The House
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Senators, Wright face new probe demands
This week on The House, with Senators Wallin and Duffy out of the Conservative caucus, we get reaction from NDP Ethics Critic Charlie Angus. We also hear from Senator Patrick Brazeau. And we speak with B.C. Premier Christy Clark after her stunning victory
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No discipline for misspending Senators
This week on The House, Senators Marjory Lebreton and James Cowan on Senate expenses, Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver on EU plans to label oilsands crude dirty oil, and an update on the B.C. election.
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Kenney promises more changes
This week on The House: Immigration Minister Jason Kenney on Temporary Foreign Workers, more on the costs of Canada’s new Arctic offshore patrol ships, and our political panel on 2 years under a Harper majority.
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Ontario Premier bets on budget to stay in power
This week on The House: Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne on her upcoming budget, a war of words between Joe Oliver and leading climate scientist James Hansen, backbenchers win some space, and a new bill in Nova Scotia targets cyberbullies.
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Dealing with the aftermath of the Boston bombings
This week on The House, former Assistant Director of CSIS, Ray Boisvert, John Manley and Tom Ridge, both of who were key players following 9/11, join us to talk about the aftermath of the Boston bombings.
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Tom Mulcair's NDP readies for 2015
This week on The House, host Evan Solomon asks NDP leader Tom Mulcair how he plans to re-tool his party ahead of the next election, and what a Justin Trudeau-led Liberal party mean for the NDP?
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Next Liberal leader faces serious challenges
This week on The House, with federal Liberals about choose a new leader, is the party at a crossroads? We speak with outgoing interim leader Bob Rae. Then, Revenue Minister Gail Shea talks about her department’s capacity to track down tax evaders.
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Roy Romanow remembers Ralph Klein
This week on The House, former Saskatchewan Premier Roy Romanow shares his memories of former fellow Premier Ralph Klein. Then, Bernard Valcourt joins us for his first national interview since becoming Minister of Aboriginal Affairs.
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New Aboriginal Affairs Minister cautions change take time
This week on The House, the new Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Bernard Valcourt, discusses the challenges he's facing. We also look at the growing unrest in the Conservative backbenches.
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Reaction to Budget 2013
This week on The House, reaction to Budget 2013. Official Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair outlines what he thinks is wrong with Jim Flaherty's latest budget. Then, Human Resources and Skills Development Minister Diane Finley explains the federal government'
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Penashue's 'inexperienced volunteer' speaks
This week on The House, Evan Solomon talks to Peter Penashue's former campaign manager and official agent, Reg Bowers, the man the now former cabinet minister blames for the ineligible donations his campaign accepted. Was Reg Bowers surprised by Penashue'
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Prison watchdog calls government response to aboriginal...
This week on The House, Evan Solomon sits down with Howard Sapers, Canada's Correctional Investigator, to discuss his special report on the issue of growing aboriginal incarceration rates. What does he make of the government's response? The former Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard, sits down with Evan to discuss climate change, F-35s, aboriginal issues, and a host of other issues affecting both countries. CBC reporter Alison Crawford brings us a documentary on the controversial and...
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PBO warns government shipbuilding costs are off the mark
This week on The House, Evan Solomon sits down with Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page to discuss his latest report on the purchase of joint support ships. Why did Page conclude that the government's estimated costs are off the mark? We also get reaction to Page's report from the Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board, Andrew Saxton. Former Conservative senator Michael Fortier joins us to talk about why he believes the Senate is useless, and what he...
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Questions remain after senator Duffy promises to repay...
This week on The House, Evan Solomon gets National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo's first reaction to the appointment of a new Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister, Bernard Valcourt. Senator Mike Duffy wants to put the questions about where he lives to rest. Will his decision to repay thousands of dollars in living expenses allow him to turn the page? We hear from Senator Duffy, the NDP's ethics critic Charlie Angus, and CBC senior political correspondent...
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Wall raises concerns about Obama's State of the Union
This week on The House, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall joins Evan Solomon to explain why he thinks Barack Obama’s state of the union address pushes the Keystone XL pipeline debate to a new level. Former Auditor General Sheila Fraser discusses how to address the need for more transparency in the House of Commons and in the Senate. Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae reacts to John Duncan's resignation as Aboriginal Affairs Minister. Finally, we ask: where should the line be drawn when it comes to...
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Scandals hit the Red Chamber
This week on The House, scandals hit the Red Chamber. What do controversies surrounding Senators Patrick Brazeau, Mike Duffy, and Mac Harb affect the future of the Senate? Retired Progressive Conservative Senator Lowell Murray joins Evan Solomon to with his take. Then, is foreign aid going to be at heart of the next clash between Ottawa and Quebec? Quebec's Minister of International Relations Jean-Francois Lise explains why Quebec is creating its own foreign aid agency. Also this week,...
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PBO warns that the system is broken
This week on The House, Evan Solomon talks with the Parliamentary Budget Officer, Kevin Page, about the end of his term, and his relationship with the federal government. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has been a critic of the governments promotion of the Keystone XL pipeline, he stops by to tell us why. Then, the Executive Director of the Sierra Club of Canada, John Bennett, tells us why civil disobedience may be an option for opposing any new pipeline project, and Natural Resources Minister...
