THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 37, Season 13Sunday, May 26, 2024 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guests:David Cohen, U.S. Ambassador to CanadaDanny Smyth, President of Canadian Association of Chiefs of PoliceJodie Boudreau, RCMP Deputy Commissioner of Contract and Indigenous Policing Location:Ottawa Studio Mercedes Stephenson: A stern warning from 23 American senators sent directly to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. I’m … Read more
THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 36, Season 13Sunday, May 19, 2024 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guests:Dominic Piché, RCMP National Close Protection Training UnitHoward Sapers, Former Correctional Investigator of Canada Location:Ottawa Studio Mercedes Stephenson: Secret transfers of some of Canada’s most notorious killers, warnings about prison riots, and questions about the conditions behind bars. I’m Mercedes Stephenson. The West … Read more
THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 28, Season 13Sunday, March 24, 2024 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guests:Bill Blair, Defence MinisterRick Smith, President, Canadian Climate Institute Location:Ottawa Studio Mercedes Stephenson: Shaking up national defence: how are Bill Blair’s big decisions being received? I’m Mercedes Stephenson. The West Block starts now. From how changes in sexual offences in the military will … Read more
THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 27, Season 13Sunday, March 17, 2024 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guests:André François Giroux, Canadian Ambassador to HaitiBob Rae, Canadian Ambassador to United Nations Location:Ottawa Studio Mercedes Stephenson: There’s a vast power vacuum in what is quickly becoming the failed state of Haiti. Can it be repaired? I’m Mercedes Stephenson. The West Block starts … Read more
THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 26, Season 13Sunday, March 10, 2024 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guests:Andris Sprūds, Latvian Defence MinisterRetired Gen. Thomas Lawson, Former Chief of the Defence Staff Location:Ottawa Studio Mercedes Stephenson: On this week’s show: how the Canadian Armed Forces are helping stave off potential Russian aggression, and what our military needs to help itself. I’m … Read more
THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 25, Season 13Sunday, March 3, 2024 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guests:Frank McKenna, Former New Brunswick Premier and FormerCanadian Ambassador to the United StatesArif Virani, Justice MinisterJoe Clark, Former Prime Minister Story continues below advertisement Location:Ottawa Studio Mercedes Stephenson: Remembering former prime minister Brian Mulroney: his wins, his losses, and his profound impact on … Read more
THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 24, Season 13Sunday, February 25, 2024 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guests:Gen. (Ret’d) Rick Hillier, Former Chief of Defence StaffDan Stanton, Former CSIS Executive Manager Location:Ottawa Studio Mercedes Stephenson: Today marks the beginning of the third year since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the war is entering a precarious phase with concern that Ukraine could … Read more
THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 22, Season 13Sunday, February 11, 2024 Host: Eric Sorensen Guests:Dominic LeBlanc, Public Safety MinisterKirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the United States Location:Ottawa Studio Eric Sorensen: It’s a crime that costs Canadians every day: cars stolen from their driveways. Ottawa says it has a fix. I’m Eric Sorensen, sitting in for Mercedes Stephenson. … Read more
THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 21, Season 13Sunday, February 4, 2024 Host: David Akin Guests:Danielle Smith, Alberta PremierRandy Boissonnault, Employment, Workforce Developmentand Official Languages Minister Location:Ottawa Studio David Akin: Alberta’s new plans for trans youth are making headlines across the country. I’m David Akin, in for Mercedes Stephenson. The West Block starts now. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: … Read more
THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 20, Season 13Sunday, January 28, 2024 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guest:Dick Fadden, Former National Security AdvisorVina Nadjibulla, Vice President of Research and Strategy,Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Inside Politics Panel:Robert Fife, The Globe and MailStephanie Levitz, The Toronto Star Location:Ottawa Studio Mercedes Stephenson: As crucial hearings into foreign interference start Monday, the list … Read more