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Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presents the 2026 spring economic update
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- Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presents the 2026 spring economic update
- Runtime
- 2:58:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne addresses the House of Commons following the tabling of the federal government’s 2026 spring economic update. Speaking in response are Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Finance Critic Jean-Denis Garon, NDP parliamentary leader Don Davies, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May. (April 28, 2026)
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- Minister Champagne: "In the fog of uncertainty, Canada's a clear path forward"
- Runtime
- 10:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne defends his Spring Economic Update, pointing to strong fiscal results driven by economic growth, lower debt charges, and restrained spending. He says Canada’s economy is outperforming most G7 peers and emphasizes the government’s commitment to fiscal prudence. Pressed on the absence of significant new affordability measures, Champagne highlights recent initiatives such as housing supports, grocery benefits, and tax changes, as well as enhancements to the disability tax credit. He adds that the government will not wait for formal budget cycles to act, when necessary.
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- MPs comment on possible social media ban for youth, sovereign wealth fund – April 28, 2026
- Runtime
- 21:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons.
Liberal MPs Sean Casey, Leslie Church Ben Carr, Taleeb Noormohamed and Yasir Naqvi, Conservative MPs Melissa Lantsman, Ted Falk and Scott Aitchison, as well as NDP MP Gord Johns respond to questions on the possibility of legislation that would restrict the use of social media platforms for youth under the age of 16.
Liberal MP Carlos Leitão speaks about the government’s plan for a new sovereign wealth fund.
Conservative MP Larry Brock comments on Bill C-16, legislation to protect victims of crime.
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- Spring economic update 2026: François-Philippe Champagne holds news conference – April 28, 2026
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- 46:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in Ottawa about measures contained in the federal government’s 2026 spring economic update.
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- Mise à jour économique du printemps : le Bloc québécois réagit
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- 6:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- À la suite de la mise à jour économique du printemps 2026, Marc-André Cossette s’entretient avec Jean-Denis Garon, porte-parole du Bloc québécois en matière de finances. Celui-ci commente les principales annonces d’Ottawa, dont l’initiative « Équipe Canada fort » et la création du Fonds pour un Canada fort, tout en déplorant l’absence de nouvelles mesures pour le coût de la vie et en soulevant des inquiétudes quant au respect des compétences du Québec.
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- NDP reaction to the 2026 spring economic update – April 28, 2026
- Runtime
- 12:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- NDP Leader Avi Lewis speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa following the tabling of the federal government’s 2026 spring economic update.
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- Opposition MPs speak with reporters about the government’s spring economic update – April 28, 2026
- Runtime
- 51:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa following the tabling of the federal government’s 2026 spring economic update.
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- Réaction du Bloc québécois à la mise à jour économique 2026 – 28 avril 2026
- Runtime
- 16:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Le chef du Bloc québécois Yves-François Blanchet s’adresse aux journalistes sur la Colline du Parlement à Ottawa après le dépôt de la mise à jour économique du printemps 2026 du gouvernement fédéral.
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- Green Party reaction to the 2026 spring economic update – April 28, 2026
- Runtime
- 18:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Green Party Leader Elizabeth May speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill in Ottawa following the tabling of the federal government’s 2026 spring economic update. She is joined by former Green Party MP Mike Morrice.
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- PM Carney and Minister Champagne comment ahead of 2026 spring economic update – April 28, 2026
- Runtime
- 4:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne comment briefly ahead of the tabling of the federal government’s 2026 spring economic update.
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- Ministers comment on economic update, House committee changes – April 28, 2026
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- 25:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Mark Carney and ministers speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal cabinet holds its weekly meeting.
The prime minister, as well as ministers Sean Fraser (justice), Eleanor Olszewski (emergency management), Patty Hajdu (jobs and families) and Adam van Koeverden (secretary of state for sport) comment on the government’s spring economic, which will be tabled in the House of Commons later in the day.
Minister David McGuinty (defence) is asked about the plan for the acquisition of new fighter jets and submarines.
Minister Maninder Sidhu (international trade) responds to questions on concerns around forced labour in Canadian supply chains. He also speaks about the United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC next month.
Minister Steven MacKinnon (transport, government House leader) is asked about the government's new motion that would allow a change to the composition of House committees to ensure L...
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- Période des questions – 28 avril 2026
- Runtime
- 52:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Regardez les élus canadiens débattre des enjeux du jour à la Chambre des communes.
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- Question Period – April 28, 2026
- Runtime
- 52:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Witness all the action in the House of Commons as Canada’s elected officials debate the issues of the day.
