The West Block: Dec. 5, 2020: Record-breaking case numbers and Canada’s fiscal fallout

This week on ‘The West Block,’ Mercedes Stephenson gets answers on the uptick in COVID-19 cases across the country, particularly in Alberta, and the economic consequences of the virus.

Mercedes probes Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on the economic update and fiscal guardrails. Plus, opposition health critic Michelle Rempel Garner weighs in on vaccine distribution and the pandemic response.

Alberta’s Health Minister Tyler Shandro warns of more public health measures in the province if cases continue to climb.

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[alana]

Gas and oil are far more important for Alberta Gov

[joycemclean]

When Freeland mentions “transparency “ it’s an oxymoron.

[clydei]

Where is the Prime Minister can't do his own job we don't need a deputy Prime Minister

[annakasper]

The Alberta gov't cares more about the economy than they do about the health of Albertans. They are slow to react for fear of further economic damage. Do not assume that most Albertans support this action. The slow reaction of Alberta's gov't is going to cripple the health care system & shows complete disregard for healthcare workers who are at the breaking point.

[jimbob]

the mhra in the uk said: vax not for pregnant and breastfeeding, over 16 yr old, dont know what effects of vax on those who are sick, on meds, if a person has another vax not covid, fertility

[Cmercedes]

Locked down Alberta as a nurse it's so stressful working 12hrs with not alot of PPE and seeing people dying what more do you want to see! This is so sick!!! Close down bars they shouldn't be open at all I understand that they need to get their business going but this is not. The way!

[IbnBahtuta]

Politicians telling you how transparent they are, please don't make me laugh.

[Jon-gmsn]

Maybe MP's should stand up for themselves against ridiculousness..
Democracy has a choice socialist tell you your choice

[DC-crty]

when i hear the conservatives talk right now - i can't help but ask where they were before vaccines were on the horizon.. Should they not have been pushing the government for the roll out plan in the summer?.

[firstsuspect]

Soft reporting makes you complicit and furthermore damages Canada's democracy

[alana]

I love how Mercedes ended the talk with AmH

[Polly_Ticks]

I wonder how many times Michelle Rempel Garner will have to answer for what Derek Sloan thinks?

[ambassadoroftruth]

The host is pretty cozy with Freeland, but enjoyed calling out the other two.

[nathaniel]

Freeland is so easy on eyes, I hope she can eventually help us out of this financially devastating situation aswell.

[alana]

Give me a break Michelle! Pointing fingers doesn’t make you clean!

[Brick-Life]

why are there so many dislikes before the video even begin

[MegaSmarterthanyou]

2 more weeks people ! 2 more weeks people ! Try harder people !! Your not trying hard enough
!

[jayjaychadoy]

I am absolutely disgusted that the name of this show is West Block. Why, why, why do you think you HAVE to follow the Americans???

[userb]

16:13 I agreed, the conservative, all government at this time should be working together to fight this medical emergency, not jogging for positions. Good questions where asked but no askers from her.

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