At Issue

At Issue

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  • Can the NDP still be an effective opposition?
    The At Issue panel discusses how the NDP can support the Liberal minority government while also acting as an effective opposition party in Parliament. Plus, the panellists look at the challenges for Europe’s desire to reduce its reliance on Russian oil and gas. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    15 min
  • Is the world willing to step up for Ukraine?
    The At Issue panel discusses the impact of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech to Parliament, one week before NATO leaders are expected to meet in Brussels. Is the world prepared to do whatever it takes? Plus, Defence Minister Anita Anand said Canada is tapped out in terms of what it can contribute to Ukraine militarily. Where do we go from here? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    18 min
  • Conservative leadership race heats up
    The Conservative party leadership race heats up this week as more well-known politicians throw their hats into the ring. Who could be the next leader of that party and how might they try to get there? Plus, the At Issue panel examines whether Canada should increase its contributions to the NATO alliance. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj, Andrew Coyne and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    17 min
  • Should Canada be doing more to help Ukraine?
    The At Issue panel discusses how Canada is responding to Russia and the situation in Ukraine. Should this country be doing more? Plus, the panelists look at how the Conservative leadership race is shaping up and how they think it could play out. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    23 min
  • Trudeau revokes the Emergencies Act
    Ten days after invoking it and just two days after it passed the House of Commons vote, the Emergencies Act has been revoked. What does this say about the act and its use? Plus, why the end of the Emergencies Act is far from the end of the political battle. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj, Andrew Coyne and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    15 min
  • How Justin Trudeau justified invoking the Emergencies Act
    The At Issue panel discusses why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chose to invoke the never-before-used Emergencies Act and the political repercussions of the decision. Plus, the panellists break down the reactions from the opposition parties and premiers. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    14 min
  • Are politicians doing enough about protests and blockades?
    The At Issue panel breaks down whether federal and provincial politicians could be doing more to end ongoing anti-vaccine mandate protests and border blockades. Plus, the panel weighs in on the political decisions behind Alberta and Saskatchewan ending COVID-19 restrictions. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
    13 min
  • Political posturing around the Ottawa protests
    The At Issue panel breaks down the major parties’ political posturing around the ongoing protests in Ottawa as some denounce the demonstrations while others pose for pictures. Plus, what's next for the Conservative Party as they rebuild and look for a new leader? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud on this special edition of At Issue.
    15 min
  • Why Erin O’Toole is no longer Conservative leader
    The At Issue panel breaks down Erin O’Toole's leadership of the Conservative Party over the past 18 months and what led to him losing the job. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud on this special edition of At Issue.
    11 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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