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  • The West Block Episode #8.8 (Season 8, Episode 8)
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The West Block

Episode #8.8 (Season 8, Episode 8)
TV Episode | Documentary

On this Sunday, the federal government introduces a carbon tax against four provinces Ottawa says have failed to produce a plan of their own to reduce emissions. A plan already under fire as the business community says it will hurt ...See moreOn this Sunday, the federal government introduces a carbon tax against four provinces Ottawa says have failed to produce a plan of their own to reduce emissions. A plan already under fire as the business community says it will hurt Canadian competitiveness. We'll put this to the finance minister. Then, a rare show of unity in the House of Commons, as MPs vote in favor of a national strategy to deal with returning ISIS fighters, but will the government follow through? And, a conversation with New Zealand's trade minister about the WTO getting rid of supply management and their 10-year free trade deal with China. Written by Joe Sweeney See less
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Updated Oct 28, 2018

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Oct 28, 2018 (Canada)
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Karen McCrimmon
Self - Minister Self - Minister   See fewer
Bill Morneau
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David Parker
Self (Exomomic Growth Minister) Self (Exomomic Growth Minister)   See fewer
Mercedes Stephenson
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