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- Nova Scotia increasing access to clinical trials – April 28, 2026
- Runtime
- 20:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- At a news conference in Halifax, Premier Tim Houston announces that Nova Scotians can now opt to participate in medical research opportunities when they apply for or renew their health card. He also announces the province has launched a new online portal for Medical Services Insurance (MSI).
The premier is joined by Dr. Ashley Davidson of Nova Scotia Health.
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- MPs comment on sovereign wealth fund, addressing intimate partner violence – April 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 26:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, NDP MP Gord Johns, Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin, and Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault comment on the government’s creation of a new sovereign wealth fund, a new federal entity that will invest, in concert with private sector partners, in projects deemed to be in the national interest.
Normandin and Bloc Québécois MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval are asked about Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette’s recent meeting with U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer in Washington.
Conservative MP Frank Caputo discusses the passage in the House of Commons of his private member’s bill (Bill C-225), legislation aimed at addressing instances of intimate partner violence
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- Le député NPD Alexandre Boulerice se présentera comme candidat Québec Solidaire – 27 avril 2026
- Runtime
- 40:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Le député néo-démocrate Alexandre Boulerice confirme son ralliement à Québec solidaire après 15 ans à Ottawa, évoquant un retour à ses racines politiques. Il entend poursuivre son engagement souverainiste sur la scène québécoise et vise la circonscription de Gouin. Son départ constitue une perte symbolique pour le Nouveau Parti démocratique, qui perd son dernier élu issu de la vague orange de 2011. Accueilli par Ruba Ghazal et Sol Zanetti, il quittera le caucus du NPD et siégera comme indépendant d’ici son départ.
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- Launch ceremony for Vaccination Week in the Americas – April 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:10:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In Ottawa, Marjorie Michel, the federal minister of health, and Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, the director of the Pan American Health Organization, co-host a launch ceremony for this year’s Vaccination Week in the Americas.
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- Question Period – April 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 49:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Witness all the action in the House of Commons as Canada’s elected officials debate the issues of the day.
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- Période des questions – 27 avril 2026
- Runtime
- 49:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Regardez les élus canadiens débattre des enjeux du jour à la Chambre des communes.
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- La leader parlementaire du Bloc Québécois s’adresse aux médias à Ottawa – 27 avril 2026
- Runtime
- 11:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- La leader parlementaire du Bloc québécois, Christine Normandin, s’entretient avec des journalistes avant la période des questions quotidienne à la Chambre des communes.
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- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill – April 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 22:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in Ottawa.
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- NDP Leader Avi Lewis reacts to Alexandre Boulerice’s departure – April 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 11:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- On Parliament Hill, NDP Leader Avi Lewis speaks with reporters following Alexandre Boulerice’s announcement that he is leaving the federal party to run provincially for Québec solidaire.
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- Child advocates rally on Parliament Hill for online harms bill – April 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 33:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Children’s advocates hold a news conference on Parliament Hill to call for legislation to address online harms.
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- Le ministre FP Champagne dévoile le Fonds pour un Canada fort – 27 avril 2026
- Runtime
- 52:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- À Montréal, faisant suite à l’annonce faite par le premier ministre Mark Carney ce matin, le ministre des Finances, François-Philippe Champagne, explique ce que sera le Fonds pour un Canada fort, doté de 25 milliards de dollars, destiné à investir dans des projets stratégiques liés notamment à l’énergie, aux infrastructures et aux minéraux critiques. Ce fonds souverain national, le premier au Canada, visera à renforcer l’économie et la résilience du Canada, tout en permettant aux citoyens de participer à ces investissements. Le ministre dévoilera plus de détails sur ce fonds lors de la mise à jour économique, prévue pour demain. Il est accompagné des député(e)s Rachel Bendayan, Carlos Leitão, Anna Gainey, Jacques Ramsey, Madeleine Chenette et Élisabeth Brière.
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- PM Mark Carney announces announces creation of sovereign wealth fund – April 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 39:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- At a press conference in Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney announces the creation of a new sovereign wealth fund, which will be backed by a federal contribution of $25 billion. The “Canada Strong Fund” aims to invest, in concert with private sector partners, in projects deemed to be in the national interest.
Carney faces questions from reporters on the government’s spring economic update, which is set to be tabled tomorrow in the House of Commons.
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- Conservatives call for AG probe into PrescribeIT program – April 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 17:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- (Note: Audio problems with this video originate at the source)
Conservative MPs hold a news conference on Parliament Hill to discuss PrescribeIT, the federal government’s $250 million digital prescription program. The Conservatives are calling for Auditor General Karen Hogan to investigate the government’s handling of the program, which is set to be cancelled in May.
Speaking with reporters are Dan Mazier, Matt Strauss, and Helena Konanz.
