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.

Chrystia Freeland's dire economic warning for Canadians

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At Issue this week: The Parliamentary Budget Office admits it made an ‘inadvertent error’ calculating the economic impact of the carbon tax and the Liberals want the record corrected. Greg Fergus survives the latest attempt by the Conservatives to oust him as Speaker. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Will correcting the carbon tax error solve anything?

At Issue this week: Does a recent string of insults and attacks in the House of Commons signal that an ugly election campaign is coming? The Parti Québécois pitches independence to anglophone voters. Plus, another would-be Conservative nominee alleges the party meddled in the process.  Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Insults and attacks in Parliament

At Issue this week | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pitches his capital gains tax changes directly to Canadians in an explainer-style YouTube video. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggests a summer vacation from gas taxes. Plus, is Mark Carney the Liberal leader-in-waiting? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.

Trudeau tries to explain his capital gains tax plan


 At Issue this week | The Liberals introduce new legislation to address foreign meddling, but it may not be ready for the next election. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s two-sided relationship with lobbyists. Plus, federal public sector workers push back on having more time in the office. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

New legislation to fight foreign interference

At Issue this week: Pierre Poilievre gets booted from the House of Commons after calling Trudeau and his support for B.C.’s drug decriminalization “wacko” and hints he’ll use the notwithstanding clause to get tough on crime if he becomes prime minister. Plus, are the government’s climate policies working? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Chrystia Freeland's dire economic warning for Canadians

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