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Hosted by veteran political journalist Julie Van Dusen, CPAC Today in Politics quickly gives you the information you need to understand what’s driving public policy and political decision-making. Over her 30 years with the CBC covering Parliament Hill, Julie Van Dusen has reported on every major political convention, election, leadership race, and First Ministers’ conference. Fluently bilingual, she has been featured in several documentaries about scrums on Parliament Hill and was nominated for a CBC English Television award for her political coverage. Van Dusen left the CBC in 2020 to write a book about her mother, artist and author Shirley Van Dusen. She continues to provide live political analysis for Radio-Canada as a freelancer. Van Dusen joined CPAC Today in Politics in 2023. read less
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June 23 2023 — What’s the likelihood of a public inquiry into foreign interference?
23-06-2023
June 23 2023 — What’s the likelihood of a public inquiry into foreign interference?
The latest on the likelihood of a public inquiry into foreign interference, as MPs prepare for their summer break; And the company that owns Facebook and Instagram says it will end access to news on its social media sites for all Canadian users, after the Senate passes Bill C-18.

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June 23 2023 — What’s the likelihood of a public inquiry into foreign interference?
23-06-2023
June 23 2023 — What’s the likelihood of a public inquiry into foreign interference?
The latest on the likelihood of a public inquiry into foreign interference, as MPs prepare for their summer break; And the company that owns Facebook and Instagram says it will end access to news on its social media sites for all Canadian users, after the Senate passes Bill C-18.
Special podcast: “The Thrill of the Bill”
23-06-2023
Special podcast: “The Thrill of the Bill”
Julie Van Dusen speaks with 3 MPs about their private members bills. 1. Marilyn Gladu – Conservative MP for Sarnia—Lambton 2. John McKay – Liberal MP for Scarborough—Guildwood (starts at 12:40) 3. Brian Masse – NDP MP for Windsor West (starts at 28:26)
June 22 2023 — Foreign interference inquiry possibility a blur
22-06-2023
June 22 2023 — Foreign interference inquiry possibility a blur
The Bloc Quebecois is optimistic that a public inquiry into foreign interference will soon be called, but the Prime Minister is vague about the timing; MPs prepare to leave town having passed numerous bills, including a child care act that the Conservatives initially fought against; And newly-elected Liberal MP Anna Gainey is in hot water for dodging a question about whether French is on the decline in Quebec.
June 21 2023 — Summer break looms with no foreign interference plan
21-06-2023
June 21 2023 — Summer break looms with no foreign interference plan
We’re just a few days away from the House of Commons summer break, with no clear steps in place to deal with foreign interference; Marco Mendicino says the buck stops with his office when it comes to the Paul Bernardo prison transfer – but that doesn’t mean he’ll resign; And we look at what the byelection results mean for the Liberals and the Conservatives.
June 20 2023 — Federal by-elections results
20-06-2023
June 20 2023 — Federal by-elections results
We take a closer look at yesterday’s by-election results; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says hers is not the only province fed up with the federal government.
June 19 2023 — Federal by-elections day
19-06-2023
June 19 2023 — Federal by-elections day
What to watch out for in today’s federal by-elections; The impact of the Paul Bernardo prison transfer on Marco Mendicino’s political future; And the showdown in New Brunswick over changes to school LGTBQ policies at schools.
June 16 2023 — More calls for Mendicino to resign
16-06-2023
June 16 2023 — More calls for Mendicino to resign
The Public Safety Minister faces more calls for his resignation over the Paul Bernardo prison transfer; Alberta is giving a thumbs-down to the federal government’s plan to protect workers during the transition to net zero; And more on Canada’s decision to freeze government ties with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
June 15 2023 — Poilievre calls on Mendicino to resign
15-06-2023
June 15 2023 — Poilievre calls on Mendicino to resign
Pierre Poilievre calls on Marco Mendicino to step down; The government disputes a parliamentary budget officer report that finds the investment in the Volkswagen battery plant will be almost 3-billion dollars more than advertised; And a Conservative MP’s motion is defeated by the Liberals, Bloc Québécois and NDP, who claim it is a “backdoor” attempt to open the abortion debate.
June 14 2023 — Over 100 investigations of foreign interference underway
14-06-2023
June 14 2023 — Over 100 investigations of foreign interference underway
The RCMP confirms more than 100 investigations are underway into foreign interference allegations; The NDP tables its pharmacare bill; And the Prime Minister says he won’t back down on a bill that would require tech giants to pay publishers for linking or repurposing their content online.
