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Who is to blame for Paul Bernardo's transfer? from 2023-06-15T22:10
The opposition is calling for Marco Mendicino's job, after his office failed to inform him of serial killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison. Will heads roll because of this com...
ListenDid the federal leaders'debate change anything? from 2021-09-10T00:10
The At Issue panel discusses the first, and only, English language leaders'debate of the campaign. Did one leader win? And what does this mean for the final stretch before election day? Rosemary Ba...
ListenWhat the U.S. election results could mean for Canada from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel discusses how the federal government is preparing for all outcomes of the U.S. presidential election. What would a Trump or a Biden presidency mean for Canada? Plus, the panellis...
ListenNo federal election just yet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel discusses the politics behind the latest confidence vote in the House of Commons, and whether the federal government actually wanted to trigger an election. Plus, with the Saskat...
ListenCreating national standards for long-term care from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel discusses the federal government's push to develop national standards for long-term care and what this means for federal-provincial relations. Plus, the state of Canada's relatio...
ListenMixed messaging on COVID-19 ahead of Thanksgiving from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel unpacks the mixed messages on COVID-19 guidelines ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend, especially from Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Plus, the panellists weigh in on the prime ministe...
ListenThe political challenges of a second wave from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel discusses the political challenges of a second wave. Is this recent surge in cases more difficult for governments to manage? Plus, Erin O'Toole returns to Parliament for the firs...
ListenA throne speech and a national address from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel breaks down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s messaging in the throne speech and his national address that followed. The panel also discusses the opposition parties’ reactions and ...
ListenWhat a spike in COVID-19 cases means for the throne speech from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel discusses how the rise in COVID-19 cases will change the federal government's message in next week's throne speech and what a safe return to Parliament looks like. Plus, the pane...
ListenPolitical positioning ahead of the throne speech from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
After a short summer hiatus, the At Issue panel is back for what's shaping up to be a busy fall in politics. This week, the panellists look at how the government and the opposition are positioning ...
ListenPolitics and prorogation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel discusses the decision to prorogue Parliament and next month's looming confidence vote. Plus, what all this means for the soon-to-be-elected leader of the Conservative Party. Ros...
ListenBill Morneau resigns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel looks at the reasons behind Bill Morneau’s resignation and what this means for the government. Plus, the panellists weigh in on who might be in line to replace him. Rosemary Bart...
ListenThe prime minister's testimony from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel unpacks Justin Trudeau and his chief of staff Katie Telford's testimonies before the House of Commons finance committee. Did their explanations change anything? Plus, a look at t...
ListenThe political consequences of Trudeau’s ties to the WE charity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel discusses the latest ties between the WE charity and the Trudeau family. Plus, what this third ethics commissioner's investigation means for the prime minister and his government...
ListenPolitical lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel discusses the federal government's response to the pandemic so far and the lessons learned. Plus, the panellists look ahead to the challenges still to come. Rosemary Barton hosts...
ListenOttawa's approach to China from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel discusses the growing pressure to release Meng Wanzhou and the prime minister's response. Plus, what it all means for the state of Canada's foreign policy and the country's relat...
ListenWho won the Conservative leadership debate? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel takes on the first and last English-language Conservative leadership debate. How did the candidates perform? And what's next for the party? Plus in this extended version, the pan...
ListenTrudeau's 21 seconds of silence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel discusses the political reaction to Trump's handling of the U.S. protests against anti-Black racism and police brutality. Why did the prime minister choose not to condemn Trump's...
ListenHow to fix the long-term care crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The At Issue panel discusses the political response to military reports into some long-term care homes in Quebec and Ontario, and the role Ottawa should play. Plus, the panellists talk about what t...
ListenA new normal for Parliament from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With a deadline looming, the At Issue panel discusses whether it's time for Parliament to return to regular sittings and what that new normal should look like. Plus, a look at how governments are p...
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