At Issue

At Issue

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  • Should Canada expel diplomats accused of interference?
    Reports Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family overseas were targeted by China have raised questions about why the diplomat accused of interference wasn’t kicked out of Canada. Plus, how are the Liberals planning to re-energize the party. Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Kelly Cryderman weigh in on that and more.
    24 min
  • Trudeau’s pitch for green tech investments
    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pitches Canada as a partner for the green technology industry and a reliable source of critical minerals like lithium. Plus, Trudeau has said we will never hit our NATO spending targets, what does that mean for Canada's international reputation? Plus, Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj weigh in on the PSAC strike and if the PM needs to get involved
    23 min
  • Could the federal public service strike have been avoided?
    More than 155,000 federal public service workers go on strike. How has the government responded to the biggest job action in decades, and could it have been avoided? Plus, Pierre Poilievre renews his attacks on the CBC with help from Twitter CEO Elon Musk. Chantal Hebert, Althia Raj and Paul Wells reflect on his battle with the public broadcaster.
    25 min
  • What does improving relations between Quebec and the PM mean for the Liberals?
    After record investments in the province the At Issue panel looks at the improving relationship between Quebec Premier François Legault and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and what it could mean for the next election. Plus, are polls lowering voter turnout? Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj break down a new report from Ontario's election officer on the value of polls.
    23 min
  • Hard truths from the N.S. mass shooting report
    What changes should be made to the RCMP in light of the Mass Casualty Commission’s damning report on the force’s actions during the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.
    24 min
  • Does the 2023 Federal Budget show fiscal restraint?
    The 2023 federal budget is out, but does it show the fiscal restraint the Liberals say it does? And how does it help Canadians deal with inflation and affordability? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj for special budget day At Issue.
    11 min
  • Political fallout from Han Dong’s resignation
    What's to be made of Han Dong's resignation from the Liberal caucus, and how does this affect calls for a public inquiry into foreign meddling in Canada’s elections? Plus, Joe Biden’s visit to Canada and the potential for progress on some key issues. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Alex Panetta.
    23 min
  • Trudeau’s choice to lead election interference probe
    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tapped Governor General David Johnston as special rapporteur to examine allegations of foreign election interference. Is he the right choice? Plus, Pierre Poilievre’s plans to sue Big Pharma to fund addiction treatment. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
    23 min
  • Trudeau’s response to election interference claims
    Assessing whether Justin Trudeau’s call for a special rapporteur in response to reports of foreign meddling in Canada’s elections was the right move. Plus, Pierre Poilevre's defence of Conservative MPs who dined with a far-right German politician. Ian Hanomansing 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…

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