Cpac Today In Politics

The government faces more delays in vaccine production; The response to Canada’s new travel restrictions; And Erin O’Toole says it would be a conflict of interest if the Prime Minister nominates the next governor general.

The government is expected to announce new measures for travellers entering Canada; The opposition looks for clarification on how many vaccines are coming, and when they’ll get here; Reaction to more allegations surrounding Julie Payette’s time as Governor General.

The government insists its vaccination plan is on track; What are Canada’s options after the Keystone cancellation?; And will the government regulate companies like Facebook and Google?

Reassurances from the Prime Minister that vaccines will continue to arrive, as the European Union threatens to limit the export of doses; The Liberals say stricter border measures are on the way; And the fallout continues in Alberta, after the cancelling of Keystone XL.

Erin O’Toole says his party is willing to work with the government on a vaccine plan; How will Canada deal with the ‘Buy American’ focus from the new U.S. administration?; MPs unanimously pass a motion calling on the government to address the proliferation of white supremacist and hate groups.

Questions for the government on stalled vaccination efforts across the country; Will the Prime Minister impose sanctions on the US over the cancelled Keystone XL pipeline?; And more scrutiny over the appointment of Julie Payette.

Canada’s first COVID vaccinations are set to happen early next week; Disappointment from the Premiers after an increase in health transfers is left out of the first ministers’ meeting; And the House of Commons passes a bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying, just 1 week before a court-imposed deadline.

The largest vaccine rollout in Canadian history is about to get underway; Jason Kenney pushes back against those criticising his response to the pandemic; And the Premiers call on the federal government to increase health care transfers.

As Canadians wait for a vaccine, Alberta introduces tough new measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus; The Justice Minister urges MPs to pass the assisted dying bill; Warnings that tougher climate laws could lower the value of the Trans Mountain Pipeline.

Canada secures early delivery of a COVID-19 vaccine; Opposition leaders say receiving vaccines isn’t enough; And Erin O’Toole says he disagrees with the anti-vaccine petition started by a Conservative MP.

The opposition looks for answers on how soon Canadians will see a vaccine, and how it will be distributed; Some Canadians are told they will have to repay everything they received through CERB by the end of the year; And concerns about the lasting impact of the government's pandemic spending.

How soon will Canada start receiving vaccines?; Erin O’Toole avoids questions on a Conservative MPs petition questioning the safety of vaccines; And Canada Post is confident it could handle millions of mail-in ballots in the event of a pandemic election.

The opposition calls for a detailed plan for vaccination distribution; Reaction to a Conservative MPs claims that COVID vaccines amount to human experimentation; And the government admits it will miss the March 2021 target to provide clean drinking water for all First Nations.

The Prime Minister says he doesn’t want the economic update to lead to a federal election; What will the government’s spending and stimulus plans mean for the state of the country’s economy?; And how will the federal and provincial governments work together to roll out a vaccine?

The federal government plans to spend $100 billion to boost the economy; New funding is announced for several sectors, but not Canada’s airline industry; And calls for a stronger commitment to a national child care plan.

The Finance Minister prepares to release a Fall economic statement; As COVID numbers rise, what moves will we see this week from governments across the country?; And jockeying for position as we await a vaccine.

A warning that vaccine timelines are far from certain; Could posturing over COVID-19 signal a possible spring election?; And looking for clarity and consistency from all levels of government when it comes to Christmas gatherings.

Ontario’s Auditor General criticizes the province’s response to the pandemic; Mexico’s ambassador responds to comments from Conservatives in the House of Commons; And the federal government tables a bill that would legalize single-event sports betting.

Alberta declares a state of public health emergency; Will Canadians be toward the back of the line when a COVID-19 vaccine is available?; Looking ahead to Monday’s fiscal update.

Ontario premier Doug Ford says General Rick Hillier will lead the province’s distribution task force once a vaccine is available; Will Canadians be getting a vaccine at the same time that other countries will?; And the federal government responds to concerns from some small businesses about the fairness of lockdowns.