
The West Block: Feb. 11, 2024 | Auto theft summit and Canadian diplomacy in a high-stakes U.S. election year
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The West Block: Feb. 11, 2024 | Auto theft summit and Canadian diplomacy in a high-stakes U.S. election year
Description
February 11, 2024
The federal government convened a national summit to combat the growing problem of auto theft in Canada. ‘The West Block’ guest host Eric Sorensen interviews Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc about the jurisdictional roadblocks in tackling organized car thefts, possible new penalties for repeat car thieves, and more.
Plus, Sorensen is joined by Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman to discuss the ‘Team Canada’ strategy, preparations for a possible Donald Trump re-election, and concerns over PM Trudeau’s anti-MAGA rhetoric.
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The West Block: Feb. 11, 2024 | Auto theft summit and Canadian diplomacy in a high-stakes U.S. election year23:23 | February 11, 2024
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Carney, Poilievre ‘racing to spend more, faster than each other’ on defence: expert12:18 | April 20, 2025
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Strategic adversaries were likely well prepared for a Canadian election10:00 | April 13, 2025
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Canada could become Asia’s largest supplier of liquid natural gas: energy CEO11:59 | April 13, 2025
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Canada election 2025: How will the U.S. trade war impact the campaign?10:22 | March 23, 2025
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Canada election 2025: What are the top challenges for each party?11:09 | March 23, 2025
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Has new PM Mark Carney actually repealed Canada’s carbon tax? And when will he call an election?12:06 | March 16, 2025
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Carney won’t improve Canada-US relations by matching Trump, Bolton warns08:48 | March 16, 2025
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Australia cyclone: 1 dead, thousands without power after ferocious storm02:07 | March 9, 2025
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The West Block: What is Canada’s dollar value23:12 | February 9, 2025
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Former Trump insider Anthony Scaramucci shares view on president’s 2nd term in office10:18 | February 2, 2025
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Could Canada’s military spending be fast-tracked?09:41 | January 26, 2025
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Canada’s irreplaceable exports to the U.S.11:13 | January 26, 2025
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The West Block Exclusive: First look at the RCMP Black Hawks13:13 | January 19, 2025
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Liberals heading into a ‘rebuilding process’: former Deputy PM10:18 | January 12, 2025
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Rising threats against politicians are not likely to slow down, according to the RCMP12:46 | January 5, 2025
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A new way the RCMP is predicting real threats: The West Block exclusive08:19 | January 5, 2025
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The West Block: Feb. 11, 2024 | Auto theft summit and Canadian diplomacy in a high-stakes U.S. election year23:23 | February 11, 2024
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Will federal party promises help reduce violent crime?08:08 | April 20, 2025
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Carney, Poilievre ‘racing to spend more, faster than each other’ on defence: expert12:18 | April 20, 2025
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Canada could become Asia’s largest supplier of liquid natural gas: energy CEO11:59 | April 13, 2025
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Canada is not to blame for tariffs, former U.S. Ambassador07:10 | April 6, 2025
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Canada election 2025: How will the U.S. trade war impact the campaign?10:22 | March 23, 2025
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Canada election 2025: What are the top challenges for each party?11:09 | March 23, 2025
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Has new PM Mark Carney actually repealed Canada’s carbon tax? And when will he call an election?12:06 | March 16, 2025
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Carney won’t improve Canada-US relations by matching Trump, Bolton warns08:48 | March 16, 2025
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Australia cyclone: 1 dead, thousands without power after ferocious storm02:07 | March 9, 2025
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Canada must ensure ‘darker forces’ don’t take over Syria: Special envoy10:14 | March 9, 2025
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Pivotal time on Parliament Hill10:35 | March 2, 2025
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The world saw ‘everyone’s worst fears’11:43 | March 2, 2025
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Rebuilding Canada-U.S. relations10:08 | February 23, 2025
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Cartels in Canada are ‘very prevalent now’11:05 | February 23, 2025
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Border mayor: ‘We need a (federal) election ASAP’12:03 | February 16, 2025
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Could Canada’s military spending be fast-tracked?09:41 | January 26, 2025
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The West Block Exclusive: First look at the RCMP Black Hawks13:13 | January 19, 2025
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The West Block: Jan. 1923:23 | January 19, 2025
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Liberals heading into a ‘rebuilding process’: former Deputy PM10:18 | January 12, 2025
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There’s ‘something dangerous brewing’ when it comes to Trump and Canada09:43 | January 12, 2025
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Rising threats against politicians are not likely to slow down, according to the RCMP12:46 | January 5, 2025
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A new way the RCMP is predicting real threats: The West Block exclusive08:19 | January 5, 2025
The West Block: Feb. 11, 2024 | Auto theft summit and Canadian diplomacy in a high-stakes U.S. election year
Description
February 11, 2024
The federal government convened a national summit to combat the growing problem of auto theft in Canada. ‘The West Block’ guest host Eric Sorensen interviews Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc about the jurisdictional roadblocks in tackling organized car thefts, possible new penalties for repeat car thieves, and more.
Plus, Sorensen is joined by Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman to discuss the ‘Team Canada’ strategy, preparations for a possible Donald Trump re-election, and concerns over PM Trudeau’s anti-MAGA rhetoric.
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