O’Toole says he lobbied for ‘full vetting’ of anyone being considered for Chief of Defence Staff
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O’Toole says he lobbied for ‘full vetting’ of anyone being considered for Chief of Defence Staff
Description
March 14, 2021
"The West Block" host Mercedes Stephenson interviews Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole about the ongoing controversy of sexual misconduct that has engulfed the Canadian Armed Forces and whether the former Conservative government had thoroughly vetted former chief of the defence staff, Gen. Jonathan Vance, before his appointment. “I said we have to make sure that there is a full vetting so that there are no allegations, no improprieties against someone that's going to be heading the Forces,” says O’Toole. Mercedes also asks the Conservative leader about internal divisions ahead of the party’s convention later this week.
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O’Toole says he lobbied for ‘full vetting’ of anyone being considered for Chief of Defence Staff08:00 | March 14, 2021
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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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Secrets of ‘The Diplomat’11:26 | December 29, 2024
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Diplomatic reality in a politically explosive world09:37 | December 29, 2024
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In defense of Justin Trudeau07:40 | December 22, 2024
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What we could see next on Parliament Hill13:51 | December 22, 2024
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The West Block: What’s next at Parliament Hill after cabinet reshuffle, Liberal divide?23:23 | December 22, 2024
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Won’t ‘cut off our nose to spite our face’ on tariffs, says Canada’s newest premier07:31 | December 15, 2024
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A year of ‘consistent inconsistencies’ in Ottawa12:46 | December 15, 2024
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‘We search less than 1% of what comes into Canada,’ says CBSA union president12:14 | December 8, 2024
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Sex trafficking between the U.S. and Canada a ‘significant issue,’ says outgoing ambassador09:17 | December 8, 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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A community worries about how potential tariffs could affect them07:22 | December 1, 2024
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U.S. tariff issue will be ‘a climbdown for Justin Trudeau’, says Alberta Premier12:36 | December 1, 2024
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‘Trudeau hasn’t made it easy’: Danielle Smith calls for ‘Team Canada’ response to Trump tariffs00:53 | November 26, 2024
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Foreign research vessels researching, ‘gathering intelligence’ in Arctic09:57 | November 24, 2024
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American security threats come from Canada’s north, says U.S. Senator10:16 | November 24, 2024
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Operation Medusa: Documentary recounts Canada’s toughest battle in Afghanistan01:42 | November 10, 2024
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Afghanistan War veteran creates Canadian exhibit to help ‘do a little healing’10:11 | November 10, 2024
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Trump’s promises ‘might cause Canadians to bristle,’ former Republican strategist says09:15 | November 10, 2024
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‘Worrisome’ U.S.-Canada border concerns with a 2nd Trump term06:54 | November 3, 2024
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Former chief of defence staff calls NATO budget fallout ‘horrific’13:14 | November 3, 2024
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Former CSIS officer calls India allegations the most shocking ‘assault on our sovereignty, on public safety’ he has ever seen13:32 | October 20, 2024
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Liberals unhappy with Trudeau ‘don’t have another choice’: ex-BQ leader08:13 | October 20, 2024
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Oct. 7th survivor says that day was ‘like an apocalypse’10:35 | October 13, 2024
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‘Iran is scared to death’ of Netanyahu, John Bolton tells The West Block10:02 | October 13, 2024
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What’s Canada’s plan to evacuate citizens from Lebanon – and why are so many reluctant to leave?06:30 | October 6, 2024
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Pro-Irani militias ‘are a cancer’ inside failed states: Retired Israeli General10:19 | October 6, 2024
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The West Block: Exclusive one-on-one with the Deputy Conservative Leader23:21 | September 15, 2024
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Exclusive one-on-one with the Deputy Conservative Leader10:37 | September 14, 2024
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O’Toole says he lobbied for ‘full vetting’ of anyone being considered for Chief of Defence Staff08:00 | March 14, 2021
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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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Diplomatic reality in a politically explosive world09:37 | December 29, 2024
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Won’t ‘cut off our nose to spite our face’ on tariffs, says Canada’s newest premier07:31 | December 15, 2024
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A year of ‘consistent inconsistencies’ in Ottawa12:46 | December 15, 2024
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‘We search less than 1% of what comes into Canada,’ says CBSA union president12:14 | December 8, 2024
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Sex trafficking between the U.S. and Canada a ‘significant issue,’ says outgoing ambassador09:17 | December 8, 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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A community worries about how potential tariffs could affect them07:22 | December 1, 2024
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U.S. tariff issue will be ‘a climbdown for Justin Trudeau’, says Alberta Premier12:36 | December 1, 2024
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‘Trudeau hasn’t made it easy’: Danielle Smith calls for ‘Team Canada’ response to Trump tariffs00:53 | November 26, 2024
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Foreign research vessels researching, ‘gathering intelligence’ in Arctic09:57 | November 24, 2024
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Afghanistan War veteran creates Canadian exhibit to help ‘do a little healing’10:11 | November 10, 2024
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Trump’s promises ‘might cause Canadians to bristle,’ former Republican strategist says09:15 | November 10, 2024
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Liberals unhappy with Trudeau ‘don’t have another choice’: ex-BQ leader08:13 | October 20, 2024
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Oct. 7th survivor says that day was ‘like an apocalypse’10:35 | October 13, 2024
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‘Iran is scared to death’ of Netanyahu, John Bolton tells The West Block10:02 | October 13, 2024
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What’s Canada’s plan to evacuate citizens from Lebanon – and why are so many reluctant to leave?06:30 | October 6, 2024
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Pro-Irani militias ‘are a cancer’ inside failed states: Retired Israeli General10:19 | October 6, 2024
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The West Block: Exclusive one-on-one with the Deputy Conservative Leader23:21 | September 15, 2024
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Exclusive one-on-one with the Deputy Conservative Leader10:37 | September 14, 2024
O’Toole says he lobbied for ‘full vetting’ of anyone being considered for Chief of Defence Staff
Description
March 14, 2021
"The West Block" host Mercedes Stephenson interviews Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole about the ongoing controversy of sexual misconduct that has engulfed the Canadian Armed Forces and whether the former Conservative government had thoroughly vetted former chief of the defence staff, Gen. Jonathan Vance, before his appointment. “I said we have to make sure that there is a full vetting so that there are no allegations, no improprieties against someone that's going to be heading the Forces,” says O’Toole. Mercedes also asks the Conservative leader about internal divisions ahead of the party’s convention later this week.
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