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On this week’s show: A woman in Kyiv describes what life is like in the embattled Ukrainian capital. The House digs into the difficulties of tracking Russian oligarch assets in Canada. And Regina’s mayor discusses how those measures risk possible economic fallout in her city. Plus — three MPs with first-hand experience in battling disinformation discuss how to deal with it, as online distortions surge during the conflict in Ukraine.

On this week’s show: A former NATO deputy secretary general analyzes the conflict in Ukraine, and Defence Minister Anita Anand breaks down Canada’s response. Plus — Bill Browder, an advocate for sanctions against Russia, discusses the financial punishments against the country. Germany’s ambassador to Canada outlines her country’s position. And two MPs from different parties discuss healing political divisions in Canada after the convoy protests.

On this week’s show: Justice Minister David Lametti explains the government’s reasons for invoking the Emergencies Act. Sen. Vern White reacts to the Emergencies Act and developments in Ottawa, before former MP Svend Robinson discusses the NDP’s role. Plus — The House digs into the use of the Canadian flag as a symbol to represent the protests and two experts discuss the potential for political populism in Canada.

On this week’s show: NDP MP Brian Masse discusses the crisis at the Ambassador Bridge and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc explains the government’s response. Then, journalists Matt Gurney and Janyce McGregor analyze the political implications of Ottawa under siege and a blocked border crossings. Plus — The House digs into the question of a divided Canada and Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek talks about Alberta's move to lift most pandemic restrictions.

On this week’s show: Residents, protesters and experts share their thoughts on ongoing demonstrations in downtown Ottawa. Professors Michael Kempa and Kathleen Rodgers break down how the event has developed and what it means for the future of protests in Canada. Plus — Conservative MP John Williamson talks about Erin O’Toole’s ouster as CPC leader, and journalists Paul Wells and Stephanie Levitz discuss what it means for the party’s future.

On this week’s show: Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough responds to the arrival of a convoy of protesters in Ottawa, Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman explains her party’s position on the demonstrators and CBC reporters offer updates on the protests. Also on the show: security expert Matthew Schmidt unpacks Canada’s security promises to Ukraine and the CBC’s Meera Bains speaks to parents in B.C. about the rollout of the federal child care deal. Plus — a look back at the Quebec City mosque attack, five years later.

On this week’s show: A Ukrainian MP discusses the threat of a Russian invasion, a Canadian in Kyiv talks about preparing for war and the CBC’s Murray Brewster outlines the state of play. Plus — experts Jeff Nankivell and Sarah Kutulakos discuss Canada-China relations. Laura Harth of the group Safeguard Defenders talks about China’s tactics in forcing some of its citizens to return home to face charges. And a discussion about human trafficking in Canada, after the tragedy in Manitoba.

On this week’s show: A mother shares her frustration over her son’s life-changing surgery being cancelled due to rising COVID-19 hospitalizations. MPs offer their thoughts on Quebec’s proposed health tax on unvaccinated people. A Montreal ER nurse reveals the burnout felt by frontline hospital workers, and two former health ministers discuss how to relieve pressure on Canada’s health care system. Plus — two pollsters examine the public mood in Ontario and Quebec ahead of this year’s provincial elections.

On this week’s show: Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang discusses living with COVID as Omicron continues to spread. Two health policy experts dig into political leadership at this stage of the pandemic. Plus — a look at the historic $40 billion child welfare agreement struck by First Nations leaders and the federal government, and reflections on the storming of the U.S. Capitol, one year later.

How many headlines do you remember from 2021? It’s time to test your knowledge with The House’s annual end-of-year quiz! Play along with our panel of journalists as host Chris Hall pitches questions surrounding the biggest political stories from January through to December.