West Block

• The West Block – Episode 19, Season 13

  With billions in health care spending, why are doctors saying the system is getting worse? And, after a resounding victory in Iowa, can anyone stop Donald Trump’s momentum?

  Politics

  Jan 21, 2024
  
• Navy commander ‘confident’ in ability to meet commitments despite sailor shortage

  The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy says they are 20 per cent short on personnel, and while the service can maintain operational commitments, there is little room for error.

  Politics

  Dec 31, 2023
  
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• Liberals must do more to ‘safeguard’ democracy from foreign interference: O’Toole

  Former Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole said he did not think Beijing interference cost him the 2021 election – he congratulated Trudeau – but said it was a close election.

  Politics

  Jun 18, 2023
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• Alberta election: Can Notley flip conservative voters in battleground Calgary?

  Albertans voters will decide Monday whether to give Notley another chance or stay the course with Smith, who has been leading the province for seven months.

  Canada

  May 28, 2023
• Banking turmoil is adding to sense of looming economic ‘precipice.’ What’s next?

  The mounting feeling of economic disaster comes as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to table the government's latest budget on March 28.

  Economy

  Mar 19, 2023
• Canadian defence investments have ‘changed the tone’ of U.S. relations: ambassador

  Ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden's first visit to Canada next week, Ottawa's ambassador to the U.S. says the two allies are closely aligned and in touch on a range of issues.

  Politics

  Mar 19, 2023
• As anti-LGBTQ2 hate grows in Canada, advocates say it’s ‘never been as scary’

  The solution, they say, is education and support from allies to counter homophobia and anti-trans hate — particularly baseless accusations of pedophilia and "grooming" children.

  Canada

  Jan 8, 2023
• The West Block – Episode 6, Season 12

  Watch the full episode of The West Block with host Mercedes Stephenson – Oct. 23, 2022.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2022
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• ‘Everything on the table’: Joly says Canada will do more to ‘suffocate’ Russia

  Canada is considering sending additional weapons to Ukraine and slapping Russia with more sanctions, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2022
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• The West Block – Episode 2, Season 11

  Watch the full episode of The West Block with host Mercedes Stephenson – Nov. 7, 2021.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2021