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Saturday February 11, 2012

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EXCLUSIVE | The House in conversation with Prime Minister Stephen Harper

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This week on The House, national reporter Susan Lunn sat down with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to talk about his second official visit to China. Harper says taking a "different approach" and raising the issue of human rights with China is paying off, but warns China and "other governments" need to help shape a more positive future for Syria.

 

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An interview with Prime minister Stephen Harper, plus Evan reaches the Prime Minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile Lobsang Sangay. The Tibetan leader sounds the alarm on the 'tragedy' currently unfolding in Tibet. Then, experts Scott Sinclair from the CCPA and Lawrence Herman from the CD Howe Insytitute, join us to talk trade. Finally, Kady is in to answer questions about babies and a reference to Hitler, all inside the House of Commons!

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Saturday February 4, 2012

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China's influence on Canada's energy sector

Harper Hu Jintao (Sean Kilpatrick CP).jpgThis week on The House, Evan Solomon speaks with economist Robyn Allen, and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver ahead of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's trip to China next week. The program begins with an interview on the future of Old Age Security with Human Resources and Development Skills Minister Diane Finley.

 

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External Link: 'Economic Assessment of Northern Gateway' prepared by economist Robyn Allen and submitted as evidence to the National Energy Board Joint Review Panel, Jan.2012.

 

Food safety

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Investigative reporter David McKie finds a federal food safety surveillance program remains stalled after the 2008 listeriosis crisis. McKie asks Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq about it, find out what she says here:

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Saturday January 28, 2012

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Quebec, Ottawa battle brews over crime bill costs

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This week on The House, Evan Solomon examines the growing divide between Quebec and Ottawa over the federal government's omnibus crime bill. Quebec Justice Minister Jean-Marc Fournier says the province will demand Ottawa pay Quebec the $600 million it will cost to comply with Bill C-10 once it becomes law. Find out how his federal counterpart, Rob Nicholson responds.
 
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EXCLUSIVE | Steinberg on world politics

James Steinberg (AP PhotoNg Han Guan).jpgSolomon sits down for an exclusive one-on-one with former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg. The two talk world politics, from a financial crisis unfolding in Europe, to business and trade policies with China, to a possible crisis emerging in Iran, and the first anniversary of the protests in Tahrir square.
 
 
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Weston's Watch
 
GregWeston.jpgCBC's National Affairs Specialist Greg Weston reports on government waste, from phantom agencies to partay rooms.
 
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Pensions and budget cuts
 
CBC National Affairs Editor Chris Hall and CBC blogger extraordinaire Kady O'Malley on what Canadians can expect when Parliament resumes Monday, January 30, 2012.
 
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