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February 04, 2020 Feb. 04 2020 — Heritage Minister clarifies controversial comment.
The Heritage Minister clarifies comments about whether the government would license media outlets. The government continues preparations to bring Canadians home from the Chinese province at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak. Peter MacKay says he’s not happy about a Tweet that took aim at the Prime Minister for doing yoga.
17 min
February 03, 2020 Feb. 03 2020 — Trudeau’s week of travel.
The Prime Minister prepares to visit Ethiopia, Senegal and Germany this week. The government offers medical assistance to China in the fight against the coronavirus, and develops plans to bring Canadians home. Peter MacKay submits the full $300,000 fee required to run for the Conservative leadership.
14 min
January 31, 2020 Jan. 31 2020 — Coronavirus risk remains low.
The government says the coronavirus risk in Canada hasn’t changed, as the World Health Organization declares a global emergency. Debate begins in the House of Commons on the new trade deal with the U.S.A. and Mexico. The government plans to move towards a ban on single-use plastics next year.
14 min
January 30, 2020 Jan. 30 2020 — Trump signs off on the new NAFTA deal.
Donald Trump signs the new North American free trade deal. The government secures a plane to evacuate Canadians from the areas in China affected by the coronavirus. A new report issues nearly 100 recommendations for Canada’s broadcasting and communications landscape.
16 min
January 29, 2020 Jan. 29 2020 — Conservative leadership hopefuls talk Pride parades.
Conservative leadership candidates weigh in on whether or not they’ll attend the Pride parade. Who will benefit from the Liberals’ new income-tax cut? And what will happen to more than 100 Canadians in China who have sought consular help amid the coronavirus outbreak?
15 min
January 28, 2020 Jan. 28 2020 — Canada closely monitoring coronavirus
The health minister says Canada’s measures to detect and limit the spread of the new coronavirus are working. Erin O'Toole launches his campaign for the Conservative leadership. Parliament resumes with MPs unanimously adopting a motion concerning the downing of a passenger jet in Iran that killed dozens of Canadians.
14 min
January 27, 2020 Jan 27 2020 — Parliament resumes
As parliament resumes, the new North American free trade deal is in the spotlight. The Conservative leadership race is becoming clearer. The government responds to the first reported possible case of the coronavirus in Canada.
18 min
December 13, 2019 Dec. 13 2019 — What’s next for the Conservative party?
What happens next after Andrew Scheer’s resignation as Conservative leader? Questions arise over the use of party money to pay for Scheer’s children to go to private school. Who will replace Scheer — and will the party make a decision sooner than the planned April leadership convention?
17 min
December 12, 2019 Dec. 12 2019 — Trudeau accused of being lax with China.
The Opposition accuses Justin Trudeau of not taking problems with China seriously. Will a NAFTA bill be tabled before the end of the year? Jason Kenney launches a war room aimed at promoting what he says is the truth about the energy industry.
16 min
December 11, 2019 Dec 11 2019 — New NAFTA deal reached.
Canada, the U.S., and Mexico reach a deal on trade. After meeting with the Prime Minister, Jason Kenney says the federal government’s actions over the next few weeks will be critical. Bill Morneau aims to give us a quick update on the country’s finances.
17 min

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