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Ontario Liberals choose a new leader, Premier
This week, The House was at the Ontario Liberal leadership convention where delegates had gathered to vote for a new leader. What are the challenges ahead for Dalton McGuinty's successor? We hear from former Liberal Premier David Peterson, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan, as well as opposition leaders Tim Hudak and Andea Horwath.
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Leslie speaks out about the impact of DND cuts to...
This week on The House, Evan Solomon looks at the operational readiness of the Canadian Forces. Retired General Andrew Leslie talks about the consequences of increased spending on things such as consultants, while cutting spending on training for soldiers. We also get reaction from the Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Lawson. Brad Wall, the Premier of Saskatchewan, and Robert Ghiz, Premier of PEI, , explain a new deal among Canada's provinces and territories to purchase six...
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The House - January 12, 2013
This week on The House, Evan Solomon dissects the outcome of the meeting between First Nations leaders and the federal government. First, the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo discusses what was accomplished at Friday's gathering, then we get the government's view with Greg Rickford, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. Evan also speaks with Derek Nepinak, Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to find...
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Grand Chief Louttit calls Harper recognizing the need...
This week on The House, Evan Solomon looks forward to next week's meeting between First Nations leaders and the federal government. First, the Grand Chief of the Mushkegowuk Council, Stan Louttit, discusses his expectations for Friday's gathering, whether the meeting will put an end to Chief Theresa Spence's hunger strike, and what he thinks of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan. Then, Greg Rickford, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal...
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The House - 2012 political quiz!
The CBC's National Affairs editor Chris Hall, CBC political blogger and House contributor Kady O'Malley, and PostMedia columnist and a long-time member of the CBC's popular At Issue panel on The National, Andrew Coyne, join us for our annual political quiz.
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The House - 2012 Political Highlights
This week, The House explores the growing tensions between First Nations and the federal government, and recaps the top political moments of 2012 with Tonda McCharles, parliamentary reporter for the Toronto Star, and John Ivison, a political columnist for the National Post.
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F-35s and CNOOC-Nexen takeover dominate the last week of...
This week on The House, Evan Solomon looks back at an eventful few days on Parliament Hill -- from the F-35 file to the aftermath of the CNOOC-Nexen takerover approval -- with the leader of the Official Opposition, Tom Mulcair, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, Interim Liberal leader Bob Rae and Green Party leader Elizabeth May. We also hear from the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson, following the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.
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Paradis explains the approval of the CNOOC-Nexen takeover
This week on The House, after the federal government gives two foreign takeovers the green light, Evan Solomon asks Industry Minister Christian Paradis to explain what the CNOOC and Petronas decisions mean. Then the NDP Energy and Natural Resources critic, Peter Julian, tells us why the decision is 'irresponsible'. Reports of an upcoming audit report into the projected cost of the F-35 fighter jets created waves on Parliament Hill this week. Joining us to discuss this is the Parliamentary...
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In-depth interview with Justin Trudeau
This week on The House, Evan Solomon sits down with Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau for his first national broadcast interview since he announced his candidacy. Emmanuelle Latraverse, the Ottawa bureau chief for Radio-Canada and host of "Les Coulisses du Pouvoir.", and Rob Russo, the Ottawa bureau chief for the Canadian Press, join us to dissect the Trudeau candidacy. With the world watching the United Nations' General Assembly on Thursday, 138 countries voted to recognize the...
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Nenshi to Trudeau: the road to becoming Prime Minister...
This week on The House, Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi weighs in on the controversy surrounding comments by Liberal leadership hopeful Justin Trudeau about Alberta. He also predicts what will happen in Monday's hotly contested by-election in Calgary Centre. Then, former U.S. special envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell discusses the aftermath of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Finally, Kady O'Malley is in to discuss the procedural showdown over the government's second omnibus budget...
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Chinese Ambassador argues espionage concerns amount to...
This week on The House, with a new generation of leaders now in charge of his country, China's Ambassador to Canada, Zhang Junsai, joins Evan Solomon for a rare interview to discuss his new president's vision, how it might affect Canada, the controversial CNOOC-Nexen deal, and what he makes of espionage concerns when it comes to China. Then, Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter explains why Prime Minister Stephen Harper won't be joining the country's first ministers next week in Halifax to...
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Blaney defends shut down of veterans investigation
This week on the House, Evan Solomon asks Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs, Steven Blaney, why he shut down an ombudsman investigation into the breach of privacy of veterans' medical records. We also get reaction from the man whose case spurred the probe, veteran Sean Bruyea. Then, Evan talks to the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, David Dodge, about the so-called fiscal cliff that American lawmakers have to deal with. Finally, with China's next generation of leaders about to take...
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McGuinty defends his decision to prorogue
This week on The House, Evan Solomon previews next week's American election with the current U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson. Then, former U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins and former Canadian Ambassador to the United States Raymond Chretien join us to outline what's at stake for Canada. Also on the show, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty joins us to explain his decision to step down and prorogue the legislature, his views on the Harper government's approach to provinces, and whether he...
