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

At Issue this week: Pierre Poilievre gets booted from the House of Commons after calling Trudeau and his support for B.C.’s drug decriminalization “wacko” and hints he’ll use the notwithstanding clause to get tough on crime if he becomes prime minister. Plus, are the government’s climate policies working? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

At Issue this week: Early polling suggests the Liberals didn’t get the bump from the budget the party was hoping for. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre makes a pit stop with controversial protesters. Plus, Honda’s big investment in its Canadian manufacturing. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

At Issue this week: The Liberals work to sell their multi-billion dollar spending plan and capital gains tax hike. Pierre Poilievre tells Radio-Canada what he thinks of the federal budget. And another province pushes back on the carbon tax. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

The 2024 federal budget included nearly $53 billion in new spending and a tax hike on the richest Canadians, but can the government get the buy-in from provinces and territories it needs to live up to some big promises? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

At Issue this week: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the foreign interference inquiry that he didn’t see all the available intelligence briefings — should Canadians be concerned? Will the government’s budget announcements be enough to sway young voters. Plus, Alberta moves to block municipalities from making deals with Ottawa. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Kelly Cryderman

At Issue this week: Several premiers said the federal government is overreaching by offering to work directly with municipalities on housing. Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole says foreign interference was a factor in the party’s 2021 election loss. Plus, three NDP MPs announce plans to leave politics. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

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. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Aaron Wherry.