The West Block

In this episode we get an update on the NAFTA negotiations, what premiers want from the federal government when it comes to their proposed tax changes for small businesses, and the new Netflix deal in Canada. Guests: Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland; Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil; Heritage Minister Melanie Joly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former prime minister, The Rt. Hon. Paul Martin weighs in on Canada joining the Ballistic Missile Defence program, twelve years after he said no to the system.  And,  as the government here moves ahead with cannabis legalization, how will this impact the increasing restrictions for those travelling to the U.S.? Then a look at week at the first week back following the summer recess for MPs, who is...

Cannabis is set to become law in Canada July 1st, 2018.  Law enforcement officials across the country say that deadline is too tight, will the government delay? Meanwhile defence experts across the country say its time to join the Ballistic Missile Defence program given the latest missile launches from North Korea but opposition remains high. And tobacco giant Philip Morris says it has a new heat...

President Trump says he may end up terminating the NAFTA agreement if he cannot get a good deal with Canada and Mexico.  The deadline to reach a new deal is January 1st, 2018 ahead of elections south of the border.  Will the three nations be able to reach a deal by then?  And given the rhetoric coming from the Trump administration, how is this affecting relations between Canada and Mexico and what...