Minister Sean Fraser provides update on Housing Accelerator Fund – October 23, 2023 cpac 2026-09-21 | Minister Sean Fraser provides update on Housing Accelerator Fund – October 23, 2023
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh calls on fed. govt to meet with premiers to discuss health-care funding cpac 2022-12-20 | NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh holds a news conference in Burnaby, B.C., to call on the Liberal government to sit down with provincial and territorial premiers to negotiate a deal to address the challenges facing health-care systems across the country. (December 20, 2022)
Le PM du Québec François Legault commente sa rencontre avec le PM Trudeau – 20 décembre 2022 cpac 2022-12-20 | Le premier ministre du Québec François Legault s’entretient avec des journalistes à Montréal à la suite de sa rencontre avec le premier ministre Justin Trudeau. M. Legault et d'autres premiers ministres ont demandé une majoration importante des transferts fédéraux en matière de santé aux provinces et aux territoires.
Preston Manning provides update on citizens’ inquiry into Canada’s COVID-19 response cpac 2022-12-20 | Former Reform Party leader Preston Manning provides an update on the organization of an independent, citizen-led inquiry into Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at all government levels. He outlines the tentative schedule of hearings and locations, and also discusses the call for witnesses to testify and the impacts of COVID-19 public-health measures. The one-time federal Opposition leader is helping spearhead the proposed seven-city inquiry through a citizens' group chaired by him. (December 20, 2022)
COP15: Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault discusses biodiversity agreement – December 20, 2022 cpac 2022-12-20 | Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault speaks with reporters in Montreal following the conclusion of the 15th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, known as COP15. Delegates adopted an agreement that includes four goals and 23 targets to achieve by 2030. Among the targets is the preservation of at least 30 per cent of land and marine areas. The global agreement was passed despite the objections from a number of African countries. Minister Guilbeault is joined by Huang Runqiu (China's ecology and environment minister and president of COP15), Inger Andersen (executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme) and David Cooper (deputy executive secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity). Thousands of delegates from 196 countries gathered in Montreal from December 6 to 19 to negotiate a new agreement on global biodiversity goals years and to develop an action plan for the next ten years.
Le PM Justin Trudeau Trudeau rencontre le PM du Québec François Legault à Montréal cpac 2022-12-20 | Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau et le premier ministre du Québec François Legault émettent quelques commentaires avant leur rencontre à Montréal. M. Legault et d'autres premiers ministres ont demandé une majoration importante des transferts fédéraux en matière de santé aux provinces et aux territoires. (20 décembre 2022)
La ministre des Affaires étrangères Mélanie Joly discute de la stratégie indo-pacifique du Canada cpac 2022-12-19 | La ministre des Affaires étrangères Mélanie Joly évoque la nouvelle stratégie indo-pacifique du Canada lors de sa participation à la série politique du Conseil des relations internationales de Montréal. Le Canada a dévoilé sa stratégie le 27 novembre 2022. La stratégie établit un cadre pour l'engagement du Canada dans la région indo-pacifique, en mettant l'accent sur cinq thèmes clés : la défense et la sécurité, le commerce, la citoyenneté et le développement international, le climat et la diplomatie. La ministre Joly s'assoit pour une séance de questions-réponses après son discours avec l'ancien diplomate Jean-François Lépine. Elle tient également une conférence de presse après l'événement. (19 décembre 2022)
Federal and Ontario govts announce reduction in child-care fees by end of year – December 19, 2022 cpac 2022-12-19 | Families Minister Karina Gould and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announce that parents in Ontario will see their licensed child-care fees reduced by 50 per cent on average by the end of 2022. The ministers are joined at the news conference in Toronto by Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce as well as by Charmaine Williams, Ontario's associate minister of women's social and economic opportunity. Minister Lecce announces the province is creating an additional 53,000 affordable child-care spaces. Linda Cottes, senior vice-president of child and family development at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, also takes part in the announcement. In March 2022, the federal and Ontario governments announced a $13.2-billion agreement with the goal of providing $10-a-day child care in the province by September 2025. Minister Freeland also responds to questions from reporters about health-care funding for the provinces and territories. (Note: Technical problems with this video originate at the source)
Conversations avec Esther Bégin - Mahmud Jamal cpac 2022-12-19 | Né au Kenya de parents d’origines indiennes, Mahmud Jamal est le premier juge issu d’une minorité visible à siéger à la Cour suprême du Canada. Il revient sur les valeurs qui le guident et nous livre ses réflexions sur les opportunités offertes par son pays d’accueil.
