Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the RCMP training program to be one of the PM’s bodyguards
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Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the RCMP training program to be one of the PM’s bodyguards
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Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the RCMP training program to be one of the PM’s bodyguards
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The West Block: June 14
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What is the Joint Expeditionary Force, and could the Canadian Armed Forces join it?
07:01 | May 10, 2026
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‘The frustration is Ottawa’: Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism, MOU
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The West Block: May 3
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European leaders see Canada as ‘a voice of reason’: Champagne
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Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the RCMP training program to be one of the PM’s bodyguards
Description
May 19, 2024
The shooting of Slovakia’s prime minister highlights the growing threat of violence towards politicians. So what does it take to be an officer of a VIP detail for a high-profile politician? ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson gets exclusive access to the RCMP program to train protective policing officers to keep politicians of all political stripes safe from the rising threat of political violence.
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Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the RCMP training program to be one of the PM’s bodyguards11:39 | May 19, 2024 -
The West Block: Oct. 1123:22 | 6 hours ago -
Economist on why Thanksgiving bills are up for Canadians10:48 | 6 hours ago -
John Bolton, former Trump advisor, expects Iran to launch terror strikes against the West11:52 | 6 hours ago -
Ottawa and Washington relationship ‘the worst in modern history’: Ex-US Ambassador to Canada11:30 | October 4, 2026 -
How the U.S. midterm elections could affect Canadian tariffs11:09 | October 4, 2026 -
The West Block: Oct. 424:24 | October 4, 2026 -
‘Much more of a sense of urgency’ needed in military procurement: ex-military chief08:05 | September 27, 2026 -
Arctic security threat ‘has changed significantly’: foreign minister14:52 | September 27, 2026 -
The West Block: Sept. 2723:24 | September 27, 2026 -
Seniors arrested after Parliament Hill protest calling for stronger climate action from feds01:42 | September 22, 2026 -
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Sanctions on Canadian-founded Streit Group ‘too little, too late,’ expert says12:40 | September 20, 2026 -
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What are U.S. ‘dark fleets’ doing in Strait of Hormuz?14:03 | June 14, 2026 -
‘Maybe U.S. nuclear deterrent not reliable’: Trump’s ex-advisor Bolton concerned over any Iran deal08:45 | June 14, 2026 -
AI and quantum imaging: Is Ottawa ready for the next big moves in tech?16:36 | June 7, 2026 -
Take a deep breath’: Republican insider shares perspective on Trump’s latest 51st state comments06:14 | June 7, 2026 -
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The West Block: May 3123:23 | May 31, 2026 -
GlobalEye is a big defence decision for Canada, but is it the right one?05:46 | May 31, 2026 -
The U.S. is pushing Canada towards China: former Biden advisor16:18 | May 31, 2026 -
The West Block: May 2423:24 | May 24, 2026 -
The West Block: May 1723:22 | May 17, 2026 -
What is the Joint Expeditionary Force, and could the Canadian Armed Forces join it?07:01 | May 10, 2026 -
‘The frustration is Ottawa’: Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism, MOU12:46 | May 10, 2026 -
The West Block: May 1023:23 | May 10, 2026 -
The West Block: May 323:22 | May 3, 2026 -
European leaders see Canada as ‘a voice of reason’: Champagne08:12 | May 3, 2026 -
Editorial cartoonists talk goals, challenges of profession as geopolitical climate heats up15:48 | April 26, 2026 -
Canada needs to be ‘very careful’ in U.S. trade negotiations06:29 | April 26, 2026
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Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the RCMP training program to be one of the PM’s bodyguards11:39 | May 19, 2024
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The West Block: Oct. 1123:22 | 6 hours ago
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Economist on why Thanksgiving bills are up for Canadians10:48 | 6 hours ago
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John Bolton, former Trump advisor, expects Iran to launch terror strikes against the West11:52 | 6 hours ago
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Ottawa and Washington relationship ‘the worst in modern history’: Ex-US Ambassador to Canada11:30 | October 4, 2026
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How the U.S. midterm elections could affect Canadian tariffs11:09 | October 4, 2026
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The West Block: Oct. 424:24 | October 4, 2026
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‘Much more of a sense of urgency’ needed in military procurement: ex-military chief08:05 | September 27, 2026
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Arctic security threat ‘has changed significantly’: foreign minister14:52 | September 27, 2026
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The West Block: Sept. 2723:24 | September 27, 2026
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Seniors arrested after Parliament Hill protest calling for stronger climate action from feds01:42 | September 22, 2026
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The West Block: Sept. 2023:23 | September 20, 2026
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Sanctions on Canadian-founded Streit Group ‘too little, too late,’ expert says12:40 | September 20, 2026
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The West Block: June 2122:55 | June 21, 2026
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The West Block: June 1423:21 | June 14, 2026
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What are U.S. ‘dark fleets’ doing in Strait of Hormuz?14:03 | June 14, 2026
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‘Maybe U.S. nuclear deterrent not reliable’: Trump’s ex-advisor Bolton concerned over any Iran deal08:45 | June 14, 2026
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AI and quantum imaging: Is Ottawa ready for the next big moves in tech?16:36 | June 7, 2026
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Take a deep breath’: Republican insider shares perspective on Trump’s latest 51st state comments06:14 | June 7, 2026
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The West Block: June 723:23 | June 7, 2026
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The West Block: May 3123:23 | May 31, 2026
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GlobalEye is a big defence decision for Canada, but is it the right one?05:46 | May 31, 2026
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The U.S. is pushing Canada towards China: former Biden advisor16:18 | May 31, 2026
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The West Block: May 2423:24 | May 24, 2026
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The West Block: May 1723:22 | May 17, 2026
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What is the Joint Expeditionary Force, and could the Canadian Armed Forces join it?07:01 | May 10, 2026
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‘The frustration is Ottawa’: Danielle Smith talks Alberta separatism, MOU12:46 | May 10, 2026
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The West Block: May 1023:23 | May 10, 2026
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The West Block: May 323:22 | May 3, 2026
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European leaders see Canada as ‘a voice of reason’: Champagne08:12 | May 3, 2026
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Editorial cartoonists talk goals, challenges of profession as geopolitical climate heats up15:48 | April 26, 2026
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Canada needs to be ‘very careful’ in U.S. trade negotiations06:29 | April 26, 2026
Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the RCMP training program to be one of the PM’s bodyguards
Description
May 19, 2024
The shooting of Slovakia’s prime minister highlights the growing threat of violence towards politicians. So what does it take to be an officer of a VIP detail for a high-profile politician? ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson gets exclusive access to the RCMP program to train protective policing officers to keep politicians of all political stripes safe from the rising threat of political violence.
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