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November 16, 2023 Trudeau’s call for ‘maximum restraint’ from Israel
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been called out by members of the Israeli government for saying Israel needs to exercise 'maximum restraint’ in Gaza. Plus, with the Liberals falling in the polls, how should they respond? And is universal pharmacare in jeopardy? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
25 min
November 09, 2023 Is climate change taking a back seat to affordability?
The Conservatives and NDP are pushing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for more breaks from the carbon tax, but an environment commissioner’s report questions if enough is being done to reach Canada’s climate goals. Plus, will an anti-replacement bill help labour negotiations during strikes? And what to expect from the economic update. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
24 min
November 02, 2023 Was Trudeau’s carbon tax pause on heating oil a mistake?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is fighting the provinces and the Opposition about the carbon tax after a pause on home heating oil, so was the move a mistake? Plus, with criticism of his leadership getting louder, is it time for Trudeau to go? And a look at Canada’s latest immigration targets. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Kelly Cryderman
23 min
October 26, 2023 Did Trudeau cave to carbon tax pressure?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a three-year pause on the carbon tax on home heating oil, a move aimed at people in Atlantic Canada — but is it really a victory for the opposition? Plus, why is Pierre Poilievre still talking about vaccine mandates? And can Ottawa halt Alberta’s plans for its own pension plan? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
24 min
October 19, 2023 Alberta’s threat to pull out of the Canada Pension Plan
Prime Minister Trudeau sends an open letter to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warning of the consequences of pulling out of the Canada Pension Plan. The NDP drops a pharmacare ultimatum on the Liberals. Plus, Quebec’s plan to hike tuition fees for out-of-province students. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
24 min
October 12, 2023 Trudeau and Poilievre’s united front on Israel
With the escalating war between Israel and Hamas, how important is it for Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre to maintain a united front? What’s the state of the NDP and its deal with the Liberals? Plus, what an RCMP investigation into the plan to develop Ontario’s Greenbelt could mean for Doug Ford and his government. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Jason Markusoff.
24 min
October 05, 2023 School pronouns and the ‘parental rights’ fight
Some conservative politicians have taken the division over pronouns in schools to the campaign trail calling it ‘parental rights,’ but what’s the fight really about? Plus, will government action make food more affordable for Canadians? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
23 min
September 28, 2023 Is Trudeau’s apology enough to fix the Nazi controversy damage?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized on behalf of Canada for the House Speaker’s decision to invite a Ukrainian man who fought for Nazi Germany to Parliament. Is it enough to fix the political damage, and how has it impacted Canada’s international reputation? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj
25 min
September 27, 2023 Is the Speaker’s resignation enough?
Speaker of the House Anthony Rota resigns after he invited a man who fought with a Nazi unit to the House of Commons, but is it enough or does the prime minister need to make an apology, too? Rosemary Barton hosts Aaron Wherry, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj
11 min
September 21, 2023 What’s next for Canada-India relations?
Allegations over the killing of a pro-Khalistan Canadian activist have heightened tensions between Canada and India, so where does the relationship go from here? Plus, was the Ontario government’s reversal on the Greenbelt land swap too late? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj
24 min

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Cut through the spin with Canada’s top political journalists. Host Rosemary Barton and columnists Althia Raj, Chantal Hébert and Andrew Coyne break down the week’s biggest political stories shaping…