Episode 34: Provincial push-back, "identity" trade missions and backlash against #MeToo

The West Block
29/04/2018 24 min Temporada 7 Episodio 34
Episode 34: Provincial push-back, "identity" trade missions and backlash against #MeToo

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From pipelines to pricing carbon, Ottawa is facing political push-back from the provinces. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna joins us to draw the lines on federal jurisdiction. And it's been a positive week in Washington. International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne talks NAFTA and whether trade with North Korea is on the horizon. Finally, American activist Adama Iwu on how governments can respond to the #MeToo momentum.

Guests: Catherine McKenna, Environment Minister; François-Philippe Champagne, International Trade Minister; Adama Iwu, #MeToo activist
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