PrimeTime Politics Weekend: December 17, 2022 cpac 2022-12-17 | President and CEO of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Alex Munter, describes the situation on the frontline as pediatric hospital grapple with a surge in patients.Government House Leader Mark Holland and political commentators Susan Smith (Liberal), Kate Harrison (Conservative), and Kim Wright (New Democrat) review Parliament's fall sitting as the House of Commons adjourns for 2022.Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly discusses Canada-China relations, the Indo-Pacific strategy, and other pressing issues. Journalists Tyler Dawson (National Post), Susan Delacourt (Toronto Star), and Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail) join CPAC's Michael Serapio with their thoughts on Alberta's response to federal gun control measures and other top stories.
LEssentiel de la semaine - 16 décembre 2022 cpac 2022-12-17 | Rencontre attendue entre les premiers ministres Trudeau et Legault vendredi, transferts en santé, protection du français, immigration et bilan de session parlementaire... Les journalistes Catherine Lévesque du National Post, Émilie Bergeron de La Presse canadienne, Joël-Denis Bellavance de La Presse et Yves Malo, ex-chef du Bureau parlementaire de Radio-Canada sont avec nous.Nouvelle stratégie indo-pacifique de 2,3 milliards sur 5 ans, relation sous tension avec la Chine, réponse du Canada à l’invasion russe de l’Ukraine, crise en Haïti et manifestations en Iran... Esther Bégin fait le point sur cette session parlementaire avec la ministre des Affaires étrangères, Mélanie Joly.Affrontement Ottawa-Québec sur les transferts en santé, déclaration du premier ministre Trudeau sur l’immigration au Québec et priorités du Bloc Québécois au retour des Fêtes... Esther Bégin reçoit le chef Yves-François Blanchet.
PrimeTime Politics: The week in review - December 16, 2022 cpac 2022-12-17 | Michael Serapio reviews Alberta's response to federal gun control measures -- and other top stories -- with journalists Tyler Dawson (National Post), Susan Delacourt (Toronto Star), and Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail). Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor faces questions on Bill C-13.And Sabine Sparwasser, Germany's ambassador to Canada, discusses her country's winter fuel supply and the potential for more Canadian imports.
CHEO President and CEO Alex Munter on the crisis in Canadas pediatric hospitals cpac 2022-12-16 | President and CEO of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Alex Munter, describes the situation on the frontline as pediatric hospital grapple with a surge in patients. (December 16, 2022)
Political journalists review the weeks top political stories - December 16, 2022 cpac 2022-12-16 | Journalists Tyler Dawson (National Post), Susan Delacourt (Toronto Star), and Robert Fife (The Globe and Mail) join CPAC's Michael Serapio with their thoughts on Alberta's response to federal gun control measures and other top stories.
