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.
Episodes
- Is U.S. Voting set to change forever? | Analysis from Washington
The At Issue podcast discusses a recent Supreme Court ruling that has reshaped U.S. voting districts by neutralizing a key part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Hosted by CBC Washington correspondents, the episode analyzes the impact of t…
- Will a pipeline push soothe separatist sentiment?
This episode discusses the potential impact of expedited natural resource project approvals, including pipelines, on Alberta's separatist sentiment. It also covers reports of Honda reconsidering its EV battery plant and the increasing mome…
- The costs of Carney's spending plans
This episode of At Issue discusses the fiscal implications of Mark Carney's spending plans, including the impact on the deficit and the proposed sovereign wealth fund. It also covers political maneuvering in parliamentary committees.
- Carney fires back at Trump’s trade demands
This episode of At Issue covers Canada's response to U.S. trade demands, including the liquor ban. It also features dueling videos from Mark Carney and Pierre Poilivre, and discusses Liberal control over House committees.
- How will Carney flex his majority power
Prime Minister Mark Carney leads his new majority government in the House of Commons. The episode features Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, and Althia Raj discussing the Conservatives' direction under Pierre Poilievre and a potential EU membe…
- Carney's expanding Liberal tent
Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj, and Rob Shaw to discuss Marilyn Gladu's shift to the Liberals and its potential consequences for upcoming byelections and Pierre Poilievre's leadership. The panel also touches on Mark Carney…
- Carney juggles risk and reward with China trade push
Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj, and Aaron Wherry on At Issue. They discuss Mark Carney's approach to China trade, balancing risks and rewards, and Pierre Poilievre's efforts to block a high-speed train project. The panel al…
- What hitting NATO's spending target means for Carney and Canada
This episode discusses the implications for Canada of meeting its two percent NATO spending target, challenges facing the next NDP Leader, and the dispute over judicial appointments.
- Pierre Poilievre goes on Joe Rogan’s podcast
This episode of At Issue discusses the potential political impact of Pierre Poilievre's appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience for both him and Canada. It also covers Mark Carney's influence on the Liberal party and Avi Lewis's position as…
- Why are so many MPs crossing to Carney’s team?
The episode discusses political party defections to Mark Carney's Liberals, the push for deporting members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, and Pierre Poilievre's speaking tour in the US. Hosted by Rosemary Barton with guests Chantal Hé…
- How Carney's navigating the Iran war response
Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, and Althia Raj to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's position on the Iran war response, Pierre Poilievre's tour of Europe, and the Liberal Party's increasing lead in the polls.
- Does Carney’s India trip put trade over security?
Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, and Althia Raj to discuss Mark Carney's trade mission to India, concerns about transnational repression, and the federal ministers' meeting with OpenAI.
- Poilievre’s shrinking caucus
Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, and Althia Raj on At Issue to discuss Matt Jeneroux reversing his decision to leave politics, the NDP's leadership race, and Dominic LeBlanc's trade mission to Mexico.
- Political response to the B.C. mass shooting
Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, and Althia Raj to discuss Canada's political response to the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, Carney's clarifications on the Gordie Howe Bridge, and a Conservative MP's decision regarding a pay rai…
- Can Carney’s auto strategy save the industry from Trump?
Prime Minister Mark Carney is removing Canada's EV mandate to bolster the auto industry against U.S. trade challenges. The episode discusses this strategy and includes commentary from Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, and Althia Raj.
- Separatist cracks at first ministers meeting
At Issue covers the first ministers meeting where leaders confront separatist sentiment while preparing for U.S. trade talks. The episode also discusses Poilievre's political standing and Carney's defense against criticism.
- Can Carney deliver on his Davos speech?
Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's address at the World Economic Forum and Ontario Premier Doug Ford's reaction to the Canada-China EV deal.
- Does Carney’s China reset trip come with risks?
On At Issue, Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, and Althia Raj to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to China. They also cover Quebec Premier François Legault's resignation and Canada's potential concerns regarding…
- Your 2026 Canadian politics primer
On CBC's At Issue, Rosemary Barton and panelists Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, and Althia Raj discuss anticipated key topics in Canadian politics for 2026.
- Canada’s biggest political moments in 2025
The At Issue panel, hosted by Rosemary Barton, reviews Canada's significant political moments of 2025, covering topics such as an election, tariffs, and pipelines. The discussion features panelists Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, and Althia…
- What Carney’s Liberal accomplished this sitting
This episode of At Issue examines the accomplishments of Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government, discusses the impact of ambassador Hillman's resignation on U.S. trade negotiations, and explores new powers granted to cabinet minis…
- What if Trump blows up the CUSMA trade deal?
The episode discusses the potential for Donald Trump to withdraw from the CUSMA/USMCA trade deal. It also covers Mark Miller rejoining the cabinet and his interactions with the Quebec premier, as well as the BC Conservatives' decision to r…
- Carney’s Alberta pipeline partnership
At Issue covers the Alberta pipeline partnership announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith, noting the subsequent resignation and opposition from B.C. The episode also touches on increased federal government suppor…
- Will there be fallout from the budget vote?
The Liberals passed their budget, but questions remain about potential fallout. The episode also covers Alberta's pipeline advocacy and U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra's remarks on trade negotiations.
- Can Carney make Canada an energy superpower?
At Issue discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney's proposed nation-building projects aimed at transforming Canada's economy. The episode also covers Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's political challenges and François Legault's dispute wi…