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Carney juggles risk and reward with China trade push

Mark Carney juggles risk and reward as the Liberals chase closer China trade ties despite blowback over his human rights comments. Pierre Poilievre's push to derail Alto's high-speed train plan. Plus, Avi Lewis's uphill battle to convince Canadians they still need the NDP. Rosemary Barton hosts Andrew Coyne, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.

What hitting NATO's spending target means for Carney and Canada

The benefits, and challenges, of Canada finally meeting its two per cent NATO spending target. The uphill political battle facing the next NDP Leader. And, the growing provincial divide over how judges are appointed in Canada. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Pierre Poilievre goes on Joe Rogan’s podcast

Will Pierre Poilievre’s Joe Rogan’s podcast appearance help him politically, and what will it do for Canada? How Mark Carney has reshaped the Liberals, one year into his leadership. And Avi Lewis emerges as the NDP frontrunner. Catherine Cullen hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Why are so many MPs crossing to Carney’s team?

A fourth member of parliament ditches their party to join Mark Carney’s Liberals. The Conservatives push the government to step up deportations of Iranian Revolutionary Guard members. And Pierre Poilievre takes his speaking tour to the U.S.Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Althia Raj and Aaron Wherry.

How Carney's navigating the Iran war response

Prime Minister Mark Carney rides the line between keeping Canada back from the Iran war and supporting the U.S. mission, but won't 'categorically' rule out involvement. Pierre Poilievre tours Europe. And, what's behind the Liberals' growing lead in polls? Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.