At Issue this week: The Liberal government goes on a pre-budget charm offensive with a new tone and messaging about ‘fairness.’ Several premiers appear before committees to criticize the upcoming carbon tax hike. Plus, testimony begins in Canada’s foreign interference inquiry.

At Issue is Canada's most-watched political panel, hosted by CBC Chief Political Correspondent Rosemary Barton and featuring leading political journalists; Chantal Hebert, Andrew Coyne and Aaron Wherry.

00:00 Trudeau’s pre-budget charm offensive
08:10 Premiers fight the carbon tax increase
16:40 Foreign interference inquiry testimony

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