At Issue

Mark Carney's second budget lays out billions to build Canada's sovereignty and tackle the affordability crisis, but will it work? And what does the Democratic Blue-nami mean for Canada-U.S. trade talks? Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Rob Russo.

Confusion and resentment over how to define the relationship becomes a hot topic at the Canada-UE summit in Montreal. With U.S. midterms days away, is Canada any closer to a trade deal? And, Ottawa ramps up pressure on Cleveland-Cliffs to restore jobs at Stelco.Catherine Cullen hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her party is committed to Canada but will UCP separatists play ball? B.C. stares down a close provincial election race after David Eby's big gamble. And, what to make of U.S. accusations of Canada meddling in midterm elections. Catherine Cullen hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Rob Shaw.

Prime Minister Mark Carney urges Albertans to choose Canada in the province's upcoming referendum, but will his message change minds? How provincial leaders are handling the separatist push. And is nationalizng Stelco a serious proposition or a pipe dream? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Rob Breakenridge.

What does the Parti Québécois's win mean for a federal government now facing separatist challenges on two fronts? The Liberals' major projects bill faces stiffening pushback. And the PQ’s uphill battle to abolish the monarchy from Quebec politics.Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.