With vaccines on the way, Canadians see a light at the end of the tunnel. But for now, COVID-19 is still with us and people are hurting and the economy is struggling.  

The future is made even more unclear with a minority Parliament and an ever-changing situation. Canadians need help – so what should each national party focus on in the new session of Parliament to ensure we make the best of a bad situation? Join us as we speak to people close to each party and hear their suggestions.

GUESTS:

Robert-Falcon Ouellette 

Former Liberal MP

Winnipeg Centre

(Associate of the Pearson Centre)

Ian Waddell

Former New Democratic Party MP, MLA and Minister

(Advisory Board Member, Pearson Centre)

Yaroslav Baran

Former strategic communications advisor for several Conservative campaigns

Nira Dookeran

Former Green Party candidate

The Honourable Rosa Galves, Senator

Independent Senators Group

Robert Oliphant

MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Souriya Otmani

Honourary co-chair

Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Canada

Romy Vasquez Morales

Honourary co-chair

Ambassador of Panama to Canada

RECORDED: Feb. 5, 2021