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- The federal electoral battle in British Columbia
With the federal election set for October 21st in Canada, the next government may be decided by who wins in British Columbia. What's at stake and what issues are resonating particularly in the lower mainland on Vancouver Island:
Guests: Brad Vis-B.C. Conservative candidate; John Kidder-B.C. Green candidate; Svend Robinson-B.C. NDP candidate; Terry Beech-Liberal candidate; Sonia Theroux, Leadnow
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7 min - The federal electoral battle in British ColumbiaWith the federal election set for October 21st in Canada, the next government may be decided by who wins in British Columbia. What's at stake and what issues are resonating particularly in the lower mainland on Vancouver Island:Guests: Brad Vis-B.C. Conservative candidate; John Kidder-B.C. Green candidate; Svend Robinson-B.C. NDP candidate; Terry Beech-Liberal candidate; Sonia Theroux, LeadnowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.6 min
- Justin Trudeau's blackface controversy, reaction and political fallout
In this episode we look at the political fallout from the images of Justin Trudeau in blackface brownface over 18 years ago. Is his apology enough? How does this affect the election campaign and will it be the beginning of a conversation about racism in Canada?
Guests: Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader; Sarbjit Kour, Liberal strategist; Anne McGrath, NDP strategist; Fred DeLorey, Conservative strategist; Robin Gill, Global National Weekend Anchor; Terry Teegee, Regional Chief, BC Assembly of First Nations; Savannah Sutherland, UBC student; Sydney Henry, UBC student
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24 min - Justin Trudeau's blackface controversy, reaction and political falloutIn this episode we look at the political fallout from the images of Justin Trudeau in blackface brownface over 18 years ago. Is his apology enough? How does this affect the election campaign and will it be the beginning of a conversation about racism in Canada?Guests: Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader; Sarbjit Kour, Liberal strategist; Anne McGrath, NDP strategist; Fred DeLorey, Conservative strategist; Robin Gill, Global National Weekend Anchor; Terry Teegee, Regional Chief, BC Assembly of First Nations; Savannah Sutherland, UBC student; Sydney Henry, UBC studentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.23 min
- Racism, politics and the climate emergency
A conversation with Green Party leader Elizabeth May...her thoughts on the images of Justin Trudeau in blackface brownface, what she will do if the election results are for a minority government and what she says about possible changes to NATO.
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22 min - Racism, politics and the climate emergencyA conversation with Green Party leader Elizabeth May...her thoughts on the images of Justin Trudeau in blackface brownface, what she will do if the election results are for a minority government and what she says about possible changes to NATO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.21 min
- Election strategy and implications of a possible intelligence breach
In this episode we take a look at the latest twists and turns in the federal election plus Global news has exclusive new details on the charges against an RCMP intelligence officials which may have serious implications for Canada's intelligence community.
Guests: NDP strategist Anne McGrath; Liberal strategist Richard Mahoney; Conservative strategist Fred DeLorey; National security expert Stephanie Carvin; Toronto Star Bureau Chief Susan Delacourt; La Presse Bureau Chief Joel-Denis Bellavance
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24 min - Election strategy and implications of a possible intelligence breachIn this episode we take a look at the latest twists and turns in the federal election plus Global news has exclusive new details on the charges against an RCMP intelligence officials which may have serious implications for Canada's intelligence community.Guests: NDP strategist Anne McGrath; Liberal strategist Richard Mahoney; Conservative strategist Fred DeLorey; National security expert Stephanie Carvin; Toronto Star Bureau Chief Susan Delacourt; La Presse Bureau Chief Joel-Denis BellavanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.23 min
- Election battleground: Toronto and the area surrounding Canada's biggest city
The West Block visits a riding just outside Toronto where Canada’s two largest parties are hoping for a win to form the next federal government on October 21st
Guests: Todd McCarthy, Conservative candidate-Whitby, Ontario; Ryan Turnbull, Liberal candidate-Whitby,Ontario; Peter Graefe, McMaster University
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6 min - Election battleground: Toronto and the area surrounding Canada's biggest cityThe West Block visits a riding just outside Toronto where Canada’s two largest parties are hoping for a win to form the next federal government on October 21stGuests: Todd McCarthy, Conservative candidate-Whitby, Ontario; Ryan Turnbull, Liberal candidate-Whitby,Ontario; Peter Graefe, McMaster UniversitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.6 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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