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As the Kremlin moves to formally annex four occupied regions in Ukraine, thousands of would-be conscripts are fleeing Russia. The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with one of the Kremlin’s toughest critics, Bill Browder. WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=ta_AcV…

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WATCH: Outgoing Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaks to The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson about the challenge of governing during the Covid-19 pandemic and why he’s concerned about the future of the conservative movement. globalnews.ca/video/9186504/…

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WATCH: The war of words between Russia and the West has entered a new phase in response to Vladimir Putin’s thinly-veiled nuclear threats. The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO. Read more: globalnews.ca/news/9200031/r…

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WATCH: The public inquiry into Trudeau’s use of the Emergencies Act last February began last week. The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Robert Fife, Ottawa bureau chief for The Globe and Mail, and freelance investigative journalist Justin Ling. globalnews.ca/video/9201396/…

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WATCH: At a time when the global order feels more precarious than it has in decades, the military is struggling to find Canadians who want to serve. The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with former defence chief retired Gen. Rick Hillier. globalnews.ca/video/9219091/…

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WATCH: The worst of the global economic storm that’s been brewing will likely hit next year. The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, who says Canadians should brace themselves for 2023. globalnews.ca/video/9219092/…

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“I’ve been doing this work as a queer and trans advocate for a decade. It’s never been as scary out there as it is right now,” said Fae Johnstone, executive director of Wisdom2Action. trib.al/iu2gQA1

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WATCH: The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson sat down with Fae Johnstone, Wisdom2Action executive director, to talk about the challenges LGBTQ Canadians are facing, and set the record straight on misinformation. Read more: globalnews.ca/news/9393280/c…

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WATCH: Justice Paul Rouleau, who led the independent public inquiry into the federal government’s use of emergency powers, announced the Trudeau government's use of the Emergencies Act in Ottawa last year were justified, on Friday. Read more: globalnews.ca/news/9493106/e…

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Harper’s speech came at a pivotal time for the Conservative Party that he built – with Pierre Poilievre, Harper’s former parliamentary secretary, remaking the party in his image and with his people. trib.al/7ejTVRX

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O’Toole was briefed Friday by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) on the matter, according to the source. trib.al/AQY4wej

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#BREAKING: David Johnston, the special rapporteur chosen by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to look into allegations of foreign interference in Canada, is resigning his position, Global News has confirmed. trib.al/bB4II6r

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#BREAKING: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled his cabinet Wednesday morning, an attempt to put a new face on his minority government that has been plagued by issues recently. trib.al/IFiL4k3

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that "everyone is in big trouble" on munition stores as NATO allies continue to send supplies to Ukraine. READ MORE: trib.al/KKIt9QC trib.al/KKIt9QC

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Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the carbon price remains a “tough political battle” as the controversial decision to keep raising the price is set to kick in on Monday. READ MORE: trib.al/husWhhj trib.al/husWhhj

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#BREAKING: The federal New Democrats have pulled their support from the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberal government. READ MORE: trib.al/bWfE7mF trib.al/bWfE7mF

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Chrystia Freeland said she felt there was an agreement around the table that it was the time for "everyone to play for Team Canada" — but that unity is already being tested. trib.al/63C1lz2

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The federal election campaign is set to begin on Sunday. Here is a running list of the promises already announced by the Conservatives, Liberals and NDP. trib.al/KvBWGcK