The West Block Transcript

• The West Block Transcript – Episode 41, Season 13

  The RCMP is Canada’s front line defence against national security threats. But as those threats become more common and more complex, how are the Mounties dealing with them?

  Politics

  Jun 23, 2024
  
• The West Block Transcript – Episode 40, Season 13

  The chief of the defence staff has said our military is not ready. As he prepares to say goodbye, we’ll get his candid assessment on the state of the Canadian Armed Forces.

  Politics

  Jun 16, 2024
  
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• The West Block – Episode 39, Season 13

  A report reveals some unnamed parliamentarians knowingly helped foreign states meddle in Canadian politics. We dig into the conflicting reports.

  Politics

  Jun 9, 2024
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• The West Block – Episode 38, Season 13

  Murders, gun crimes, and sexual assaults are all on the rise, so it’s no wonder Canadians say they feel less safe. Does the Liberal government have a plan?

  Politics

  Jun 2, 2024
• The West Block Transcript – Episode 37, Season 13

  The blunt letter from senators on both sides of Washington’s political aisle was crystal clear: up your NATO spending or continue to fail the U.S. and the free world.

  Politics

  May 26, 2024
• The West Block – Episode 36, Season 13

  We’re learning more details about the secretive transfer of one of Canada’s most brutal killers: Luka Magnotta. Why is the prison system so secretive?

  Politics

  May 19, 2024
• The West Block Transcript, Episode 35, Season 13

  As clashes escalate between protesters and police on American university campuses, will Canada follow suit? Last week, police in Calgary took a similar approach.

  Politics

  May 12, 2024
• The West Block Transcript – Episode 33, Season 13

  Buying essential, like groceries, is becoming increasingly out of reach for many Canadians. Ottawa said they have a plan, so where are the results?

  Politics

  Apr 28, 2024
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• The West Block – Episode 32, Season 13

  Israel and Iran are engaged in an unprecedented back and forth of direct military strikes on one another. Those strikes have been controlled and limited, but could that change?

  Politics

  Apr 21, 2024
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• The West Block Transcript – Episode 31, Season 13

  The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson speaks to a former Israeli prime minister, a reporter with The Globe and Mail and the Asia Pacific Foundation.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2024