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CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel) is a Canadian bilingual specialty television channel operating in the public affairs and parliamentary news format. The primary languages of broadcasting are English and French. The channel was founded in 1992 by a consortium of Canadian cable television companies, including Rogers Communications, Shaw Communications, Vidéotron, and others, with a mandate to provide gavel-to-gavel coverage of proceedings of the House of Commons and Senate of Canada. CPAC is headquartered at 225 Wellington Street West in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a parliamentary bureau located in the National Press Building on Wellington Street in Ottawa.

On air, CPAC features live and recorded coverage of proceedings of the House of Commons, the Senate, and parliamentary committee meetings. The flagship program is CPAC Parliament, which broadcasts live sessions of the House of Commons daily when Parliament is in session, typically Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time. The channel also provides live coverage of Prime Minister’s Question Period, Question Period for other parties, and major parliamentary events including the Speech from the Throne, budget presentations, and important debates. CPAC Senate provides coverage of Senate proceedings, including debates and committee hearings.

Beyond parliamentary coverage, CPAC produces a range of public affairs and political analysis programs. CPAC Live features live interviews with Members of Parliament, senators, political strategists, journalists, and academics discussing current political issues. CPAC Panel brings together a diverse panel of experts and commentators to analyze political events and public policy issues. CPAC Archives presents historical political content, including significant debates, election coverage, and documentaries about Canadian political history. CPAC Newsmakers features news conferences and media availabilities from political leaders and party officials. The channel also broadcasts Q&A with Evan Solomon, an interview program featuring in-depth conversations with political and cultural figures.

CPAC also provides coverage of major political events, including federal general elections, leadership conventions for major political parties, and significant court rulings affecting Canadian governance. During election periods, CPAC offers comprehensive coverage of leaders' debates, election night results, and post-election analysis. The channel also covers provincial political events of national significance, including interprovincial trade negotiations and constitutional discussions. CPAC’s French-language programming includes similar coverage of parliamentary proceedings and public affairs content, ensuring service to both official language communities.

CPAC is available throughout Canada via cable, satellite, and IPTV platforms. The channel is carried on all major television providers, including Rogers Cable, Shaw Communications, Bell TV, Telus Optik TV, Vidéotron, and Cogeco. The channel broadcasts in high definition with 1080i resolution. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of CPAC through the official CPAC website at cpac.ca, which offers a free 24-hour live stream of both the English and French feeds. Online television of CPAC also provides on-demand access to archived parliamentary proceedings, committee hearings, and special programs, allowing viewers to watch political events at their convenience. The channel’s mobile application, available for iOS and Android devices, offers live streaming, breaking political news alerts, and access to the CPAC video library.

CPAC strives to provide Canadian citizens with access to the democratic process by offering comprehensive, unedited coverage of Parliament and public affairs. The mission of the channel is to enhance political literacy and civic engagement by making the workings of government transparent and accessible to all Canadians, in both official languages. CPAC is a non-profit organization funded by contributions from the Canadian cable industry and does not accept government funding, ensuring its editorial independence from the political institutions it covers. Thanks to modern digital platforms and satellite technology, CPAC provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that Canadians across the country and around the world can follow their democracy in action wherever they are.

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