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The West Block

The West Block reverses the convention of political talk shows, speaking directly with Canadians in communities across the country and bringing their concerns to Ottawa for answers. The Global journal... Read more

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Metro Vancouver’s transit ridership growth is significantly outpacing other Canadian cities. How is it keeping up?

Metro Vancouver’s transit ridership growth is significantly outpacing other Canadian cities. How is it keeping up?

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart and Langley Mayor Jack Froese join Mercedes Stephenson to explain why the region is expe... Read more

5 Feb 2020

12mins

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A look at what's at play heading into the final week of the election

A look at what's at play heading into the final week of the election

We begin the show in Quebec, the threat from the Bloc...will Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau be able to win the seats he n... Read more

13 Oct 2019

22mins

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A review of Canadian politics in 2019, why the changing Arctic impacts us all and resolutions from Parliament Hill.

A review of Canadian politics in 2019, why the changing Arctic impacts us all and resolutions from Parliament Hill.

In this week’s episode: From scandals and resignations to inter-governmental drama an election and a new NAFTA, it was a... Read more

29 Dec 2019

23mins

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Political strategy, faith, science and bushfires and challenges facing the ICRC

Political strategy, faith, science and bushfires and challenges facing the ICRC

In this episode we look at political strategies for parties in the coming weeks as parliament is set to return late Janu... Read more

5 Jan 2020

22mins

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Health care and the federal election campaign

Health care and the federal election campaign

Health care is top of mind for many Canadians this election campaign.  We travel to Canada's east coast to find out why?

11 Oct 2019

9mins

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The election platform and campaign strategy with the Conservative Party Leader

The election platform and campaign strategy with the Conservative Party Leader

A conversation with Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer joins the West Block to discuss his election platform, propo... Read more

13 Oct 2019

23mins

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Iraq Attack: what might happen next, Political expectations and bushfires

Iraq Attack: what might happen next, Political expectations and bushfires

In this episode we look at the US killing of an Iranian General in Iraq, what could happen next?  Then as parliament is ... Read more

5 Jan 2020

23mins

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Seeking answers in Iran and political accountability for the Flight 752 tragedy

Seeking answers in Iran and political accountability for the Flight 752 tragedy

In this episode, the Canadian government says it is demanding answers on what happened to Flight 752 in Iran. Foreign Af... Read more

12 Jan 2020

23mins

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Conoravirus outbreak, Huawei and oilsands.

Conoravirus outbreak, Huawei and oilsands.

In this episode we look at how the government is handling the conoravirus outbreak, then we talk to two MPs on the Canad... Read more

2 Feb 2020

23mins

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Diplomacy in the aftermath of the downed Ukrainian flight from Iran

Diplomacy in the aftermath of the downed Ukrainian flight from Iran

In this podcast we look at the relationship between Canada and Iran and how this may impact the investigation into the d... Read more

10 Jan 2020

11mins

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Cleaning up space junk

Cleaning up space junk

Space is getting messy. How do you clean it up? There are tens of thousands of pieces of hazardous space debris in orbit... Read more

17 Jan 2020

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Calling on Canada to do more for human rights

Calling on Canada to do more for human rights

THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE HAS RULED MYANMAR MUST PROTECT ROHINGYA MUSLIMS WITHIN ITS BORDERS FROM VIOLENCE… AND... Read more

24 Jan 2020

10mins

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WB PODCAST MAY 31

WB PODCAST MAY 31

Policing questions, Long-Term care concerns, Canada-China relations and Hong Kong unease with China's new national secur... Read more

31 May 2020

28mins

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Reopening during COVID 19, civil liberties and mental health

Reopening during COVID 19, civil liberties and mental health

In this episode of The West Block we look at reopening the economy during the COVID 19 pandemic, what civil liberties ma... Read more

10 May 2020

23mins

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Semi automatic weapon ban, hard times in Alberta and COVID-19 in meat packing plants

Semi automatic weapon ban, hard times in Alberta and COVID-19 in meat packing plants

Semi automatic weapons designed for military use is now banned in Canada, but what more is the government planning when ... Read more

3 May 2020

22mins

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COVID-19, from lockdown to re-open, Nova Scotia mourns and coronavirus security challenges

COVID-19, from lockdown to re-open, Nova Scotia mourns and coronavirus security challenges

How does a province re-open following a lockdown?  Plus one week after the biggest mass shooting in Canada, how are resi... Read more

26 Apr 2020

22mins

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COVID-19, long-term health care, energy woes and re-opening businesses

COVID-19, long-term health care, energy woes and re-opening businesses

In this episode we look at the impact of COVID-19 on long-term health care homes, why are so many people dying?  Then th... Read more

19 Apr 2020

22mins

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COVID-19: businesses, food supply chain and myth busting

COVID-19: businesses, food supply chain and myth busting

In this episode of The West Block we look at the governments' help to the business community, is it enough?  Then we hea... Read more

12 Apr 2020

22mins

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COVID-19; wage subsidies, on the frontlines and help for anxiety

COVID-19; wage subsidies, on the frontlines and help for anxiety

In this episode we look at some of the measures the government has announced to help small and medium sized businesses, ... Read more

5 Apr 2020

22mins

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Coronavirus concerns, travel warnings and global economic impact

Coronavirus concerns, travel warnings and global economic impact

Governments are telling its citizens to avoid travelling outside the country and while here at home social distance, wor... Read more

15 Mar 2020

23mins

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