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Trudeau's Future in Limbo – December 17, 2024

Immigration Minister Marc Miller speaks about the government's border security plan and Justin Trudeau's leadership. The journalist's panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) and Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) discuss the future of Justin Trudeau's leadership as Liberal leader and prime minister. Our strategists panel, Cole Hogan, Susan Smith and George Soule discuss the next steps for the Prime Minister and other parties following Chrystia Freeland's resignation from cabinet.
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Premiers Differ on Tariff Strategy – December 13, 2024

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is demanding a federal election so Canadians may choose who will negotiate with the incoming Trump administration. Bob Fife (The Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (the Toronto Star) and Mia Rabson (The Canadian Press) look at how provinces are playing to their strengths in dealing with the possible imposition of 25% tariffs by the U.S. on Canada as of January 21. Alberta's deputy premier Mike Ellis outlines the province's border security plan to restrict the flow of drugs going into the United States.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Inks Historic Deal with Quebec – December 12, 2024

Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Cole Hogan (Conservative) and George Soule (New Democrat) weigh in on federal and provincial plans to prepare for the second Trump presidency. Seamus O'Regan, Liberal Party MP for St. John's South—Mount Pearl, Nfld and Lab., explains the significance of the historic energy deal between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada on the need for an industrial policy around military spending.
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PM Shares Plan to Counter Tariffs with Premiers – December 11, 2024

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt speaks about plans made at today's First Ministers meeting, and reveals that New England governors are aware how hurtful the proposed Trump tariffs could be to the United States. Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, discusses the Trump tarrif threats and says the U.S. president-elect is trolling Canada and using the leverage he has available. Former NAFTA advisory council member Hassan Yussuff says the premiers and the prime minister need to be in sync when facing threats from the U.S. president-elect.
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Canada Post Strike Drags on as Holidays Approach – December 10, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith attends the U.S. Western Governors meeting to find common ground on border security and the threatened Trump tariffs. Retail Council of Canada's Matt Poirier calls on the federal government to step in and end the four-week old Canada Post strike. Canadian Union of Postal Worker's negotiator Jim Gallant says its members do not want to be on the picket line, but their demands for wage increases are not being met by Canada Post. The Chief Economist at the Conference Board of Canada, Pedro Antunes, says there is no reason for the Bank of Canada to keep restrictive interest rates. The Bank will release its interest rate decision on December 11.
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Assad Regime Toppled in Syria – December 9, 2024

Jon Allen, former Canadian ambassador to Israel, looks at Syria's political future and how Canada should respond to the rebel regime that forced Bashir al-Assad to flee to Russia. David Coletto, founder of Abacus Data, finds the Conservatives would come out 23 points ahead of the Liberals if an election were held today. Andriy Shevchenko, former Ukrainian ambassador to Canada, shares his expectations for how the Trump administration will deal with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
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Ottawa Unveils Arctic Foreign Policy – December 6, 2024

The journalists panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about Ottawa's new Arctic foreign policy. Rabbi Chaim Mendelsohn and Imam Mohammad Tawhidi speak about Jewish-Muslim relations and the Abraham Accords in a panel discussion. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai discusses Arctic security.
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Liberals Introduce Regulations to Ban Assault Style Weapons – December 5, 2024

Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos goes in-depth into the government’s new regulations to ban assault style weapons. The Assembly of First Nations passes a resolution demanding a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing after recent police killings of Indigenous individuals. The AFN's national chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak explains. Political observers Susan Smith (Liberal), Josie Sabatino (Conservative) and George Soule (New Democrat) look at the latest Conservative confidence motion and the upcoming vote on Monday.
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Liberals to Split Online Harms Bill in Two – December 4, 2024

Mark Gerretsen (Government Deputy House leader), Andrew Scheer (Conservative House leader) and Peter Julian (NDP House leader) discuss the Conservative Party leader's demand for the release of the federal fall economic statement. Arif Virani (Justice minister) splits the online harms bill in two, and blames the ongoing filibuster in the House for delays. Steven Guilbeault (Environment minister) talks about Canada's support for the US $300 billion finance goal set at the recent UN Climate Change Conference (COP29).
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Trudeau Briefs Party Leaders on Trump Dinner – December 3, 2024

