Veteran says Canada lags behind U.S. on toxic burn pit protections for soldiers
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New foreign interference advisor could be chosen in ‘a few days’: minister
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Veteran says Canada lags behind U.S. on toxic burn pit protections for soldiers
Description
November 12, 2023
Exposure to toxic burn pits has emerged as a modern concern for veterans. Burn pits were a common way of eliminating waste, including toxic chemicals, in military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. The U.S. has already passed a law to extend health-care benefits to veterans dealing with adverse health issues stemming from exposure to these pits. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with retired Master Cpl. Arjun Grewal about the dangers of toxic burn pit exposure, how the issue is playing out in Canada, and more.
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Veteran says Canada lags behind U.S. on toxic burn pit protections for soldiers10:47 | November 12, 2023
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The West Block: Nov. 19, 2023 | Canada is ‘a haven for Islamic Republic agents’ warns Iranian human rights activist23:28 | November 19, 2023
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Minister Gould says she feels ‘deep sadness’ over recent antisemitic attacks in Montreal09:31 | November 12, 2023
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‘I feel there is still hope that she is alive and well’: son of Canadian hostage held in Gaza10:51 | November 5, 2023
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‘We built a pipeline’: Minister Boissonnault defends carbon tax pivot to Albertans11:08 | November 5, 2023
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‘The vision should be a two-state solution’: says former Israeli PM Ehud Barak09:40 | October 29, 2023
-
‘There’ll be tunnel warfare’: former peacekeeping force commander on Israel’s Gaza ground offensive10:33 | October 29, 2023
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The West Block: Oct. 29, 2023 | Israel’s offensive enters second stage and former Israeli PM discusses the future of Gaza23:22 | October 29, 2023
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‘We’re at a very critical time’: former FBI negotiator on freeing hostages from Hamas09:09 | October 22, 2023
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Former U.S. special envoy on preventing Israel-Hamas conflict from becoming regional12:48 | October 22, 2023
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Nowhere for Palestinians to go: human rights lawyer on Israel’s Gaza evacuation orders10:05 | October 15, 2023
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Former IDF Gaza Division deputy commander on Israel’s next steps10:36 | October 15, 2023
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Feds’ plan to boost grocery store competition: Canada’s industry minister10:15 | October 8, 2023
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Hamas attack raises questions over Israeli intelligence capabilities09:28 | October 8, 2023
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Manitoba election ‘momentous’ step to reconciliation, says Jody Wilson-Raybould09:07 | October 8, 2023
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The West Block: Oct. 8, 2023 | Fallout from surprise Hamas attack in Israel and federal plan to lower grocery prices23:23 | October 8, 2023
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Global grocery CEOs called in bid to boost competition: Canada’s industry minister11:47 | October 8, 2023
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Jewish leaders urge feds to make Canada’s Nazi documents public09:45 | October 1, 2023
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How tense foreign relations threaten Canada’s international reputation12:04 | October 1, 2023
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The West Block: Sept. 24, 2023 | How India murder allegation feud affects Canada’s economy, foreign affairs23:22 | September 24, 2023
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‘It’s going to get worse’: What’s at stake with India-Canada diplomatic feud10:35 | September 24, 2023
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The ‘Inside Politics’ panel10:07 | September 17, 2023
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Why Trudeau and Poilievre need to woo Canadians this summer11:48 | June 25, 2023
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How Russian cyber criminals are targeting Canadians, oil and gas sector10:29 | June 25, 2023
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‘Ministerial responsibility is gone’: Accountability problems plague Liberals10:08 | June 18, 2023
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Liberals must do more to ‘safeguard’ elections from foreign interference: O’Toole10:20 | June 18, 2023
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Economists say carbon price hikes should go forward despite high cost of living09:48 | June 12, 2023
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New foreign interference advisor could be chosen in ‘a few days’: minister09:19 | June 11, 2023
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The West Block: June 11, 2023 | New foreign interference advisor could be chosen in ‘a few days’, minister says23:23 | June 11, 2023
