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- What the resumption of Canadian meat exports to China signals on relations between the two countries
Charles Burton, a former counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in China and now a professor of Chinese politics says Canada needs to stand up to China for its bullying tactics on other exports plus its espionage activities.
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12 min - What the resumption of Canadian meat exports to China signals on relations between the two countriesCharles Burton, a former counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in China and now a professor of Chinese politics says Canada needs to stand up to China for its bullying tactics on other exports plus its espionage activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.11 min
- The debate over Andrew Scheer's leadership, the battle in Syria and trade
IS THERE A CIVIL WAR BREWING INSIDE THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY? WE'LL LOOK AT BOTH SIDES OF THE DEBATE OVER CONSERVATIVE PARTY LEADER ANDREW SCHEER AND WHETHER HE SHOULD REMAIN AT THE HELM.
THEN AN UPDATE ON WHAT IS HAPPENING IN SYRIA AND IRAQ, PLUS WILL THE MARCH TOWARDS IMPEACHMENT DERAIL THE RATIFICATION OF THE NEW NAFTA DEAL IN THE U.S.?
GUESTS:
Peter Van Loan, Former Government House Leader; Tom Pentefountas, Quebec Conservative Candidate 2019; Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, Kurdish Regional Government Representative to Washington, DC; Chris Sands, Johns Hopkins University
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23 min - The debate over Andrew Scheer's leadership, the battle in Syria and tradeIS THERE A CIVIL WAR BREWING INSIDE THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY? WE'LL LOOK AT BOTH SIDES OF THE DEBATE OVER CONSERVATIVE PARTY LEADER ANDREW SCHEER AND WHETHER HE SHOULD REMAIN AT THE HELM.THEN AN UPDATE ON WHAT IS HAPPENING IN SYRIA AND IRAQ, PLUS WILL THE MARCH TOWARDS IMPEACHMENT DERAIL THE RATIFICATION OF THE NEW NAFTA DEAL IN THE U.S.?GUESTS:Peter Van Loan, Former Government House Leader; Tom Pentefountas, Quebec Conservative Candidate 2019; Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, Kurdish Regional Government Representative to Washington, DC; Chris Sands, Johns Hopkins UniversitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.23 min
- Brexit and elections in the UK, what happens next?
Brexit has been delayed until January 2020 and voters in the UK head to the polls on December 12th, but what happens if there is a minority or majority government? More chaos expected.
Guest: David Jeffery, University of Liverpool
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10 min - Brexit and elections in the UK, what happens next?Brexit has been delayed until January 2020 and voters in the UK head to the polls on December 12th, but what happens if there is a minority or majority government? More chaos expected.Guest: David Jeffery, University of LiverpoolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.10 min
- Election results disappointing says Official Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer
A conversation with Official Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer about his election loss, his refusal to march in pride parades and his support for leadership review when the party gathers in Toronto next spring.
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28 min - Election aftermath, minority government and what happens next
Can a social conservative win a national election in Canada? And what is Official Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer doing now to convince party members he should remain at the helm? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will announce his new cabinet on November 20th, how will he reach out to Alberta and Saskatchewan, two western provinces where people are feeling very frustrated?
Guests: Andrew Scheer, Official Opposition Leader; Carla Qualtrough, Public Services and Procurement Minister; Susan Delacourt, Ottawa Bureau Chief Toronto Star; Joel-Denis Bellavance, Ottawa Bureau Chief La Presse
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24 min - Election aftermath, minority government and what happens nextCan a social conservative win a national election in Canada? And what is Official Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer doing now to convince party members he should remain at the helm? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will announce his new cabinet on November 20th, how will he reach out to Alberta and Saskatchewan, two western provinces where people are feeling very frustrated?Guests: Andrew Scheer, Official Opposition Leader; Carla Qualtrough, Public Services and Procurement Minister; Susan Delacourt, Ottawa Bureau Chief Toronto Star; Joel-Denis Bellavance, Ottawa Bureau Chief La PresseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.23 min
- Election results disappointing says Official Opposition Leader Andrew ScheerA conversation with Official Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer about his election loss, his refusal to march in pride parades and his support for leadership review when the party gathers in Toronto next spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.27 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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