
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 bas... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 350 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | ||||

Economist Tim Sargent broke down the potential costs outlined in a report on the cost of Alberta separation, including how it could impact jobs and mortgage rates.
Plus, a closer look at how MAGA-style influencers are targeting the referendum.
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As Canadians dig deep into their wallets at the grocery store this Thanksgiving, is there any light at the end of the tunnel? Plus, John Bolton, Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser turned critic, tells The West Block he has serious concer... more
Are the RCMP currently investigating the allegations of some MPs ‘wittingly’ colluding with foreign states? ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson sits down RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme to discuss foreign interference and whether the names of MPs... more
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We do not want or need Ben Mulroney’s opinion on anything. He is beyond biased and also a complete apologist to the atrocities in Palestine by the IOF. He has tweeted he’s “not a journalist” so why is global hiring him for this?! Get a responsible journalist who will UPHOLD your JP&Ps
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Mercedes - let’s face it this minister has no answer to your simple question. Has she done the math. Her answers show no - show does not know but will continue to blow our tax dollars on more socialist NDP/Liberal boondoggle.
Mercedes it is overdue for you to interview Robert Fife or Sam Cooper or Terry Glavine. Leblanc mentioned India all over the place but stonewalled versus Chinese government involvement in attacking Chinese Canadians. Protect Canadians? Typical of the Liberals. Let’s divide Canada again.
Danielle Smith has put the parents back in control of the family unlikely versus the state. We all heard Dave’s opinion that the state knows better. Thank you Danielle.
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