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October 18, 2021 Public Safety Minister Bill Blair on Canada-US Border Reopening and an MP panel debates the return to Parliament
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair speaks to guest host Abigail Bimman about what Canadians need to know when the Canada-US land border reopens on November 8th. A newly-elected MPs panel debates the re-opening of parliament and vaccine mandates for MPs. An emergency room nurse in Montreal reacts to Quebec's decision to delay suspending unvaccinated health care workers.

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23 min
October 03, 2021 AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald on why Canada's first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation was deeply personal and emotional
AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald describes how she spent Canada's first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and why she's disappointed in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson discusses Canada's climate change goals ahead of next month's major UN Summit in Glasgow. The Chief Medical Officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority describes the health care crisis facing the province as Covid-19 cases continue to rise.

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23 min
September 26, 2021 Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau on the release of the two Michaels'
Freed Canadian detainee Michael Kovrig thanks Canadians for their support. While Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau discusses the future of Canada-China relations. And Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley explains why she believes the province's health care crisis could have been avoided.

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23 min
September 19, 2021 What was this federal election about? The West Block Political Panel and Ipsos Pollster Darrell Bricker
The West Block's Political Panel weighs in on the highs and lows of the federal election campaign. And Ipsos CEO Darrell Bricker explains why he thinks this election is one of the most exciting in years.

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23 min
September 05, 2021 One on One with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Negative Ads hit the Federal Election Campaign
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has a growing following on social media. He wants Canadians to know he can be that guy and Prime Minister too. The West Block Political Panel weighs in on negative campaign ads and the upcoming leaders debates.

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22 min
August 30, 2021 Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau defends Canada's response to crisis in Afghanistan
The Minister of Foreign Affairs says Ottawa is focused on helping Canadians and vulnerable Afghans leave Afghanistan despite Canada's air mission wrapping up. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau's campaign is hounded by angry protesters. The West Block Political Panel weighs in on Week Two of the election campaign.

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25 min
August 22, 2021 Canada's Response to the chaos in Afghanistan. The West Block's Election Panel Weighs in on Week One
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino discusses the latest efforts to get Canadian citizens and Afghans who helped Canada out of Afghanistan. The West Block Political Panel weighs in on the issues and stories that dominated the first week of the campaign trail.

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23 min
June 27, 2021 Erin O'Toole on election speculation and calls to cancel Canada Day
This week on the West Block, a feature interview with Opposition leader Erin O'Toole as election speculation heats up in Ottawa. First Nations children's advocate Cindy Blackstock says Canada is failing Indigenous children. And the debate surrounding Canada Day. Plus, Global News Chief Political correspondent David Akin and Mercedes Stephenson reflect on the challenges of holding politicians to account during the pandemic.

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27 min
June 20, 2021 Changing vaccine guidance, military misconduct and why the Winnipeg lab incident is making waves on the Hill
Changing vaccine guidance, military misconduct and why the Winnipeg lab incident is making waves on the Hill
On this week’s edition of ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with one of the country’s top medical minds - Dr. Peter Jüni, director of Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table – about how Canadians should respond to the evolving vaccine advice. She also speaks with two key MPs who are examining the military misconduct file; the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, Anita Vandenbeld, and Conservative MP James Bezan. And Stephenson talks to Global News investigative journalist Sam Cooper about why the Conservatives are accusing the government of covering up an incident that caused two scientists at Canada's highest security laboratory to be fired.

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26 min
June 13, 2021 Online hate and intolerance; Canada-U.S. border; Green Party strife
This week on ‘The West Block’ podcast Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Mohammed Hashim, executive director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, about the rise of online hate and intolerance in Canada. She also speaks with U.S. congressman and co-chair of the Northern Border Caucus Brian Higgins about when the Canada-U.S. border will be open for travel once again. And Green Party Leader Annamie Paul joins Mercedes to discuss internal conflicts in the party and is asked why former Green MP Jenica Atwin crossed the floor to the Liberals.

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28 min

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The West Block with Jeff Semple is Global News weekly political and current affairs program. The show digs deep into the breaking news and major stories that impact Canadians’ lives. Through in-depth conversations with political, national, and international newsmakers.