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March 29, 2021 Mar. 29 2021 — COVID infections continue to rise
COVID infections continue to rise, even as vaccinations increase; The Conservatives demand that Justin Trudeau testify about the WE charity affair; And what will result from an increasingly strained relationship between Canada and China.
18 min
March 26, 2021 Mar. 26 2021 — Conservatives promise to repeal carbon tax
Erin O’Toole says a Conservative government would repeal the federal price on carbon; The Auditor General finds the country’s public health agency was unprepared for the pandemic; And staff of Liberal cabinet ministers will be told not to appear if called to testify before parliamentary committees.
16 min
March 25, 2021 Mar. 25 2021 — Carbon tax ruling imminent
The Supreme Court is about to announce a ruling on the federal carbon tax; The Conservatives call for assurances that Canada will not be affected by potential vaccine export restrictions; And the Prime Minister says he doesn’t need an election to get a mandate to implement the federal budget.
17 min
March 24, 2021 Mar. 24 2021 — Budget 2021 date is set
A date has been set for the federal budget; The United States calls on China to immediately release Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor; And Erin O'Toole says the result of last week’s convention vote on climate change should not taint Canadians' opinions of the Conservatives.
15 min
March 23, 2021 Mar. 23 2021 — Conservatives knew of Vance rumours before appointment
The Conservative government knew of rumours surrounding Jonathan Vance weeks before he was appointed Chief of the Defense Staff; Sanctions against China over the treatment of ethnic minorities; And the Liberals take aim at the Conservatives over climate change.
18 min
March 22, 2021 Mar. 22 2021 — How did O’Toole weather the convention?
Where does Erin O'Toole stand in the aftermath of the Conservative policy convention?; An increase in the number of vaccines being delivered to Canada; And more discussion over what the Biden administration can do to help free Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.
17 min
March 19, 2021 Mar. 19 2021 — U.S. sending Canada 1.5 million vaccine doses
The U.S. is finalizing plans to send 1.5 million vaccine doses to Canada; Will the Conservative Convention give Erin O’Toole a chance to win over those questioning his leadership?; And China insists it has followed the law, as the cases of the two Michaels heads to court.
16 min
March 18, 2021 Mar. 18 2021 — Will Erin O'Toole face pushback at the Conservative convention?
Will Erin O'Toole face a pushback from social Conservatives at this week's convention?; The Medical Assistance in Dying legislation passes with most of the Senate’s amendments; Mark Carney calls on Canada to prepare for the next pandemic.
16 min
March 17, 2021 Mar. 17 2021 — AstraZeneca vaccine gets green light for 65+
An advisory panel gives the go-ahead for the AstraZeneca vaccine to be used on Canadians 65 and older; Health experts keep a close eye on reported side effects, as Canada’s vaccination campaign continues; And Erin O’Toole says a Conservative government would not cut foreign aid to so-called “bad actors”.
17 min
March 16, 2021 Mar. 16 2021 — AstraZeneca vaccine safety assured
Officials offer reassurances on the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine, as some European countries suspend its use; Discussions continue about whether to reopen the Canada-U.S. border; And the Kielburger brothers take aim at Members of Parliament.
17 min

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