At Issue

With the Liberals and the NDP holding virtual conventions, the At Issue panel looks at what the policy debates say about who the parties are trying to appeal to ahead of the next election. Plus, the panellists talk about what political leadership looks like during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The At Issue panel discusses how the provinces are responding to the latest surge in cases in parts of the country and whether some are playing politics with public health. Plus, the panellists set the stage for the upcoming federal budget. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The At Issue panel discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling that the federal carbon tax is constitutional and what it means for the Conservative premiers who were against it. Plus, the panellists look at latest signs of a warmer relationship between the prime minister and Quebec's premier. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The At Issue panel looks ahead to the Conservative Party policy convention and what Erin O'Toole needs to signal in his first major speech since becoming leader. Plus, the panellists talk about the plan for vaccine loans from the U.S. and the trials of two detained Canadians in China. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj

The At Issue panel discusses the political lessons the federal government has learned one year into the COVID-19 pandemic and what to expect from the first budget in two years. Plus, what Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah could mean for Canada's future ties to the monarchy and for the next Governor General. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The At Issue panel discusses the latest pitch from the premiers to increase federal health-care funding in the next budget. Plus, is the federal government spending too much, too soon? The panel looks into some of the recent pandemic spending criticism. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The At Issue panel discusses the political consequences of Admiral Art McDonald stepping down as chief of the defence staff in light of the investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Plus, the panellists unpack the first virtual meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The At Issue panel discusses the Conservative Party's push for Ottawa to declare China's human right abuses of Uighur Muslims a genocide. Plus, what the amended medical assistance dying legislation will look like. And in this extended version, the panellists talk about the criticism over the federal government's gun control legislation. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Shachi Kurl.

The At Issue panel discusses the latest changes Erin O'Toole has made to the Conservative critic roles and how he's performing six months after becoming leader. Plus, the panellists talk about Green Party leader Annamie Paul's strategy to run yet again in the Toronto Centre riding. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The At Issue panel discusses the political consequences of receiving vaccines from the global COVAX fund. Plus, Canada becomes the first country to list the Proud Boys as a terror organization. But was politics behind the decision? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.