The National: At Issue Video Podcast

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At Issue | Insults and attacks in Parliament

2024-05-2425:52

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.

At Issue | New legislation to fight foreign interference

2024-05-1024:46

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.

At Issue | Trudeau’s pre-budget charm offensive

2024-03-2922:05

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.

At Issue | Poilievre’s efforts to axe the carbon tax

2024-03-2223:57

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?

At Issue | How Brian Mulroney changed Canada

2024-03-0110:08

Looking back at the legacy of Brian Mulroney, a former prime minister who is remembered for the humanity of his politics and his willingness to tackle big issues, as well as major — and divisive — moves on taxes and trade.

At Issue | Personal attacks over online harms bill

2024-02-2323:22

At Issue this week: The federal Liberals are set to announce a bill to make the internet safer for kids, something the Opposition says limits free speech. Quebec asks for $1 billion to handle the growing costs of asylum seekers. Plus, the head of the firm at the centre of the ArriveCan affair summoned to Parliament.

At Issue | AG report blasts ArriveCan app failures

2024-02-1623:42

At Issue this week: Canada’s auditor general finds 'glaring disregard' for the rules in how the Liberal government commissioned the ArriveCan app during the pandemic. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the government will build roads. And a Liberal MP rips his government’s approach to the conflict in the Gaza Strip in a private call.

At Issue | Poilievre weighs in on puberty blockers

2024-02-0923:21

At Issue this week: The debate over Alberta’s gender policies lands on Parliament Hill, with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre saying he doesn’t support trans kids taking puberty blockers. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh threatens to pull out of a deal with the Liberals over pharmacare. Plus, Bell Media blames its recent layoffs on the government.

At Issue | Alberta’s gender-identity policies

2024-02-0223:19

At Issue this week: Alberta introduces new policies restricting access to gender-affirming care for minors and requiring parental consent for pronoun and name changes at school. The Liberals consider a carbon-tax rebrand. Plus, the Conservative party’s record-setting year of fundraising.

At Issue | What should Canada do about the influx of asylum seekers?

2024-01-1925:33

At Issue this week: Quebec’s premier asks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to slow the influx of asylum seekers, saying his province is at a 'breaking point.' Extreme cold strains Alberta’s power grid, and provincial leaders blame Ottawa’s focus on green energy. Plus, Rachel Notley steps down as leader of the Alberta NDP.

At Issue | Ed Broadbent’s legacy

2024-01-1223:511

At Issue this week: The legacy of former NDP leader Ed Broadbent, who died Thursday at 87. New documents show the federal government was warned two years ago that high immigration levels could affect housing costs. Plus, Saskatchewan’s carbon tax showdown.

At Issue | Canada’s gloomy fall economic update

2023-11-2209:05

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented a trimmed-down economic update aimed at avoiding a recession and trying to spur affordable housing development, but is it enough to help struggling Canadians?

At Issue | Trudeau’s call for ‘maximum restraint’ from Israel

2023-11-1723:55

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignites Israeli backlash after urging ‘maximum restraint’ in its war against Hamas. Plus, how worried should the Liberals be about low polling numbers? And is the national pharmacare plan in jeopardy?

At Issue | Trudeau and Poilievre’s united front on Israel

2023-10-1323:15

With the escalating war between Israel and Hamas, how important is it for Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre to maintain a united front? What’s the state of the NDP and its deal with the Liberals? Plus, what an RCMP investigation into the plan to develop Ontario’s Greenbelt could mean for Doug Ford and his government.

At Issue | Is Trudeau’s apology enough to fix the Nazi controversy damage?

2023-09-2924:02

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized on behalf of Canada for the House Speaker’s decision to invite a Ukrainian man who fought for Nazi Germany to Parliament. Is it enough to fix the political damage, and how has it impacted Canada’s international reputation?

At Issue | Is the Speaker’s resignation enough?

2023-09-2710:03

At Issue is Canada's most-watched political panel, hosted by CBC Chief Political Correspondent Rosemary Barton and featuring leading political journalists; Chantal Hebert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Elamin Abdelmahmoud.

At Issue | What’s next for Canada-India relations?

2023-09-2223:41

Allegations over the killing of a pro-Khalistan Canadian activist have heightened tensions between Canada and India, so where does the relationship go from here? Plus, was the Ontario government’s reversal on the Greenbelt land swap too late?

At Issue | Is the government doing enough to fix the housing crisis?

2023-09-1522:07

With Canadians struggling with the cost of housing, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new funding to build homes and a plan to remove GST on new construction of rental apartments, something the Opposition says is overdue. But are these moves enough to help Canadians?

At Issue | Should the Liberals be worried about Poilievre’s momentum?

2023-09-0822:35

The end of summer brought with it a new political narrative, with increasing pressure on the Liberal government to help Canadians through an affordability crisis — something the Conservatives have been successfully leveraging. How concerned should the Liberals be about this shifting momentum?

Will Trudeau’s big cabinet shuffle reset his government?

2023-07-2709:54

At Issue | Justin Trudeau has overhauled his cabinet in one of his most significant shuffles since becoming prime minister. What was Trudeau trying to accomplish with the moves, and will it work?

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