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00:28:19

Revue Politique

June 21, 2018

Even though the House of commons has adjourned for the summer, the Trudeau government still has its hands full. Canada’s relations with its southern neighbor is top priority on the agenda. Pierre Donais welcomes Rafael Jacob of the Raoul Dandurand Chair in Strategic and Diplomatic Studies. They discuss the existing tensions that undermine Canada’s trade relations with the United States. Reporters Manon Cornellier (Le Devoir) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) recap the top stories of the spring Parliament session.
00:28:54

Revue Politique

June 20, 2018

On October 17, 2018, recreational marijuana will officially be legal in Canada. This event constitutes a major social change against which 29 Senators have voted. Pierre Donais welcomes Claude Carignan, one of Bill C-45’s opponents. Criminologist Line Beauchesne comments on the issue. The following MPs recap the Parliament sitting highlights: Steven MacKinnon (Liberal Party), Alupa Clarke (Conservative Party), and Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP).
00:28:29

Revue Politique

June 15, 2018

The Trudeau government continues its diplomatic efforts to sway influential figures in Washington in order to make progress on the NAFTA file, which has stalled significantly due to the U.S. president’s recent statements. Pierre Donais welcomes Michèle Rioux, director of UQUAM’s Centre d’études sur l’intégration et la mondialisation, for a discussion on Canada’s international trade efforts. MPs Andrew Leslie (parliamentary secretary for the minister of foreign affairs), Joël Godin (Conservative) and Robert Aubin (NPD) also comment on this issue. Reporters Manon Cornellier (Le Devoir) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) provide an update on the free trade and marijuana legalization files.
00:29:49

Revue Politique

June 8, 2018

Pierre Donais talks to CPAC’s Martin Stringer about the opening day of the G7 meeting in La Malbaie, Quebec. Hélène Emerin from the Munk School of Global Affairs provides an overview of what’s at stake at this year’s G7. Equiterre’s Annie Bérubé looks at this weekend’s meetings from an environmentalist’s perspective. La Presse’s Joël-Denis Bellavance and Manon Cornelier from Le Devoir provide their own perspective on the G7.l.
00:28:29

Revue Politique

June 1, 2018

This week, two high-profile news stories have hit the headlines in Ottawa. On Tuesday, the Trudeau government announced the $4.5 billion-dollar purchase of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline. Two days later, the federal government announced retaliation measures against Washington for its decision to impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports. In an unprecedented display of firmness against the Trump Administration, Prime Minister Trudeau decreed that Canada will also impose tariffs on imports of about a dozen U.S. products. Laval University’s Institute for Advanced International Studies director Louis Bélanger examines the impact of these measures on Canada-U.S. relations ahead of the G7 Summit, only one week away. The following MPs discuss these issues: Joël Lightbound (Liberal Party), Sylvie Boucher (Conservative Party), and Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP). Reporters Manon Cornellier (Le Devoir) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) comment on the week's political highlights.
00:07:02

Revue Politique

Auditor General of Canada’s Spring Report

Michael Ferguson discusses the “incomprehensible failures” that plagued the implementation of the Phoenix pay system even as officials responsible were warned of numerous problems. (May 29, 2018) (no interpretation)
00:28:29

Revue Politique

May 28, 2018

The Kinder Morgan May 31st Trans Mountain pipeline expansion acceptance deadline is fast approaching and the federal government has not yet shed any light on how he plans to authorize the proposed project completion. The following MPs discuss this issue: Randy Boissonnault (Liberal Party), Gérard Deltell (Conservative Party), and Alexandre Boulerice (NDP). Nothing seems to slow down the NPD's momentum in Ontario’s voting intentions. University of Ottawa political scientist Geneviève Tellier analyzes the province's election campaigns with ten remaining days. The following political commentators recap the main events on the federal scene: Louis-Charles Roy, Daniel Bernier, and Émilie Taman
00:28:34

Revue Politique

May 23, 2018

Preparations for La Malbaie G7 Summit are well underway. The municipality’s mayor Michel Couturier expounds on the impact of this event on his community. Alter-globalization movements intend to protest the holding of the Summit which, in their opinion, does little to reduce the gap between rich and poor. Pierre Donais welcomes ATTAC-Québec Claude Vaillancourt. The following MPs discuss the Trans Mountain pipeline project deadlock: David Lametti (Liberal Party), Gérard Deltell (Conservative Party), and Karine Trudel (NDP).
00:29:34