Official languages minister on governments plan to modernize official language laws cpac 2022-12-16 | Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor joins CPAC's Michael Serapio to discuss Bill C-13, the government's plan to modernize the Official Languages Act. (December 16, 2022)
Federal minister Bill Blair on emergency management priorities, alleged foreign interference cpac 2022-12-16 | Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair holds a news conference in Ottawa following a meeting of his provincial and territorial counterparts. He is joined by Richard Mostyn, Yukon minister of community services, and Doyle Piwniuk, Manitoba minister of transportation and infrastructure. They discuss progress on shared emergency management priorities, including developing a national action plan for 2023-24 and strengthening the national public alerting system. Minister Blair also faces questions about a Privy Council memo from 2020 about an alleged foreign interference network that targeted Canada's 2019 general election. (December 16, 2022)
Alberta ministers announce public safety task force for Calgary – December 16, 2022 cpac 2022-12-16 | At a news conference in Calgary, Alberta ministers announce the establishment of a task force to address homelessness and addiction and improve public safety in the city. The Calgary Public Safety and Community Response Task Force will implement a series of initiatives in coordination with the province, city and local partners aimed at tackling these social issues. Taking part in the event are ministers Nicholas Milliken (mental health and addiction), Jeremy Nixon (seniors, community and social services), and Rebecca Schulz (municipal affairs) and Chief Constable Mark Neufeld (Calgary Police Service)
Federal ministers on firearms bill, TikTok security concerns, funding for Winnipeg search study cpac 2022-12-16 | Ministers speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its final meeting of the fall sitting. Marco Mendicino (public safety) faces questions about concerns over Bill C-21, the government's firearms legislation. He is also asked about national security concerns about the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, and the calls from the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) for an investigation into forged documents allegedly sent from the Canada Revenue Agency and the RCMP.Marc Miller (Crown-Indigenous relations) is asked about funding for First Nations leaders to conduct a feasibility study on searching a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two Indigenous women killed by an alleged serial killer. Sean Fraser (immigration) responds to questions about the federal government's efforts to resettle Afghan nationals. Pablo Rodriguez (heritage) is asked about Bills C-18 and C-11, the government's legislation regarding online streaming and online news. François-Philippe Champagne (innovation) faces questions about TikTok.Jonathan Wilkinson (natural resources) is asked about the federal government's decision to revoke the waiver that exempted sanctions in relation to turbines for the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. Jean-Yves Duclos (health) comments on the upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier François Legault.Diane Lebouthillier (national revenue) discusses the federal public service's telework pilot project. (December 15, 2022)
LEssentiel : Tensions Ottawa-Québec sur la protection du français - 15 décembre 2022 cpac 2022-12-16 | Juste avant sa rencontre avec le premier ministre Justin Trudeau, François Legault s'est indigné que certaines compagnies de juridiction fédérale qui font des affaires au Québec refusent toujours de conclure une entente de francisation en vertu de la Loi 96 sur la protection de la langue française. Selon le premier ministre du Québec, c’est parce que ces entreprises attendent de voir ce que contiendra la Loi C-13 sur les langues officielles du gouvernement fédéral. Esther Bégin fait le point avec la ministre des Langues officielles, Ginette Petitpas-Taylor. Rencontre attendue entre les premiers ministres Trudeau et Legault vendredi, transferts en santé, protection du français, immigration, bilan de session parlementaire et priorités au retour des Fêtes... Les journalistes Catherine Lévesque du National Post, Émilie Bergeron de La Presse canadienne, Joël-Denis Bellavance de La Presse et Yves Malo, ex-chef du Bureau parlementaire de Radio-Canada sont avec nous. Alors que la COP15 sur la biodiversité bat son plein à Montréal, des voix s’élèvent pour dénoncer la lenteur des négociations. Le Canada reproche notamment au Brésil de ne pas négocier de bonne foi, après que des représentants de pays en développement ont claqué la porte d’une séance cette semaine. On en discute avec Irène Wabiwa-Betoko de Greenpeace Afrique.
PrimeTime Politics: Joly on China, Indo-Pacific strategy - December 15, 2022 cpac 2022-12-16 | Michael Serapio questions Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly on China, the Indo-Pacific strategy, and other pressing issues.And political commentators Kate Harrison, Susan Smith, and Kim Wright debate the latest headlines.
Political commentators review Parliaments fall sitting cpac 2022-12-15 | Political commentators Susan Smith (Liberal), Kate Harrison (Conservative) and Kim Wright (New Democrat) join CPAC's Michael Serapio to discuss Parliament's fall sitting as the House of Commons adjourns for 2022. (December 15, 2022)
Michael Serapio one-on-one with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly cpac 2022-12-15 | Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly joins CPAC's Michael Serapio to discuss Canada-China relations, the Indo-Pacific strategy, and other pressing issues. (December 15, 2022)
Government House leader on Parliaments fall sitting cpac 2022-12-15 | Government House Leader Mark Holland joins CPAC's Michael Serapio to review the fall sitting of Parliament as the House of Commons adjourns for 2022. (December 14, 2022)
Justice Minister David Lametti announces delay to assisted dying changes – December 15, 2022 cpac 2022-12-15 | At a news conference on Parliament Hill, Justice Minister David Lametti announces that the federal government intends to delay its planned expansion of medical assistance in dying laws. The changes, which would have come into effect March 17, 2023, would have allowed people whose sole underlying condition was mental illness to access medically assisted death. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett is also in attendance.
