Criticism continues, nearly a week after the release of David Johnston’s report on foreign interference; And Albertans head to the polls in what appears to be a tight race between Danielle Smith’s UCP and Rachel Notley’s NDP.

(Michael Serapio in for Julie Van Dusen) Rachel Notley and Danielle Smith face off in the Alberta leaders’ debate; The Environment Minister speaks out about the parliamentary budget officer's new report on the impact of the government's clean fuel regulations; And we look ahead to next week’s report from David Johnston on foreign interference.

(Michael Serapio in for Julie Van Dusen) The Conservatives bring forward a motion calling on the government to drop its safer drug supply program in Vancouver and focus instead on treatment; Pierre Poilievre refuses to speak with the special rapporteur looking into allegations of foreign interference; And a committee of MPs and former judges will examine the firing of two National Microbiology Lab scientists in 2021.

(Michael Serapio in for Julie Van Dusen) Michael Chong makes an appearance before the Procedures and House Affairs Committee; Reaction to bail reform proposals introduced by the Justice Minister; And Francois Philippe Champagne says Ontario needs to bring some cash to the table to help keep Stellantis in Windsor.

(Michael Serapio in for Julie Van Dusen) Stellantis stops work on its electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, saying the federal government hasn’t delivered what it had agreed to; With recent polls showing the Liberals trailing the Conservatives, how will Justin Trudeau convince Canadians to give his party a fourth mandate?; And what does Pierre Poilievre need to do to make himself more attractive to Canadian voters?

(Michael Serapio in for Julie Van Dusen) We take a closer look at the by-elections called for June 19th – including the chances that Maxime Bernier will win a seat in Manitoba; A new poll suggests the NDP has pulled out far ahead of the incumbent UCP in Alberta; And what effect might the Alberta election have on the country as a whole?

A bill to create a registry of foreign actors will come this summer or this fall, to help prevent foreign interference in Canada’s affairs. Maxime Bernier is officially running in a byelection in Manitoba. And Anita Anand announces measures to deal with sexual misconduct in the military.

The federal government’s plan to increase immigration is being denounced by the Quebec government over fears it will threaten the French language; Not everyone is happy with the new passport that focuses more on nature and less on history; But the Prime Minister fights back against accusations his party is disrespecting veterans; And Maxime Bernier is expected to announce a bid to run in a by-election for a seat in the House of Commons.

The Prime Minister says he won’t back down from fighting back against Chinese interference; Canada is seeking a seat on the UN Human Rights council; And the Liberals speak out against a Conservative MP they say is trying to restrict abortion access through a private members bill.

May 09 2023 — Canada and China expel diplomats by Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)