The West Block: March 13
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A year of ‘consistent inconsistencies’ in Ottawa
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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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What’s the summer strategy for Trudeau and Poilievre as make-or-break byelection looms?
10:44 | June 23, 2024
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The West Block: May 12, 2024 | Lessons for Canada from U.K.’s plan to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP
23:22 | May 12, 2024
The West Block: March 13
Description
March 13, 2022
This week on "The West Block," host Mercedes Stephenson reports on the refugee situation on the Ukraine-Moldova border and speaks about what’s needed to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces with Defence Minister Anita Anand. Then back in Ottawa, guest host David Akin speaks with Natural Resource Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz about the rising cost of energy.
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The West Block: March 1323:23 | March 13, 2022 -
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 -
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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 -
What’s the summer strategy for Trudeau and Poilievre as make-or-break byelection looms?10:44 | June 23, 2024 -
The West Block: May 12, 2024 | Lessons for Canada from U.K.’s plan to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP23:22 | May 12, 2024
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The West Block: March 1323:23 | March 13, 2022
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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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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
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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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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
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What’s the summer strategy for Trudeau and Poilievre as make-or-break byelection looms?10:44 | June 23, 2024
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The West Block: May 12, 2024 | Lessons for Canada from U.K.’s plan to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP23:22 | May 12, 2024
The West Block: March 13
Description
March 13, 2022
This week on "The West Block," host Mercedes Stephenson reports on the refugee situation on the Ukraine-Moldova border and speaks about what’s needed to strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces with Defence Minister Anita Anand. Then back in Ottawa, guest host David Akin speaks with Natural Resource Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz about the rising cost of energy.
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