Treasury Board president announces return-to-office plan for public servants – December 15, 2022 cpac 2022-12-15 | On Parliament Hill, Treasury Board President Mona Fortier announces a new hybrid work model for the federal public service. Employees across all federal departments, who have worked remotely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, will have to return to the office for two to three days a week, or 40 to 60 per cent of their work schedule, by March 31, 2023.
Alberta health minister on efforts to ease physicians’ business costs – December 15, 2022 cpac 2022-12-15 | In Edmonton, Jason Copping, Alberta’s minister of health, discusses measures to help physicians facing business pressures. He is joined by Dr. Fredrykka Rinaldi, president of the Alberta Medical Association.
Bilan de session parlementaire avec nos journalistes cpac 2022-12-15 | Rencontre attendue entre les premiers ministres Trudeau et Legault vendredi, transferts en santé, protection du français, immigration et bilan de session parlementaire... Les journalistes Catherine Lévesque du National Post, Émilie Bergeron de La Presse canadienne, Joël-Denis Bellavance de La Presse et Yves Malo, ex-chef du Bureau parlementaire de Radio-Canada sont avec nous.
Les négociations s’enlisent à la COP15 cpac 2022-12-15 | Alors que la COP15 sur la biodiversité bat son plein à Montréal, des voix s’élèvent pour dénoncer la lenteur des négociations. Le Canada reproche notamment au Brésil de ne pas négocier de bonne foi, après que des représentants de pays en développement ont claqué la porte d’une séance cette semaine. On en discute avec Irène Wabiwa-Betoko de Greenpeace Afrique.
Alberta Justice Minister announces new provincial firearms measures – December 15, 2022 cpac 2022-12-15 | In Edmonton, Tyler Shandro, Alberta’s minister of justice, holds a news conference to announce provincial Crown prosecutors will take over jurisdiction in the handling of charges under the federal firearms act. He is joined by Teri Bryant, the province’s chief firearms officer.
La ministre des Langues officielles sur les tensions avec Québec sur la protection du français cpac 2022-12-15 | Juste avant sa rencontre avec le premier ministre Justin Trudeau, François Legault s'est indigné que certaines compagnies de compétence fédérale qui font des affaires au Québec refusent toujours de conclure une entente de francisation en vertu de la Loi 96 sur la protection de la langue française. Selon le premier ministre du Québec, c’est parce que ces entreprises attendent de voir ce que contiendra la Loi C-13 sur les langues officielles du gouvernement fédéral. Esther Bégin fait le point avec la ministre des Langues officielles, Ginette Petitpas-Taylor.
Les ministres du Québec discutent de négociations avec syndicats du secteur public – 15 déc. 2022 cpac 2022-12-15 | La présidente du Conseil du trésor du Québec, Sonia LeBel, fait le point sur les négociations collectives du gouvernement avec les syndicats du secteur public de la province. La partie patronale offre aux employés du secteur public une hausse salariale de 9 % sur 5 années en plus d’un montant forfaitaire de 1000$. La présidente du Conseil du trésor ajoute à l’offre déposée une hausse de 2,5 % sur 5 ans qui représente les priorités gouvernementales. Elle est accompagnée à la conférence de presse à Québec par le ministre de la Santé, Christian Dubé et le ministre de l’Éducation, Bernard Drainville. (15 décembre 2022)
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announces new health infrastructure for Halifax – December 15, 2022 cpac 2022-12-15 | Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announces in Halifax new expansions to the province’s health-care infrastructure. He says the provincial government is concluding an agreement to build a new patient tower in the city, including four operating rooms, an emergency department and a cancer care center. Houston also announces expansions to community patient services across the province. He is joined by Michelle Thompson (provincial minister of health), Christine Short (department of medicine head at Dalhousie University), Colton LeBlanc (minister responsible for health-care redevelopment projects) and Karen Oldfield (president and CEO of Nova Scotia Health).
