Western Context 443 – Deficit and Defection

The media ignores internal Liberal infighting, Carney approves more major projects, and the Alberta NDP turns to Americans for public relations. Also, a DND directive that would see public service members trained by the military quietly gets scrapped. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:10:14 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Carney’s budget promises capital spending and a huge deficit, David Eby declares BC wants no pipeline to the north coast, and Alberta faces rural redistricting issues. Also, a Nova Scotia MP crosses the floor to the Liberals. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:09:48 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Mark Carney threatens an election if his budget doesn’t pass, Alberta uses the notwithstanding clause to end the teacher’s strike, and David Eby continues to force his reconciliation policies through. Also, Carney thaws Canada’s relationship with China. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:08:33 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Alberta conducts its municipal elections, a BC ostrich farm fights a cull order, and GM is ending electric van production in Ontario. Also, Doug Ford’s anti-tariff ad elicits a strong US response. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:01:48 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Poilievre says the RCMP helped cover up Trudeau scandals, the BCGEU strike requires mediation, and Alberta is modernizing their license plates. Also, Trudeau’s relationship with Katy Perry unnecessarily dominates the headlines. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:54 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

The Liberals split their border bill into two, Alberta continues its health care reforms, and Vancouver apologizes for hosting a Harry Potter event. Also, Carney meets with Trump but returns with no trade deal. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 54:56 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Mark Carney says Canada Post needs to change to be viable, Danielle Smith proposes an oil pipeline to northwest BC, and the Edmonton municipal election draws near. Also, Pierre Poilievre says Christians are the #1 target for hate crimes. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:03:57 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Elenore Sturko is booted from the BC Conservatives, natural gas prices dip into the negative, and the gun buyback program starts in Cape Breton. Also, Carney overrides his own conditions to recognize the state of Palestine. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:06:33 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Premier Eby’s comedian friend overshadows the province’s finances, Alberta wants more provincial control over immigration, and Sean Fraser unveils new hate crime legislation. Also, Alberta supports Quebec’s usage of the notwithstanding clause. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:00:12 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

The BC NDP is changing the Heritage Act for reconciliation, Alberta teachers are looking at striking, and the federal government is moving asylum claimants from shelters to apartments. Also, Carney’s nation building projects were already being completed. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:03:41 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.