The West Block: Nov. 19, 2023 | Canada is ‘a haven for Islamic Republic agents’ warns Iranian human rights activist
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The West Block: Nov. 19, 2023 | Canada is ‘a haven for Islamic Republic agents’ warns Iranian human rights activist
Description
November 19, 2023
Iran’s alleged links to proxy groups like Hezbollah and Hamas have come under increased scrutiny after the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel—raising questions about the Iranian regime’s reach into Canada. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with human rights activist Masih Alinejad about her warnings to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian public, the threats made against her, and more. Plus, Stephenson speaks with Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Roy Chun Lee about Taipei’s view of the Biden-Xi meeting, military activity in the Taiwan Strait, election interference, and more.
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The West Block: Nov. 19, 2023 | Canada is ‘a haven for Islamic Republic agents’ warns Iranian human rights activist23:29 | November 19, 2023 -
Canadians in Washington to ‘buffer against some of the political noise’10:47 | December 7, 2025 -
Canadian petition targets fibbing politicians06:41 | November 30, 2025 -
B.C.’s political landscape ‘a problem for the whole country,’ says Christy Clark15:56 | November 30, 2025 -
Breaking the ice: Canada building world’s biggest ice ships with U.S., Finland06:52 | November 24, 2025 -
Canada’s new UN ambassador talks about challenges in new trade relationships15:55 | November 23, 2025 -
Armed groups could take control of Venezuela if Maduro goes: former U.S. Ambassador to Canada10:02 | November 16, 2025 -
The West Block: Nov. 1623:23 | November 16, 2025 -
‘Dawn of a new era’: Greenland MP on relations with Canada as Ottawa preps new consulate12:40 | November 16, 2025 -
Green Party leader ‘working to make sure’ a snap election doesn’t happen13:11 | November 9, 2025 -
Expect more diversifying of Canada’s trade: Jean Charest09:47 | November 2, 2025 -
Nuclear testing on U.S. soil would be underground: John Bolton13:00 | November 2, 2025 -
Is Canada headed for a federal election as Carney faces budget tension?14:15 | October 26, 2025 -
A Trump insider on the president’s trade tactics11:43 | October 19, 2025 -
U.S. makes major move on Canadian critical minerals12:10 | October 12, 2025 -
Canada’s auto sector suffers another blow from Trump administration10:24 | October 12, 2025 -
A closer look at Trump’s ‘war’ on dissent, drug cartels10:55 | October 5, 2025 -
Canada on “no-fail mission” to hit NATO’s 2% defence spending target, feds say11:42 | October 5, 2025 -
Louisiana’s Republican governor sympathizes with Canada over what Trump ‘has said and done’10:30 | September 28, 2025 -
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Exclusive: Canada’s new military helmet undergoes blast testing13:50 | September 14, 2025 -
Canada’s Special Forces get new gear for battle protection09:28 | September 14, 2025 -
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Exclusive: New U.S. Ambassador has a special tie to Canada08:09 | May 11, 2025 -
West Block previews interview with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra01:45 | May 9, 2025 -
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The West Block: Nov. 19, 2023 | Canada is ‘a haven for Islamic Republic agents’ warns Iranian human rights activist23:29 | November 19, 2023
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Canadians in Washington to ‘buffer against some of the political noise’10:47 | December 7, 2025
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Canadian petition targets fibbing politicians06:41 | November 30, 2025
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B.C.’s political landscape ‘a problem for the whole country,’ says Christy Clark15:56 | November 30, 2025
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Armed groups could take control of Venezuela if Maduro goes: former U.S. Ambassador to Canada10:02 | November 16, 2025
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The West Block: Nov. 1623:23 | November 16, 2025
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‘Dawn of a new era’: Greenland MP on relations with Canada as Ottawa preps new consulate12:40 | November 16, 2025
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Nuclear testing on U.S. soil would be underground: John Bolton13:00 | November 2, 2025
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Canada on “no-fail mission” to hit NATO’s 2% defence spending target, feds say11:42 | October 5, 2025
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Louisiana’s Republican governor sympathizes with Canada over what Trump ‘has said and done’10:30 | September 28, 2025
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‘More expensive’ than Trudeau: PBOs $68.5B deficit report fires up debate in House of Commons12:25 | September 28, 2025
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What sets Newfoundland’s LNG plans apart from those in B.C.?11:07 | September 21, 2025
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What’s a win for Canada amid looming trade talks with U.S.?11:37 | September 21, 2025
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Exclusive: Canada’s new military helmet undergoes blast testing13:50 | September 14, 2025
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Canada’s Special Forces get new gear for battle protection09:28 | September 14, 2025
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The West Block: Nov. 19, 2023 | Canada is ‘a haven for Islamic Republic agents’ warns Iranian human rights activist
Description
November 19, 2023
Iran’s alleged links to proxy groups like Hezbollah and Hamas have come under increased scrutiny after the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel—raising questions about the Iranian regime’s reach into Canada. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with human rights activist Masih Alinejad about her warnings to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian public, the threats made against her, and more. Plus, Stephenson speaks with Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Roy Chun Lee about Taipei’s view of the Biden-Xi meeting, military activity in the Taiwan Strait, election interference, and more.
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