At Issue

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. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

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. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

At Issue this week: A federal judge ruled the government’s use of the Emergencies Act was unreasonable and infringed on Charter Rights, so what are the consequences for the Liberals? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will have to rally his caucus after an MP called for a leadership review, then walked it back. Plus, adapting Canada-U.S. relations ahead of the presidential election. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

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 the province blames Ottawa’s focus on green energy. Plus, Rachel Notley steps down as leader of the Alberta NDP. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Jason Markusoff.

At Issue this week: The legacy of former NDP leader Ed Broadbent, who died 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. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The At Issue panel answers questions from across the country about the state of Canadian politics as we wrap up 2023. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The At Issue panel breaks down the biggest political stories of the year, from affordability to allegations of foreign interference — all while wars fuelled global instability and division. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

At Issue this week: Tensions emerge in the Liberal caucus over the government's decision to vote in favour of a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus, a look at the state of parliament as MPs prepare to head back to their ridings for the holidays. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

At Issue this week: The federal government unveiled its framework to cap oil and gas emissions without lowering production, but will the provinces buy in? Plus, Speaker Greg Fergus says he won’t resign despite concerns of partisanship. And Pierre Poilievre’s plan to delay Parliament over the carbon tax. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The federal government and Google reached a deal for the tech giant to pay $100 million each year to Canadian news outlets, so how significant is the deal and will Meta follow suit? Plus, what message is Alberta sending by using the Sovereignty Act over federal energy regulations? And the fallout after an MP asked a cabinet minister not to speak French. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Kelly Cryderman

Federal Conservatives voted against a free-trade deal with Ukraine this week because it mentions carbon pricing, a requirement for joining the EU. What does the stance say about the party’s support for Ukraine? Plus, what does a confirmed report the U.S. stopped an assassination attempt by the Indian government mean for tensions between Canada and India? And, how is the premier handling Quebec’s public worker strike? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled a trimmed-down economic update aimed at avoiding a recession -- but it predicts this country's economic growth will slow to a crawl. Is it enough to help struggling Canadians? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been called out by members of the Israeli government for saying Israel needs to exercise 'maximum restraint’ in Gaza. Plus, with the Liberals falling in the polls, how should they respond? And is universal pharmacare in jeopardy? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The Conservatives and NDP are pushing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for more breaks from the carbon tax, but an environment commissioner’s report questions if enough is being done to reach Canada’s climate goals. Plus, will an anti-replacement bill help labour negotiations during strikes? And what to expect from the economic update. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.