The West Block: April 20
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The West Block: April 20
23:16 | April 20, 2025
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Iran is running the Strait of Hormuz like a ‘toll booth’: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy expert
06:06 | March 29, 2026
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NATO ‘should not get involved’ in Iran: former Canadian NATO Ambassador
12:45 | March 29, 2026
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The West Block: Nov. 23
22:57 | November 23, 2025
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Armed groups could take control of Venezuela if Maduro goes: former U.S. Ambassador to Canada
10:02 | November 16, 2025
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The West Block: Nov. 16
23:23 | November 16, 2025
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‘Dawn of a new era’: Greenland MP on relations with Canada as Ottawa preps new consulate
12:40 | November 16, 2025
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The West Block: Oct. 13, 2025
23:23 | October 12, 2025
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U.S. makes major move on Canadian critical minerals
12:10 | October 12, 2025
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Canada’s auto sector suffers another blow from Trump administration
10:24 | October 12, 2025
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‘More expensive’ than Trudeau: PBOs $68.5B deficit report fires up debate in House of Commons
12:25 | September 28, 2025
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Trump ‘is not finished with tariffs’
10:54 | June 1, 2025
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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: expert
12:18 | April 20, 2025
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How are party leaders changing tact with Donald Trump
10:39 | April 6, 2025
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Canada is not to blame for tariffs, former U.S. Ambassador
07:10 | April 6, 2025
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The West Block: April 6
23:20 | April 6, 2025
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Has new PM Mark Carney actually repealed Canada’s carbon tax? And when will he call an election?
12:07 | March 16, 2025
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Carney won’t improve Canada-US relations by matching Trump, Bolton warns
08:49 | March 16, 2025
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Rebuilding Canada-U.S. relations
10:08 | February 23, 2025
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Cartels in Canada are ‘very prevalent now’
11:06 | February 23, 2025
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Could Canada’s military spending be fast-tracked?
09:42 | January 26, 2025
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Canada’s irreplaceable exports to the U.S.
11:14 | January 26, 2025
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The West Block: Canada must take ‘responsibility’ for its sovereignty, defence chief says
23:22 | January 26, 2025
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The West Block: The reality of diplomacy in a charged-up, politically volatile world
23:24 | December 29, 2024
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Secrets of ‘The Diplomat’
11:26 | December 29, 2024
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Diplomatic reality in a politically explosive world
09:37 | December 29, 2024
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A year of ‘consistent inconsistencies’ in Ottawa
12:47 | December 15, 2024
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The West Block: U.S. tariff issue will be ‘a climbdown for Justin Trudeau’, says Alberta Premier
23:20 | December 1, 2024
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The West Block: Canada will ‘do the work’ to ease Trump officials’ border worries, minister says
23:22 | November 17, 2024
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The West Block: RCMP commissioner urges ‘caution’ on naming alleged foreign state colluders
23:22 | June 23, 2024
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The West Block: April 20
23:16 | April 20, 2025
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Iran is running the Strait of Hormuz like a ‘toll booth’: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy expert
06:06 | March 29, 2026
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NATO ‘should not get involved’ in Iran: former Canadian NATO Ambassador
12:45 | March 29, 2026
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The West Block: Nov. 23
22:57 | November 23, 2025
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Armed groups could take control of Venezuela if Maduro goes: former U.S. Ambassador to Canada
10:02 | November 16, 2025
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The West Block: Nov. 16
23:23 | November 16, 2025
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‘Dawn of a new era’: Greenland MP on relations with Canada as Ottawa preps new consulate
12:40 | November 16, 2025
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The West Block: Oct. 13, 2025
23:23 | October 12, 2025
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U.S. makes major move on Canadian critical minerals
12:10 | October 12, 2025
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Canada’s auto sector suffers another blow from Trump administration
10:24 | October 12, 2025
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‘More expensive’ than Trudeau: PBOs $68.5B deficit report fires up debate in House of Commons
12:25 | September 28, 2025
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Trump ‘is not finished with tariffs’
10:54 | June 1, 2025
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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: expert
12:18 | April 20, 2025
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How are party leaders changing tact with Donald Trump
10:39 | April 6, 2025
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Canada is not to blame for tariffs, former U.S. Ambassador
07:10 | April 6, 2025
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The West Block: April 6
23:20 | April 6, 2025
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Has new PM Mark Carney actually repealed Canada’s carbon tax? And when will he call an election?
12:07 | March 16, 2025
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Carney won’t improve Canada-US relations by matching Trump, Bolton warns
08:49 | March 16, 2025
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Rebuilding Canada-U.S. relations
10:08 | February 23, 2025
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Cartels in Canada are ‘very prevalent now’
11:06 | February 23, 2025
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Could Canada’s military spending be fast-tracked?
09:42 | January 26, 2025
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Canada’s irreplaceable exports to the U.S.
11:14 | January 26, 2025
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The West Block: Canada must take ‘responsibility’ for its sovereignty, defence chief says
23:22 | January 26, 2025
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The West Block: The reality of diplomacy in a charged-up, politically volatile world
23:24 | December 29, 2024
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Secrets of ‘The Diplomat’
11:26 | December 29, 2024
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Diplomatic reality in a politically explosive world
09:37 | December 29, 2024
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A year of ‘consistent inconsistencies’ in Ottawa
12:47 | December 15, 2024
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The West Block: U.S. tariff issue will be ‘a climbdown for Justin Trudeau’, says Alberta Premier
23:20 | December 1, 2024
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The West Block: Canada will ‘do the work’ to ease Trump officials’ border worries, minister says
23:22 | November 17, 2024
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The West Block: RCMP commissioner urges ‘caution’ on naming alleged foreign state colluders
23:22 | June 23, 2024
The West Block: April 20
Description
April 20, 2025
Military and defence spending are two major issues confronting Canadians during the federal election campaign. As party leaders outline their solutions, Global’s panel of military brass weighs in. Regarding solutions to violent crime in Canada, one expert believes the party leaders are looking in the wrong direction.