Elizabeth May, Green Party leader, wants federal leaders to work together to face the incoming U.S. administration. Kirsten Hillman, Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., says it is the relationship between the prime minister and president-elect that led to the meet-up at Mar-A-Lago last Friday, as she looks ahead to the second Trump presidency. Don Drummond, former TD Bank Chief Economist, explains why the government should focus on productivity growth instead of temporary affordability measures.
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Trudeau Dines with Trump – December 2, 2024

Globe and Mail reporter Steven Chase speaks about the Friday night dinner between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Security expert Michael Kempa speaks about the Canada-U.S. border and possible measures to secure it. Auditor General Karen Hogan discusses her latest reports.
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Dueling Responses to the Trump Tariff Threat – November 29, 2024

The journalists panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about the response from Canadian leaders following Donald Trump's tariff threat. Michael sits down with Canada's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan to talk about Canada's defence priorities, the Arctic and military spending at the Halifax International Security Forum. Holocaust survivor Manfred Lindenbaum speaks about xenophobia and the vilification of migrants in a panel discussion at the Halifax International Security Forum.
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Scrutinizing the "Team Canada" Strategy on Tariffs – November 28, 2024

Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., David MacNaughton, wants the government to have one minister as point person to deal with the Trump administration. Political observers Stevie O'Brien (Liberal), Jordan Paquet (Conservative) and Kennedy Stewart (NDP) look at tariffs, and at the implications of the passage of the GST relief bill.
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PM Meets with Premiers on Tariff Threat – November 27, 2024

Journalists Nojoud Al Mallees (Canadian Press) and Chris Nardi (National Post) discuss the meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and premiers in the face of President-elect Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat. Beth Burke, CEO of the Canadian American Business Council discusses what impact a 25 per cent tariff would have on cross-border trade and the Canadian economy. Former RCMP deputy commissioner Pierre-Yves Bourduas talks about the security of Canada's border with the U.S.
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Canada Responds to Trump Tariff Threat – November 26, 2024

Treasury Board President Anita Anand explains how Canada will respond to the 25% tariff U.S. President-elect Donald trump is promising to levy on Canada and Mexico. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses how a 25% tariff would affect her province and what she wants Ottawa to do about the tariff threat. U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) talks about Canada-U.S. relations and defence spending, in an interview recorded at the Halifax International Security Forum.
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MPs Consider GST Break and Rebate Cheques – November 25, 2024

Mark Gerretsen (Government Deputy House Leader), Andrew Scheer (Conservative Party House Leader) and Peter Julian (NDP House Leader) debate the government's plan for distributing $250 cheques to working Canadians. Defence minister Bill Blair sees meeting NATO's defence spending target as an investment in Canada's future.
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The Strategy Behind the GST Holiday – November 22, 2024

Joel-Denis Bellavance (La Presse), Bob Fife (The Globe and Mail) and Tonda MacCharles (The Toronto Star) on the politics of the federal government's proposed GST tax breaks and rebates. Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of International Business, wants the government to provide permanent tax relief, and an end to the strikes at Canada Post. Janice Stein, Founding Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, on how the Russia-Ukraine war and the incoming Trump administration are driving this year's Halifax International Security Forum.
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Ottawa Proposes GST Holiday and Rebate Cheques – November 21, 2024

Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada dicusses the government's cost of living initiatives announced today. Our strategists panel, Cole Hogan, Susan Smith and George Soule discuss the government's GST holiday and rebate, as well as Randy Boissonnault's resignation from cabinet. Former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman talks about Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hoekstra as his pick for ambassador to Canada.
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Randy Boissonnault Resigns From Cabinet – November 20, 2024

Journalists Stephanie Levitz (Globe and Mail) and Catherine Lévesque (National Post) discuss the resignation of Randy Boissonnault from cabinet, following questions about his former business dealings and claims of Indigenous identity. Leila Sarangi, national director of the anti-poverty group Campaign 2000, discusses her organization's findings on child poverty in Canada. American journalists Linda Feldmann and Dave Levinthal talk about some of Donald Trump's controversial picks for his cabinet.
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Procedural Standoff Continues in the House – November 19, 2024

Government House Leader Karina Gould explains the government's position on the procedural standoff that has ground government business in the House of Commons to a halt. Security analyst Christian Leuprecht discusses Ukrainian strikes against Russia and how that country may respond. Polls analyst Éric Grenier gives an update on the Nova Scotia provincial election.