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At Issue this week: Prime Minister Mark Carney has assembled a new cabinet, but what do his choices say about his priorities? The government comes under fire for delaying its first budget. And, a Quebec riding at the centre of a recount and mail-in ballot fight. Rosemary Barton hosts Althia Raj, Aaron Wherry and Rob Russo
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet was sworn in at Rideau Hall. Among them are 24 new faces but also a solid handful of the same big names from the previous government. What does it tell us about the government's priorities? Is it enough of a change from the Trudeau years?Plus, the Liberals gained a seat after winning a recount in the Quebec riding of Terrebonne by a single vote. It's fuelling conspiracy theories and misinformation about the electoral process.CBC's chief political correspondent, Rosemary Barton, joins us to talk about all that and more.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet has two dozen new faces, but Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the presence of some Trudeau-era ministers looks like “more of the same.” Can Carney reassure Canadians that he's bringing the change they voted for? Matt Galloway takes the political pulse with the CBC's Rosemary Barton and Kathleen Petty and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz.
Will Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump change anything with for the Canada-U.S. relationship? Andrew Scheer steps up for the Conservatives as interim Opposition leader in the House. And, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith re-ignites the sovereignty debate. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry
At Issue this week: Prime Minister Mark Carney's new minority government faces multiple challenges, but where should he start? What's next for the Conservatives and Pierre Poilievre? Plus, can the Green Party find a role on Parliament Hill? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
At Issue: Canada Votes edition | A tight race leaves the Liberals with a minority, the Conservatives with a seatless leader and a country divided. Can Prime Minister Mark Carney build unity in the face of unprecedented threats, and what comes next for the House of Commons? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
This federal election has had its fair share of surprises, from who's pulled ahead to how engaged Canadians have been. Matt Galloway discusses what we've learned on the campaign trail — and whether tightening polls suggest more surprises in store — with the CBC's Rosemary Barton, Toronto Star's Ryan Tumilty and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz.
At Issue this week: All the major federal parties have finally released their costed platforms, but will they sway voters? What does the path to victory look like for each party on election night? And could some leaders lose their own seats? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
As the federal party leaders enter the final campaign weekend, the Political Pulse panel unpacks their final messages to undecided voters. Plus, CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton discusses what's at stake for each party come Monday.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney wants to outspend former prime minister Trudeau by 130 billion dollars, even as most Canadians demand cuts, not more government bloat. A record 7.3 million Canadians headed to advance voting—despite Easter weekend commitments and ballot shortages at some polling stations.CBC's Rosemary Barton falsely claimed remains of Indigenous children were found at residential schools, contradicting her own network's correction that no remains have been confirmed. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With election day fast approaching and advance polls opening today, the race for leadership has reached a critical moment. Matt Galloway talks to CBC's Rosemary Barton, the Toronto Star's Ryan Tumilty and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz — and unpacks how Liberal Mark Carney, Conservative Pierre Poilievre, the NDP's Jagmeet Singh and the Bloc's Yves-François Blanchet fared in the campaign's only English-language debate on Thursday night.
Major party leaders meet in Montreal for the English-language leaders' debate with less than two weeks until Canada votes. And event organizers are forced to cancel the post-debate news conferences over security concerns. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
In a special Canada Votes edition of At Issue, Rosemary Barton and the panel discuss who came off best and worst in the French-language leaders' debate, whether Mark Carney's French passed muster, and whether Pierre Poilievre succeeded in appearing more prime ministerial. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Election day in Canada is only two weeks away.All the major parties have been holding rallies across the country, with some Conservative supporters bringing “Do you believe the polls?” signs to a party event.Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is facing scrutiny over limiting media access, and Liberal leader Mark Carney is facing questions about his time working in the private sector and billion-dollar funds he oversaw in tax havens.Rosemary Barton is the CBC's chief political correspondent. She's here to catch us up on the latest developments in the campaign.Plus, we get the story behind how two Liberal party staffers planted ‘stop the steal' buttons at a conservative conference.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
With two weeks until election day, this week's English and French debates could be crucial for party leaders to convince voters who are still on the fence. Matt Galloway unpacks what it might take to shift the election story with the CBC's Rosemary Barton, Toronto Star's Ryan Tumilty, and the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz.
