The West Block: The reality of diplomacy in a charged-up, politically volatile world
Videos
-
The West Block: The reality of diplomacy in a charged-up, politically volatile world
23:23 | December 29, 2024
-
Secrets of ‘The Diplomat’
11:26 | December 29, 2024
-
Diplomatic reality in a politically explosive world
09:37 | December 29, 2024
-
A year of ‘consistent inconsistencies’ in Ottawa
12:46 | December 15, 2024
-
The West Block: U.S. tariff issue will be ‘a climbdown for Justin Trudeau’, says Alberta Premier
23:20 | December 1, 2024
-
The West Block: Canada will ‘do the work’ to ease Trump officials’ border worries, minister says
23:22 | November 17, 2024
-
The West Block: RCMP commissioner urges ‘caution’ on naming alleged foreign state colluders
23:21 | June 23, 2024
-
What’s the summer strategy for Trudeau and Poilievre as make-or-break byelection looms?
10:43 | June 23, 2024
-
The West Block: May 12, 2024 | Lessons for Canada from U.K.’s plan to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP
23:21 | May 12, 2024
-
Important that we bring the temperature down: Minister responds to Calgary campus protest clashes
10:09 | May 12, 2024
-
The West Block: March 10, 2024 | Calls to bolster Canada’s military operation in Latvia and boost CAF recruitment
23:23 | March 10, 2024
-
Former chief of defence staff says Canada’s military recruitment ‘death spiral’ is ‘evening out’
11:13 | March 10, 2024
-
‘The most serious threat to national security’: Ex-CSIS manager on insider threats after alleged nuclear plant info leak, Ortis case
09:02 | February 25, 2024
-
The West Block: Dec. 25, 2022 | Ukraine, China and more top stories of 2022: Where we go from here
23:23 | December 25, 2022
-
The West Block: March 13
23:23 | March 13, 2022
-
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says protesters are harming our country
11:24 | February 13, 2022
-
American politicians leveraging convoy support against opponents: security expert
03:46 | February 13, 2022
-
The West Block: Feb. 13
23:24 | February 13, 2022
-
The West Block: Jan. 30
23:23 | January 30, 2022
-
Transport minister ‘shares’ protester frustrations, public health measures needed to end pandemic
09:50 | January 30, 2022
-
A special look back at the national Remembrance Day Ceremony
02:23 | November 14, 2021
-
Have pandemic health protocols eroded press freedom?
05:36 | June 27, 2021
-
Ottawa mayor: We are losing $1 million a day as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
10:37 | September 21, 2020
-
Advocacy on suicide prevention a new calling for Senator Patrick Brazeau
09:17 | December 22, 2019
-
Veterans speak on the challenges of transitioning to civilian life
10:51 | November 10, 2019
-
Pompeo, Freeland participate in wreath-laying ceremony
00:39 | August 22, 2019
-
U.S. Secretary of State meets with Canadian counterpart Freeland, Prime Minister Trudeau
03:14 | August 22, 2019
-
Federal government has not provided enough to provinces for asylum seekers: Smith
05:02 | August 11, 2019
-
Hill hobbies with Kirsty Duncan
06:13 | June 30, 2019
-
New NAFTA won’t get through U.S. congress: Dias
07:12 | June 2, 2019
-
Talk green, but don’t block green hydro project, Manitoba premier to Ottawa
06:36 | June 2, 2019
-
The West Block: The reality of diplomacy in a charged-up, politically volatile world
23:23 | December 29, 2024
-
Secrets of ‘The Diplomat’
11:26 | December 29, 2024
-
Diplomatic reality in a politically explosive world
09:37 | December 29, 2024
-
A year of ‘consistent inconsistencies’ in Ottawa
12:46 | December 15, 2024
-
The West Block: U.S. tariff issue will be ‘a climbdown for Justin Trudeau’, says Alberta Premier
23:20 | December 1, 2024
-
The West Block: Canada will ‘do the work’ to ease Trump officials’ border worries, minister says
23:22 | November 17, 2024
-
The West Block: RCMP commissioner urges ‘caution’ on naming alleged foreign state colluders
23:21 | June 23, 2024
-
What’s the summer strategy for Trudeau and Poilievre as make-or-break byelection looms?
