Political grab-bag: Palestinian statehood, carbon tax fight

This week, the NDP introduced a motion to recognize Palestinian statehood. The negotiations went into the night with last-minute amendments made. Why did it get so messy? What ramifications could we see come out of the passed motion?

Plus, a growing number of provincial leaders are pushing for the Liberal government to cut the carbon tax, or to pause the scheduled increase for it in April. What might happen next?

Senior writer Aaron Wherry joins us from the CBC’s Parliamentary bureau.

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