The House

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The House

Politics these days can seem like one big shouting match. Catherine Cullen cuts through the noise. Every Saturday she makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries, and analysis of the week’s news — from across the political spectrum. Because democracy is a conversation, and we’re here for it.

  1. -5 J

    Trudeau's showdown with the Indian government — and his own caucus

    On Monday, RCMP officials dropped bombshell allegations that Indian government agents are working with mobsters to target Sikhs separatists in Canada — followed quickly by both countries expelling diplomats. The House visits a Sikh temple where a Khalistani activist was gunned down to hear how the community is reacting to this week’s developments. Then the assistant RCMP commissioner explains why the Mounties decided to suddenly go public and responds to India’s fierce denials. Plus, CBC’s top political hosts sit down together to discuss a secret plot by some Liberal MPs who want to see Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resign as party leader. Then, The House meets up with former cabinet minister and astronaut Marc Garneau at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum to chat about his long career, Trudeau’s leadership and the growing rift with India. And finally, as British Columbians prepare to go to the polls on Saturday in an NDP-Conservative showdown, The House dives into the riding of Richmond-Centre to speak with candidates and find out what issues are motivating voters. This episode features the voices of:  Gurkeerat Singh, youth leader at the Guru Nanak Sikh GurdwaraBrigitte Gauvin, RCMP Assistant CommissionerDavid Cochrane, host of CBC’s Power and Politics.Rosemary Barton, CBC’s chief political correspondent and host of Rosemary Barton Live.Marc Garneau, former astronaut and cabinet minister.Hon Chan, B.C. Conservative Party candidate for Richmond-Centre.Henry Yao, NDP candidate for Richmond-CentreWendy Yuan, unaffiliated candidate for Richmond-Centre

    52 min

  2. 12 OCT.

    Is Canada’s immigration consensus in jeopardy?

    It’s almost part of Canadian lore that as a nation, across the political spectrum, we recognize the value of immigration. Now, as provinces demand Ottawa curb the number of newcomers, is that consensus breaking down? The House visits an Ottawa shelter to hear how they’re doing their best to keep up with demand as more newcomers turn to them for help.  A pollster then details Canadians’ changing attitudes toward immigration. Then, host Catherine Cullen runs through key moments in nine years of Liberal policy decisions. Plus, a research chair on the politics of immigration discusses the growing tensions between the federal government and provinces over asylum seekers. And finally, two politics reporters explain why the House of Commons has been stuck going in circles over a debate concerning parliamentary privilege and documents related to a now-defunct green technology fund. This episode features the voices of:  Ashley Potter, frontline services manager at the Ottawa MissionShachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid InstituteMireille Paquet, Concordia University research chair on the politics of immigrationAaron Wherry, senior writer for CBC PoliticsLaura Osman, politics reporter for The Canadian Press

    50 min

  3. 5 OCT.

    Stuck between the Bloc and a hard place

    The Bloc Québécois is ramping up pressure on the Liberal government to meet its demands over more money for seniors – or face an election. But that would cost a lot. Like, billions. The House sits down with Daniel Thibeault, host of Radio-Canada’s politics program Les Coulisses du Pouvoir to understand whether the Bloc is angling for an election.  Then, as the world prepares to mark one year since Hamas’ horrific attack on Israel, The House has the highlights of an emergency debate in the House of Commons about the crisis. Then, two Middle East experts discuss what can be done to prevent a wider war from breaking out. Plus, fish harvesters in Newfoundland’s northern peninsula say politics is getting in the way of them making a living. The House hears the fishermen’s frustrations, then asks Liberal and Conservative MPs about concerns over the lifting of the decades-old cod moratorium. This episode features the voices of:  Daniel Thibeault, host of Radio Canada’s Coulisses de PouvoirThomas Juneau, University of Ottawa professorDennis Horak, Former Canadian head of mission in IranCBC's Caroline Hillier Liberal MP Mike KellowayConservative MP Rick Perkins

    50 min

  4. 28 SEPT.

    What a quip about a bathtub tells us about Canadian politics right now

    Heckling’s pretty common during House of Commons debates. But with tensions running high as the Liberals fight to keep the government afloat, one stray quip can set off a barrage of accusations and criticism. The House sits down with two Hill watchers to discuss Conservative MP Garnett Genuis’ allegedly homophobic comment and what it tells us about civility in Parliament. Then, as the Middle East remains on the brink of all-out war, Canada’s national defence minister tells The House how the government has been preparing over the summer to possibly evacuate tens of thousands of people with Canadian connections stuck in Lebanon. Plus — Chinese dissidents living in Canada share their stories of alleged harassment and intimidation by Beijing. Canada’s former ambassador to China listens in and tells us what steps should be taken to protect free speech and assembly rights for all students across Canadian campuses. This episode features the voices of:  Shannon Proudfoot, writer for The Globe and Mail’s Ottawa bureauPaul Wells, author and podcasterBill Blair, Minister of National DefenceCraig Desson, CBC NewsGuy Saint-Jacques, former Canadian ambassador to China

    50 min

  5. 21 SEPT.