Revue Politique

May 10, 2018

Former prime minister Stephen Harper has got involved in the U.S. pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal by endorsing a New York Times article approving President Trump’s decision. However, Justin Trudeau reiterates Canada’s position in favor of the deal. The following MPs discuss this issue: Steven MacKinnon (Liberal Party), Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative Party), as well as Robert Aubin (NDP). This weekend, the Quebec conservatives will hold a General Council hoping to pass an agenda that Quebeckers will approve at the next election. Pierre Donais welcomes Alain Rayes, Richmond-Arthabaska MP and Andrew Scheer’s Quebec political lieutenant to talk about this point. Mario Beaulieu has decided to remain with the Bloc Québécois. However, he promises to give leader Martine Ouellet a run for her money. He states that he will work very hard until the referendum is held in the beginning of June to ensure that she loses the Party’s confidence vote. Le Devoir’s editorial writer Manon Cornellier comments the week’s political events.
00:28:29

Revue Politique

May 9, 2018

On the first day of the provincial election campaign in Ontario, party leaders promise to fight hard. University of Ottawa political scientist Geneviève Tellier analyzes the stakes of this race, which will culminate in a general election on June 7th. As debate rages on in Ottawa about the carbon tax costs the federal government wants to impose on provinces that don’t already charge such a tax, Rob Smith, from the International Institute for Sustainable Development, explains the real costs of pollution as well as the impact of this measure. MPs David Lametti (Liberal), Jacques Gourde (Conservative) and Anne Minh-Thu Quach (New Democrat) debate the government’s environmental record. Justin Trudeau will deliver a formal apology to the Jewish community for the government’s 1939 rejection of passengers aboard the MS St. Louis ocean liner, most of whom were German Jews fleeing Nazism. Pierre Donais discusses this development with David Ouellette, from the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.
00:28:34

Revue Politique

May 8, 2018

As parliamentary committees begin studying the gun control bill, groups representing victims of mass shootings are calling on the government to strengthen this legislation, which they consider too weak. Pierre Donais discusses this with PolySeSouvient ‘s Heidi Rathjen. MPs Arif Virani (Liberal Party), Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative Party) and Matthew Dubé (NDP) debate the gun control issue. The U.S. decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear agreement has disappointed many world leaders. Jabeur Fathally explains the meaning of this move and its impact on the Middle East.
00:28:30

Revue Politique

May 7, 2018

Three senior federal ministers provided an update on the influx of migrants who enter Canada daily at irregular crossings. They clearly stated that current Canadian laws apply to all asylum seekers and that asylum requests would be treated according to established standards. Pierre Donais sits down with Serge Cormier, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, as well as MPs Jacques Gourde (Conservative) and Karine Trudel (NDP). The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is still waiting for a response from the Government to its request to extend the duration of its mandate. Commissioner Michèle Audette explains why the matter is urgent. Political commentators Louis-Charles Roy, Daniel Bernier and Farouk Karim comment on irregular migration, cannabis legalization and the battle taking shape as the Ontario provincial elections approach.
00:28:29

Revue Politique

May 3, 2018

During his visit to Ottawa, the Prime Minister of Portugal, António Costa, explains how his country addresses the problem of illicit drugs. Users are redirected to the health care system instead of facing criminal charges, a model Justin Trudeau has refused to consider while affirming that he wants to get cannabis legalized. MPs Mona Fortier (Parti libéral), Bernard Généreux (Parti conservateur) et Karine Trudel (NPD) debate this and other issues. World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity to reflect on this issue worldwide. Réal Barnabé, who has been promoting freedom of the press for several decades, provides a mixed assessment of the current situation. Reporters Manon Cornellier (Le Devoir) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) analyze the week’s major political stories.
00:28:59

Revue Politique

May 2, 2018

In Gatineau, the Assembly of First Nations is holding a meeting to study various bills having a bearing on their communities. The federal government’s transparency in the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project decision has raised doubts. Pierre Donais welcomes the following MPs to discuss this issue: Greg Fergus (Liberal Party), Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative Party), and Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP). Various parliamentary committees examine the Cannabis Act. They also submit recommendations forecasting that some amendments will be introduced. Senators Serge Joyal and Claude Carignan expound on their position.
00:28:34