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- B’nai Brith Canada holds a news conference – April 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 23:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Representatives from B’nai Brith Canada hold a news conference on Parliament Hill to discuss the findings from the group's audit of antisemitic incidents in Canada for the year 2025.
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- Pierre Poilievre calls for deficit cap at $31B ahead of spring update – April 26, 2026
- Runtime
- 27:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- At a news conference in Toronto, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre calls on the Liberal government to cap this year's deficit at $31 billion and to present a plan to return to a balanced budget in the medium term. He suggests axing the Alto rail project and the gun buyback program, and reforming foreign aid and assistance for asylum claimants.
He is joined by Conservative MPs Tim Uppal, Jasraj Singh Hallan and Sandra Cobena.
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- Memorial service for Stephen Lewis – April 26, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:53:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The late Stephen Lewis is honoured in a memorial service at Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto. The former leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party and former Canadian ambassador to the United Nations died March 31, 2026, at the age of 88.
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- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on removing gas tax, Canada-U.S. trade – April 24, 2026
- Runtime
- 26:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference in In Mississauga, Ont., to renew his party’s call for the government to remove all federal taxes on gas and diesel for the remainder of the year.
Poilievre faces questions from reporters on the Carney government’s approach to trade talks with the Trump administration. He also comments on the newly approved $4-billion Enbridge natural gas pipeline expansion in British Columbia.
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- Energy Minister Tim Hodgson addresses Empire Club of Canada – April 24, 2026
- Runtime
- 57:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Tim Hodgson, the federal minister of energy and natural resources, gives a speech to the Empire Club of Canada. He highlights the government’s approval of a $4-billion expansion to Enbridge’s natural gas pipeline in British Columbia, which was announced earlier in the day.
Following his remarks, Hodgson takes part in a discussion with Lisa Raitt, a former Conservative MP and current vice-chair at CIBC.
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- Période des questions – 24 avril 2026
- Runtime
- 49:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Regardez les élus canadiens débattre des enjeux du jour à la Chambre des communes.
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- Question Period – April 24, 2026
- Runtime
- 49:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Witness all the action in the House of Commons as Canada’s elected officials debate the issues of the day.
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- Minister Marjorie Michel announces funding for Black communities – April 24, 2026
- Runtime
- 46:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In Montreal, as part of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy, Minister Marjorie Michel announces more than $8.6 million in funding over two years to fund 24 projects for Black communities, particularly for youth and victims. This initiative aims to combat systemic racism and improve access to navigation services within the criminal justice system. (No simultaneous interpretation) (April 24, 2026)
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- Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden announces mental health funding for athletes, coaches – April 24, 2026
- Runtime
- 26:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Adam van Koeverden, the secretary of state for sport, visits the Terry Fox Athletic Facility in Ottawa to announce $6.22 million in funding for mental health services for national-level athletes and coaches. The investment is part of a broader $16-million commitment announced by the federal government earlier this year to support the well-being of athletes, including those preparing for international competitions.
Also speaking at the event are Maggie Chi, the parliamentary secretary to the minister of health, Yasir Naqvi, the MP for Ottawa Centre, and Marc Desjardins, the president and CEO of INS Québec.
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- Pierre Poilievre comments on Canada-U.S. trade talks – April 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 37:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference on Parliament Hill. He is joined by Conservative MPs Tako Van Popta and Chak Au. Poilievre announces that Au will lead a new party caucus focusing on Canada's possible economic opportunities in the Asia Pacific region and that Van Popta will head off a new party task force on property rights.
The Conservative leader faces questions from reporters on the Carney government’s approach to CUSMA renewal trade talks with the Trump administration.
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- MPs comment on Canada-U.S. trade talks, Alberta-Ottawa energy deal – April 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 25:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons.
Conservative MP Michael Chong and NDP MP Heather McPherson face questions on the federal government’s approach to trade negotiations with the Trump administration.
NDP MP Don Davies, as well as Liberal MPs Ben Carr, Ryan Turnbull, Greg Fergus and McPherson are asked about the way forward for the federal government’s energy MOU with Alberta.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks about the expectations surrounding next week’s spring economic update.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser, Conservative MP Michael Barrett, as well as Liberal MPs Wayne Long and Karim Bardeesy face questions on some MPs having not yet made their mandatory conflict of interest disclosures public
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- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand speaks at Ottawa Civic Space Summit – April 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 50:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand delivers a keynote address and participates in a discussion at the Ottawa Civic Space Summit.
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- Question Period – April 23, 2026, 2026
- Runtime
- 51:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Witness all the action in the House of Commons as Canada’s elected officials debate the issues of the day.