10:43 | June 23, 2024
-
The West Block: May 12, 2024 | Lessons for Canada from U.K.’s plan to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP
23:21 | May 12, 2024
-
Important that we bring the temperature down: Minister responds to Calgary campus protest clashes
10:09 | May 12, 2024
-
The West Block: March 10, 2024 | Calls to bolster Canada’s military operation in Latvia and boost CAF recruitment
23:23 | March 10, 2024
-
Former chief of defence staff says Canada’s military recruitment ‘death spiral’ is ‘evening out’
11:13 | March 10, 2024
-
‘The most serious threat to national security’: Ex-CSIS manager on insider threats after alleged nuclear plant info leak, Ortis case
09:02 | February 25, 2024
-
The West Block: Dec. 25, 2022 | Ukraine, China and more top stories of 2022: Where we go from here
23:23 | December 25, 2022
-
The West Block: March 13
23:23 | March 13, 2022
-
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says protesters are harming our country
11:24 | February 13, 2022
-
American politicians leveraging convoy support against opponents: security expert
03:46 | February 13, 2022
-
The West Block: Feb. 13
23:24 | February 13, 2022
-
The West Block: Jan. 30
23:23 | January 30, 2022
-
Transport minister ‘shares’ protester frustrations, public health measures needed to end pandemic
09:50 | January 30, 2022
-
A special look back at the national Remembrance Day Ceremony
02:23 | November 14, 2021
-
Have pandemic health protocols eroded press freedom?
05:36 | June 27, 2021
-
Ottawa mayor: We are losing $1 million a day as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
10:37 | September 21, 2020
-
Advocacy on suicide prevention a new calling for Senator Patrick Brazeau
09:17 | December 22, 2019
-
Veterans speak on the challenges of transitioning to civilian life
10:51 | November 10, 2019
-
Pompeo, Freeland participate in wreath-laying ceremony
00:39 | August 22, 2019
-
U.S. Secretary of State meets with Canadian counterpart Freeland, Prime Minister Trudeau
03:14 | August 22, 2019
-
Federal government has not provided enough to provinces for asylum seekers: Smith
05:02 | August 11, 2019
-
Hill hobbies with Kirsty Duncan
06:13 | June 30, 2019
-
New NAFTA won’t get through U.S. congress: Dias
07:12 | June 2, 2019
-
Talk green, but don’t block green hydro project, Manitoba premier to Ottawa
06:36 | June 2, 2019
The West Block: The reality of diplomacy in a charged-up, politically volatile world
Description
December 29, 2024
A diplomat's job is a delicate and challenging. It's also one that happens mainly behind closed doors. On this holiday episode of ‘The West Block’, we look behind the curtain at what that role entails, starting with Britain's Deputy High Commissioner to Canada. David Prodger reveals the reality of global diplomacy in today's highly charged political environment. Later, we explore the wildly successful series about British and American diplomats, ‘The Diplomat.’ Though fictional and written months in advance, episodes are often eerily similar to real political events. Here, host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with one of the show’s writers.
-
The West Block: The reality of diplomacy in a charged-up, politically volatile world23:23 | December 29, 2024
-
Secrets of ‘The Diplomat’11:26 | December 29, 2024
-
Diplomatic reality in a politically explosive world09:37 | December 29, 2024
-
A year of ‘consistent inconsistencies’ in Ottawa12:46 | December 15, 2024
-
The West Block: U.S. tariff issue will be ‘a climbdown for Justin Trudeau’, says Alberta Premier23:20 | December 1, 2024
-
The West Block: Canada will ‘do the work’ to ease Trump officials’ border worries, minister says23:22 | November 17, 2024
-
The West Block: RCMP commissioner urges ‘caution’ on naming alleged foreign state colluders23:21 | June 23, 2024
-
What’s the summer strategy for Trudeau and Poilievre as make-or-break byelection looms?10:43 | June 23, 2024
-
The West Block: May 12, 2024 | Lessons for Canada from U.K.’s plan to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP23:21 | May 12, 2024
-
Important that we bring the temperature down: Minister responds to Calgary campus protest clashes10:09 | May 12, 2024
-
The West Block: March 10, 2024 | Calls to bolster Canada’s military operation in Latvia and boost CAF recruitment23:23 | March 10, 2024
-
Former chief of defence staff says Canada’s military recruitment ‘death spiral’ is ‘evening out’11:13 | March 10, 2024
-
‘The most serious threat to national security’: Ex-CSIS manager on insider threats after alleged nuclear plant info leak, Ortis case09:02 | February 25, 2024
-
The West Block: Dec. 25, 2022 | Ukraine, China and more top stories of 2022: Where we go from here23:23 | December 25, 2022
-
The West Block: March 1323:23 | March 13, 2022
-
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says protesters are harming our country11:24 | February 13, 2022
-
American politicians leveraging convoy support against opponents: security expert03:46 | February 13, 2022
-
The West Block: Feb. 1323:24 | February 13, 2022
-
