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At Issue

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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Episodes
  • The costs of Carney's spending plans

    The costs of Carney's spending plans
    May 1 2026

    What Mark Carney's spending goals outlined in the spring economic update mean for the deficit. Conservatives battle Liberal efforts to move committees behind closed doors. And how will Carney's new sovereign wealth fund help Canadians? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
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    24 mins
  • Carney fires back at Trump’s trade demands

    Carney fires back at Trump’s trade demands
    Apr 24 2026

    Ottawa responds to the Trump administration demands for trade concessions, including lifting the U.S. liquor ban. Mark Carney and Pierre Poilivre release dueling social media videos. And the Liberals move to control House committees with their newly-secured majority. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
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    24 mins
  • How will Carney flex his majority power

    How will Carney flex his majority power
    Apr 17 2026

    Prime Minister Mark Carney returns to the House of Commons with his newly-minted majority government. The Conservatives try to chart a new path forward with Pierre Poilievre as leader. And, could Canada really join the EU? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
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    22 mins
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