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June 14, 2019 Venezuela and what happens if there is no change of government?
What happens if President Maduro does not soon leave office in Venezuela?
We'll talk to a former mayor of that country who is now living in exile in Washington.

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16 min
June 14, 2019 Venezuela and what happens if there is no change of government?
What happens if President Maduro does not soon leave office in Venezuela?
We'll talk to a former mayor of that country who is now living in exile in Washington.
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15 min
June 09, 2019 Genocide, environmental assessments and Huawei
In this episode of The West Block we look at the report of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and discuss their findings of genocide. Then we talk to three MPs about Bill C69 and the environmental assessment process and what this means for the energy sector. And we finish with a discussion on Huawei and what a deal with this company for Canada's 5G network could mean for relations with our southern neighbour.
Guests: Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations; Sean Fraser, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment; BC NDP MP Rachel Blaney; Ontario Conservative MP John Brassard; James Lewis, Center for Strategic and International Studies

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29 min
June 09, 2019 Genocide, environmental assessments and Huawei
In this episode of The West Block we look at the report of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and discuss their findings of genocide. Then we talk to three MPs about Bill C69 and the environmental assessment process and what this means for the energy sector. And we finish with a discussion on Huawei and what a deal with this company for Canada's 5G network could mean for relations with our southern neighbour.
Guests: Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations; Sean Fraser, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment; BC NDP MP Rachel Blaney; Ontario Conservative MP John Brassard; James Lewis, Center for Strategic and International Studies
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28 min
June 02, 2019 The future of CUSMA, fighting for power in Manitoba and cracking down on corruption.
In this episode will CUSMA ever be ratified? Unifor's Jerry Dias has his doubts. Plus there's a power struggle between Ottawa and Manitoba. Premier Brian Pallister explains. And we'll talk Brexit, corruption and politics with U.K. Minister of State for Northern Ireland John Penrose.
Guests: National President of Unifor Jerry Dias, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and U.K. Minister of State for Northern Ireland John Penrose.

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12 min
June 02, 2019 The future of CUSMA, fighting for power in Manitoba and cracking down on corruption.
In this episode will CUSMA ever be ratified? Unifor's Jerry Dias has his doubts. Plus there's a power struggle between Ottawa and Manitoba. Premier Brian Pallister explains. And we'll talk Brexit, corruption and politics with U.K. Minister of State for Northern Ireland John Penrose.
Guests: National President of Unifor Jerry Dias, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and U.K. Minister of State for Northern Ireland John Penrose.
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11 min
May 31, 2019 Can we really protect privacy with social media?
What more can be done to protect the privacy of our citizens against tech giants? Is it too late to act?
Guest: Steven Hill, author and journalist who has written extensively on this topic

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12 min
May 31, 2019 Can we really protect privacy with social media?
What more can be done to protect the privacy of our citizens against tech giants? Is it too late to act?
Guest: Steven Hill, author and journalist who has written extensively on this topic
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 min
May 24, 2019 Veterans speak out, will congress ratify USMCA and environmental action
In this episode of The West Block we talk to two veterans to get their reaction to the unveiling of a memorial in Ottawa where veterans and family members were not invited. Plus given the war of words between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Trump, will this affect the ratification of the new NAFTA? And then how will the federal government respond when Alberta repeals the carbon tax?
Guests: Captain (ret'd) Sean Bruyea, veterans advocate; Warrant Officer (ret'd) Ed Storey; Bruce Heyman, Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada; Sean Fraser, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment

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35 min
May 24, 2019 Veterans speak out, will congress ratify USMCA and environmental action
In this episode of The West Block we talk to two veterans to get their reaction to the unveiling of a memorial in Ottawa where veterans and family members were not invited. Plus given the war of words between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Trump, will this affect the ratification of the new NAFTA? And then how will the federal government respond when Alberta repeals the carbon tax?
Guests: Captain (ret'd) Sean Bruyea, veterans advocate; Warrant Officer (ret'd) Ed Storey; Bruce Heyman, Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada; Sean Fraser, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment
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34 min

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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.