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Critics warn against new Canada-China agreement
This week on The House, host Evan Solomon talks with the former head of Quebec's anti-collusion unit and current CAQ MNA Jacques Duchesneau about the province's corruption problems. Wildrose party Leader Danielle Smith is calling for an inquiry following reports that Alberta billionaire Daryl Katz contributed more than 400,000 dollars to the Alberta PCs during the last election campaign. And MPs Deepak Obhrai and Don Davies discuss the controversial new Canada China Foreign Investment...
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Ontario's Liberal government calls 'a time out'
Ontario's Liberal government calls 'a time out'
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MPs to debate NDP anti-bullying strategy
This week on The House, in the aftermath of 15-year-old Amanda Todd's suicide following years of bullying, guest-host Chris Hall talks to two parliamentarians about their personal experiences with the problem and what politicians can do to help. New Democrat MP Dany Morin's private member's motion to develop a National Bullying Prevention Strategy will be debated for the first time in Parliament on Monday. And Kerry-Lynne Findlay, is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and...
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Questions continue to swirl around the recall of beef...
This week on The House – are cuts stemming from the last federal budget to blame for the confirmed cases of E. coli associated with the consumption of beef from the XL Foods plant in Alberta? Evan Solomon talks with Treasury Board President Tony Clement. Plus, what does Alberta Premier Alison Redford think about the way the federal has handled the crisis? Finally, we talk to Candice Bergen, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, about the cuts to part-time chaplains in...
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CFIA beef recall raises serious questions
This week on The House, Evan Solomon gets reaction to CFIA's major beef recall from Pierre Lemieux, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, and from Malcolm Allen, the NDP's Agriculture critic. Then, Evan talks to Defence Minister Peter MacKay about Iran’s nuclear threat and the so-called "Red Line". Canada's Chief Electoral Officer, Marc Mayrand, explains why Canada’s election laws badly need to be updated. And we look at Justin Trudeau’s possible bid for the Liberal...
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CSIS raises red flags over foreign takeovers
This week on the House, Evan Solomon explores the potential dangers of foreign takeovers as outlined in the latest annual report tabled by Canada's spy agency, CSIS. Then, after a week of Conservatives using the expression "carbon tax" to describe what the NDP calls its "cap-and-trade" plan, we convene a panel of three MPs to discuss carbon pricing. And the CBC's Alison Crawford tells us if the courts are slowly eating away at the federal government's so-called "Tough on Crime" agenda.
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Politicians return to Ottawa but not to Victoria
This week on the House, Evan Solomon talks to Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall during his trip to the Asia. Both Premier Wall and former Prime Minister Jean Chretien reminisce about the late Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed. Evan discusses the growing unrest in the middle east with CNN host Fareed Zakaria. And we get a primer on what to expect as the House of Commons begins a its fall sitting on Monday.
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Canada cuts diplomatic ties with Iran
This week on the House, Evan Solomon talks to Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird about Canada’s decision to close our embassy in Tehran, and to expel Iran’s diplomats from Ottawa. Then, Evan asks the former Assistant Director of Intelligence at CSIS about what’s really going on behind the scenes. Finally, Evan takes a look at this week’s Quebec election and what the Parti Quebecois's victory could mean to the rest of the country.
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The House takes the pulse of Quebec voters
This week on The House, guest-host James Cudmore takes the show on the road to Quebec ahead of next week's provincial election in order to gauge the mood of voters, and analyze the candidates' final pitch. First, James goes to one of the key election battlegrounds, the so-called "450", to speak with candidates as they make their final campaign stops. He also sits down with a group of voters who are contemplating how to cast their ballots. And how will the Quebec election have an impact on...
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Liberal campaign in Guelph fined for robocalls violation
This week on The House, the CRTC has fined the Liberal campaign in the riding of Guelph for breaking the telecommunications act. Guest host Alison Crawford speaks to Liberal MP Frank Valeriote and Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre. Journalists Steve Maher and Greg Weston are also here to examine the findings. Plus, we take a look at the significance of the Prime Minister's trip to the North with Nunavut Premier Eva Aariak. Then, a report on the power of protest and its impact on politicians...
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NDP coming to Quebec for next provincial election
This week on The House, guest host Chris Hall talks with NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair as he gets ready for a new session of Parliament. Chris speaks with Senator Vern White about the state of the RCMP. Two former Ambassadors, one from Canada, one from the US, look forward to the US Election and what it could mean for Canada. And one year after the death of Jack Layton we speak with his widow and son about Jack’s legacy.
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Scathing Enbridge U.S. report absent from Northern...
This week on the House guest host Louise Elliott tackles the ongoing Northern Gateway Pipeline debate by discussing the latest developments with Robyn Allen, a BC economist keeping a close eye on the hearings, as well as with Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver. Louise talks with CBC reporter Tim Duboyce about week two of the Quebec election campaign and we examine the challenges Ontario's Dalton McGuinty faces as taxpayers in that province get ready for two by-elections in September.
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Northwest Territories offers alternative to Northern...
This week on The House, guest-host Louise Elliott asks the Premier of the Northwest Territories, Bob McLeod, about why he thinks Alberta should be looking North, not West, to export its oil overseas. We also hear what the Alberta government makes of the idea. Then, we take a first look at the Quebec election campaign.