The West Block: Jan. 3023:23 | January 30, 2022
-
Transport minister ‘shares’ protester frustrations, public health measures needed to end pandemic09:50 | January 30, 2022
-
A special look back at the national Remembrance Day Ceremony02:23 | November 14, 2021
-
Have pandemic health protocols eroded press freedom?05:36 | June 27, 2021
-
Ottawa mayor: We are losing $1 million a day as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic10:37 | September 21, 2020
-
Advocacy on suicide prevention a new calling for Senator Patrick Brazeau09:17 | December 22, 2019
-
Veterans speak on the challenges of transitioning to civilian life10:51 | November 10, 2019
-
Pompeo, Freeland participate in wreath-laying ceremony00:39 | August 22, 2019
-
U.S. Secretary of State meets with Canadian counterpart Freeland, Prime Minister Trudeau03:14 | August 22, 2019
-
Federal government has not provided enough to provinces for asylum seekers: Smith05:02 | August 11, 2019
-
Hill hobbies with Kirsty Duncan06:13 | June 30, 2019
-
New NAFTA won’t get through U.S. congress: Dias07:12 | June 2, 2019
-
Talk green, but don’t block green hydro project, Manitoba premier to Ottawa06:36 | June 2, 2019
-
The West Block: The reality of diplomacy in a charged-up, politically volatile world23:23 | December 29, 2024
-
Secrets of ‘The Diplomat’11:26 | December 29, 2024
-
Diplomatic reality in a politically explosive world09:37 | December 29, 2024
-
A year of ‘consistent inconsistencies’ in Ottawa12:46 | December 15, 2024
-
The West Block: U.S. tariff issue will be ‘a climbdown for Justin Trudeau’, says Alberta Premier23:20 | December 1, 2024
-
The West Block: Canada will ‘do the work’ to ease Trump officials’ border worries, minister says23:22 | November 17, 2024
-
The West Block: RCMP commissioner urges ‘caution’ on naming alleged foreign state colluders23:21 | June 23, 2024
-
What’s the summer strategy for Trudeau and Poilievre as make-or-break byelection looms?10:43 | June 23, 2024
-
The West Block: May 12, 2024 | Lessons for Canada from U.K.’s plan to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP23:21 | May 12, 2024
-
Important that we bring the temperature down: Minister responds to Calgary campus protest clashes10:09 | May 12, 2024
-
The West Block: March 10, 2024 | Calls to bolster Canada’s military operation in Latvia and boost CAF recruitment23:23 | March 10, 2024
-
Former chief of defence staff says Canada’s military recruitment ‘death spiral’ is ‘evening out’11:13 | March 10, 2024
-
‘The most serious threat to national security’: Ex-CSIS manager on insider threats after alleged nuclear plant info leak, Ortis case09:02 | February 25, 2024
-
The West Block: Dec. 25, 2022 | Ukraine, China and more top stories of 2022: Where we go from here23:23 | December 25, 2022
-
The West Block: March 1323:23 | March 13, 2022
-
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says protesters are harming our country11:24 | February 13, 2022
-
American politicians leveraging convoy support against opponents: security expert03:46 | February 13, 2022
-
The West Block: Feb. 1323:24 | February 13, 2022
-
The West Block: Jan. 3023:23 | January 30, 2022
-
Transport minister ‘shares’ protester frustrations, public health measures needed to end pandemic09:50 | January 30, 2022
-
A special look back at the national Remembrance Day Ceremony02:23 | November 14, 2021
-
Have pandemic health protocols eroded press freedom?05:36 | June 27, 2021
-
Ottawa mayor: We are losing $1 million a day as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic10:37 | September 21, 2020
-
Advocacy on suicide prevention a new calling for Senator Patrick Brazeau09:17 | December 22, 2019
-
Veterans speak on the challenges of transitioning to civilian life10:51 | November 10, 2019
-
Pompeo, Freeland participate in wreath-laying ceremony00:39 | August 22, 2019
-
U.S. Secretary of State meets with Canadian counterpart Freeland, Prime Minister Trudeau03:14 | August 22, 2019
-
Federal government has not provided enough to provinces for asylum seekers: Smith05:02 | August 11, 2019
-
Hill hobbies with Kirsty Duncan06:13 | June 30, 2019
-
New NAFTA won’t get through U.S. congress: Dias07:12 | June 2, 2019
-
Talk green, but don’t block green hydro project, Manitoba premier to Ottawa06:36 | June 2, 2019
The West Block: The reality of diplomacy in a charged-up, politically volatile world
Description
December 29, 2024
A diplomat's job is a delicate and challenging. It's also one that happens mainly behind closed doors. On this holiday episode of ‘The West Block’, we look behind the curtain at what that role entails, starting with Britain's Deputy High Commissioner to Canada. David Prodger reveals the reality of global diplomacy in today's highly charged political environment. Later, we explore the wildly successful series about British and American diplomats, ‘The Diplomat.’ Though fictional and written months in advance, episodes are often eerily similar to real political events. Here, host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with one of the show’s writers.