Rosemary Barton looks at the campaign as it passes the halfway point, and what to expect in this week's debates.Ukraine's emergency service says at least 34 people are dead after a Russian missile strike on a northern city.Israel attacks the last operating hospital in Gaza City.Officials in the Dominican Republic say a woman rescued from the rubble of a roof collapse has died, bringing death toll to 226.China's president is looking to deepen his country's ties with some Southeast Asian nations in face of US tariffs.For the first time in over 20 years, a Canadian is in contention to win the Masters.
Rosemary Barton and The National's At Issue panel bring the political discussion to Halifax, answering questions from Canadians about the biggest issues on the federal campaign trail. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
In this special Canada Votes edition live from Halifax, The National's At Issue panel breaks down the latest from the federal election campaign trail, including rally stops in Alberta and an appearance by former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper. Plus, how party leaders are dealing with the media. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
With three weeks until election day, what have we learned about the candidates criss-crossing the country? What are the leaders focused on — and who's resonating with Canadians? Matt Galloway breaks down what we've seen so far with the CBC's Rosemary Barton and the Toronto Star's Ryan Tumilty.
At Issue this week: Canada dodges Trump's latest wave of global tariffs, but with some sectors already reeling, can it be considered a win? How the U.S. president's moves are shifting the federal election campaign. And controversial candidates get booted off the ballot. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Just over one week into the federal election campaign and there's lots to talk about. From Mark Carney's first call with Donald Trump, after which the U.S. President pulled a dramatic change in rhetoric about Canada, to infighting and chaos in the Conservative ranks.CBC's Chief Political correspondent Rosemary Barton breaks down week one of campaigning in this pivotal election.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
Promises and policies will matter in this election — but in the face of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, could a strongman persona be more important? CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton, senior reporter with The Globe and Mail Stephanie Levitz, and Toronto Star political reporter Ryan Tumilty are here to discuss that and break down the first few days of the campaign.
At Issue this week: Federal campaigns are forced to pivot as U.S. President Donald Trump drops new tariff threats. Party leaders defend their political vulnerabilities. And a number of Liberals change their minds about not running again. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
At Issue this week: How U.S. President Donald Trump's policies and threats against Canada have reshaped the election race. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
We've waited a long time for this. On Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to ask the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and call a federal election — thrusting the parties into what is certain to be a dynamic, historic campaign. For starters, let's get with you up to speed with a starter guide to campaign 2025, courtesy of CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton.Then, Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer joins the show to discuss his party's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats and his party's promise to cut the industrial carbon tax.Next, host Catherine Cullen stops by the NDP campaign headquarters in Ottawa to check in with Anne McGrath — senior adviser to leader Jagmeet Singh — about the party's outlook heading into the campaign.Plus, the director of the Media Ecosystem Observatory explains what worries him about the information voters are getting online this election — and how you can make sure you don't get duped.Finally, as political polls go into overdrive, two analysts dissect how seat projections and party popularity numbers actually work.This episode features the voices of:Rosemary Barton, CBC's chief political correspondentAndrew Scheer, Conservative House leaderAnne McGrath, senior advisor to NDP Leader Jagmeet SinghAengus Bridgman, director of the Media Ecosystem ObservatoryPhilippe Fournier, editor-in-chief of 338CanadaÉric Grenier, author and publisher of thewrit.ca
At Issue this week: Mark Carney uses his first week as prime minister to try to strengthen Canada's ties with Europe. The federal parties gear up for Sunday's election call. And Poilievre takes Trump's jabs as a compliment. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.
CBC's Rosemary Barton and Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin report that — according to sources — Prime Minister Mark Carney will ask the Governor General to dissolve Parliament Sunday, and Canadians will vote in a federal election on either April 28 or May 5. The Toronto Star's Robert Benzie discusses his report that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called Premier Doug Ford to ask for his help in the upcoming election, but Ford said he was too busy. Plus, former Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick explains how a caretaker government can and can't respond to additional U.S. tariffs if they're implemented on April 2.