June 13 2023 — Who will take over from David Johnston?
13-06-2023
June 13 2023 — Who will take over from David Johnston?
Who will take over from David Johnston to delve into foreign interference?; Justice Russell Brown retires – meaning The Supreme Court has a vacancy the Prime Minister must fill; And MPs consider whether a hybrid parliament should become permanent.
June 12 2023 — Next steps to deal with foreign interference
12-06-2023
June 12 2023 — Next steps to deal with foreign interference
The Liberals say they’re ready to talk about next steps with the opposition, following David Johnston’s departure; The Prime Minister is back in Canada after a surprise trip to Ukraine, where he made a pledge to provide more aid and weapons; And how are Canada’s politicians taking a stand during Pride Month?
June 09 2023 — Conservatives want a new balanced budget
09-06-2023
June 09 2023 — Conservatives want a new balanced budget
The Conservatives continue to call for a new budget that balances the books – and say they would work all summer and skip their holidays to make it happen; David Johnston has fired his crisis communications team amid reports that same company was also hired by MP Han Dong; And with forest fires front and centre on Parliament Hill, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May takes a swipe at her colleagues in the House of Commons.
June 08 2023 — Finance Minister says inflation is gradually being tamed
08-06-2023
June 08 2023 — Finance Minister says inflation is gradually being tamed
The Finance Minister says inflation is gradually being tamed, as The Bank of Canada raises its interest rate for the first time since January; Pierre Poilievre says he will filibuster the budget until the Liberals pledge to balance the books; And representatives of diaspora groups demand a public inquiry into Chinese interference.
June 07 2023 — Johnston vows to stay on as special rapporteur
07-06-2023
June 07 2023 — Johnston vows to stay on as special rapporteur
David Johnston hits back at his critics who say he is biased, and vows to stay on as special rapporteur; After more than 3 hours of grilling, the Conservatives say they have not changed their minds about the need for David Johnston to step down; Is the Bank of Canada poised to raise interest rates again?
June 06 2023 — Conservatives may filibuster the budget
06-06-2023
June 06 2023 — Conservatives may filibuster the budget
Pierre Poilievre says the Conservatives will filibuster the budget if the government doesn’t meet their demands; The Environment Minister accuses the Conservatives of being climate change deniers, as thousands of Canadians are displaced by raging fires; And we’re expecting testy exchanges, as David Johnston faces a Parliamentary Committee today.
June 05 2023 — Pressure mounts for David Johnston to step aside
05-06-2023
June 05 2023 — Pressure mounts for David Johnston to step aside
David Johnston is set to appear at a Commons Committee to answer questions about his report into foreign interference, as pressure mounts on him to step aside; And the Public Safety Minister reacts to word that Paul Bernardo has been transferred to a medium security prison.
June 02 2023 — Communication lapses in reporting of MPs targeted by China
02-06-2023
June 02 2023 — Communication lapses in reporting of MPs targeted by China
A parliamentary committee hears more about the lapses in communication that prevented MPs from finding out they were being targeted by China; And what’s the status of the multi-billion dollar Stellantis deal?
June 01 2023 — Government shrugs off NDP foreign interference motion
01-06-2023
June 01 2023 — Government shrugs off NDP foreign interference motion
The government shrugs off an NDP motion to sideline David Johnston and call a public inquiry into foreign interference allegations; The opposition says they won’t stop trying to get answers through a public inquiry; And the government considers beefing up security for some cabinet ministers in an era of increasing threats.
May 31 2023 — Singh won’t trigger an election if Johnston stays
31-05-2023
May 31 2023 — Singh won’t trigger an election if Johnston stays
Jagmeet Singh says he won’t trigger an election if the government ignores his motion to remove David Johnston and call a public inquiry into foreign interference; Erin O’Toole says he was targeted by China, and the Canadian government did nothing about it; And the newly-elected premier of Alberta vows to fight for her province’s energy sector.
May 30 2023 — UCP wins majority in Alberta
30-05-2023
May 30 2023 — UCP wins majority in Alberta
Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party wins a majority government in Alberta and she challenges Justin Trudeau to stand down on his environmental policies; An NDP motion will be debated today, calling on David Johnston to step aside as special rapporteur investigating foreign interference; Pierre Poilievre pushes for Jagmeet Singh to make a big move.