The West Block

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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In this episode of The West Block we talk to the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about US foreign policy on China and Turkey.  We then speak to a political leader from Hong Kong about her message to the rest of the world on what people in Hong Kong are demanding.  Plus a look at Canada’s defence spending, are we living up to our agreement to spend 2 percent of our GDP on defence?

Guests:  U.S. Senator Jim Risch, Chairman Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Emily Lau, Former Chairperson of the Democratic Party of Hong Kong; Harjit Sajjan, Canada’s Defence Minister

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In this episode we look at Turkey's incursion into Northern Syria and what this means for their membership within NATO.  Then we look at the balance of power the Bloc Quebecois  may hold when the House of Commons returns in December.  Plus what priorities will the NDP be pushing for the government to act on.

Guests: Kerim Uras, Turkey's Ambassador to Canada; Yves Francois Blanchet, Bloc Quebecois Leader;  Jagmeet Singh, NDP Leader

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Today we go down under to get an update on the bush fires, why are we seeing a longer and longer season?  Is there a connection between bush fires and climate change?

Guest: David Bowman;Professor of Pyrogeography and Fire Science
Fire Centre Director, School of Natural Sciences,
The University of Tasmania

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In this show we will take a look at the frustrations people in Alberta are facing which have been increasing since the federal election last month.  Then we will talk to a couple of veterans about what issues and concerns they have...what more should the federal government be doing.  Plus we will take a look at the ID program to identify soldiers who lost their lives in service.

Guests:  Jason Kenney, Alberta Premier; Alannah Gilmore, Veternan; Jeff Depatie, Veteran

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