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CBC
18-06-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Politics! Carney's 'delete laws' bill, G7 wraps
In this politics roundup, we first check in with the CBC's Aaron Wherry in the Alberta Rockies about the main takeaways from the G7 summit, which wrapped without Donald Trump after he left to deal with the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Then, we speak to Toronto Star national columnist Althia Raj about C-5, an omnibus bill which is moving through parliament at breakneck speed. The bill's intent is to speed up approval for resource projects, but it's been panned by critics as dangerous and undemocratic.
CBC
05-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
Politics! Border bill blowback and 'Santa' Carney
The Liberals have tabled new legislation that would significantly expand law enforcement powers and tighten immigration of all kinds, including refugee claims, in a move to appease the Trump White House — but critics say it raises major concerns for Canadians' civil liberties. Meanwhile, Mark Carney met with Canada's provincial and territorial premiers this week in his first ever first ministers' meeting, and the post-meeting vibes have been extremely positive. There seems to be a general agreement on the idea of building a new east-west pipeline — but almost nothing else about it is clear, including who would actually build it. How long will the honeymoon last? The Toronto Star's Althia Raj and CBC Ottawa's Aaron Wherry are on the show to tackle this political doubleheader. Fill out or listener survey here. We appreciate your input! For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: Subscribe to Front Burner on your favourite podcast app. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube
Toronto Star
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Pierre Poilievre's campaign was faltering — but Mark Carney's was vulnerable too. The inside story of how the Conservatives and Liberals both fumbled the 2025 federal election
In a three-part series, based on interviews with 106 political insiders, candidates and staff members, the Star's Althia Raj explores how mistakes and missed opportunities saw a near-certain victory slip from the Conservatives' grasp, while the Liberals experienced a political rebirth that stalled just three seats shy of a majority government.
