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- The shock waves from Scheer’s surprise resignation and the future of CUSMA
In this week’s episode: It was a resignation that shocked political insiders and observers. After more than a month of post-election blood-letting for his failures on the campaign, Andrew Scheer decided to step down as Conservative Party leader. How much of his decision was pushed by Global News' revelations he used party funds to pay for his children's private school? And who is eyeing the job next? We'll talk about it all. And then, the new NAFTA is coming back to the House of Commons, but will the Liberals find the support they need? We'll ask Jagmeet Singh how the NDP will vote.
Guests: Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Bob Fife and National Post columnist John Ivison.
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24 min - The shock waves from Scheer’s surprise resignation and the future of CUSMAIn this week’s episode: It was a resignation that shocked political insiders and observers. After more than a month of post-election blood-letting for his failures on the campaign, Andrew Scheer decided to step down as Conservative Party leader. How much of his decision was pushed by Global News' revelations he used party funds to pay for his children's private school? And who is eyeing the job next? We'll talk about it all. And then, the new NAFTA is coming back to the House of Commons, but will the Liberals find the support they need? We'll ask Jagmeet Singh how the NDP will vote.Guests: Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, Globe and Mail Ottawa bureau chief Bob Fife and National Post columnist John Ivison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.23 min
- ISIS is still present in Iraq
The former commander of the NATO training mission in Iraq, Maj-Gen. Dany Fortin tells The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson that ISIS fighters are still present in Iraq, but that there are a number of security operations that are going after the threat the group still poses.
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11 min - ISIS is still present in IraqThe former commander of the NATO training mission in Iraq, Maj-Gen. Dany Fortin tells The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson that ISIS fighters are still present in Iraq, but that there are a number of security operations that are going after the threat the group still poses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.11 min
- The road after the Throne Speech, Huawei's plans for Canada and talking Trump at NATO
In this episode: The Throne Speech has been read and debate has started. Will the Liberal government get support for its vision? Then Huawei wants to move its research facility north, but we ask the company why Canadians should trust it when intelligence and security agencies are raising red flags. And our panel of journalists dives into all the drama as the House of Commons returns.
Guests: Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez, Huawei’s vice-president of corporate affairs Alykhan Velshi, Susan Delacourt of the Toronto Star and Joel-Denis Bellavance of La Presse.
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24 min - The road after the Throne Speech, Huawei's plans for Canada and talking Trump at NATOIn this episode: The Throne Speech has been read and debate has started. Will the Liberal government get support for its vision? Then Huawei wants to move its research facility north, but we ask the company why Canadians should trust it when intelligence and security agencies are raising red flags. And our panel of journalists dives into all the drama as the House of Commons returns.Guests: Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez, Huawei’s vice-president of corporate affairs Alykhan Velshi, Susan Delacourt of the Toronto Star and Joel-Denis Bellavance of La Presse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.23 min
- Global security shared responsibility
Today we talk to a principal advisor to the President of the Kurdistan regional government about ths situation on the ground in Iraq and what his government is asking for from the global community.
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11 min - Global security shared responsibilityToday we talk to a principal advisor to the President of the Kurdistan regional government about ths situation on the ground in Iraq and what his government is asking for from the global community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.10 min
- Conservative leadership battle, Canadian unity and government agenda
On this episode we look at the battle within the conservative party over Andrew Scheer's leadership, is it time for him to go? Then we look at what to expect when the premiers from across the country gather in Toronto--is a consensus on some key issues possible? Plus a look at what to expect when the government lays out its agenda in the speech from the throne later this week.
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25 min - Conservative leadership battle, Canadian unity and government agendaOn this episode we look at the battle within the conservative party over Andrew Scheer's leadership, is it time for him to go? Then we look at what to expect when the premiers from across the country gather in Toronto--is a consensus on some key issues possible? Plus a look at what to expect when the government lays out its agenda in the speech from the throne later this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.24 min
About The West Block
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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.
The show is hosted by Jeff Semple who is an award-winning journalist, podcaster, and senior correspondent with Global National based in Ottawa.
Jeff is one of Canada’s most accomplished international correspondents. Over the past two decades, Jeff has reported from more than 40 countries across five continents, including numerous war zones and humanitarian disasters.
Jeff’s groundbreaking reporting from inside Taliban-controlled Afghanistan in 2002 received the Best National Enterprise Journalism Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association. Jeff’s reports have also been recognised by the Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Online Publishing Awards, and the Michener Awards. His stories have appeared internationally on the BBC, CNN, Sky News, and NPR.
He also hosted the podcast series Russia Rising and China Rising. China Rising was the #1 podcast in Canada on iTunes in 2019 and was named one of Apple’s Top Podcasts of the Year.
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