The National: At Issue Video Podcast
1) 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. ...Show More
2) 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 wi...Show More
3) 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 carb...Show More
4) 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 proc...Show More
5) At Issue | Brian Mulroney’s legacy
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 — mov...Show More
6) 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 grow...Show More
7) 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 Guilb...Show More
8) 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 Lead...Show More
9) At Issue | Alberta’s gender-identity policies
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 ...Show More
10) At Issue | What should Canada do about the influx of asylum seekers?
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, a...Show More