The West Block: Jan. 7, 2024 | The future of Canadas military, Manitoba premier on carbon tax

When he was elected, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he was going to deliver “immediate help” to Manitobans when it comes to affordability and health care. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks to Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew about the state of progress on his promises, his priorities for the new year, the carbon tax and more. Plus, Canada's lack of military readiness has been a through-line for many federal governments – Liberal and Conservative. Stephenson sits down with a panel of retired top military brass, Gen. (Ret’d) Tom Lawson, Vice-Admiral (Ret’d) Mark Norman and . (Ret’d) Guy Thibault, to discuss the future of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). For more info, please go to Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: Like Global News on Facebook HERE: Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: #GlobalNews #TheWestBlock #Canada