Politics of Canada

Separatists take power in Quebec — but no signs of pushing for separation

Global Politics

Quebec’s Parti Quebecois swung into power recently in Canada, which agitated at least one man who believes the long-time separatist party will try and move Quebec into a free, French-speaking country. But so far, there’s no indication that the party’s leaders will move for such a referendum — and even less reason to think they’d succeed.

Canadians take to the streets in Montreal in protest, to defend social programs

Global Politics

VIDEO: With Keystone pipeline project halted, China looks to Canada

Environment

Why Canada Said No to the Iraq War

Arts, Culture & Media

Canadian Aboriginal Groups Oppose Pipeline

Environment
The World

Canadian Greens Vie for Votes

The environment takes center stage in Canada’s elections– with a Green Party leader taking part in televised debates for the first time.

The World

Studio 360 – Episode 844 – Charlie Brown & Berlin – Segment 6

What is Stephen Harper Reading?

Yann Martel is the author of the bestselling novel Life of Pi. Stephen Harper is the Prime Minister of Canada. For the last six months, Martel has been sending works of literature to Harper, one every two weeks. Kurt called Martel to ask him about it.

The World

Canadian prime minister apologizes to aboriginal students who endured abuse

Conflict & Justice

Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper will publicly apologize today: for over 100 years the government set up boarding schools where indigenous children were abused. It s seen as a tremendous gesture by the government. The reaction to public apologies can range from standing ovations to outcry for more. The Takeaway checks in on some apologies […]

The World

Canada’s elections

Global Politics

In the U.S., the election season seems to last forever. But in Canada it’s a more like blink-and-you-missed-it. The World’s Andrea Crossan reports.

The World

Canada’s days numbered in Afghanistan

Conflict & Justice

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper sent a blunt message to Afghanistan today. He said that Canada would not renew its military mission there past 2011. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with John Ivison with Canada’s National Post newspaper.