The West Block

• The West Block Transcript – Episode 31, Season 13

  The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson speaks to a former Israeli prime minister, a reporter with The Globe and Mail and the Asia Pacific Foundation.

  Canada

  Apr 14
  
• The West Block – Episode 30, Season 13

  Declassified summaries of top secret intelligence documents, attempts to funnel $250 thousand and what was said about the two Michaels.

  Politics

  Apr 7
  
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• Terror threat in Canada ‘elevated’ after Moscow attack, says Petraeus

  David Petraeus told The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson that the scale of Moscow's attack makes the current state of extremism and terrorist capabilities “very worrisome.”

  Canada

  Mar 31
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• The West Block Transcript – Episode 28, Season 13

  From how changes in sexual offences in the military will be addressed, to controversial attempts at getting recruitment numbers up, the defence minister joins us in studio.

  Politics

  Mar 24
• The West Block Transcript – Episode 27, Season 13

  The fight to lead Haiti is now in the streets. With the president stepping down, it’s feared one massive gang could soon be effectively running the country.

  Politics

  Mar 17
• The West Block – Episode 26, Season 13

  On this week’s show: how the Canadian Armed Forces are helping stave off potential Russian aggression, and what our military needs to help itself.

  Politics

  Mar 10
• The West Block Transcript – Episode 25, Season 13

  Remembering former prime minister Brian Mulroney: his wins, his losses, and his impact on our country. He was known as Canada’s great deal maker at a tumultuous time in history.

  Politics

  Mar 3
• The West Block Transcript – Episode 24, Season 13

  Today marks the beginning of the third year since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the war is entering a precarious phase with concern that Ukraine could be faltering.

  Politics

  Feb 25
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• The West Block – Episode 22, Season 13

  Governments, police and auto experts brainstorming ways out of a Canada wide crisis. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc on the strategy to crack down on auto theft.

  Politics

  Feb 11
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• The West Block – Episode 21, Season 13

  Alberta’s new plans for trans youth are making headlines across the country. Liberal and NDP politicians call it extremely dangerous, while Premier Smith has a different view.

  Politics

  Feb 4