Revue Politique

May 1, 2018

The seven Bloc Québécois MPs who resigned from the party caucus two months ago have severed all ties with the Bloc. They are considering starting their own federal party. Pierre Donais welcomes two of them to discuss this issue: Louis Plamondon and Simon Marcil. In Quebec, Philippe Couillard’s Liberal Party is the one losing players: nine MPs and three ministers have confirmed that they won’t run in the next election. Four other ministers are thinking about their future. Columnist for the Soleil Gilbert Lavoie analyzes the situation. The following MPs discuss the possible carbon tax costs: Matt DeCourcey (Liberal Party), Steven Blaney (Conservative Party), and Karine Trudel (NDP).
00:28:30

Revue Politique

April 30, 2018

The Trudeau government has tabled new reforms to modernize the country's electoral system, and it confirms that the numerous proposed changes will be in place for the next general election in the Fall of 2019. Pierre Donais welcomes the following MPs to discuss this issue : Greg Fergus (Liberal Party), Jacques Gourde (Conservative Party) and Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP). Immigration lawyer Stéphane Handfield believes that Canada should suspend the Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States in light of the hundreds of irregular migrants arriving daily at the border. Political commentators Louis-Charles Roy, Daniel Bernierand Farouk Karim review the day's top stories in federal politics.
00:28:29

Revue Politique

April 26, 2018

The Trans Mountain pipeline issue gets more complicated. On the one hand, British Columbia has sent a reference question to its highest Court to validate its objective of regulating the heavy crude oil transport. On the other hand, Ottawa has published an open letter, signed by the federal Environment and Climate Change minister, to try to reassure the province that no environmental disaster will ensue thereafter. Pierre Donais welcomes the following MPs to discuss this matter: Randy Boissonnault (Liberal Party), Sylvie Boucher (Conservative Party), Y (NDP), and Pierre-Luc Dusseault (Bloc Québécois). The federal government announces new measures to help innovative small businesses to protect their intellectual property rights. Recharge véhicule électrique owners David and Marie-Pier Corbeil expound on the difficulties that they have encountered in this area. Le Devoir’s Parliamentary Correspondent Hélène Buzzetti recaps the week’s major topics.
00:28:30

Revue Politique

April 25, 2018

The optimism at the beginning of the week of concluding the North American Free Trade Agreement has gradually been fading. Pierre Donais welcomes the following MPs to discuss this issue: Andrew Leslie (Liberal Party), Gérard Deltell (Conservative Party), and Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP). The W7 Summit of Feminist Leaders will take place in Ottawa ahead of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in June. Fédération des femmes du Québec chair Gabrielle Bouchard as well as Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights representative Frédérique Chabot expound on the W7 objectives. French president Emmanuel Macron concludes his Washington official visit. Agence France Presse reporter Jérôme Cartillier examines its impact on the White House.
00:28:29

Revue Politique

April 24, 2018

While calling the Toronto van attack a senseless act, Prime Minister Trudeau confirmed that there is no threat to national security. However, from a public safety perspective, is there any way to guard against such attacks? We hear from former RCMP deputy commissioner Pierre Yves Bourduas on this issue. The crisis that has resulted in at least 200 migrants a day crossing illegally from the U.S. into Canada has led the Opposition to demand that the government quickly table a plan to deal with the matter. MPs Serge Cormier (Liberal), Pierre Paul-Hus (Cconservative) and Matthew Dubé (New Democrat) debate this issue. The federal Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Julie Gelfand, has tabled her Spring reports containing audits of areas such as the quality of Canada’s salmon farming.
00:28:34

Revue Politique

April 23, 2018

The Toronto incident in which a van fatally hit multiple pedestrians and injured about 15 others has shocked Ottawa. Not much is known about the perpetrator of the bloodshed or his motive, the political circles are closely watching the investigation unfold. Pierre Donais welcomes the following MPs to discuss this issue: Serge Cormier (Liberal Party), Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative Party), and Y Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP). Groupe parlementaire québécois MP Gabriel Ste-Marie expounds on the motives for his Washington trip: defending Quebec’s aluminum industry, including the American exemption on this material which expires on May 1. The following political commentators analyze the 2018 Liberal National Convention which was held in Halifax, over the weekend: Louis-Charles Roy, Daniel Bernier, and Farouk Karim.