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Clark says no national energy policy possible without...
This week on The House, guest-host Susan Lunn brings you special coverage of the Council of the Federation meeting in Halifax. The dispute between British Columbia and Alberta over the Northern Gateway pipeline project overshadowed the Premiers' annual summer gathering. B.C. premier Christy Clark joins us to explain what she wants from Alberta.
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Justice Minister open to new ideas on how to reduce gun...
This week on The House, guest-host Susan Lunn asks federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson how the government is planning to respond to Monday's deadly shooting in a Toronto suburb. Are tougher gun laws the solution? We also look ahead to next week's council of the federation meeting where Premiers will discuss health care, energy, and how to get Prime Minister Stephen Harper to meet with them.
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Rae hopes to reframe the oil sands debate
This week on The House, guest-host James Fitz-Morris talks with interim Liberal leader Bob Rae about his trip to the oil sands and how he wants to reshape the debate over the way they should be developed. Then, in a rare feature interview, Canada’s Ambassador to China, David Mulroney, discusses balancing trade and human rights. Reporter Louise Elliott looks forward to next week's National Chief election at the Assembly of First Nations. All that, and what's happening to Canada's real estate...
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Bev Oda's legacy and the challenges of her successor at...
This week on The House, guest-host Chris Hall talks to the new Minister of International Cooperation, Julian Fantino, and looks at where the Canadian International Development Agency stands following Bev Oda’s controversial tenure. The CBC Julianne Hazlewood brings us a view from the backbenches of Parliament, and the growing tension within the Conservative cabinet about those in cabinet, and those on the outside. And finally, Greg Weston and Kady O’Malley stop by to dissect this week’s...
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Elliot Lake tragedy puts federal, provincial...
This week on The House with Evan Solomon, with all eyes on Elliot Lake, Ontario, where two women died after the roof of a mall collapsed, we ask federal and provincial representatives where the responsibility for this tragedy lies. Then, with the next round of negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership beginning July 2, we ask Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Gary Doer if Canada will have to do away with supply management. Plus, we speak to the government leader in the Senate Marjory...
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New bill will help top Mountie restore public trust
This week on The House with Evan Solomon, an exclusive interview with RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson about restoring public trust in the RCMP. Evan also talks with former Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge about new mortgage rules and the global economy. We also hear from both sides of the supply management debate and the most important trade deal since NAFTA with Brian Lee Crowley of the MacDonald-Laurier Institute and Yves Leduc of the Dairy Farmers of Canada. Plus, a wrap-up of this...
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Flaherty on G20 and Greek Elections
This week on The House, Evan Solomon talks with Finance Minister Jim Flaherty about Sunday's Greek election and his upcoming trip to the G-20 leaders meeting in Los Cabos, Mexico. Also, with Rio+20 set to get underway next week, we look at both sides of the ongoing environmental debate - first with CEO and president of the National Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy David McLaughlin and Green Party leader Elizabeth May. Then, with Environment Minister Peter Kent who is here to...
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Manning calls Mulcair's oil sands position 'hypocritical'
This week on the House, Evan Solomon talks to former Reform Party leader Preston Manning about Tom Mulcair's position on the development of the oil sands. Then, Conservative MP James Rajotte and former Clerk of the Privy Council Alex Himelfarb weigh in on whether the government should fund groups that oppose its policies. And finally, the Liberal Party of Canada's National President, Mike Crawley, discusses whether interim leader Bob Rae should be allowed to run for the permanent leadership...
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Saskatchewan Premier says NDP Leader's take on the oil...
This week on The House, Evan Solomon gets some reaction to NDP Leader Tom Mulcair's first visit to the oil sands from Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall. Does he think the Leader of the Official Opposition has changed his message about the impact of the industry on the overall Canadian economy? Or that he has simply softened his language. We also hear from the Conservative Party's Fred DeLorey about the package that made its way to his party's headquarters and marked the beginning of a global...
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Qc students open the door to compromise
This week on The House, Evan Solomon explores the ongoing student protests in Quebec. The conflict that began as a disagreement between certain student associations and the provincial government over tuition hikes seems to have morphed into something larger. Evan talks to Leo Bureau-Blouin, the president of Quebec's College Student Federation, and Quebec's Finance Minister Raymond Bachand. Then, employment insurance changes announced this week are getting poor reviews from Atlantic...
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Election results overturned in Etobicoke Centre
This week on The House, after a judge overturned the results of the last federal election in the Toronto riding of Etobicoke Centre, Evan Solomon talks to the man behind the challenge: former Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj. Then, to find out what the ruling means and what comes next, Evan speaks with the former head of Elections Canada, Jean-Pierre Kingsley.
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B.C. Premier rebukes leader of the federal NDP over...
This week on The House, Evan Solomon asks British Columbia Premier Christy Clark for her take on federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair's suggestion that the current way of developing the oil sands is hurting the manufacturing sector, and the overall Canadian economy. Then, Environment and Sustainable Development Commissioner Scott Vaughan explains why Canada will miss its greenhouse gas emission targets, and outlines his concerns with the government's proposed environmental assessment changes.
