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January 29-31: Conservatives gather in Calgary for their first federal convention since 2023. Follow CPAC for complete coverage as delegates debate policy and changes to the party constitution. They also have their say on Pierre Poilievre's leadership.
From Saskatchewan’s Bill of Rights to the Canadian Bill of Rights to the rise of Quebec nationalism, experts chart the path to the Constitution’s patriation and the Charter’s adoption in 1982.
This episode examines the impact of the Charter on the Court, its decisions, and the way justices interpret and define Charter rights.
Over its history, the Supreme Court of Canada has evolved to better reflect the diversity of the country it serves.
From press freedom to limitations on government power and early rulings on Aboriginal rights, legal and political experts revisit the cases that helped define the country’s legal landscape.
From abortion to secession to physician-assisted suicide, this episode of Inside the Supreme Court of Canada-150 Years of the Highest Court highlights key charter decisions from the highest court in the land.
The tenth and final episode examines key issues and challenges expected to come before the Court in the months and years ahead.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)’s decision to defer consideration of CPAC’s request for a subscriber rate increase risks jeopardizing the service.
The 17th Halifax International Security Forum takes place in Nova Scotia from November 21 to 23.
CPAC, the Cable Public Affairs Channel, is proud to launch a new documentary series entitled Inside the Supreme Court of Canada—150 Years of the Highest Court in the Land, exploring the history, and future of one of Canada’s most respected public institutions.
Judicial Independence, the fourth episode of Inside the Supreme Court of Canada-150 Years of the Highest Court, examines the importance of independence within the judicial system to maintain trust in the rule of law and in Canada’s democracy.
The third episode of Inside the Supreme Court of Canada – 150 Years of the Highest Court on CPAC examines the inner workings of the high court, from who can serve on the bench to which cases are heard by the Court.
Inside the Supreme Court of Canada-150 Years of the Highest Court’s second of 10 parts, examines the high court’s place in Canada’s system of government. In this episode we look at how cases come before the Court, and its status as the only high court that is both bilingual and bijural.
CPAC’s Inside the Supreme Court of Canada – 150 Years of the Highest Court traces the Court’s evolution from its creation in 1875 to today. Former justices and experts explore its early challenges, key leaders, and the transformative impact of the patriation of the Constitution and the adoption of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982.
Inside the Supreme Court of Canada – 150 Years of the Highest Court in the Land traces the Court’s evolution from its creation in 1875 to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and beyond. This CPAC original 10-episode series includes former justices and scholars exploring landmark decisions, judicial independence, and the issues shaping the Court’s future.
Follow CPAC on Tuesday, Nov. 4 for complete coverage of the federal budget. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne delivers the budget speech in the House of Commons, followed by reaction and analysis.
In partnership with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and APTN, CPAC will broadcast the national commemorative gathering Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, taking place on Parliament Hill at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT.
August 28, 2025, OTTAWA—The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) announced today that Marc-André Cossette, a seasoned producer and journalist with extensive experience in Canadian political coverage, has been named CPAC’s French anchor. He will host CPAC’s nightly political news program L’Essentiel and will be the face of CPAC’s live French programming.
CPAC presents in-depth coverage as Canada hosts the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17, 2025.
The Banff World Media Festival, an international conference on the state of film, television and digital content creation, takes place in Banff, Alberta from June 8 to 11.
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