The National: At Issue Video Podcast

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Peter Mansbridge hosts the country's most-watched political panel, with Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Bruce Anderson debating the week's hot topics on Parliament Hill. Plus, feature interviews with political leaders and newsmakers.

MAY 24 · VIDEO

At Issue | Insults and attacks in Parliament

At Issue this week: Does a recent string of insults and attacks in the House of Commons signal that an ugly election campaign is coming? The Parti Québécois pitches independence to anglophone voters. Plus, another would-be Conservative nominee alleges the party meddled in the process.

26 min
MAY 10 · VIDEO

At Issue | New legislation to fight foreign interference

At Issue this week | The Liberals introduce new legislation to address foreign meddling, but it may not be ready for the next election. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s two-sided relationship with lobbyists. Plus, federal public sector workers push back on having more time in the office.

25 min
MAR 29 · VIDEO

At Issue | Trudeau’s pre-budget charm offensive

At Issue this week: The Liberal government goes on a pre-budget charm offensive with a new tone and messaging about ‘fairness.’ Several premiers appear before committees to criticize the upcoming carbon tax hike. Plus, testimony begins in Canada’s foreign interference inquiry.

22 min
MAR 22 · VIDEO

At Issue | Poilievre’s efforts to axe the carbon tax

At Issue this week: The Conservatives table a no-confidence vote over the carbon tax. The NDP’s controversial motion on the Middle East. Plus, is it too late for the Liberal government to fix its procurement problems?

24 min
MAR 1 · VIDEO

At Issue | How Brian Mulroney changed Canada

Looking back at the legacy of Brian Mulroney, a former prime minister who is remembered for the humanity of his politics and his willingness to tackle big issues, as well as major — and divisive — moves on taxes and trade.

10 min
FEB 23 · VIDEO

At Issue | Personal attacks over online harms bill

At Issue this week: The federal Liberals are set to announce a bill to make the internet safer for kids, something the Opposition says limits free speech. Quebec asks for $1 billion to handle the growing costs of asylum seekers. Plus, the head of the firm at the centre of the ArriveCan affair summoned to Parliament.

23 min
FEB 16 · VIDEO

At Issue | AG report blasts ArriveCan app failures

At Issue this week: Canada’s auditor general finds 'glaring disregard' for the rules in how the Liberal government commissioned the ArriveCan app during the pandemic. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the government will build roads. And a Liberal MP rips his government’s approach to the conflict in the Gaza Strip in a private call.

24 min
FEB 9 · VIDEO

At Issue | Poilievre weighs in on puberty blockers

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.

23 min

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Peter Mansbridge hosts the country's most-watched political panel, with Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Bruce Anderson debating the week's hot topics on Parliament Hill. Plus, feature interviews with political leaders and newsmakers.