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NDP leader gears up for fight over government...
This week on the House, Evan Solomon gets the latest on the Robocall story. Then, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair discusses the budget implementation bill, government transparency and the oil sands. And finally, the author of a new book on the F-35 and former DND deputy minister, Alan Williams, drops by to discuss the controversial fighter jet procurement process and why he thinks the government misled the public.
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Government rejects PBO's projections on the impact of...
This week on The House, Evan Solomon sits down with Parliamentary Budget Officer to discuss his latest report. Kevin Page explains why federal cuts and balancing the books might come at a cost, why he didn't take a victory lap after the Auditor General vindicated his work on the cost of the F-35s, and why he feels the government needs to be more transparent. Then, the chair of the Finance Committee, Conservative MP James Rajotte, joins us to respond.
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The risks of household debt
This week on the House, Evan Solomon asks the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Mark Carney, about the possibility of whether our housing market is about to experience a bubble burst. Evan also sits down with Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver to discuss if this week's changes to the environmental assessment process for major energy projects is undermining the environment in favour of big business. And, Alberta may have a new provincial government next week as the Wildrose Alliance looks to...
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The impact of budget cuts on food safety
This week on The House, are cuts included in the federal government's most recent budget about to make your food less safe? Evan Solomon talks with PSAC's Agriculture Union President Bob Kingston about the impact cutting food inspectors will have on Canadians. Then, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz explains why food safety in not in jeopardy. With Prime Minister Stephen Harper expected to make a Trans Pacific Partnership announcement during a visit to Chile on Monday, reporter James...
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F-35 process plagued with problems
This week on The House, Evan Solomon talks to Canada's new Auditor General, Michael Ferguson, about what went wrong with the government's plan to replace its fleet of CF-18s with F-35 fighter jets. Then, Evan asks the Parliamentary Secretary to the Defence Minister, Chris Alexandre, if the government misled Parliament and the public. Who should be held responsible for the faulty process?
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March 30, 2012
This week on The House, Evan Solomon asks federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty about some controversial aspects of his latest budget: changes to Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement, the speeding up of the environmental review process for large energy projects, and, of course, the decision to get rid of the penny. Evan also gets reactions from the new leader of the NDP, Tom Mulcair, and the Ontario Finance Minister, Dwight Duncan. It turns out, the war of words between Ottawa...
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NDP Leadership Special
At the end of a long day, NDP members chose Thomas Mulcair as their new leader. The Quebec MP succeeds Jack Layton, and will now sit across from Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the House of Commons as the leader of the Official Opposition. Here's part of CBC Radio's special coverage of Thomas Mulcair's victory.
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March 17, 2012
This week on The House, guest-host Alison Crawford gets the latest on the ongoing story about allegations of voter suppression. Did Pierre Poutine's call sheet contain numbers outside the riding of Guelph? Then, with the NDP's leadership race coming to a close, things are getting pretty heated. Who will emerge as the new leader of the Official Opposition? And finally, gambling is about to change in this country, and that could mean big bucks for the provincial and territorial governments.
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March 10, 2012
This week on The House, Evan Solomon talks with Labour Minister Lisa Raitt about the labour conflicts at Air Canada and the back to work legislation she put on the Order Paper on Friday. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird talks with Evan about his historic visit to Burma this week. And two NDP Leadership hopefuls are on the show this week, first a conversation with MP Nathan Cullen, and then a look at businessman Martin Singh.
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March 03, 2012
This week on The House, Evan Solomon explores the flurry of allegations regarding misleading phone calls during the last federal election campaign. Dean Del Mastro, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, stops by to shed some light on the government's point of view. Then, can some rogue campaign worker be the cause of the so-called "robocall scandal"? Three party insiders pull back the curtain on the dark arts of modern campaigning. And, with the NDP leadership campaign coming to...
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February 25, 2012
This week on The House, Evan Solomon looks ahead to the federal budget with Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. When will that budget finally be tabled? Then, interim Liberal leader Bob Rae gives us his reasons for requesting an emergency debate on the "robocalls" story. Evan also speaks to former Chief Electoral Officer Jean-Pierre Kingsley to find out what the ramifications there could be. And, our series looking at NDP leadership contenders continues this week with the MP for Parkdale-High...
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February 18, 2012
This week on The House, does Big Brother want to keep track of your online activities? Host Evan Solomon asks Public Safety Minister Vic Toews if his internet surveillance bill goes too far. And with such strong sentiments on both sides of the issue, what do those tasked with protecting our privacy think of the government's bill? Ontario Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian talks with Evan about her concerns, and changes she thinks are necessary. Political rhetoric seems to be heating up these...
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February 11, 2012
This week on The House, Prime Minister Stephen Harper sits down with our reporter Susan Lunn to talk about his official visit to China. He talks trade, human right, and the upcoming budget. Then, Evan Solomon speaks to exiled Tibetan leader Lobsang Sangay about how Canada can help bring attention to the violence in the region. And finally, our expert panel breaks down Canada’s trade policies and explores the potential impact of a free trade deal with China.
