Western Context 422 – Defending Our Country

Victoria allocates over $10M for public safety, Smith plans for a provincial Sheriff’s police service, and a poll asks if Canadians are willing to die for Canada. Also, a federal board deems our first Prime Minister too controversial. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:07:34 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

CSIS warns the public of Khalistani extremism, undocumented immigrants want free education in Alberta, and Elections BC tries to cover up their mistakes on election night. Also, Trump calls off trade talks with Canada again. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:50 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

The Liberals’ fast track project bill passes with Conservative support, Carney and Trump want a trade deal within 30 days, and another Vancouver housing developer faces layoffs. Also, Canada’s evacuation response in the Middle East faces more criticism. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:04:39 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Carney promises that Canada will meet NATO’s 2% target, BC Ferries selects a Chinese shipyard to build new vessels, and Danielle Smith says no to new Alberta national parks. Also, CBC’s immigration fraud story sheds light on our still high intake numbers. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:08:05 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

The Premiers meeting shows hope for the future, zoning bylaws divide Edmonton’s council, and David Eby rejects any notion of a second oil pipeline. Also, the Strong Borders Act may be more about internet privacy. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 59:11 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

King Charles reads the throne speech, the federal recounts are finally done, and Alberta is ensuring age appropriate material in school libraries. Also, BC’s drug crisis is getting even worse. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 55:14 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

We look back on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s time in office, including his greatest hits, scandals, and all of the dumb things he said or did over the past 10 years. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:07:31 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

We discuss Mark Carney’s cabinet picks, controversies, and regional representation. We also look at BC’s faltering union negotiations and Canada’s silent removal of US tariffs. Also, the one vote difference in Terrebonne could have lasting impacts. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:46 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

The federal NDP are asking for official party status, the Alberta UCP are navigating an independence movement, and the BC NDP’s fast tracking legislation hits some hurdles. Also Parkland Fuels may be bought by an American company. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 54:38 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

We discuss the federal election results including the NDP’s woes, Conservative’s gains and Carney’s eventual win. We look at how the results matter for BC and Alberta, and also Niagara Falls’ unchecked immigration problems. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:03:28 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.