Althia Raj
Political columnist and commentator who contributes analysis on federal politics and media coverage, regularly appearing as a panelist on CBC's At Issue.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 22min
What if Trump blows up the CUSMA trade deal?
Guests Althia Raj, a political columnist, Chantal Hébert, a national affairs journalist, and Andrew Coyne, an opinion columnist, dive into Trump’s potential exit from CUSMA and its implications for Canada. They explore the procedural risks and political incentives surrounding U.S. trade reviews, stressing the importance of alignment with Mexico. The discussion shifts to the backlash against Mark Miller’s French comments in Quebec and examines the impact of John Rustad's departure from B.C. Conservatives on provincial dynamics.
Nov 28, 2025 • 25min
Carney’s Alberta pipeline partnership
Chantal Hébert, a political commentator, Andrew Coyne, a centre-right analyst, Althia Raj, a federal politics journalist, and Jason Markusoff, an Alberta energy reporter, dive into the controversial new pipeline partnership between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta's Danielle Smith. They discuss the environmental implications, political dynamics, and industry reactions. There's skepticism around Alberta's commitments and concerns about potential concessions to the U.S. trade negotiations, showcasing the complex landscape of Canadian politics and energy policy.
