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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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  • Why are so many MPs crossing to Carney’s team?

    Why are so many MPs crossing to Carney’s team?
    Mar 13 2026

    A fourth member of parliament ditches their party to join Mark Carney’s Liberals. The Conservatives push the government to step up deportations of Iranian Revolutionary Guard members. And Pierre Poilievre takes his speaking tour to the U.S.

    Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.
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    23 mins
  • How Carney's navigating the Iran war response

    How Carney's navigating the Iran war response
    Mar 6 2026

    Prime Minister Mark Carney rides the line between keeping Canada back from the Iran war and supporting the U.S. mission, but won't 'categorically' rule out involvement. Pierre Poilievre tours Europe. And, what's behind the Liberals' growing lead in polls? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
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    22 mins
  • Does Carney’s India trip put trade over security?

    Does Carney’s India trip put trade over security?
    Feb 27 2026

    Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to India to strengthen trade, but concerns about transnational repression follow him. Polievre lays out how he would deal with Trump. And, a meeting with OpenAI leaves federal ministers ‘disappointed.’ Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
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    24 mins
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