On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda reports on the hearings before the Supreme Court of Canada on the future of Parliament’s upper chamber, the Senate. He also deals with the Council of the Federation meeting of the… »
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda reports on the hearings before the Supreme Court of Canada on the future of Parliament’s upper chamber, the Senate. He also deals with the Council of the Federation meeting of the… »
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda reports on the almost anti-climactic suspension of three senators from the Canadian Parliament’s upper chamber the Senate. As well, he deals with the political stories involving Mayor Rob Ford of Toronto,… »
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda reviews the week of accusations and denials around the Senate spending scandal, and the increasing pressure on Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper for more answers to his actions in dealing with… »
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda describes a tumultuous political week in Ottawa as all eyes focused on Canada’s appointed upper chamber the Senate, and the issue of due process for three Senators facing suspension from the Senate.… »
Economy, International, Politics
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda focuses on the return of parliamentarians to Ottawa, the new throne speech outlining the intentions of the federal government, and the signing by Canada of a trade deal with the European… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda focuses on the decision by Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper to boycott the Commonwealth Summit in Sri Lanka. He also deals with the questions raised by alleged spying by Canada’s ultra… »
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda focuses on the criticism by 18 former Canadian diplomats, cabinet ministers, and foreign affairs experts of the Canadian government’s attitude towards the United Nations. He also deals with Canada’s delaying of… »
Indigenous, International, Politics
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda reports on the Official Opposition NDP party’s decision to hold an online Twitter version of the House of Commons Question Period because of the prorogation of parliament. He also deals with a… »
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda focuses on the growing debate on religion and religious objects that was set off by the ruling minority separatist Parti Quebecois government in the predominantly French-speaking province of Quebec. He also… »
Economy, International, Politics
On this edition of Politics Today RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda focuses on Canada’s participation at the G20 Economic Summit in Russia. Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper said he was hopeful about the future of the global economy, but continued to raise… »