The most popular 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) Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 14:59:25 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper formally apologized in the Canadian House of Commons for his country's practice of sending Native Canadian children to church-run residential schools. Many students reported being mentally, physically and sexually abused at the schools, which operated for almost 100 years before being shuttered in the 1970s. Native Canadian members of parliament also spoke. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205172-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Canadian news coverage of national Parliamentary elections was shown. Prime Minister Harper's Conservative Party won re-election but was unable to gain a clear majority in the Parliament. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281789-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281789-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT At the opening of 40th Parliament in the Senate Chamber in Ottawa, Canadian Governor General Michaelle Jean delivered the Throne Speech outlining the priorities of the government. The focus was on the economy. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Newsworld program included pageantry and pre and post speech commentary by host Peter Mansbridge and guests. Some French with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282479-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282479-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Canadian party leaders met in the second of two debates in English among the party leaders prior to the January 23 Canadian election. Following opening statements, the participants debated questions about topics including ethics, the Canadian Constitution, crime, values, the economy, and national unity. Mr. Paikin moderated the debate. Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin is the Liberal Party Leader. Opposition Leader Stephen Harper is the Conservative Party Leader. Other candidates include Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe, New Democratic Party (NDP) Leader Jack Layton, and Green Party leader Jim Harris. A consortium of Canadian network television stations and C-Span provided the debate. The party leaders also will participate later in two debates in French. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190614-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT In a symposium on media coverage of politics, Mr. Lepine talked about political coverage in the Middle East and other countries. Professor Swanson discussed the coverage of the U.S. 1992 presidential campaign, while Mr. Hitchens talked about the coverage of politics in Washington, DC. Other panelists discussed various aspects of international journalistic coverage of politics. After their prepared remarks, the panelists took questions from the audience. Translation from French to English was by voiceover. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49943-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49943-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Live television news coverage produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation of Parliamentary election results was shown. Early election returns indicated that the ruling Liberal Party had lost the election paving the way for a minority Conservative Party government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190833-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190833-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Broadcasting presented a program in tribute to former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Included were many video clips from his life and career. Many persons paid tribute to him in interviews. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159515-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159515-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT National election coverage by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was simulcast. Coverage included interviews with news correspondents and candidates from across the country with continuous reports of numbers of votes for each party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182468-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182468-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper introduced a motion of no confidence in the Canadian government. Following Mr. Harper's statement and some questions from members, government House Leader Valeri responded on behalf of the Liberal government of Prime Minister Paul Martin. Other speakers included leaders of the two other political parties who are joining the Conservatives in opposition to the government. A vote on this motion is expected on the evening of November 28, and it is predicted it will pass, leading to the fall of the government and a general election in Canada in January. Courtesy of CPAC. Prime Minister Paul Martin, the Liberal Party leader, was not present. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190073-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin and members of his cabinet took questions from members on a number of issues including recent political scandals involving advertising firms and kickbacks to the Liberal Party. The leader of the Conservative opposition was expected to introduce a no-confidence motion in the House of Commons as a result of the scandals. Questioning was often heated and focused on a number of domestic issues that opposition leaders were trying to use to rally support for their challenge to the prime minister. Some French with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190063-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190063-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT In a formal ceremony in Toronto, Prime Minister Harper took the oath of office, signed the Instrument of Advice, and was sworn in by a representative of the governor general. Governor General Clarkson and members of the Privy Council presided at the ceremony. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191066-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Governor General Adrienne Clarkson outlined the agenda for Canada this term. She talked about the federal gas tax, affordable housing and racial and gender equality. The House of Commons is the major lawmaking body in the Canadian Parliament. The Governor General is Queen Elizabeth's representative to Canada. This speech is called the "throne speech." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183806-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183806-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5140-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Charles Doran, the director of the Canadian Studies department at Johns Hopkins, spoke with C-SPAN about the nature of the recently signed U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement, what the possible effects of the agreement might be, who supports and opposes the deal and the future created by the deal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/132-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/132-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama was interviewed by the Canadian news program The National shortly before making a state visit to Canada and after signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. President Obama answered questions about the "buy America" clause of the Act, NAFTA, oil sands, Iraq, and financial markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284135-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284135-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Canadian news coverage of Parliamentary election night returns was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182468-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182468-2 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Canada holds Parliamentary elections on June 28th, and the leaders of the major political parties debated. Polls show a very close race between Prime Minister Paul Martin's Liberal party and the main opposition Conservatives. Some of the topics covered are U.S.-Canada relations, Iraq, same-sex marriage, and health care. Several Canadian political commercials were also shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182296-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182296-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and members of his cabinet took questions from members of the Canadian House of Commons. This was Liberal Party Leader Stephane Dion's first Question Period as leader of the opposition since his election to party leadership on Saturday, December 2, 2006. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195632-1 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 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 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT