Cpac Today In Politics

The Prime Minister says an announcement about a possible diplomatic boycott of the Olympics could be made in the coming weeks; Conservatives push for a committee to examine Canada’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan; And the Liberals table legislation aimed at eliminating some mandatory minimum sentences.

There are calls for Canada to join a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics; Dominic Barton is stepping down as Canada’s Ambassador to China; And Erin O’Toole asks the House of Commons to investigate complaints against Alberta MP Shannon Stubbs.

Confusion continues to surround the government's travel rules in the face of the Omicron variant; Opposition MPs get ready to grill Chrystia Freeland; And Maxime Bernier gets 96% approval from his own party.

The Finance Minister will present an economic update in less than 2 weeks; New pandemic travel measures leave Canadian travellers confused; And the US changes its requirements for COVID testing for visitors.

MPs unanimously vote in favour of a fast-tracked bill banning conversion therapy; A supply of vaccine boosters will be available if experts call for it; The opposition continues its calls for a plan to fight inflation; And the interim leader of the Green Party outlines goals for the party’s future.

The Prime Minister says Canada may need to do more in response to the Omicron variant; A request from South Africa’s envoy in Ottawa that Canada support a waiver on patent protections for COVID vaccines; And the opposition continues to hammer the government on housing prices.

The government faces more questions about pandemic travel restrictions; As the Omicron variant spreads, how is Canada contributing to global vaccination efforts?; A date is set for an apology to victims of sexual misconduct in the military.

Canada makes moves to try to limit the spread of the latest COVID variant; The federal and BC governments face the catastrophic flooding together; And the new chief of the defence staff talks about the challenges he’s facing.

Chrystia Freeland says Canada may retaliate against U.S. softwood lumber duty rates; General Wayne Eyre is appointed as the permanent chief of the defence staff; And the Environment commissioner’s report says Canada “has become the worst performer of all G7 nations” on climate change.

The latest federal aid package proposes targeted support to business and workers affected by pandemic closures; Conservative MPs oppose a government proposal to return to a hybrid format in the House of Commons; And MPs hold an emergency debate on the flooding crisis in British Columbia.

The Liberals put forward their vision for rebuilding Canada, as the country makes its way out of the pandemic; Will the priorities outlined in the Speech from the Throne be enough to get support from opposition parties?; And the Conservatives move forward with their challenge of the ruling that imposed the vaccine mandate in the House of Commons.

A new Parliament begins with today’s Speech from the Throne; The NDP says it’s having ongoing discussions about fast-tracking legislation; And questions remain about vaccination numbers in the Conservative caucus.

After almost six months, Parliament resumes today; With some Conservative MPs unvaccinated, will the House of Commons have hybrid sittings or meet only in person?; And what will be the dynamics of this minority parliament?

Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden meet as Canada fights a proposed tax incentive that would apply to American-made electric vehicles; Approval is expected today for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for children; And the federal government says it will help British Columbia rebuild after disastrous flooding.

The Prime Minister brings Canada’s concerns about protectionist policies to the U.S. president today; Erin O’Toole warns MPs that they risk the same fate as Denise Batters if they challenge his leadership; And reports emerge that the government will drop the PCR test requirement for fully-vaccinated Canadians taking short trips abroad.

Senator Denise Batters is kicked out of the Conservative Caucus; How will the government approach protectionist measures when the Prime Minister meets with the U.S. President this week?; And Moderna submits an application to Health Canada to approve its COVID-19 vaccine for children.

Erin O’Toole faces a revolt inside his party as a Conservative senator launches a petition for a leadership review; Jason Kenney faces the possibility of a leadership review earlier than expected; And Kenney accuses the Prime Minister of playing favourites when it comes to child care deals with the provinces.

The Prime Minister heads to Washington this week to meet with the presidents of the U.S. and Mexico; Disappointment over the compromise on coal reached at the COP26 climate conference; And Pierre Poilievre calls on the government and the Bank of Canada to renew the inflation control target.

Melanie Joly heads to the United States ahead of a meeting between the Prime Minister and American and Mexican Presidents; Is Erin O’Toole sending a message to vaccination critics with his shadow cabinet?; And what’s next for the Green Party now that Annamie Paul has stepped down?

Jagmeet Singh shoots down rumours of a Liberal-NDP coalition; Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu apologizes for her comments about COVID-19 and vaccines; And Scott Moe says he wants Saskatchewan to be a nation within a nation.