Cpac Today In Politics

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)

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.