National News
-
Baby gorilla recovering after rescue from Turkish Airlines cargo hold1:395 hours ago
-
Israel and Hamas ‘on the brink’ of Gaza ceasefire deal, Biden says2:065 hours ago
-
Liberal leadership race: List of candidates to replace Trudeau shrinks1:516 hours ago
-
Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports ‘likely,’ Danielle Smith warns1:566 hours ago
-
Intense winds threaten explosive fire growth in California2:536 hours ago
-
Global National: Jan. 1321:216 hours ago
-
Russia-Ukraine: Kyiv captures 2 North Korean soldiers in fierce fighting1:529 hours ago
-
“Wake-up call”: Thousands of Belgians protest against pension reforms1:2610 hours ago
-
Doug Ford hints at possible early election in Ontario2:2810 hours ago
-
1st day of India’s Maha Kumbh festival sees millions of Hindus take holy dip1:5411 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
“Wake-up call”: Thousands of Belgians protest against pension reforms1:2610 hours ago
-
1st day of India’s Maha Kumbh festival sees millions of Hindus take holy dip1:5411 hours ago
-
Israel-Gaza: Biden says hostage, ceasefire deal ‘finally coming to fruition’3:3811 hours ago
-
‘We have to be prepared’: Danielle Smith speaks after Trump meeting at Mar-a-Lago3:5314 hours ago
-
L.A. wildfires: Zelenskyy offers to send 150 Ukrainian firefighters to California0:3114 hours ago
-
Greenland ‘can’t be bought,’ says resident after Trump’s comments2:082 days ago
-
Earth breached a major climate threshold in 2024 – its hottest ever year2:083 days ago
-
Kumbh Mela: Millions of Hindus prepare for major pilgrimage in India1:314 days ago
-
Canadian carrying crocodile skull arrested at Delhi airport0:264 days ago
-
Highlights from the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show3:535 days ago
Sponsored Content
Trending
-
Tenant finally removed from Toronto apartment, landlord says she owes $55,0002:3721 hours ago
-
Tenant doesn’t pay $41,000 in rent for Toronto condo but owner can’t evict her yet2:295 months ago
-
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago1:571 day ago
-
Danielle Smith meets with Donald Trump to promote Alberta agenda, fight tariff threat1:577 hours ago
-
LA wildfires: Fierce winds expected to persist until Wednesday, officials warn1:5314 hours ago
-
There’s ‘something dangerous brewing’ when it comes to Trump and Canada9:432 days ago
-
Carbon rebate payments for small businesses ahead of schedule: Freeland0:572 months ago
-
Smith suggests Joly ‘look at a map’ of pipelines after threatening U.S. with energy embargo3:1714 hours ago
Canada
-
Doug Ford hints at possible early election in Ontario2:2810 hours ago
-
Canada Post raises stamp prices amid mounting financial losses0:4313 hours ago
-
9-year-old boy killed in QEW crash was not wearing a seatbelt: police0:2614 hours ago
-
Business Matters: Consumer debt sentiments worsening, survey shows2:1014 hours ago
-
6.9% tax spike ‘will mean change in Torontonians’ lives’: Olivia Chow2:5914 hours ago
-
Calgary businesses caught up in tree removal scam2:2114 hours ago
-
Canada fights California wildfires despite Trump threats2:0614 hours ago
-
Candidates start to throw in their hats for Liberal party leadership race7:413 days ago
-
5th woman killed by male partner in N.S. in 3 months2:074 days ago
-
Canadian businesses prepare for ‘tremendous expense’ of tariff war2:114 days ago
U.S. News
-
Denmark ready to talk to Trump over Greenland and ‘legitimate US security interests’1:2111 hours ago
-
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin calls off debut rocket launch in final minutes of countdown0:2614 hours ago
-
L.A. wildfires: Man saves home from Eaton fire with garden hose3:3214 hours ago
-
California residents face limited wildfire insurance options2:042 days ago
-
Death toll expected to rise in California Wildfires4:593 days ago
-
L.A. wildfires: Flying drone near forest fires will shut down aerial operations, fire chief warns1:213 days ago
-
TikTok ban: U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in case0:554 days ago
-
Jimmy Carter funeral: Former U.S. president remembered for helping clean up Canadian nuclear disaster2:1014 hours ago
-
Canada ready to send firefighters, resources to help battle California fires: Trudeau0:434 days ago
-
How Canadians are coping during LA fires2:494 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Baby gorilla recovering after rescue from Turkish Airlines cargo hold1:395 hours ago