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February 04, 2012
This week on The House, Evan Solomon tries to get some answers on the future of Old Age Security with the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, Diane Finley. With the Prime Minister heading to China next week, Evan explores our relationship with that country. First, he talks with economist Robyn Allen and then to Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver about China's influence in Canada's energy sector.
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January 28, 2012
This week on The House, Evan Solomon speaks with former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg to get his insight into the Davos World Economic Forum, the possible crisis in Iran, and the emergence of China. Then, Quebec's Justice Minister Jean-Marc Fournier draws a line in the sand over the Omnibus crime bill: he says Quebec won't pay for the extra costs, and will ask the federal government to foot the bill. His federal counterpart, Rob Nicholson, responds. CBC reporter Greg Weston...
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January 21, 2012
This week on The House, in light of the recent spy scandal, Evan Solomon talks with former Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day and with David Bercuson of the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies about whether it's time for Canada to reconsider its approach to the intelligence world. CBC reporter Karina Roman is in to explain what will be at stake when Prime Minister Harper meets with First Nations Leaders on Tuesday. Then, Evan talks with the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of...
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January 14, 2012
This week, The House is on location Liberal Convention in Ottawa. Evan Solomon talks with former Prime Minister Paul Martin and interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae about the party's future. Evan looks ahead to the upcoming Premiers meeting in Victoria, B.C. Evan discusses the future of health care with Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter and with B.C. Premier Christy Clark. CBC Reporter Louise Elliott brings us a look at the current state of Canada's EI system, and back at the Liberal Convention...
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January 7, 2012
This week on The House, Evan Solomon gets an update on the crisis in Attawapiskat from Grand Chief Stan Louttit and government reaction from Conservative MP Kyle Seeback. We also examine whether corporate tax cuts are the best way to create jobs and grow the economy with former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge, Conservative MP James Rajotte and NDP MP Chris Charlton.
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December 31, 2011
This week on The House it's time for our annual political quiz show. Host Evan Solomon plays the role of ringmaster for our three contestants - the Globe and Mail's senior political writer Jane Taber, as well as the CBC's Kady O'Malley and Chris Hall.
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December 24, 2011
This week on The House host Evan Solomon unveils this year's political Game Changers as voted by our listeners. Then, columnist for Le Devoir Manon Cornellier and CBC national affairs editor Chris Hall stop by to look at the year that was in Canadian politics.
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December 17, 2011
This week on The House, with the fall sitting of Parliament just behind us, Evan Solomon looks at the topic bound to dominate the first part of 2012: the economy. We ask immigration minister Jason Kenney, interim NDP leader Nycole Turmel, interim Liberal leader Bob Rae, and Green Party leader Elizabeth May about their parties' economic blueprints. Reporters Greg Weston and Joan Bryden reflect on what was accomplished over the past few months, and tell us who belongs on Santa's naughty and...
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December 10, 2011
This week on The House, while the temperature continues to drop in Attawapiskat, the stand off between local officials and the federal government keeps heating up. Host Evan Solomon talks with the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Shawn Atleo, about the state of affairs in Attawapiskat. Then, we look into the state of Parliament. Is it broken? And is it Prime Minister Harper's fault ? Evan has a conversation with constitutional expert Peter Russell. Then we convene the...
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The House December 3rd
This week on The House, Evan Solomon explores the crisis in Attawapiskat with CBC reporter Tom Parry, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Greg Rickford, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Phil Fontaine and former Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Chuck Strahl. Evan also looks into the upcoming Beyond the Border announcement with former diplomats Colin Robertson and Gar Pardy. And reporter Susan Lunn has...
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November 26, 2011
The federal and provincial Health Ministers gathered in Halifax this week, but what did they accomplish? This week on The House, we look at the future of health care in Canada. Evan Solomon asks economist Don Drummond about the sustainability of the status quo, then discusses what provinces want with B.C. Health Minister Mike De Jong and Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews. Evan also talks with Environment Minister Peter Kent about the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference that...
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November 19, 2011
This week on The House, Evan Solomon talks with Nebraska Senator Mike Flood about the future of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project. Evan also talks with Alberta Premier Alison Redford about her vision for what she calls a Canadian energy strategy. Finally, Peter C. Newman set out to write a book about the coronation of Michael Ignatieff as Prime Minister, but from the ashes of that proposed book came a different one...one about the collapse of the Liberal Party of Canada. Peter...
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November 12, 2011
This week on The House, host Evan Solomon sits down with Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae to discuss Jim Flaherty's fall economic update. Then Evan asks former Ontario Finance Minster Janet Ecker and economist Jim Stanford to give us some perspective. We talk to former U.S. ambassador to Canada David Wilkins about the delay in approving the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. And, with Remembrance Day still fresh in Canadians' minds, we get an update on the NATO training mission in Afghanistan with...
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November 05, 2011
This week on The House, Evan Solomon kicks off Veterans Week with a couple of vets who are battling the Federal government for better treatment, then Evan discusses their concerns with the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Steven Blaney. Now that the G20 meeting in Cannes is over, we ask the German Ambassador to Canada what was accomplished and what's next. Finally, Kady O'Malley drops by to tell us what happens when an MP does follow the party line.
