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May 24, 2019 Artificial Intelligence its impact on the economy and business
In this podcast we talk about artificial intelligence...getting businesses up to speed, adapting with AI and why this is so important for businesses moving forward and for the economy.

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12 min
May 24, 2019 Artificial Intelligence its impact on the economy and business
In this podcast we talk about artificial intelligence...getting businesses up to speed, adapting with AI and why this is so important for businesses moving forward and for the economy.
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11 min
May 19, 2019 Tariffs, a minority government and a former political prisoner speaks out
Good news for Canada and the U.S. on Friday as Trump lifts steel and aluminum tariffs...will this mean a ratification of the new NAFTA is just around the corner? Then a new minority government in Newfoundland and Labrador, did the scandals affecting the federal liberal party hurt their provincial counterpart? And we'll talk to a former political prisoner in China, what was his experience like?
Guests: Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Dwight Ball, Premier-designate Newfoundland and Labrador; Kevin Garratt, Former Political Prisoner

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24 min
May 19, 2019 Tariffs, a minority government and a former political prisoner speaks out
Good news for Canada and the U.S. on Friday as Trump lifts steel and aluminum tariffs...will this mean a ratification of the new NAFTA is just around the corner? Then a new minority government in Newfoundland and Labrador, did the scandals affecting the federal liberal party hurt their provincial counterpart? And we'll talk to a former political prisoner in China, what was his experience like?
Guests: Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Dwight Ball, Premier-designate Newfoundland and Labrador; Kevin Garratt, Former Political Prisoner
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23 min
May 12, 2019 Apologies, Greens and Canada-China relations
Will the government apologize to Vice Admiral Mark Norman? Should they? And will people continue to vote for Greens? Plus Canada China relations, what role is the China-U.S. trade war playing in this relationship?
Guests: Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Service and Procurement; Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader; Paul Evans, China Expert

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24 min
May 12, 2019 Apologies, Greens and Canada-China relations
Will the government apologize to Vice Admiral Mark Norman? Should they? And will people continue to vote for Greens? Plus Canada China relations, what role is the China-U.S. trade war playing in this relationship?
Guests: Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Service and Procurement; Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader; Paul Evans, China Expert
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23 min
May 10, 2019 White Wednesdays and pushing for women's rights in Iran
Since the revolution in Iran forty years ago, women have been forced to veil and have been restricted in activities outside the home. But many women inside and outside of Iran have had enough--how are they pushing back?
Guest: Masih Alinejad, Iranian journalist and author

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9 min
May 10, 2019 White Wednesdays and pushing for women's rights in Iran
Since the revolution in Iran forty years ago, women have been forced to veil and have been restricted in activities outside the home. But many women inside and outside of Iran have had enough--how are they pushing back?
Guest: Masih Alinejad, Iranian journalist and author
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9 min
May 05, 2019 Oil, pipelines and division
In this edition of The West Block we travel out west to Alberta to see first hand how much this province relies on the oil industry. Why do Albertans feel alienated and is the talk of separating from the rest of Canada resonating? And why is the Indigenous community so divides over the potential expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline project which would take oil from Alberta to the west coast of British Columbia.
Guests:Michelle Narang, Rocky Mountain House Councillor; Jackie Forrest, ARC Energy Institute; Richard Masson, University of Calgary; Jason Kenney, Alberta Premier; Barry Cooper, University of Calgary; Chief Judy Wilson, Union of B.C. Chiefs; Stephen Buffalo, Indian Resource Council

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36 min
May 05, 2019 Oil, pipelines and division
In this edition of The West Block we travel out west to Alberta to see first hand how much this province relies on the oil industry. Why do Albertans feel alienated and is the talk of separating from the rest of Canada resonating? And why is the Indigenous community so divides over the potential expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline project which would take oil from Alberta to the west coast of British Columbia.
Guests:Michelle Narang, Rocky Mountain House Councillor; Jackie Forrest, ARC Energy Institute; Richard Masson, University of Calgary; Jason Kenney, Alberta Premier; Barry Cooper, University of Calgary; Chief Judy Wilson, Union of B.C. Chiefs; Stephen Buffalo, Indian Resource Council
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35 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.