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No new military funds in the works amid wildfire, Indo-Pacific deployments10:50 | June 11, 2023
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Veteran says Canada lags behind U.S. on toxic burn pit protections for soldiers10:47 | November 12, 2023
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The West Block: Nov. 19, 2023 | Canada is ‘a haven for Islamic Republic agents’ warns Iranian human rights activist23:28 | November 19, 2023
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‘I feel there is still hope that she is alive and well’: son of Canadian hostage held in Gaza10:51 | November 5, 2023
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‘The vision should be a two-state solution’: says former Israeli PM Ehud Barak09:40 | October 29, 2023
-
‘There’ll be tunnel warfare’: former peacekeeping force commander on Israel’s Gaza ground offensive10:33 | October 29, 2023
-
The West Block: Oct. 29, 2023 | Israel’s offensive enters second stage and former Israeli PM discusses the future of Gaza23:22 | October 29, 2023
-
‘We’re at a very critical time’: former FBI negotiator on freeing hostages from Hamas09:09 | October 22, 2023
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Former U.S. special envoy on preventing Israel-Hamas conflict from becoming regional12:48 | October 22, 2023
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Nowhere for Palestinians to go: human rights lawyer on Israel’s Gaza evacuation orders10:05 | October 15, 2023
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Former IDF Gaza Division deputy commander on Israel’s next steps10:36 | October 15, 2023
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Feds’ plan to boost grocery store competition: Canada’s industry minister10:15 | October 8, 2023
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Hamas attack raises questions over Israeli intelligence capabilities09:28 | October 8, 2023
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Manitoba election ‘momentous’ step to reconciliation, says Jody Wilson-Raybould09:07 | October 8, 2023
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The West Block: Oct. 8, 2023 | Fallout from surprise Hamas attack in Israel and federal plan to lower grocery prices23:23 | October 8, 2023
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Global grocery CEOs called in bid to boost competition: Canada’s industry minister11:47 | October 8, 2023
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Jewish leaders urge feds to make Canada’s Nazi documents public09:45 | October 1, 2023
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How tense foreign relations threaten Canada’s international reputation12:04 | October 1, 2023
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The West Block: Sept. 24, 2023 | How India murder allegation feud affects Canada’s economy, foreign affairs23:22 | September 24, 2023
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‘It’s going to get worse’: What’s at stake with India-Canada diplomatic feud10:35 | September 24, 2023
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The ‘Inside Politics’ panel10:07 | September 17, 2023
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Blaming different levels of government won’t get more houses built: London mayor09:57 | September 17, 2023
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Why Trudeau and Poilievre need to woo Canadians this summer11:48 | June 25, 2023
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How Russian cyber criminals are targeting Canadians, oil and gas sector10:29 | June 25, 2023
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‘Ministerial responsibility is gone’: Accountability problems plague Liberals10:08 | June 18, 2023
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Liberals must do more to ‘safeguard’ elections from foreign interference: O’Toole10:20 | June 18, 2023
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Economists say carbon price hikes should go forward despite high cost of living09:48 | June 12, 2023
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New foreign interference advisor could be chosen in ‘a few days’: minister09:19 | June 11, 2023
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The West Block: June 11, 2023 | New foreign interference advisor could be chosen in ‘a few days’, minister says23:23 | June 11, 2023
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No new military funds in the works amid wildfire, Indo-Pacific deployments10:50 | June 11, 2023
Veteran says Canada lags behind U.S. on toxic burn pit protections for soldiers
Description
November 12, 2023
Exposure to toxic burn pits has emerged as a modern concern for veterans. Burn pits were a common way of eliminating waste, including toxic chemicals, in military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. The U.S. has already passed a law to extend health-care benefits to veterans dealing with adverse health issues stemming from exposure to these pits. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with retired Master Cpl. Arjun Grewal about the dangers of toxic burn pit exposure, how the issue is playing out in Canada, and more.
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