PM Trudeau on TikTok national security concerns, health-care funding – December 14, 2022 cpac 2022-12-15 | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds briefly to questions from reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its final meeting of the fall sitting. He is asked whether the Canadian government will investigate TikTok over national security concerns about the Chinese-owned social media platform. He also faces questions about his upcoming meeting with Quebec Premier François Legault and about the calls from the Muslim Association of Canada for an investigation into forged documents allegedly sent from the Canada Revenue Agency and the RCMP.
COP15: Indigenous environmental activists on the effects of tar sands tailings ponds cpac 2022-12-15 | In Montreal, Environmental Defence and Keepers of the Water hold a press conference as part of COP15 to highlight the dangers posed by tar sands tailings ponds to the biodiversity of the Peace-Athabasca Delta. Participating in this briefing are Aliénor Rougeot (climate and energy program manager, Environmental Defence), Melody Lepine (director of government industry relations, Mikisew Cree First Nation), Daniel T’selie (NWT outreach manager, Dene from Fort Good Hope), Tori Cress (communications manager, Keepers of the Water) and Paul Belanger (science lead, Keepers of the Water). (December 15, 2022)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses Liberal caucus gathering – December 14, 2022 cpac 2022-12-15 | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers remarks in Ottawa as the federal Liberal caucus holds a holiday gathering. The House of Commons has adjourned for its holiday break and will return on January 30, 2023.
LEssentiel : Affrontement Ottawa-Québec sur les transferts en santé - 14 décembre 2022 cpac 2022-12-15 | Affrontement Ottawa-Québec sur les transferts en santé, déclaration du premier ministre Trudeau sur l’immigration au Québec et priorités du Bloc Québécois au retour des Fêtes... Esther Bégin reçoit le chef du Bloc Québécois, Yves-François Blanchet. Nouvelle stratégie indo-pacifique de 2,3 milliards sur 5 ans, relation sous tension avec la Chine, réponse du Canada à l’invasion russe de l’Ukraine, crise en Haïti et manifestations en Iran... Esther Bégin fait le point sur cette session parlementaire avec la ministre des Affaires étrangères, Mélanie Joly. Le soulèvement contre le régime iranien se poursuit, alors que des exécutions publiques ont été perpétrées au cours des derniers jours. Quel devrait-être le rôle du Canada? Esther Bégin en discute avec Hanieh Ziaei, iranologue à l’Université du Québec à Montréal.
PrimeTime Politics: House adjourns, health care, Seal River - December 14, 2022 cpac 2022-12-15 | Government House Leader Mark Holland joins Michael Serapio to review the fall sitting of Parliament. Dr. Rod Lim, head of the children's emergency department at London Health Sciences Centre, provides a frontline perspective on Canada's health care crisis. And Stephanie Thorassie, executive director of the Seal River Watershed Alliance, discusses the potential for an Indigenous protected area in northern Manitoba.
Des députés fédéraux rendent hommage au regretté Jim Carr – 14 décembre 2022 cpac 2022-12-15 | À la Chambre des communes, le premier ministre Justin Trudeau, le député conservateur Marty Morantz, la députée du Bloc Québécois Kristina Michaud, le député néodémocrate Richard Cannings, la chef du Parti vert Elizabeth May et le président de la Chambre Anthony Rota rendent hommage au regretté Jim Carr. Le député libéral et ancien ministre est décédé le 12 décembre à l’âge de 71 ans.
MPs pay tribute in the House of Commons to the late Jim Carr – December 14, 2022 cpac 2022-12-15 | In the House of Commons, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative MP Marty Morantz, Bloc Québécois MP Kristina Michaud, NDP MP Richard Cannings, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, and House Speaker Anthony Rota pay tribute to the late Jim Carr. The Liberal MP and former cabinet minister died on December 12 at the age of 71.
