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CPAC Premieres Inside Centre Block — The Restoration: A look behind the nation’s most ambitious heritage project

September 26, 2024—Ottawa—The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) is proud to unveil Inside Centre Block—The Restoration, a two-part documentary series that takes viewers behind-the-scenes to witness Canada’s largest and most complex heritage rehabilitation project.
CPAC launches explainers on disinformation and democracy on International Democracy Day

September 13, 2024—Ottawa—To commemorate International Democracy Day on September 15, the Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) is unveiling 20 new short-form video explainers that address the critical issue of disinformation and its impact on democracy.
CPAC’s Disinformation and Democracy Series: Exclusive special “Detecting Disinformation for Democracy” airs June 27

June 24, 2024 - OTTAWA - The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) is pleased to announce a two-part series entitled Disinformation and Democracy where analysts, academics, journalists, activists, and politicians assess the effect of disinformation on our democracy.
World Premiere of "Wings of Honour" Documentary Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Royal Canadian Air Force

Canadian filmmaker Robert K.Barrett unveils his latest feature-length film, "Wings of Honour," a powerful and emotional documentary, honoring the remarkable legacy of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) on its 100th anniversary.
Public interest broadcasters welcome Budget 2024’s critical investment to protect public interest programming services

April 16, 2024 - OTTAWA - Canada’s public interest broadcasters welcome the federal government’s investment of $10 million over 2 years to protect vital programming services, announced in the 2024 budget.
CPAC welcomes Budget 2024’s investment in critical infrastructure

April 16, 2024 - OTTAWA - The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC), welcomes the federal government’s investment of $5 million to support critical infrastructure renewal.
CPAC’s Omayra Issa Honoured as Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum

Ottawa, April 4, 2024 — CPAC (the Cable Public Affairs Channel) is thrilled to announce that on-air presenter Omayra Issa has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader in the 2024 class. This recognition marks Issa among more than 25 Canadians to receive this honour, underscoring her significant contributions to journalism and public discourse in Canada and internationally.
CPAC Receives Parity Certification from Women in Governance

Ottawa, March 8, 2024— The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) is pleased to announce that it has received the Bronze level of Women in Governance Parity Certification for 2023.
CPAC selected among National Capital Region’s Top 100 Employers

Ottawa, Feb. 6, 2024 – CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel) is proud to announce it has been recognized as one of the 2024 National Capital Region’s Top 100 Employers.
Award-winning journalist Omayra Issa joins CPAC’s team of anchors connecting Canadians to their democracy

Ottawa, January 15, 2024. The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) today announced that award-winning bilingual journalist Omayra Issa will join its team of anchors connecting Canadians to their democracy.
CPAC interviews former prime minister Jean Chrétien on the 30th anniversary of his swearing-in

CPAC, the Cable Public Affairs Channel, is proud to present an extensive interview with former Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien, on the 30th anniversary of his swearing-in.
CPAC announces changes to its board of directors

OTTAWA October 3, 2023 — CPAC delivers the most comprehensive coverage of the people and events that shape politics and public policy in Canada. In a world where newsrooms are in decline and misinformation and disinformation are on the rise, CPAC’s mandate to provide Canadians with a front-row seat to democracy is crucial and critical.
Meta Attempts to Block Access to Unfiltered Canadian Democracy

OTTAWA, July 18, 2023 — As part of Meta’s ongoing attempts to block Canadian news in response to Bill C-18 (the federal Online News Act), users of Facebook and Instagram may now find it harder to access CPAC’s independent coverage of the people and events shaping Canada’s democracy. Canadians can continue to stay informed by bookmarking CPAC.ca on their web browser and following us on Twitter @CPAC_TV.
CPAC launches new long-form interview series Profile with Michael Serapio

CPAC will launch the new long-form interview series Profile with Michael Serapio this week, with a debut episode featuring Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada Yuliya Kovaliv discussing the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
CPAC Today in Politics podcast relaunches with new host, veteran Hill journalist Julie Van Dusen

CPAC is excited to announce the relaunch of the Today in Politics podcast with a new host, veteran Parliament Hill journalist Julie Van Dusen, behind the microphone.
CPAC to air special programming in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

To mark the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, the Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) will devote a full day of special programming that allows viewers to reflect on the experiences of Indigenous Peoples across the country and the long and continuing road to reconciliation.
CPAC welcomes experienced broadcast producer Nicolle Arams as new executive producer

The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) announced today that Nicolle Arams, an accomplished executive producer with over 30 years of broadcast experience, will join the channel as executive producer this fall.
CPAC names seasoned broadcaster Michael Serapio as new English anchor

The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) today announced that Michael Serapio, a renowned television anchor whose broadcasting career has spanned more than two decades, has been named CPAC’s English anchor.
For the Record, For Thirty Years: CPAC celebrates three decades of public service to Canadians

The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) is celebrating an important milestone this year: June 12 marks 30 years of bringing viewers a unique window on Canadian Parliament, politics and public affairs.
CPAC names Christa Dickenson as President & Chief Executive Officer

The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) today announced that Christa Dickenson, a screen-based industry leader whose career has spanned both the creative and business sides, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer.