The most recent programs for the Canada Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1025 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:53:41 GMT Alison Redford, the premier of Alberta Province, talked about the Keystone XL pipeline, which would run from Alberta to the Texas coast, the U.S. State Department's recent Supplement Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) examining the pipeline, and the Alberta-U.S. energy relationship. She described efforts to curb pollution from tar sands oil production, but said that tar sands production would not slow down if the pipeline was not extended to the Gulf of Mexico. After her remarks she was interviewed by Daniel Yergin and responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. She was interrupted by protestors several times. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311993-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311993-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Nordlinger talked about his magazine profile on Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, "Leader of the West: The Progress of Stephen Harper." He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included his reasons for writing the article, Canadian politics, and some of the policies enacted during the prime minister's tenure. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311457-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311457-6 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed key issues in the Canada-U.S. relationship, focusing on energy, the environment, and trade. The main topic was the Keystone XL Pipeline which would move crude oil from the tar sands of Alberta, Canada, down to the Gulf of Mexico. Delays in the project had strained relations between the countries. A video about the issues was shown. Panelists referenced President Obama's State of the Union speech and some major comments made by the Canadian prime minister and the media. Panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. Peter Van Dusen moderated. "Canada-U.S.: What's the Future for Energy, Environment and Trade?" was part of the [Maclean's]-CPAC "In Conversation" series of town halls. It was held at the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311037-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311037-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State John Kerry and Foreign Minister of Canada John Baird spoke with reporters following a meeting at the State Department. Secretary Kerry addressed the Keystone XL oil pipeline, saying the process for evaluating the project would be fair and open with an announcement coming in the near-term. Other topics included U.S.-Canada relations involving efforts to streamline trade and travel at the border. Secretary Kerry also addressed upcoming nuclear discussions with Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310897-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT At a forum with business leaders in Ottawa, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper discussed relations between the U.S. and Canada and described his government as "extremely pro-American." Topics included the "fiscal cliff," cross-border trade, and the current U.S.-Canada relationship. He was interviewed by Maryscott Greenwood at the Canadian American Business Council 18th Annual Fall Policy Forum and Business Achievement Award Luncheon in Ottawa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309647-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Canadian Minister of National Defense Peter MacKay spoke to the media about U.S.-Canada military relations and upcoming discussions with other foreign defense leaders. Reporters repeatedly questioned them about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's previous day United Nations address in which he called for global action against Iran's nuclear program, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308461-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ambassadors and U.S. and Canadian Naval and Coast Guard officials talked about relations between the two countries and cooperation on border security, energy, and environmental issues. Panelists stressed the continuance of border policy cooperation and how successful border policy has been so far. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307633-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307633-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Harper held a joint news conference during the chancellor's state visit to Canada. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307617-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307617-2 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT During official arrival ceremonies, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Parliament Hill. The commemoration included playing both countries' national anthems and review of the troops. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307617-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307617-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a joint news conference with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada and President Felipe Calderon of Mexico as part of the North American Leaders' Summit. They discussed a wide range of topics including job creation, trade, and security. President Obama said the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are working together to get rid of out-dated regulations that are stifling job creation. President Obama also commented on the previous week's Supreme Court oral arguments on the 2010 health care law, saying he remains confident that justices will rule that the law is constitutional. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305258-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper talked about a variety of issues including a wide range of topics including U.S.-Canada relations, energy supplies and exports, immigration, and trade expansion. The Keystone XL pipeline was the focus of several questions posed to the Canadian leader. Former Congresswoman Jane Harman moderated the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305262-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivered a speech on the Canadian budget proposal to the Parliament. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305210-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305210-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper answered questions from his party and the opposition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304025-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Stephen Harper talked about the state of Canada's economy and the upcoming G20 summit in Mexico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303924-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303924-3 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Prime Minister Harper spoke to reporters about U.S.-Canada relations. Among the topics they addressed were trade issues, border security, the global economy, and a proposed oil pipeline in North America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303063-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303063-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper answered questions from his party and the opposition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302114-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following his morning address at the United Nations General Assembly, British Prime Minister traveled to Canada to meet with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and address the Parliament. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301709-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301709-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper took questions from members in the first Question Period since members returned back to Parliament from their summer recess. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301619-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canada's Cable Public Affairs Channel presented its documentary, [9/11: Ten Years Later]. The film examines global changes following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301461-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien spoke about relations between the U.S. and Canada at a meeting of the American Bar Association in Toronto. He also focused on his relationship with former U.S. presidents. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301110-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301110-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Camille Balhorn talked about her National History Day Contest project, "The Boundary Waters Treaty: Sustained Diplomacy." She was interviewed at the "National History Night" reception for state contest winners at the National Museum of American History. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300065-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300065-8 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivered a speech on the Canadian budget proposal and government spending priorities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299884-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299884-2 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Canadian Cabinet answered questions from their party and the opposition about budget proposals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299884-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian news coverage of post-election events and analysis was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299365-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian news coverage of the Parliamentary election campaign was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299157-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299157-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian news coverage of Parliamentary election campaigns was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299041-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299041-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper, who had served as Prime Minister since 2006, debated the three other major party leaders in the first debate of the Parliamentary election campaign. The Canadian Parliament dissolved in March after a no-confidence vote was passed by the opposition parties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298976-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Canadian broadcast of "The National" focused on Parliamentary elections following a vote of no confidence in the government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298926-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298926-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "What should President Obama say in his national address on Libya?" David Akin talked by telephone from Ottawa, Canada, about the latest developments with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He is expected to receive a vote of no-confidence causing Parliament to dissolve and new elections to be held in May 2011. A parliamentary committee judged that Mr Harper's government had acted in contempt by failing to disclose the full costs of spending on programs involving tougher crime legislation, corporate tax cuts, and plans to purchase stealth fighter jets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298688-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298688-2 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Evan Solomon hosted the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC) "Power & Politics" program on the Canadian House of Common's no-confidence vote on Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The vote of no confidence passed 156 to 145, making new elections necessary. Mr. Solomon was s joined by CBC anchor Peter Mansbridge. During CBC commercials, C-SPAN promotions were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298678-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper answered questions from his party and the opposition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298655-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298655-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the leader of the Conservative Party, took questions along with his Cabinet in the Canadian House of Commons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298638-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298638-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canada Finance Minister Jim Flaherty presented the country's federal budget for fiscal year 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298619-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper answered questions from his party and the opposition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298083-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Stana talked about the Government Accountability Office report released earlier in the week that looked at security along the U.S.-Canada border and the implications for the threat of terrorism to the U.S. The report concluded that the level of security is inadequate and that the northern border poses a higher safety risk than the U.S.-Mexico border. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297871-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297871-5 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper held a joint news conference on relations between the two countries and other issues. They also addressed the latest developments as unrest and anti-government demonstrations in Egypt continued. Portions spoken in French were not translated into English. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297862-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297862-2 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Gibbs gave the daily White House briefing. Two of President Obama's economic advisers also spoke about the administration's "Win the Future" agenda, announced in the State of the Union address. Topics included the latest employment statistics, the federal budget, Social Security, and the protests in Egypt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297862-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297862-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT American and Canadian panelists talked about U.S.-Canada relation. Topics included continental security, trade, immigration, and sovereignty. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297553-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297553-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer defended his country's handling of border security in light of recent comments made by Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle. He also talked about trade with the U.S., energy and climate change, and the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296216-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He talked about Canada's leadership in the G-8 and G-20, as well as humanitarian efforts in Haiti and Pakistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295632-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295632-2 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian news coverage of Parliament and politics was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292382-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292382-3 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT General Vance spoke about NATO operations in Afghanistan and about the Canadian role in the efforts to combat Taliban and al-Qaida forces. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292151-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292151-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the first year of the Obama presidency and its impact on Canada. John Ibbitson moderated. Among the topics they addressed were the state of the North American economy, international trade relations, relations with the Muslim world, and global climate change policy. They also answered questions from members of the audience. Panelists: Ambassadors Michael Wilson and Frank McKenna http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290253-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290253-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bill Gillespie, participating from Ottawa, Canada, talked about the Canadian Supreme Court hearing on the case of a Toronto man who is the last Western detainee held at Guantanamo Bay. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289998-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289998-7 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters following a meeting with Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper. They addressed a number of issues including trade and troop deployment in Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288951-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288951-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper took questions from members in the first Question Period since members returned back to Parliament from their summer recess. Prime Minister Stephen Harper could face a no-confidence vote later this month, which could lead to another national election and a possible defeat to the Conservatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288883-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Robert Ouelett, former president of the Canadian Medical Association, talked about the Canadian health care system. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288610-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288610-3 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper took questions from members in the last Question Period before the summer recess. Members focused on the economy with unemployment insurance and jobs being the dominant issues. Earlier in the week, the Conservative Party and the main opposition party, the Liberals, agreed to a deal that would preserve the Conservatives' minority government temporarily. The Liberals, at one point, threatened to bring the Conservatives' down in a confidence vote on supplementary budget estimates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287173-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287173-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the second portion of a series of Canadian Parliamentary committee hearings on the automobile industry in early March, members of the Automotive Industry subcommittee invited executives of Chrysler, Canada to examine challenges facing the auto sector in Canada, the current global economic crisis, and the impact of the U.S. auto industry on Canada. Most of the questions dealt with creating new jobs in light of the recent cutbacks at Chrysler and layoffs. Other questions centered on negotiations with CAW (Canadian Auto Workers) and unions. There were several references to the UAW and U.S. operations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284978-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284978-3 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the first of two portions in a series of Canadian Parliamentary committee hearings on the automobile industry held in early March, members of the Automotive Industry subcommittee invited executives of the leading car companies in Canada and representatives of the Canadian Auto Workers Union to examine challenges facing the auto sector in Canada, the current global economic crisis, and the impact of the U.S. auto industry on Canada. Mr. Mondragon suggested that the government approve a plan whereby Ford Canada offered a $3,500 stimulus or "credit" for Canadians who "scrap" their old cars for new ones. Most of the questions dealt with creating new jobs in light of the recent cutbacks in Ford and layoffs. Other questions centered on negotiations with CAW (Canadian Auto Workers) and unions. There were several references to the UAW and U.S. operations, as well as questions on a "comprehensive manufacturers initiative." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284978-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284978-1 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT