Blair defends RCMP’s handling of acts of violence in Nova Scotia despite criticism
In an interview with The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson, Blair said police have been “on scene right from the outset,” and “in significant numbers.” Continue reading
Bellegarde says calm needed in lobster dispute ahead of work to define key right
‘Defining that moderate livelihood is the next big step going forward,’ said the Indigenous leader. Continue reading
The West Block — Episode 3, Season 10
Watch the full broadcast of The West Block from Sunday, October 11, 2020, with Mercedes Stephenson Continue reading
Massive coronavirus test wait times not a sign of ‘good testing regime’: Ambrose
Ontario coronavirus tests come with long lines, lengthy waits for results. Continue reading
The West Block — Episode 2, Season 10
Watch the full broadcast of The West Block from Oct. 4 with host Mercedes Stephenson. Continue reading
Canada ‘desperately’ needs people to dig in, stay home in coronavirus fight: Qualtrough
“Just staying put as much as we can” is crucial for driving down cases, said Carla Qualtrough. Continue reading
The West Block — Episode 1, Season 10
Watch the full broadcast of The West Block from Sunday, Sept. 27, with host Mercedes Stephenson Continue reading
Health-care delays from COVID-19 won’t improve without major fed support: Pallister
Ottawa must increase health-care funding to provinces to tackle rapidly worsening delays, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said on ‘The West Block.’ Continue reading
Freeland says she’s confident coronavirus defeat ‘is not years away’
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, who also became finance minister last month, said she believes the coronavirus pandemic will be defeated. Continue reading