At Issue

At Issue

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  • Why the COVID-19 vaccine has become so political
    The At Issue panel discusses the vaccine rollout struggles and whether political leadership is to blame. Plus, how party leaders are positioning themselves in Parliament during this moment. The panellists also explore what the next Governor General needs to bring to the role. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
    22 min
  • Governor General Julie Payette resigns
    The At Issue panel discusses Gov. Gen. Julie Payette's resignation, what it says about the federal government's vetting process and the role itself. Plus, the panellists unpack the political response on this side of the border to President Joe Biden cancelling the Keystone XL pipeline. And, the Conservative Party votes to kick MP Derek Sloan out of caucus. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
    24 min
  • The changing political messaging on COVID-19
    As the pandemic gets worse in parts of the country, the At Issue panel discusses the different political messaging from premiers. Plus, what a cabinet shuffle could mean for federal election speculation. And a look at the political response on this side of the border to the riots on the U.S. Capitol. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
    25 min
  • Your 2020 political questions
    It's that time of year...the At Issue panel takes your political questions about the pandemic, the next federal election and much more. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
    15 min
  • An unprecedented year in Canadian politics
    It has been an unprecedented year in Canadian politics. This week, the At Issue panel looks back on the federal government's response to the global pandemic and the political lessons. Plus, the panellists weigh in on the stories we missed and what's to come in 2021. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
    15 min
  • The prime minister on his pandemic lessons
    The At Issue panel breaks down the political risks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making by admitting his government made mistakes in the early days of the pandemic. Plus, what was happening behind the scenes as the Canada-U.S. border first closed. The panellists also weigh in on the federal government's climate plan. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
    21 min
  • Prime minister, premiers at odds over spending priorities
    The At Issue panel breaks down why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers are at odds over health-care transfers and spending priorities. Plus, the panellists look at what's at stake with the new legislation on medically assisted dying now in the Senate. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
    20 min
  • Jason Kenney and the politics of Alberta's COVID-19 response
    The At Issue panel discusses Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's leadership during the second wave of the pandemic and how it's influencing the political decision-making behind the scenes. Plus, the panellists look at the opposition's ongoing message on the vaccine rollout. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
    18 min
  • The political messaging in the federal economic update
    The At Issue panel looks at the political messaging within the Liberal government’s first federal economic update since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, what it could mean for the spring budget and a federal election. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj for a special Monday edition of the podcast.
    10 min
  • The politics of Canada's vaccination plan
    The At Issue panel looks at why critics of the government are calling for more details when it comes to the country's mass vaccination strategy. Has this part of the pandemic response become more political? Plus, the panellists look ahead to next week's federal economic update. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
    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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