At Issue

At Issue

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  • Provinces call for more healthcare funding
    The At Issue panel discusses provinces calling for more federal funding for healthcare in a controversial new ad campaign. The panel also discuss what else the federal government could be doing to combat rising interest rates. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    18 min
  • Chrystia Freeland's dire economic warning for Canadians
    The At Issue panel discusses Deputy Prime Minister's dire warning for Canadians about the country's economic outlook, and if there are lessons to be learned from the resignation of U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss. The panel also discussed the mounting calls for Ontario Premier Doug Ford to testify in the inquiry looking at Ottawa's use of the Emergencies Act. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Paul Wells, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    19 min
  • What does western sovereignty mean for the federal government?
    The At Issue panel discusses what recent comments from western premieres about pushing back against federal rulings means for the federal government, and are we headed to a federalism crisis? The panel also discusses the inquiry into the Emergencies Act and what each party stands to gain or lose from the inquiry. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    18 min
  • Ottawa's response to the protests in Iran
    The At Issue panel discusses how the Trudeau government's handling of the Iran file is being used against them politically. Plus, reexamining calls for electoral reform following the Quebec provincial election. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
    18 min
  • Debating the carbon tax after Hurricane Fiona
    The At Issue panel discusses the Conservative Party's calls to scrap the carbon tax and the political messaging on climate in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. Plus, what another François Legault victory could mean for the federal government and for Quebec. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj, and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    20 min
  • Trudeau and Poilievre face off in Question Period
    Pierre Poilievre faces off against Justin Trudeau for the first time in Question Period since becoming leader of the official opposition. The panel discusses how these two leaders are targeting their messaging. Plus, the panellists look at the timing of Ottawa's upcoming decision to end pandemic border measures. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    15 min
  • Pierre Poilievre's first few days as leader
    The At Issue panel discusses Pierre Poilievre's win as Conservative Party Leader. Plus, the panellists unpack the prime minister's response to Poilievre's win and how the dynamic will change between the two of them. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    14 min
  • Trudeau's bumpy summer
    The At Issue panel discusses the multiple challenges facing the federal government and how they are dealing with it. Plus, the panellists unpack the heated political discourse in Canada that has forced some MPs to carry their own panic buttons for safety. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    14 min
  • Ottawa's plan to fight inflation
    The At Issue panel discusses the federal government's plan to help Canadians tackle the high cost of living crisis.Plus, the panellists unpack the timing of the Ottawa's announcement to pause vaccine mandate rules for travel and for federal employees. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
    15 min
  • A record number of party memberships
    The At Issue panel discusses the state of the Conservative Party leadership race as they announce a record-breaking number of new members. Plus, the panellists unpack Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino's rationale for invoking the Emergencies Act. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    17 min

About At Issue

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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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