Talk about a turnaround. New polls from Leger and Angus Reid suggest the Liberals could form a majority government under Mark Carney. Could it be? 9:30 | Poll analyst Philippe Fournier digs into the new numbers and explains what's moving the needle across the country. MORE: https://www.338canada.ca/ 36:00 | What do you make of the tense exchanges between PM Mark Carney and journalists Stephanie Levitz and Rosemary Barton? EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com OUR FULL INTERVIEW WITH SUPRIYA DWIVEDI: https://rtrj.info/031725Supriya 56:00 | France wants the Statue of Liberty back. Well, sort of. Could it happen? 1:01:30 | Real Talker Char delivers a pep talk to her fellow Canadians about Donald Trump, Danielle Smith, and global trade. REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate. Discuss: 1-OK, many are talking about Mark Carney & responses to The Globe & Mail's Stephanie Levitz, & CBC's Rosemary Barton. Let's play the clips and see if you feel this is a tone and a dismissiveness that hurts Mark Carney - the more people who see moments like this? 2-I've never seen polling SO over the map - we're all noticing this, aren't we. Some Ontario Election polls had the Ford government pulling in 92-93 seats, some had them winning closer to 70 - 6 more than a majority. The last three US elections have been all over the place. So how often do YOU trust them? 3-I'm very saddened by the Hudson's Bay story. But I haven't shopped consistently there in maybe….15-16 years. Millions are like me. It was either less convenient or less practical. But is this just….we've moved into a different world. The giant department store can't thrive, and YET, the cheaper “big box” stores do. How do you see it? 4-Have a read at this - real risk for Canadian businesses moving to the States - but isn't there a risk for alienating American businesses here? We're kind of being outwardly….ugly? Towards American businesses that do employ Canadians? Have we done this with any other country in the last 60 years? Countries with abhorrent human rights records to workers in general, women, gay people - we buy their products, we let them play sports here, we don't ban immigrants from those countries - I'm worried that this is turning anti-US, not anti-Trump - what's the line for you? 5-JFK Files today? Why couldn't a better US President do this?! Have a theory we haven't heard - what's the answer to the question you'd most like to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Friday, Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister. He wasted no time in appointing a new cabinet, getting rid of the carbon tax, and heading off on a diplomatic trip to Europe.Today, Rosemary Barton, CBC's chief political correspondent, joins us to talk about what Carney's first days in office indicate about his political priorities, how the Conservatives are responding, and when we might expect an election.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
In a special edition of At Issue: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his lean new cabinet but what do his picks reveal about his priorities? Plus, how does Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre adjust his campaign for the Carney era? Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.
At Issue this week: With U.S. President Donald Trump refusing to bend on tariffs, is there any point in Canadian politicians travelling to Washington for further talks? As Mark Carney gets ready to take over as Prime Minister, who will fill his cabinet? Plus, can 24 Sussex Drive be saved? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
There's been a flurry of news and uncertainty around tariffs and Canada-U.S. relations lately so we thought we'd open the floor to you in case you have any burning questions. Turns out a lot of you do!So, we took some of your questions to five incredible experts: Economist Armine Yalnizyan, CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton, CBC Washington correspondent Alex Panetta, energy economist Andrew Leach and Ottawa Citizen national security reporter David Pugliese. Together, with Jayme Poisson, they parse through your concerns and queries and do their best to make sense of this moment. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
CBC's Rosemary Barton and Radio-Canada's Louis Blouin report the latest on who prime minister-designate Mark Carney is keeping and kicking from cabinet in his new government on Friday, with sources saying cabinet could drop from 37 to fewer than 20 members after the swearing-in. Plus, Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Ontario Premier Doug Ford meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington.
At Issue this week: Mark Carney handily won the Liberal leadership, how his victory could shape the next government and the looming federal election. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Mark Carney won the Liberal leadership race in a landslide victory that saw him take 85.9 per cent of the vote on the first ballot. Hear the moment he became the prime minister in waiting, his victory speech and instant analysis from the CBC's David Cochrane, Rosemary Barton, Aaron Wherry and Power & Politics political insiders.
