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Sep 12, 2011 | 20:34Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 12, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 12, 2011 Sep 12, 2011 | 20:34Today: Brian Topp becomes the first declared candidate in the NDP leadership race. He will step down as party president once he files his candidacy papers on Thursday. Brian Topp is in The War Room, along with Jaime Watt of Navigator Ltd, former NDP MP Lorne Nystrom and Rob Silver of Crestview Strategy.
Sep 9, 2011 | 25:47Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 9, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 9, 2011 Sep 9, 2011 | 25:47Today: The NDP Federal Council decides how their next leader will be chosen. Their meeting will solidify the rules that govern the leadership race. But are the rules about to create party divisions? Also, now that a perimeter security deal is in the works, how has public perception on the border changed in the last decade? Former Conservative Cabinet Minister Stockwell Day, Marcella Munro of Earnscliffe Strategy, and former Liberal MP Karen Redman are in The War Room.
Sep 8, 2011 | 15:00Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 8, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 8, 2011 Sep 8, 2011 | 15:00Today: Economic growth and jobs. That's the focus of today's Conservative caucus retreat. But, as the Tories look ahead to their first full session as a majority government, how will the tone in the house change? And what's in store this fall? Jaime Watt of Navigator Ltd, Robin MacLachlan of Summa Strategies and former Liberal MP Martha Hall Findlay are in The War Room
Sep 7, 2011 | 22:31Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 7, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 7, 2011 Sep 7, 2011 | 22:31Today: The federal government has spent $92 billion on national security over the past 10 years. That number comes from a new report that calculates the cost of 9/11. But could that money be better spent elsewhere? Former Conservative Cabinet Minister Chuck Strahl, Ian Capstick of MediaStyle, and former Liberal MP Alexandra Mendes are in The War Room.
Sep 6, 2011 | 18:16Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 6, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 6, 2011 Sep 6, 2011 | 18:16Olivia Chow makes it official. She will not seek the leadership of the NDP. But who will run? And should the convention be pushed back to a later date? Geoff Norquay of Earnscliffe Strategy, former NDP MP Lorne Nystrom and John Duffy of Strategy Corp. are in The War Room.
Sep 2, 2011 | 17:43Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 2, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 2, 2011 Sep 2, 2011 | 17:43Today: More support for a merger between the NDP and the Liberals, this time from CAW president Ken Lewenza. Will the merger issue dominate the upcoming NDP leadership race? Tim Powers of Summa Strategies, University of Saskatchewan Professor and former NDP candidate Nettie Wiebe, and former Liberal MP Mark Holland are in The War Room.
Sep 1, 2011 | 19:57Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 1, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - September 1, 2011 Sep 1, 2011 | 19:57Today: Prime Minister Stephen Harper attends an international meeting about Libya's future. What is Canada's role in Libya's reconstruction? Former Conservative Cabinet Minister Stockwell Day, Ian Capstick of MediaStyle and former Liberal MP Martha Hall Findlay are in The War Room.
Aug 31, 2011 | 21:14Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 31, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 31, 2011 Aug 31, 2011 | 21:14Today: Prime Minister Stephen Harper has named columnist Angelo Persichilli as his director of communications. We get The War Room take on Harper's new right-hand man. And Canada's economy shrinks for the first time since the recession. Does this mean a double dip recession is on the horizon? Finally, Bob Rae says the Liberals have ruled out a merger, but both Liberal and NDP MPs are stepping forward to support the idea.
Aug 30, 2011 | 16:51Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 30, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 30, 2011 Aug 30, 2011 | 16:51Today: Questions around NDP leadership heat up. As does the idea of a merger between the Liberals and the NDP. Would Canada benefit under a two party system? Jaime Watt of Navigator Ltd, Marcella Munro of Earnscliffe Strategy and former Liberal MP Alexandra Mendes are in The War Room.
Aug 29, 2011 | 22:41Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 29, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 29, 2011 Aug 29, 2011 | 22:41Today: Liberal MPs meet in Ottawa for their annual summer caucus retreat. Rebuilding the Liberal brand tops the agenda. The NDP are also focused on rebuilding, as the NDP leadership shifts into focus. Is a merger between the two parties a realistic option? Ian Capstick of MediaStyle, Geoff Norquay of Eearnscliffe Strategy and former Liberal MP Martha Hall Findlay are in The War Room.
Aug 26, 2011 | 17:43Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 26, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 26, 2011 Aug 26, 2011 | 17:43Today: British Columbia finds out the results of the HST referendum. How will this impact the province and Canada? Former Conservative Cabinet Minister Stockwell Day, Marcella Munro of Earnscliffe Strategy and Rob Silver of Crestview Strategy are in The War Room.
Aug 25, 2011 | 18:25Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 25, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 25, 2011 Aug 25, 2011 | 18:25Today: Rebel forces tighten their hold on Libya. How imminent is the fall of Moammar Gadhafi? And what's Canada's role in shaping a new government? Former Conservative Cabinet Minister Chuck Strahl, NDP activist Rebecca Blaikie and former Liberal MP Martha Hall Findlay are in The War Room.
Aug 24, 2011 | 15:31Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 24, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 24, 2011 Aug 24, 2011 | 15:31Today: Jack Layton returns to Parliament Hill for the final time. Dignitaries and members of Parliament visit his closed casket in the House of Commons foyer. The War Room is on location at the Hill with former Conservative Cabinet Minister Stockwell Day, Marcella Munro of Earnscliffe Strategy and former Liberal MP Mark Holland.
Aug 23, 2011 | 21:36Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 23, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 23, 2011 Aug 23, 2011 | 21:36Today: A day after Jack Layton's death, the country mourns. Canadians are left with his farewell letter, filled with hope and love. But the NDP leader also took a practical approach in his final goodbye. He looked towards the future, discussing the selection of a new leader. What are the next steps for the NDP? Ian Capstick of Media Style, Jim Armour of Summa Strategies, and former Liberal MP Karen Redman are in The War Room.
Aug 22, 2011 | 16:49Power and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 22, 2011 AudioPower and Politics - The War Room from the CBC News Network The War Room - August 22, 2011 Aug 22, 2011 | 16:49Today: NDP Leader Jack Layton has lost his battle with cancer. He was 61 years old. His passing comes just months after leading the NDP to unprecedented success. To talk about Jack Layton's life and legacy, we're in the war room with NDP President Brian Topp, Geoff Norquay of Earnscliffe Strategy and Rob Silver of Crestview Strategy.
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