Plans to establish an Indigenous protected area in northern Manitoba cpac 2022-12-14 | Stephanie Thorassie, executive director of the Seal River Watershed Alliance, joins CPAC's Michael Serapio to discuss plans to establish a new Indigenous protected area in northern Manitoba's Seal River River Watershed. (December 14, 2022)
Pediatric ER doctor describes the situation on the frontline of Canadas health-care crisis cpac 2022-12-14 | Dr. Rod Lim, head of the children's emergency department at the London Health Sciences Centre, joins CPAC's Michael Serapio to discuss the pressures facing Canada's pediatric hospitals as they grapple with a surge in patients. (December 14, 2022)
Government House Leader Mark Holland highlights legislative accomplishments – December 14, 2022 cpac 2022-12-14 | Government House leader Mark Holland holds a news conference on Parliament Hill to highlight the federal government’s accomplishments in the fall session.
House committee presents report on violence against Indigenous women – December 14, 2022 cpac 2022-12-14 | On Parliament Hill, members of the House of Commons committee on the status of women hold a news conference following the tabling of their report on violence against Indigenous women and girls in the context of resource development projects.
PM Trudeau on NDP-Liberal deal, MPs on firearms, Safe Third Country Agreement – December 14, 2022 cpac 2022-12-14 | MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces questions from reporters regarding his party's confidence-and-supply agreement with the NDP. He is also asked about the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement and Trade Minister Mary Ng's violation of the Conflict of Interest Act. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings, and NPD public safety critic Alistair MacGregor discuss concerns with the proposed Liberal amendment to Bill C-21, the government's firearms legislation.Bloc Québécois immigration critic Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe responds to questions about the reported amendments that have been reached with the United States to modernize the Safe Third Country Agreement.
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu introduces bill addressing Indian Act inequities cpac 2022-12-14 | Patty Hajdu, the federal minister of Indigenous services, speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill following her introduction of Bill C-38 in the House of Commons. The bill seeks to address some of the remaining inequities in the registration and band membership provisions of the Indian Act, in four areas including enfranchisement and natal band reaffiliation. (December 14, 2022)
Les députés conservateurs sur la loi sur les armes à feu, loi sur les langues officielles cpac 2022-12-14 | Sur la Colline du Parlement, les députés conservateurs s'adressent brièvement aux journalistes alors que le parti fédéral tient sa réunion hebdomadaire de caucus. Joël Godin répond aux questions sur les changements proposés à la Loi sur les langues officielles.Le sénateur Claude Carignan parle du projet de loi d'initiative parlementaire sur la construction d'une économie verte dans les Prairies proposé par feu député Jim Carr, ainsi que du projet de loi du gouvernement sur les nouvelles en ligne.Raquel Dancho répond à une question sur l'amendement libéral au projet de loi du gouvernement sur les armes à feu.Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu discute de la nécessité d'augmenter les transferts fédéraux en matière de santé vers les provinces et les territoires. (14 décembre 2022)
Période des questions – 14 décembre 2022 cpac 2022-12-14 | Regardez les élus canadiens débattre des enjeux du jour à la Chambre des communes.
Question Period – December 14, 2022 cpac 2022-12-14 | Witness all the action in the House of Commons as Canada’s elected officials debate the issues of the day.
COP15: Federal, Manitoba and Indigenous govts working to protect watershed – December 14, 2022 cpac 2022-12-14 | Steven Guilbeault (federal minister of environment and climate change and minister responsible for Parks Canada) takes part in an announcement at COP15, the United Nations biodiversity conference in Montreal. The federal government is partnering with Manitoba and four First Nations in an attempt to preserve the Seal River watershed in the province’s northwestern region. The Sayisi Dene First Nation, Northlands Denesuline First Nation, Barren Lands First Nation and O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation will lead efforts to protect the area, which is one of the largest ecologically intact watersheds in the world. Also participating in the news conference are Jeff Wharton (Manitoba’s minister of environment, climate and parks), Jan Forster (Wharton’s deputy minister), Stephanie Thorassie (executive director of the Seal River Watershed Alliance), and Ernie Bussidor (senior advisory and founder of the alliance).
Bilan de session avec le chef du Bloc Québécois cpac 2022-12-14 | Affrontement Ottawa-Québec sur les transferts en santé, déclaration du premier ministre Trudeau sur l’immigration au Québec et priorités du Bloc Québécois au retour des Fêtes... Esther Bégin reçoit le chef Yves-François Blanchet.