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October 29, 2011
This week on The House, Evan Solomon asks Defence Minister Peter MacKay if he's considering shutting down military bases, and if Canada's submarines are worth the trouble. Evan also talks to International Trade Minister Ed Fast about recent protectionist moves by the U.S. government. After those discussions, Evan asks NDP International Trade critic Robert Chisholm for his reaction. CBC reporter James Fitz-Morris stops by with an update on Prime Minister Stephen Harper's trip to Perth,...
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October 22, 2011
This week on The House, host Evan Solomon discusses Canada's role in Libya now that Moammar Gadhafi is dead and the NATO mission is coming to an end. Also, $33 billion for new ships and politicians don't even get a say?!? Evan asks Donald Savoie, the Canada Research Chair in Public Administration and Governance at the University of Moncton, if the government's shipbuilding strategy has set a precedent that their successors will have follow. And for the past 5 years we have heard Conservative...
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October 15, 2011
This week on The House, host Evan Solomon asks Labour Minister Lisa Raitt how she decides whether or not to intervene in a labour conflict. Then we ask union bosses Paul Moist of CUPE and Ken Georgetti of the CLC what they think of the government's approach. Is Canada putting a major international arms trade treaty in jeopardy? CBC reporter Alison Crawford has the story. Then we take a look at what it the end of the Canadian Wheat Board will mean to the town of Churchill, Manitoba. And...
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October 8, 2011
This week on The House, guest-host Chris Hall talks with newly re-elected Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan. They discuss his party's upcoming economic update, and the challenges the Liberals face now that they're leading a minority government. The wave of fall elections continues next week in Newfoundland and Labrador and Yukon, and next month will be Saskatchewan. CBC Legislative reporter Stefani Langenegger tells us what's at stake. And even though Quebeckers will not be heading to...
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October 01, 2011
This week on The House, host Evan Solomon tries to get some answers on the economic crisis in Europe. His guest is the Ambassador of Greece to Canada, Eleftherios Anghelopoulos. Then, with a number of provincial and territorial elections happening in the coming days, Evan talks to the Ontario Liberals, Tories, and NDP about THE topic of the campaign: how to solve the job crisis? After the debate, Evan tries to make sense of it all with Patricia Croft, a former senior economist at RBC. And,...
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September 24, 2011
This week on The House, host Evan Solomon looks at the possibility of another global economic crisis with the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Mark Carney. CBC reporter Julie Ireton looks at the impact of federal cuts when they take place outside of Ottawa. Then, are we witnessing the emergence of a Harper Doctrine when it comes to foreign policy ? Evan asks former ambassador Jeremy Kinsman. Kady O'Malley looks at what the Opposition can do to slow down the passing of bills in a majority...
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September 17, 2011
This week on the House, host Evan Solomon talks with Finance Minister Jim Flaherty about what, in the face of economic uncertainty abroad, can the government do to protect Canada's economy; reporter Karina Roman looks at the challenges facing the NDP as they head back to the House of Commons, then Kady O'Malley and Greg Weston join Evan to discuss what the next session has in store; CBC Producer Rosalie Woloski looks at the controversy surrounding the Wheat Board; and reporter Leslie McLaren...
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September 10, 2011
This week on The House, guest-host Susan Lunn looks back to the attacks of 9/11 with the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge. Then, Queen's Park reporter Mike Crawley joins Susan for a look at the Ontario provincial election. Speaking of campaigns, the Federal Treasurer of the NDP, Rebecca Blaikie, discusses the upcoming race to replace Jack Layton. And finally, reporter Louise Elliott looks at the recent appointment of Angelo Persichilli as Director of Communications for...
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September 3, 2011
This week on The House with guest-host Alison Crawford, world leaders attended a "Friends of Libya" conference in Paris and agreed to unfreeze $15-b in funds to help Libya's National Transitional Council. We speak with Abubaker Karmos, Libya's new representative in Ottawa. And Conservative MPs will be in Ottawa next week for their annual summer caucus meeting. Alison Crawford asks Government House Leader Peter Van Loan about this government's priorities going forward. Also, we speak with...
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August 27, 2011
This week on The House, guest-host Chris Hall looks at the private and public life of Jack Layton with two people who knew him best: Jack Layton's sister Nancy Layton and Jack Layton's long-time friend and former chief of staff Bob Gallagher. Then, voters in B.C. have rejected the controversial HST. Hall talks to NDP leader in B.C. Adrian Dix and CBC's legislative reporter in Victoria Stephen Smart. Plus, international leaders head to Paris next week to discuss Libya's future. Former...
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August 20, 2011
This week on The House, guest-host Susan Lunn examines whether Canada can withstand another economic downturn amid global uncertainty. We ask former federal deputy finance minister Scott Clark and former Saskatchewan finance minister Eric Cline what we ought to expect from Jim Flaherty this fall. Plus, a rare and candid interview with outgoing RCMP Commissioner William Elliott. We ask him to reflect on his tenure at the RCMP and his new duties as Interpol's envoy to the U.N. Finally, Prime...