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- Période des questions – 23 avril 2026
- Runtime
- 51:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Regardez les élus canadiens débattre des enjeux du jour à la Chambre des communes.
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- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston speaks with reporters – April 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 18:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston speaks with reporters ahead of the daily question period in the provincial legislature. He faces questions about potential onshore oil and gas exploration in the province and a recent ruling from the Nova Scotia Supreme Court that found the provincial government violated individual mobility rights with its forest access ban during last year’s fire season. (no interpretation)
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- Alberta govt announces launch of fall referendum website – April 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 34:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith holds a news conference in Edmonton to announce the launch of a new website to inform Canadians about the provincewide referendum scheduled for October 19, 2026. The site provides details on nine ballot questions focused on strengthening Alberta’s sovereignty.
The premier is accompanied by Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery.
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- La PM du Québec Christine Fréchette annonce 700 M$ pour un hôpital à Mtl – 23 avril 2026
- Runtime
- 31:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Accompagné de la ministre de la Santé, Sonia Bélanger, de la ministre responsable de Montréal, Chantal Rouleau et de la ministre de l’Habitation, Karine Boivin Roy, la première ministre du Québec, Christine Fréchette, annonce un investissement total de 700 millions de dollars pour l’agrandissement et la modernisation de l’Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, dans l’Est de Montréal. Une somme additionnelle de 400 millions permettra notamment l’acquisition de terrains, la relocalisation d’infrastructures et la construction de nouvelles installations, dont un tunnel et un stationnement de 1 000 places. Le gouvernement veut accélérer ce chantier majeur, dont l’appel d’offres doit être lancé en mai.
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- House ethics committee says PMs should have to divest assets – April 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 30:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- At a news conference on Parliament Hill, members of the House of Commons ethics committee present a report following their review of the Conflict of Interest Act. The report makes 20 recommendations to the federal government, including that prime ministers should be required to sell their controlled assets when they take office, rather than placing them in a blind trust.
Providing remarks are Conservative MPs John Brassard and Gabriel Hardy and Liberal MP Linda Lapointe.
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- Industry Minister Mélanie Joly comments following visit to Germany and Norway – April 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 14:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Industry Minister Mélanie Joly holds a press conference from Oslo following her visit to Germany and Norway.
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- Le Bloc Québécois présente ses attentes pour la mise à jour économique du printemps – 23 avril 2026
- Runtime
- 23:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Le chef du Bloc Québécois Yves-François Blanchet s’adresse aux journalistes sur la colline du Parlement concernant les attentes de son parti pour la mise à jour économique du printemps du gouvernement. Il est accompagné du porte-parole du Bloc en matière de Finance, Jean-Denis Garon.
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- Conservative MP Garnett Genuis calls attention to transnational repression – April 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 17:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Conservative MP Garnett Genuis holds a news conference on Parliament Hill to discuss transnational repression and forced labour.
Also speaking are Rushan Abbas (Campaign for Uyghurs), Namgyal Choedup (U.S. Office of the Central Tibetan Government in Exile), Mehmet Tohti (Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project), Charles Burton (Sinopsis), and Dean Baxendale (Optimum Publishing International).
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- PM Carney answers questions on U.S. trade talks after housing announcement – April 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 50:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Speaking in his home riding of Nepean, Ont., Prime Minister Mark Carney announces his government has approved eight new housing projects that are expected to deliver up to 3,000 new mixed-income, affordable homes in Ottawa. He is joined by Housing Minister Gregor Robertson and Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe.
Following the announcement, the prime minister takes questions from the media regarding Canada’s upcoming trade negotiations with the United States.
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- ACÉUM : Washington exigerait des concessions du Canada
- Runtime
- 10:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Le premier ministre Mark Carney affirme que le Canada ne fera aucune nouvelle concession aux États-Unis avant l’ouverture des négociations de l’Accord Canada–États-Unis–Mexique (ACEUM). Il réagit à un reportage de Radio-Canada selon lequel Washington réclamerait des concessions préalables, une demande qu’il rejette fermement. Le premier ministre insiste sur le fait que les États-Unis ne dicteront pas les règles du jeu, alors qu’un nouveau comité consultatif sur les relations économiques canado-américaines vient d’être lancé. Marc-André Cossette en discute avec Valérie Beaudoin, chercheuse associée à la Chaire Raoul-Dandurand et membre de ce comité.
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- Alberta releases results of nuclear energy survey – April 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 26:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- At a news conference in Edmonton, Nathan Neudrof, Alberta’s minister of affordability and utilities, releases the results of the province’s nuclear energy survey. The online survey was launched in March for Albertans to share their thoughts on integrating nuclear power into the province’s energy mix.
Neudorf is joined by Deron Bilous, a member of the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel.