-
Israel and Hamas ‘on the brink’ of Gaza ceasefire deal, Biden says2:065 hours ago
-
Russia-Ukraine: Kyiv captures 2 North Korean soldiers in fierce fighting1:529 hours ago
-
“Wake-up call”: Thousands of Belgians protest against pension reforms1:2610 hours ago
-
1st day of India’s Maha Kumbh festival sees millions of Hindus take holy dip1:5411 hours ago
-
Israel-Gaza: Biden says hostage, ceasefire deal ‘finally coming to fruition’3:3811 hours ago
-
Russian oil tanker planned to sabotage more undersea power cables, Finland investigators say1:3912 hours ago
-
‘We have to be prepared’: Danielle Smith speaks after Trump meeting at Mar-a-Lago3:5314 hours ago
-
LA wildfires: Fierce winds expected to persist until Wednesday, officials warn1:5314 hours ago
-
L.A. wildfires: Zelenskyy offers to send 150 Ukrainian firefighters to California0:3114 hours ago
Politics
-
Israel and Hamas ‘on the brink’ of Gaza ceasefire deal, Biden says2:065 hours ago
-
Liberal leadership race: List of candidates to replace Trudeau shrinks1:516 hours ago
-
Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports ‘likely,’ Danielle Smith warns1:566 hours ago
-
Vancouver’s Plaza of Nations sold2:476 hours ago
-
B.C. reaction to Alberta premier’s visit with Donald Trump2:086 hours ago
-
Quebec Liberals to pick new provincial leader as federal race sits in shadow2:129 hours ago
-
Doug Ford loses transparency fight to block release of personal cell phone records2:129 hours ago
-
“Wake-up call”: Thousands of Belgians protest against pension reforms1:2610 hours ago
-
Doug Ford hints at possible early election in Ontario2:2810 hours ago
-
Danielle Smith meets with Donald Trump to promote Alberta agenda, fight tariff threat1:577 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Health Matters: HMPV infection rate declining in China2:2014 hours ago
-
Health Matters: Ottawa expands provincial health plans to include nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives2:124 days ago
-
Health care workers concerned about new mask mandate2:084 days ago
-
B.C. teen with avian flu discharged from hospital after 2 months0:314 days ago
-
Daily calcium intake cuts colon cancer risk, study says1:294 days ago
-
Health Matters: Officials in Canada and U.S. comparing avian flu strains of severe and fatal cases1:585 days ago
-
Domestic violence becoming an ‘epidemic’: ACWS5:585 days ago
-
How new ultrasound technology will soon help remote B.C. communities2:045 days ago
-
Promising treatment news during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month1:135 days ago
-
New Brunswick measles outbreak declared over2:105 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
What’s behind the spate of building fires in Winnipeg?2:0914 hours ago
-
The Canadian company laying critical undersea cable networks2:103 days ago
-
L.A. wildfires: How record rain contributed to devastation1:554 days ago
-
Political analyst explains the impact of suspending parliament and leadership on hold4:415 days ago
-
A new way the RCMP is predicting real threats: The West Block exclusive8:195 days ago
-
Humanitarian captures life in Ukraine during war through photography5:001 month ago
-
India weaponizing travel visas to silence critics, Sikh community says4:311 month ago
-
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of HTS rebels that toppled Syria’s Assad?2:011 month ago
-
How an Edmonton couple allegedly left Canada to join ISIS2:552 months ago
-
Health Matters: Canada’s climbing youth unemployment could cost country billions2:102 months ago
News Bloopers
-
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:484 months ago
-
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:058 months ago
-
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2415 months ago
-
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2119 months ago
-
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0026 months ago
-
Global National anchor Farah Nasser swallows fly on-air0:1728 months ago
-
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5729 months ago
-
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1430 months ago
-
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1133 months ago
-
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3827 months ago