Manitoba RCMP have officially identified Morgan Harris as one of two sets of human remains that were found in a Winnipeg-area landfill. Harris is one of four First Nations women murdered by a serial killer. The search of the landfill almost never happened, after some in Manitoba said it wasn't feasible. Also: Toronto police are searching for three men who carried out a mass shooting at a pub on the city's east end. The shooters indiscriminately opened fire inside the pub, injuring a dozen people.And: Justin Trudeau is in his final days as Prime Minister, as the Liberal Party prepares to select his replacement on Sunday. In his nearly ten years as PM, Trudeau has been both praised and panned. CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton takes us through his legacy.Plus: The demand for critical minerals, the gender gap in STEM fields, and more.
At Issue this week: Canada and the U.S. trade shots in a bitter trade war, but is Ottawa's strategy working? Liberal leadership hopefuls gear up for the convention that will decide Canada's next Prime Minister. And, how will Canadians remember Justin Trudeau? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon breaks down the latest on tariff negotiations and details a $6-billion aid package and an easing of EI rules to support workers and businesses. Plus, Liberal Party national campaign chair Terry Duguid, CBC's Rosemary Barton and our panel of Liberal insiders preview the Sunday Liberal leadership convention that will name Justin Trudeau's replacement as prime minister.
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the 'bottom line' of the partial U.S. tariff delay to April 2 is that the 'vast majority' of Canadian goods can quickly comply with the CUSMA trade deal to qualify. LeBlanc says Canada will pause its second wave of counter-tariffs but keep the first in place, and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew details how his province will continue to retaliate despite the reprieve. Plus, CBC's Rosemary Barton and Katie Simpson break down the latest on what this means for the broader trade war.
CBC's Katie Simpson and Rosemary Barton break down how the Liberals are working the phones to get U.S. tariffs lifted, including a call between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump that sources say lasted 50 minutes. Plus, Bryan Barnett, the Republican mayor of Rochester Hills, Mich., describes how tariffs will harm the city and why he believes it will be difficult to keep unity among Republicans on the policy.
Liberal leadership contenders square off in two debates, and questions emerge about Carney's conflicts of interest. Canada braces as the U.S. tariff deadline comes back around. And, Jagmeet Singh wants Donald Trump banned from the G7 meeting in Alberta. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Trump disrupts the world order when he calls Ukraine's democratically-elected president a ‘dictator' and seemingly sides with Russia on the war. Canada's political leaders pitch themselves as the right response to U.S. aggression. And Trudeau unveils plans for high-speed rail. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
At Issue this week: The premiers go to Washington to push back against tariffs, but was getting a meeting at the White House enough? How Trump's threat of annexation is changing Canada's political landscape. And political parties capitalize on a surge in Canadian patriotism. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
Some candidates are weighing in on whether they'd call an election after winning the Liberal leadership in March. CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton reveals the latest on the party's readiness for an election, and the Power Panel debates whether a spring call is wise — or inevitable. Plus, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew weighs in on what he thinks Canada's premiers achieved at the White House yesterday.
At Issue this week: U.S. President Donald Trump gives Canada a 30-day break from punishing tariffs in exchange for more border security and a ‘fentanyl czar.' Pierre Poilievre shifts parts of his pitch to Canadians. And the opposition pushes to recall Parliament. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
At Issue this week: With just two days to go until Trump's tariff deadline, are Canada's retaliation threats getting through to the U.S. president? A final report into foreign interference finds no traitors in Parliament. And another candidate drops out of the Liberal leadership race. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
At Issue this week: Donald Trump continues to lob tariff threats at Canada, now as president of the United States. Deadline day arrives for the Liberal leadership race. And will Ontario Premier Doug Ford call an early election? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.
At Issue this week: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith bails on the ‘Team Canada' approach to Donald Trump's tariff threats. Mark Carney officially enters the Liberal leadership race. And what's Kevin O'Leary doing at Mar-a-Lago? Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Jason Markusoff.
At Issue this week: With federal politics in turmoil, who's going to manage U.S. president-elect Donald intensifying threats against Canada? Liberals jockey to take Justin Trudeau's spot as leader. And growing concerns about foreign interference. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.