This Sunday, Mark welcomes two veteran journalists to discuss the week in national politics. Viewers are also welcome to contribute their thoughts about the big stories of the week.
On the program:
* Louise Elliott, Parliamentary Reporter for CBC Radio
* Andrew Cohen, Author, Columnist and Professor for Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication
Tune in, call in, and tweet in, this Sunday, to talk about:
LIBERAL RACE OR CORONATION? The name Justin Trudeau lit up social and mainstream media this week with news the Quebec MP plans to run for the Liberal leadership. Is Trudeau just who the party needs? Can he live up to the early hype around his candidacy? And with such a well-known candidate in the running, how many others will now enter the race?
DEFEAT REVEALS DIVIDE: Opposition and pro-choice advocates want the Minister for the Status of Women to resign. Rona Ambrose voted in favour of a motion to study when human life begins. So did several other cabinet ministers. But the motion, which would reopen the abortion debate, was defeated. Is this the end of the issue in Parliament? And should Ambrose step down? Did she betray women, as her critics claim?
JOINT EMBASSIES, MIXED REVIEWS: An agreement between Canada and Britain to share some diplomatic facilities prompted a sharp exchange in the House of Commons. Does Canada risk losing any of its independence with this cost-cutting move? Will it hurt this nation’s international reputation? And how can Canada share facilities with a country it competes with, for international trade and investment?
INTERNATIONAL LINES: The Canadian delegation to a United Nations National Assembly walked out before a speech by the Iranian president. The prime minister riled critics for travelling to New York—not to address the UN, but to accept an award and meet world leaders. What role can Canada play now, to help prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons? Does the government side with sanctions and diplom
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