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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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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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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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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The Ecofiscal Commission has released its final report and offer three approaches for Canada to meet its climate targets for 2030.  Is putting a price on carbon the most effective way to battle climate change?

Guest:  Stewart Elgie, Ecofiscal Commission

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