Cpac Today In Politics

Strong signals from the Prime Minister as the holiday season approaches; As Joe Biden picks his Cabinet and prepares to take office, what kind of relationship will his administration have with Justin Trudeau?; And Canada strikes a trade deal with a post-Brexit United Kingdom.

The Prime Minister holds a closed-door meeting with opposition counterparts after learning that the national pandemic modelling shows the crisis is getting worse; Justin Trudeau says the world must stand up to China; And claims from a former Supreme Court justice that the RCMP tolerates “misogynistic, racist, and homophobic attitudes”

A Conservative motion calling on the government to make a decision on Huawei passes in the House of Commons; Tory MPs call for stricter rules after learning that Andrew Scheer employed members of his family; And the Health Minister faces questions about why Canada has yet to approve home testing kits for COVID-19.

The Prime Minister asks Canadians to hold on for a few more months; Questions about Andrew Scheer’s use of taxpayer money to hire family members; And a warning that the Access to Information situation at the RCMP may soon be past the point of no return.

The Green Party calls on Justin Trudeau to appoint a national task force on COVID-19; The Liberals agree to a legal review of some WE Charity documents; And a ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles starting in 2035 as part of Quebec’s green economy plan.

Canada reaches a critical juncture in the fight against COVID-19; Erin O’Toole calls on the federal government to ban Huawei, and take a tougher line with China; And waiting for an update on the country’s finances as we deal with the uncertainty of the pandemic.

Warnings that Ontario could see thousands of new daily cases of COVID-19 if no further action is taken to curb the pandemic; Quebec considers temporary school closures to slow the spread of the coronavirus; And Western Canada’s Maverick Party plans to model itself on the Bloc Québécois.

Expectations of a new trade deal with the U.K. by the end of the year; The Liberals face ethics questions over some hiring decisions; And could we see a carbon border tax under a Biden presidency?

The Prime Minister speaks with the U.S. president-elect; Hope is sparked by a promising announcement on a possible COVID-19 vaccine; And a Toronto-area MP resigns from the Liberal caucus.

What does a Joe Biden presidency mean for Canada?; The effects government decisions are having in the fight against COVID-19; And no federal help for airlines, unless they offer their customers full refunds.

Canadians, and their political leaders, continue to closely follow the results of the American election; The Prime Minister speaks with the French President after criticism over his response to recent attacks in France; And a record deficit in the first Ontario budget since the pandemic began.

Reaction from Canada’s political leaders as the votes continue to be counted in the United States; The Conservatives call for more clarity on the government’s finances; And the NDP proposes a tax on the ultra-wealthy.

The American election is still too close to call; Canada’s top doctor makes changes to mask recommendations; And policy changes are proposed in dealing with online streaming platforms.

Canada watches as America goes to the polls; Peter MacKay says he will not run in the next federal election; And Yves Francois Blanchet accuses the government of threatening Quebec's friendship with France.

Could we soon face tougher restrictions to deal with the pandemic?; Another motion, and more questions, are expected from the Conservatives this week; And Canada gets ready for the outcome of tomorrow’s U.S. presidential election.

Canada’s public health agency says a federal election during the pandemic would be difficult, but possible; Jagmeet Singh says we don’t need an inquiry into for-profit long-term care homes, because the evidence already exists; And disappointment from the Bloc Québécois to the Conservative Party’s reaction to a bill demanding an apology for the use of the War Measures Act in 1970.

The government will continue to spend heavily to fight the effects of the pandemic; The Conservatives plan to vote against a Bloc Québécois motion calling for an official apology for the October Crisis detentions; And a vote on banning conversion therapy exposes divisions within the Conservative caucus.

Justin Trudeau says what we do at Christmas depends on what we do now; Has Canada passed a tipping point with more than 10,000 deaths from COVID-19?; And a new poll suggests most Canadians don’t want an election until at least 2022.

The Liberals hang on to win two by-elections in Toronto; Saskatchewan voters make their choice in the latest election during the pandemic; And a Conservative motion to investigate the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic passes.

The Conservatives seek support for today’s motion asking for documents related to the coronavirus pandemic; What lessons can the federal government take from the election in British Columbia?; And the Prime Minister avoids expressing an opinion on the U.S. election.