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June 12, 2023 June 12 2023 — Next steps to deal with foreign interference
The Liberals say they’re ready to talk about next steps with the opposition, following David Johnston’s departure; The Prime Minister is back in Canada after a surprise trip to Ukraine, where he made a pledge to provide more aid and weapons; And how are Canada’s politicians taking a stand during Pride Month?
20 min
June 09, 2023 June 09 2023 — Conservatives want a new balanced budget
The Conservatives continue to call for a new budget that balances the books – and say they would work all summer and skip their holidays to make it happen; David Johnston has fired his crisis communications team amid reports that same company was also hired by MP Han Dong; And with forest fires front and centre on Parliament Hill, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May takes a swipe at her colleagues in the House of Commons.
24 min
June 08, 2023 June 08 2023 — Finance Minister says inflation is gradually being tamed
The Finance Minister says inflation is gradually being tamed, as The Bank of Canada raises its interest rate for the first time since January; Pierre Poilievre says he will filibuster the budget until the Liberals pledge to balance the books; And representatives of diaspora groups demand a public inquiry into Chinese interference.
20 min
June 07, 2023 June 07 2023 — Johnston vows to stay on as special rapporteur
David Johnston hits back at his critics who say he is biased, and vows to stay on as special rapporteur; After more than 3 hours of grilling, the Conservatives say they have not changed their minds about the need for David Johnston to step down; Is the Bank of Canada poised to raise interest rates again?
23 min
June 06, 2023 June 06 2023 — Conservatives may filibuster the budget
Pierre Poilievre says the Conservatives will filibuster the budget if the government doesn’t meet their demands; The Environment Minister accuses the Conservatives of being climate change deniers, as thousands of Canadians are displaced by raging fires; And we’re expecting testy exchanges, as David Johnston faces a Parliamentary Committee today.
19 min
June 05, 2023 June 05 2023 — Pressure mounts for David Johnston to step aside
David Johnston is set to appear at a Commons Committee to answer questions about his report into foreign interference, as pressure mounts on him to step aside; And the Public Safety Minister reacts to word that Paul Bernardo has been transferred to a medium security prison.
20 min
June 02, 2023 June 02 2023 — Communication lapses in reporting of MPs targeted by China
A parliamentary committee hears more about the lapses in communication that prevented MPs from finding out they were being targeted by China; And what’s the status of the multi-billion dollar Stellantis deal?
22 min
June 01, 2023 June 01 2023 — Government shrugs off NDP foreign interference motion
The government shrugs off an NDP motion to sideline David Johnston and call a public inquiry into foreign interference allegations; The opposition says they won’t stop trying to get answers through a public inquiry; And the government considers beefing up security for some cabinet ministers in an era of increasing threats.
25 min
May 31, 2023 May 31 2023 — Singh won’t trigger an election if Johnston stays
Jagmeet Singh says he won’t trigger an election if the government ignores his motion to remove David Johnston and call a public inquiry into foreign interference; Erin O’Toole says he was targeted by China, and the Canadian government did nothing about it; And the newly-elected premier of Alberta vows to fight for her province’s energy sector.
21 min
May 30, 2023 May 30 2023 — UCP wins majority in Alberta
Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party wins a majority government in Alberta and she challenges Justin Trudeau to stand down on his environmental policies; An NDP motion will be debated today, calling on David Johnston to step aside as special rapporteur investigating foreign interference; Pierre Poilievre pushes for Jagmeet Singh to make a big move.
21 min

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