The West Block
The West Block with Mercedes Stephenson digs deep into the breaking news and major stories that impact Canadians’ lives. Through in-depth conversations with political, national, and international newsmakers, Stephenson pushes for answers to what’s really going on and why it matters.
Latest Episode
What’s the summer strategy for Trudeau and Poilievre as make-or-break byelection looms? (24.06.2024)
Previous Episodes
- Canada to continue diplomacy with alleged foreign interference actors: Joly 17.06.2024
- So far, 'deflection,' no answers on allegations of politician collusion: experts 10.06.2024
- Judges need to ensure stricter bail principles are being upheld: Justice Minister 03.06.2024
- U.S. ambassador says Canada now 'the outlier' in NATO on defence spending 27.05.2024
- What does it take to be one of the prime minister’s bodyguards? 20.05.2024
- Lessons for Canada from U.K.’s plan to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP 13.05.2024
- Foreign interference inquiry releases report as RCMP arrest foreign suspects in Nijjar case 06.05.2024
- Why aren’t more foreign grocers in Canada? Lack of space a hurdle: Minister Champagne 29.04.2024
- Growing Iran-Israel tensions, Budget 2024’s capital gains tax changes 22.04.2024
- Former Israeli PM Bennett on Iranian threats, PM Trudeau at foreign interference inquiry 15.04.2024
- New foreign Interference revelations, Roméo Dallaire on Rwanda genocide anniversary 08.04.2024
- Feds and premiers spar over carbon price hike, navigating global threats 01.04.2024
- Court reforms for military sexual misconduct cases and carbon tax fact-check 25.03.2024
- Canada’s role in supporting Haiti as gang violence engulfs Port-au-Prince 18.03.2024
- Calls to bolster Canada’s military operation in Latvia and boost CAF recruitment 11.03.2024
- Brian Mulroney’s legacy, Justice Minister defends Online Harms Bill 04.03.2024
- 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, threats of insider leaks 26.02.2024
- How should Canada respond to Trump’s NATO threats? 19.02.2024
- Auto theft summit and Canadian diplomacy in a high-stakes U.S. election year 12.02.2024
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends new transgender policies, federal minister reacts 05.02.2024
