Catherine Cullen

Catherine Cullen, host of CBC’s The House and a seasoned journalist in Canadian politics, joins the discussion. They explore Prime Minister Mark Carney's ambitious economic promises and the implications of dropping the Digital Services Tax in trade negotiations with the U.S. Cullen shares insights on the challenges facing Pierre Poilievre in the byelection race and highlights the evolving leadership dynamics in Canadian politics. The conversation also touches on controversial legislation and military spending commitments amidst pressing economic and social issues.

Join Ashley Burke, a seasoned CBC reporter on Parliament Hill, as she dives into the critical budget confidence vote that could make or break Prime Minister Mark Carney's government. Catherine Cullen adds her insights on the political strategies at play. Meanwhile, Selina Alders reports from Nova Scotia on the heated discussions surrounding North America’s first whale sanctuary, where community support clashes with local landowners' concerns. Plus, explore the troubling stagnation of cervical cancer rates despite advances in cancer care.