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May 08, 2023 May 08 2023 — Chinese interference questions continue
Questions continue on the issue of Chinese interference, including what will happen to the diplomat at the centre of the Michael Chong case; Will there be any repercussions for the fact the information about threats to Michael Chong and his family wasn’t brought to the attention of the Prime Minister? And at their convention, the Liberals vote down a resolution to reign in the deficit. Will this give ammunition to those who say it’s time to cut back on spending?
21 min
May 05, 2023 May 05 2023 - At the Liberal convention
At the Liberal convention along with former CP and CBC Bureau Chief Rob Russo and the Toronto Star's Susan Delacourt. Assessing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's rallying cry to the Liberal Party faithful.
12 min
May 04, 2023 May 04 2023 — PM instructs CSIS to inform him about threats to MPs
The Prime Minister says he has instructed CSIS to share more information about threats to MPs; The Opposition continues to question how long Justin Trudeau knew about threats to Michael Chong and his family; The Prime Minister’s brother testifies at a parliamentary committee looking into donations to the Trudeau Foundation; And Liberals arrive in Ottawa for their national convention.
23 min
May 03, 2023 May 03 2023 — Government knew Conservative MP was subject of Chinese intimidation
Conservative MP Michael Chong wanted answers, after suggestions the government knew he was the subject of Chinese intimidation; The former head of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation answers questions about donations linked to the Chinese government; And the Prime Minister’s brother will appear as a witness tomorrow to answer questions about the foundation.
19 min
May 02, 2023 May 02 2023 — Poilievre accuses Trudeau of failing to protect Canadians
Pierre Poilievre accuses the Prime Minister of failing to protect Canadians, after a Conservative MP says the government knew China targeted his family but didn’t warn him; The government proposes a ban on assault-style firearms that would apply once legislation comes into force – but victims groups call it a betrayal; And the election race is on in Alberta.
23 min
May 01, 2023 May 01 2023 — Public service strike is over, mostly
The Public Service Alliance of Canada reached a tentative contract agreement overnight; Canada stops air evacuations out of Sudan – meaning Canadians left behind must find another way out; The Alberta election is called today, sending Albertans to the polls on May 29th; And the Liberals will meet this week for their first policy convention since the pandemic.
23 min
April 28, 2023 Apr 28 2023 — Canadians airlifted out of Sudan
Canadians are airlifted out of Sudan, amid criticism it’s taken longer to rescue its citizens than those from other countries; The opposition accuses the Public Safety Minister of not cracking down on Chinese police stations in Canada; And more criticism of the Prime Minister, as he visits New York City.
23 min
April 27, 2023 Apr 27 2023 — PM faces pressure to intervene in PSAC strike
Pressure builds on the Prime Minister to step in, as the public sector strike continues; Canada will send up to 250 troops to help evacuate Canadians trapped in Sudan; And the federal government unveils its action plan on official bilingualism.
22 min
April 26, 2023 Apr 26 2023 — Scramble to get Canadians out of Sudan
Canada scrambles to get its citizens out of Sudan; Campaign managers are quizzed about foreign interference by a committee of MPs; And is there reason to hope the PSAC strike could soon come to an end?
17 min
April 25, 2023 Apr 25 2023 — Government wants to give air passengers more power
The government moves to give air passengers more power, but critics aren’t convinced it will work; The Auditor General says “no” to looking into a cheque given to the Trudeau Foundation by a Beijing-linked businessman; And the president of the Treasury Board sends an open letter to striking public workers, telling them about the government’s latest offer.
19 min

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