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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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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.

    Federal budget buy-in and blowback

    Federal budget buy-in and blowback

    At Issue this week: The Liberals work to sell their multi-billion dollar spending plan and capital gains tax hike. Pierre Poilievre tells Radio-Canada what he thinks of the federal budget. And another province pushes back on the carbon tax. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

    • 22 min
    At Issue reacts to 2024 federal budget

    At Issue reacts to 2024 federal budget

    The 2024 federal budget included nearly $53 billion in new spending and a tax hike on the richest Canadians, but can the government get the buy-in from provinces and territories it needs to live up to some big promises? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

    • 11 min
    Trudeau’s testimony on foreign interference

    Trudeau’s testimony on foreign interference

    At Issue this week: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the foreign interference inquiry that he didn’t see all the available intelligence briefings — should Canadians be concerned? Will the government’s budget announcements be enough to sway young voters. Plus, Alberta moves to block municipalities from making deals with Ottawa. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Kelly Cryderman

    • 26 min
    Big money housing promises, with strings attached

    Big money housing promises, with strings attached

    At Issue this week: Several premiers said the federal government is overreaching by offering to work directly with municipalities on housing. Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole says foreign interference was a factor in the party’s 2021 election loss. Plus, three NDP MPs announce plans to leave politics. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

    • 22 min
    Trudeau’s pre-budget charm offensive

    Trudeau’s pre-budget charm offensive

    At Issue this week: The Liberal government goes on a pre-budget charm offensive with a new tone and messaging about ‘fairness.’ Several premiers appear before committees to criticize the upcoming carbon tax hike. Plus, testimony begins in Canada’s foreign interference inquiry. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Aaron Wherry.

    • 22 min
    Poilievre’s efforts to axe the carbon tax

    Poilievre’s efforts to axe the carbon tax

    At Issue this week: The Conservatives table a no-confidence vote over the carbon tax. The NDP’s controversial motion on the Middle East. Plus, is it too late for the Liberal government to fix its procurement problems? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

CBYir ,

Extremism

If you’re concerned about politicians de-humanizing their political enemies why give Trudeau a pass? As if he never stoops that low.

Voyager 75 ,

Terrific please crank up the volume.

I love getting this segment every week, as I am a Canadian living in the US. It is a great way to help me keep in touch with Canadian affairs.

One thing, producers, please take note. The volume of this podcast has been feeding over the past few months, compared to other podcasts I receive. Please crank up the volume.

jayyybo ,

Always a good panel

I used to listen to Rosie with the Power Panel, and this is like a miniature version of that. The discussion is always interesting and provides an efficient way to stay on top of major Canadian political issues, from across the border.

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