Sep 25, 2013 | 13:28The House House Additions | Assisted Suicide AudioThe House House Additions | Assisted Suicide Sep 25, 2013 | 13:28In a special report that first aired in March 2012, CBC reporter Alison Crawford explores the controversial and emotional issue of doctor-assisted suicide. She traveled south of the border, to Washington State, to find out how their Death With Dignity leg
Aug 10, 2013 | 12:36The House Jean Charest - CETA at 'danger point'? AudioThe House Jean Charest - CETA at 'danger point'? Aug 10, 2013 | 12:36After years of negotiations, deadlines have come and gone, and the Canada-EU free trade agreement is still being negotiated. With no end in sight, former Quebec Premier Jean Charest -- was one of the first proponents of such a deal -- explains why he's ge
Aug 6, 2011 | 4:40The House Good Q for August 6, 2011 AudioThe House Good Q for August 6, 2011 Aug 6, 2011 | 4:40Could something similar to the U.S. debt ceiling crisis ever happen in Canada? And why are we talking about John Stewart and the Daily Show? Here's a hint: it has something to do with the House of Commons in the U.K.!
Jun 27, 2012 | 7:30The House House Additions | Canada, Guns and the Arms Trade AudioThe House House Additions | Canada, Guns and the Arms Trade Jun 27, 2012 | 7:30On Monday, the United Nations will kick off a month of marathon negotiations on an international Arms Trade Treaty. The agreement would regulate the import, export and transfer of all conventional weapons. If it was in place now, it would be illegal for Russia to sell arms to Syria. There's still a long way to go in getting consensus on the treaty, some nations oppose it outright while others are calling for the ammunition or certain weapons to be excluded.
In October, we reported how Canada made the controversial proposal to exclude hunting and shooting weapons from the treaty.
Last week the Radio, Television and Digital News Association recognized Alison Crawford's documentary with a national award for in-depth reporting.
Dec 10, 2011 | 12:11The House Digital House (Web extra) AudioThe House Digital House (Web extra) Dec 10, 2011 | 12:11Mark Dance, 23, is a former parliamentary intern. Dance makes the case for a fourth institution of parliament, a sort of "Digital House" where people can come together online and participate in Canadian democracy. Listen to Evan's conversation with one young man you won't soon forget!
Jul 7, 2012 | 48:29The House Bev Oda's legacy and the challenges of her successor at CIDA AudioThe House Bev Oda's legacy and the challenges of her successor at CIDA Jul 7, 2012 | 48:29This week on The House, guest-host Chris Hall talks to the new Minister of International Cooperation, Julian Fantino, and looks at where the Canadian International Development Agency stands following Bev Oda’s controversial tenure. The CBC Julianne Hazlewood brings us a view from the backbenches of Parliament, and the growing tension within the Conservative cabinet about those in cabinet, and those on the outside. And finally, Greg Weston and Kady O’Malley stop by to dissect this week’s minor shuffle and other political news of the week.