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August 13, 2011
This week on The House, after another week of uncertainty surrounding the global economic situation, guest-host James Cudmore talks to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty about Canada's ability to withstand the turmoil ahead. We also check in with NDP Defence critic Jack Harris and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Foreign Affairs Minister, Bob Dechert, about the situation in Libya. CBC reporter Susan Lunn heads to the farm to tell us about the growing calls for a national food strategy. And we...
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August 06, 2011
This week on The House, guest-host Susan Lunn discusses the current global economic situation and its potential impact on Canada with the Minister of State for Finance, Ted Menzies. Then, Susan talks about the infrastructure challenges of Canadian cities with Montreal mayor Gerald Tremblay. Few people know how NDP interim leader Nycole Turmel might be feeling right now better than Dawn Black. The retiring NDP MLA held that temporary post in British Columbia recently... and has known Turmel...
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July 30, 2011
This week on The House, guest-host James Cudmore talks with Nycole Turmel, the new Interim Leader of the NDP about her new role, her support from the party Caucus, and what it means for the NDP going forward. What's it like to fight your private health battles in public? James Cudmore talks to former cabinet minister Allan Rock, he is a prostate cancer survivor. National reporter James Fitz-Morris gives us a primer on the debt crisis in the US, and James Cudmore asks former Finance Minister...
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July 23, 2011
This week on The House, guest-host Louise Elliott discusses health care funding and energy policies with Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall. We get his take on how the discussions went at the Council of the Federation meeting in Vancouver. Then Louise talks to Philippe Couillard. He was Quebec's health minister in 2004 when the last 10-year health care funding deal was signed between Ottawa and the provinces, to get some perspective on the process of negotiating a new accord. Finally, Louise...
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July 16, 2011
This week on The House, guest-host Karina Roman talks with John Manley, President of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, and former Toronto Mayor David Miller about the different visions for a national energy strategy. Karina then looks forward to next week's annual Council of the Federation meeting in Vancouver with David Alward, the Premier of New Brunswick. Finally, Kady O'Malley drops by with a great question about the powers of the Speaker of the House... in the UK!
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July 09, 2011
This week on The House, guest-host Chris Hall explores the battle over the Keystone XL pipeline, first with Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen, who is a vocal critic of the project, then with Alberta's Energy Minister, Ron Liepert, who is in favour of the pipeline; CBC reporter Karina Roman looks at how the Conservatives will achieve their promise to balance the books by 2014, and Chris then discusses the challenge with two policy experts - Bob Plamondon and David Zussman; and finally Chris...
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July 02, 2011
This week guest-host James Cudmore brings you a special edition of The House from Afghanistan. James is in Kandahar to cover the end of Canada's combat mission there. He'll bring us the sounds and voices of soldiers, as well as interviews with Canada's Chief of the Defence Staff, General Walter Natynczyk, and Defence Minister Peter MacKay; James also talks with the commander of Canada's first contingent to Afghanistan in 2002 - retired Colonel Pat Stogran; and finally James sits down with...
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June 25, 2011
This week on The House, Kathleen Petty says goodbye. After five years in Ottawa, she's moving back to her hometown of Calgary. Kathleen's guests include Senator Hugh Segal and Saskatchewan Justice Minister Don Morgan. They both share their views about the government's Senate Reform Act; Kady O'Malley is in with her weekly Good Question segment; and journalists Chris Hall, Susan Delacourt and Rob Russo all convene to look at the week that was in politics.
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June 18, 2011
This week on The House, Kathleen Petty discusses the Air Canada and Canada Post situations with Labour Minister Lisa Raitt. CBC reporter Alison Crawford travels to Massachusetts to explore the debate over mandatory minimum sentences south of border. Finally, CBC reporter Karina Roman and Joan Bryden from the Canadian Press connect with us from the NDP Convention in Vancouver.
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June 11, 2011
This week on The House, guest-host Chris Hall heads to the Conservative Party Convention to speak with Jason Kenney about the "one-member-one-vote" issue; Chris then heads back to studio to talk with Janet Ecker and Brian Lee Crowley about the task the Conservative government has in finding billions of dollars in efficiencies; and Chris discusses the latest report from the Auditor General's office with Interim Auditor General John Wiersema.
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June 4, 2011
This week on The House, guest-host Alison Crawford brings you a complete analysis of Friday's Speech from The Throne, starting with a sit-down interview with Justice Minister Rob Nicholson.
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May 28, 2011
This week on The House, Kathleen Petty catches up with reporter Susan Lunn who is in Europe with PM Stephen Harper. Susan brings us a one-on-one interview with the Prime Minister; Kathleen then sits down with the Leader of the Official Opposition Jack Layton; reporter Karina Roman brings us a look at the 10 year tenure of outgoing Auditor General Sheila Fraser, who then joins Kathleen for a discussion about her eventful time in office; and, of course, Kady O'Malley is in with your Good...
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May 21, 2011
This week on The House, Kathleen Petty talks cabinet shuffle and B.C. politics with Stockwell Day; reporter James Cudmore examines this week's Senate appointments, and Kady O'Malley is in with her Good Question to explore the history of re-appointing Senators; Green Party Leader Elizabeth May talks with Kathleen about her hopes for the upcoming session; and Kathleen looks at the week in politics with journalists Manon Cornellier and John Ivison.
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