Episodi

  • The West Block with Jeff Semple

    The West Block with Jeff Semple
    Oct 15 2026
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    1 min
  • Why bills are up for Canadians this Thanksgiving, and John Bolton on what he expects Iran to do next.

    Why bills are up for Canadians this Thanksgiving, and John Bolton on what he expects Iran to do next.
    Oct 13 2026
    As Canadians dig deep into their wallets at the grocery store this Thanksgiving, is there any light at the end of the tunnel? Plus, John Bolton, Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser turned critic, tells The West Block he has serious concerns about possible terrorist threats against the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min
  • So far, 'deflection,' no answers on allegations of politician collusion: experts

    So far, 'deflection,' no answers on allegations of politician collusion: experts
    Jun 10 2024
    What is the fallout from the bombshell NSICOP report that alleges some parliamentarians “wittingly” co-operated with foreign states? ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Garry Clement, former RCMP superintendent, and Thomas Juneau, former analyst at the Department of National Defence, about the ability and limitations of the RCMP to investigate these alleged incidents of collusion, the calls to release the names of those alleged parliamentarians, and more. Plus, Stephenson sits down with Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and head of the Centre for Civil Liberties in Ukraine, about her efforts in documenting Russian war crimes, abducted Ukrainian children, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Judges need to ensure stricter bail principles are being upheld: Justice Minister

    Judges need to ensure stricter bail principles are being upheld: Justice Minister
    Jun 3 2024
    Crime has been on the rise, according to Statistics Canada’s Violent Crime Severity Index. RCMP officials have told Global News that 53 per cent of the homicides committed in their jurisdiction have been perpetrated by someone on community release, parole or probation. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson interviews Justice Minister Arif Virani about his government’s bail reforms for violent repeat offenders. Minister Virani also addresses the recent attacks at two Jewish schools and a synagogue. Plus, Stephenson speaks with David Frum, political commentator and staff writer at The Atlantic, about the significance of Donald Trump’s criminal conviction and its potential impact on his bid to be re-elected U.S. president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • U.S. ambassador says Canada now 'the outlier' in NATO on defence spending

    U.S. ambassador says Canada now 'the outlier' in NATO on defence spending
    May 27 2024
    Ahead of the summer NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., a bipartisan group of U.S. senators have written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging him to meet the NATO two per cent of GDP defence spending target. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson sits down with David Cohen, U.S. Ambassador to Canada, to discuss if the White House shares the senators’ disappointment that Canada won’t reach its NATO commitment this decade. Ambassador Cohen also addresses Canada’s response to the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, Stephenson speaks with Winnipeg Police Chief Danny Smyth (President of Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police) and RCMP Deputy Commissioner Jodie Boudreau about the impacts of the federal government’s new bail reforms on the front lines for police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • What does it take to be one of the prime minister’s bodyguards?

    What does it take to be one of the prime minister’s bodyguards?
    May 20 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. Plus, Stephenson interviews former correctional investigator of Canada Howard Sapers about the secrecy surrounding the prison transfer of notorious convicted murderer Luka Magnotta to a medium-security institution. Sapers also addresses reports of increased prison violence and concerns over Canada’s parole system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min