC Special

Swearing-In Ceremony for Federal Cabinet Ministers – December 1, 2025

At Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Governor General Mary Simon presides over a swearing-in ceremony for members of Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet. Marc Miller is named the minister of Canadian identity and culture, taking over from Steven Guilbeault after he resigned from cabinet last week. Joël Lightbound becomes Quebec lieutenant, on top of his current portfolio as minister of transformation, public works and procurement. Julie Dabrusin retains her portfolio with the new title of minister of environment, climate change and nature. Guilbeault announced his resignation over the federal government’s new energy pact with Alberta, which he says erodes climate policies he pursued when he was environment minister. (no interpretation)
00:28:49

L'Essentiel

November 28, 2025

In the wake of Steven Guilbeault's resignation from Mark Carney's cabinet, questions are mounting as to whether other Liberal caucus members are also unhappy with yesterday's energy agreement between Alberta and Ottawa. What impact will Mr. Guilbeault's departure have? Is this a symptom of a deeper rift within the Liberal caucus? To discuss this, Marc-André Cossette is joined by our analysts Christine St-Pierre, former Liberal minister in the National Assembly, Rodolphe Husny, former political advisor to the Harper government, and Kristina Michaud, former Bloc Québécois MP for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia. Yesterday, François Legault's government presented Bill 9, which aims to strengthen secularism in Quebec. The text tabled by Minister Jean-François Roberge introduces, among other things, the principle of religious neutrality in public spaces. The bill would prohibit staff from daycare centers to universities from wearing religious symbols such as the veil, ban street prayers, and close prayer rooms in CEGEPs and universities. The government is also using the exemption clause to shield its bill from legal challenges. To discuss this, we are joined by Valérie Gaudreau, political columnist for the daily newspaper Le Soleil. The New Democratic Party held its first leadership debate last night. The event took place in Montreal and featured five candidates who were required to debate in French for most of the discussion. Many questions were raised about the ability of these five English-speaking candidates to articulate their ideas in Thomas Mulcair's language. Our reporter Rémi Authier attended the debate.