    Political flexing. That’s wassup.

    The House. Is. Back! And everyone’s flexing their muscles.  Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet joins the show to talk about how his party might use its strength to get what they want from the government. Plus, after NDP leader Jagmeet Singh had a standoff with protesters who’d hurled insults at him, MPs talk about just how much harassment they’ve faced in politics.  Then we’ll hear from a panel of political strategists about whose flex was best over an upcoming attempt to bring the government down.   Finally, the second phase of the foreign interference inquiry kicked off on Monday. CBC’s Marina von Stackleberg will bring us up to speed.  This episode features the voices of:  Yves-François Blanchet, leader of the Bloc Québécois Lori Idlout, NDP MP Gord Johns, NDP MP Taleeb Noormohamed, Liberal MP  Yasir Naqvi, Liberal MP Kate Harrison, Conservative strategist Vandana Kattar, Liberal strategist George Soule, former NDP communications director Marina von Stackleberg, CBC News

    50 min

  6. 14 SEPT.

    No, No, No…everything is fine! The Liberal caucus gears up in B.C.

    Liberal MPs met this week in Nanaimo, B.C., quick to tell reporters they’ve got full confidence in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The House is on the ground, taking the temperature, talking to Liberals about how they think they can turn their fortunes — even as one of Trudeau’s own MPs says people are “tired of his face.” We also hear from Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer about how his party hopes to force a non-confidence motion to bring down the government as soon as possible. Then, we head up Vancouver Island to Campbell River, which is likely to become a battleground between the Conservatives and the NDP. The CBC’s Emma Godmere speaks with voters there about the issues that matter most to them. Finally, with British Columbians going to the polls next month, Premier David Eby said he’d scrap the carbon tax if Ottawa removes the requirement to have it. The Toronto Star’s Tonda MacCharles, and the National Post’s Stuart Thomson break down what to expect ahead of Parliament resuming on Monday. This episode features the voices of:  John McKay, Liberal MP for Scarborough—GuildwoodFrancis Drouin, Liberal MP for Glengarry—Prescott—RussellHedy Fry, Liberal MP for Vancouver CentreAndrew Scheer, Conservative House leaderCBC’s Emma GodmereTonda MacCharles, Ottawa bureau chief for the Toronto Star.Stuart Thomson, Parliamentary bureau chief for the National Post

    49 min

  7. 7 SEPT.

    It’s not me, it’s you: the Liberal-NDP breakup

    Sometimes, it just doesn’t work out. The NDP’s decision to end its deal with the Liberals — which for two years brought stability to the minority government — has raised the spectre of a snap federal election. The House sits down with one of the NDP architects of the deal to find out why the party chose to back out now, and what comes next. Then, months after a Toronto byelection loss that rocked the governing Liberals, another test is on the way later this month in a Montreal race. We travel to LaSalle-Émard-Verdun to find out how the campaign — with national implications — is playing out on the ground. Also, a Liberal minister and national campaign committee co-chair sits down with Catherine Cullen to talk through her party’s plan to regain their mojo and win — they hope — a fourth term. Plus — Germany has embraced a novel diplomatic arrangement: two ambassadors for the price of one. A married couple who will rotate in and out of the posting in Ottawa explain what’s behind the arrangement. This episode features the voices of:  Anne McGrath, principal secretary to Jagmeet SinghCraig Sauvé, NDP candidateLouis-Philippe Sauvé, Bloc Québécois candidatePhilippe J. Fournier, founder, 338canada.comSoraya Martinez Ferrada, tourism minister, Liberal campaign committee co-chairMatthias Lüttenberg and Tjorven Bellmann, German ambassadors-designate

    50 min

  8. 31 AOÛT

    Did the Liberals have a ‘Seinfeld’ summer?

    A show about nothing: that’s at least how some are cheekily describing the Liberals’ last few months. Host Catherine Cullen sits down with a panel of former top political advisers to discuss what moves the Liberals have left to make, with two weeks to go until Parliament returns and two more byelections arrive. Plus — we revisit our conversation with Pulitzer Prize finalist John Valliant about his book Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast, and why our brains struggle to accept the reality of climate change. And for too many Canadians, justice delayed is justice denied. It’s not just annoying — delays in the system are causing some cases to be thrown out. The House returns to a documentary digging deep into the issue. This episode features the voices of:  Marci Surkes, chief strategy officer at Compass Rose and former Liberal adviserGarry Keller, vice president at StrategyCorp and former Conservative adviserJohn Vailliant, author of Fire Weather: The Making of a BeastCBC’s Kristen Everson

    50 min
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Politics these days can seem like one big shouting match. Catherine Cullen cuts through the noise. Every Saturday she makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries, and analysis of the week’s news — from across the political spectrum. Because democracy is a conversation, and we’re here for it.

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