West Block

• ‘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
  
• 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
  
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• The West Block – Episode 1, Season 11

  Watch the full episode of The West Block with host Eric Sorensen – Oct. 31, 2021.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2021
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• ‘Ambitious’ climate change action key to long-term economic wellbeing, LeBlanc says

  Despite actions to fight climate change, Canada is still one of the largest producers of fossil fuels, ranking as the sixth-biggest energy producer in the world.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2021
• Manitoba’s lax public health policies to blame for 3rd COVID-19 wave: Winnipeg mayor

  According to Bowman, the reason behind Manitoba's COVID-19 crisis has "been clear for many weeks."

  Canada

  May 23, 2021
• Payette will still receive pension despite resignation as governor general: LeBlanc

  Speaking on The West Block, Dominic LeBlanc pointed out that the hefty annuity, which will last for the rest of Payette's life, is "a function of law" and will not be waived.

  Politics

  Jan 24, 2021
• Feds say they’re prepared to discuss health-care funding after provinces voice concerns

  So far, the Canadian government has allocated more than $19 billion to help premiers safely restart their economy. But some premiers hit harder by the pandemic have said they'll need more.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2020
• Newfoundland needs help as coronavirus cuts off tourism, fishing work: premier

  Premier Dwight Ball said the province needs federal help to prevent industrial collapse.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2020
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• 1 in 10 Canadian businesses may never recover from coronavirus, industry group says

  Non-essential businesses across Canada were effectively shuttered at the height of the novel coronavirus pandemic to prevent the virus from spreading.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2020
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• Liberals need to offer more than ‘pretty words’ on tackling systemic racism: Singh

  Singh has urged the federal government to end racial profiling, the over-policing and over-incarceration of Black and Indigenous communities in Canada.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2020