The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse) discuss Mark Carney's first press conference since winning Monday's election and about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre being offered a seat in Alberta to run in a by-election.
Polls analyst and author of The Writ Éric Grenier along with 338 Canada creator Philippe J. Fournier talk about the what the polls got right and where they missed in their predictions of Monday's general election.
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Danielle Smith Takes on the Carney Government – May 1, 2025
The strategists panel, Stevie O'Brien, Cole Hogan and George Soule talk about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's fight with Ottawa as well as the next steps for the federal parties.
Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz discusses her government's court challenge to Ottawa's clean electricity regulations and it's relationship with the new Carney government.
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Next Steps for the Federal Parties – April 30, 2025
Conservative MP-elect Scott Aitchison (Parry Sound - Muskoka) talks about what's next for his party and its leader Pierre Poilievre after Monday's election loss.
NDP MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) talks about the future of her party after it failed to win official party status on Monday night and is left with just seven MPs.
Former Jean Chretien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg discusses how the Mark Carney minority government might function and work with other parties to pass legislation.
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Liberals Win Minority Government – April 29, 2025
Polls analyst and author of The Writ Éric Grenier breaks down the numbers following last night's election and how the Liberals ended up with a minority government win.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May talks about how the Green Party performed in the election and how she expects Parliament to function in a minority situation.
The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) with their takeaways from election night and what the future holds in Parliament.
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Closing Arguments – April 25, 2025
Pollster and author of the Writ Éric Grenier breaks down his latest numbers heading into the final weekend of the campaign.
The bureau chiefs panel, Bob Fife (Globe and Mail) Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) talk about reported rifts between Pierre Poilievre's team and premiers Tim Houston and Doug Ford.
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Prior to joining CPAC in 2022, Michael spent 12 years as a host and anchor with CBC News Network. Before that, he was a reporter with CTV British Columbia and CityNews Toronto.
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