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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 the country. Brought to you by CBC News: The National. New episodes drop every Friday.
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How the Trump factor has reshaped the election race
Mar 24, 202500:11:43Tap to summarizeAt Issue this week: How U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies and threats against Canada have reshaped the election race. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Transcribe →Mark Carney’s first week as prime minister
Mar 21, 202500:22:28Tap to summarizeAt Issue this week: Mark Carney uses his first week as prime minister to try to strengthen Canada’s ties with Europe. The federal parties gear up for Sunday’s election call. And Poilievre takes Trump’s jabs as a compliment. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.
Transcribe →What does Carney’s cabinet say about his priorities?
Mar 15, 202500:19:49Tap to summarizeIn a special edition of At Issue: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his lean new cabinet but what do his picks reveal about his priorities? Plus, how does Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre adjust his campaign for the Carney era? Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.
Transcribe →Are Canada-U.S. tariff meetings getting anywhere?
Mar 14, 202500:21:48Tap to summarizeAt Issue this week: With U.S. President Donald Trump refusing to bend on tariffs, is there any point in Canadian politicians travelling to Washington for further talks? As Mark Carney gets ready to take over as Prime Minister, who will fill his cabinet? Plus, can 24 Sussex Drive be saved? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
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