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The West Block: April 2023:16 | April 20, 2025 -
Iran is running the Strait of Hormuz like a ‘toll booth’: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy expert06:06 | March 29, 2026 -
NATO ‘should not get involved’ in Iran: former Canadian NATO Ambassador12:45 | March 29, 2026 -
The West Block: Nov. 2322:57 | 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 -
The West Block: Oct. 13, 202523:23 | October 12, 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 -
‘More expensive’ than Trudeau: PBOs $68.5B deficit report fires up debate in House of Commons12:25 | September 28, 2025 -
Trump ‘is not finished with tariffs’10:54 | June 1, 2025 -
Will federal party promises help reduce violent crime?08:08 | April 20, 2025 -
Carney, Poilievre ‘racing to spend more, faster than each other’ on defence: expert12:18 | April 20, 2025 -
How are party leaders changing tact with Donald Trump10:39 | April 6, 2025 -
Canada is not to blame for tariffs, former U.S. Ambassador07:10 | April 6, 2025 -
The West Block: April 623:20 | April 6, 2025 -
Has new PM Mark Carney actually repealed Canada’s carbon tax? And when will he call an election?12:07 | March 16, 2025 -
Carney won’t improve Canada-US relations by matching Trump, Bolton warns08:49 | March 16, 2025 -
Rebuilding Canada-U.S. relations10:08 | February 23, 2025 -
Cartels in Canada are ‘very prevalent now’11:06 | February 23, 2025 -
Could Canada’s military spending be fast-tracked?09:42 | January 26, 2025 -
Canada’s irreplaceable exports to the U.S.11:14 | January 26, 2025 -
The West Block: Canada must take ‘responsibility’ for its sovereignty, defence chief says23:22 | January 26, 2025 -
The West Block: The reality of diplomacy in a charged-up, politically volatile world23:24 | December 29, 2024 -
Secrets of ‘The Diplomat’11:26 | December 29, 2024 -
Diplomatic reality in a politically explosive world09:37 | December 29, 2024 -
A year of ‘consistent inconsistencies’ in Ottawa12:47 | December 15, 2024 -
The West Block: U.S. tariff issue will be ‘a climbdown for Justin Trudeau’, says Alberta Premier23:20 | December 1, 2024 -
The West Block: Canada will ‘do the work’ to ease Trump officials’ border worries, minister says23:22 | November 17, 2024 -
The West Block: RCMP commissioner urges ‘caution’ on naming alleged foreign state colluders23:22 | June 23, 2024
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The West Block: April 2023:16 | April 20, 2025
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Iran is running the Strait of Hormuz like a ‘toll booth’: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy expert06:06 | March 29, 2026
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NATO ‘should not get involved’ in Iran: former Canadian NATO Ambassador12:45 | March 29, 2026
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The West Block: Nov. 2322:57 | November 23, 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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The West Block: Oct. 13, 202523:23 | October 12, 2025
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U.S. makes major move on Canadian critical minerals12:10 | October 12, 2025
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Canada’s auto sector suffers another blow from Trump administration10:24 | October 12, 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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Trump ‘is not finished with tariffs’10:54 | June 1, 2025
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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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How are party leaders changing tact with Donald Trump10:39 | April 6, 2025
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Canada is not to blame for tariffs, former U.S. Ambassador07:10 | April 6, 2025
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The West Block: April 623:20 | April 6, 2025
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Has new PM Mark Carney actually repealed Canada’s carbon tax? And when will he call an election?12:07 | March 16, 2025
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Carney won’t improve Canada-US relations by matching Trump, Bolton warns08:49 | March 16, 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’11:06 | February 23, 2025
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Could Canada’s military spending be fast-tracked?09:42 | January 26, 2025
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Canada’s irreplaceable exports to the U.S.11:14 | January 26, 2025
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The West Block: Canada must take ‘responsibility’ for its sovereignty, defence chief says23:22 | January 26, 2025
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The West Block: The reality of diplomacy in a charged-up, politically volatile world23:24 | December 29, 2024
-
Secrets of ‘The Diplomat’11:26 | December 29, 2024
-
Diplomatic reality in a politically explosive world09:37 | December 29, 2024
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A year of ‘consistent inconsistencies’ in Ottawa12:47 | December 15, 2024
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The West Block: U.S. tariff issue will be ‘a climbdown for Justin Trudeau’, says Alberta Premier23:20 | December 1, 2024
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The West Block: Canada will ‘do the work’ to ease Trump officials’ border worries, minister says23:22 | November 17, 2024
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The West Block: RCMP commissioner urges ‘caution’ on naming alleged foreign state colluders23:22 | June 23, 2024
The West Block: April 20
Description
April 20, 2025
Military and defence spending are two major issues confronting Canadians during the federal election campaign. As party leaders outline their solutions, Global’s panel of military brass weighs in. Regarding solutions to violent crime in Canada, one expert believes the party leaders are looking in the wrong direction.
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