Western Context 431 – Claiming Status

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.

The TFW program faces further scrutiny, the BCGEU goes on strike, and the Edmonton School Board bans more books than required. Also, the federal NDP are limiting nominations from straight white males. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 58:54 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

The Conservatives aim to curb home invasions, the US is selling Canadian LNG to Europe, and Alberta looks at nuclear energy. Also, the Carney government has already blown past its 2025 immigration targets. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 59:29 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

The Air Canada strike has been resolved, Pierre Poilievre is easily elected in rural Alberta, and a popular BC provincial park is closed to non-First Nations for a month. Also, Mark Carney drops retaliatory tariffs on the US. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:04:51 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Conservatives say the justice system favours non citizens, China increases tariffs on canola, and the Alberta Next panels see increased media bias. Also, a court decision gives Aboriginal title to a large section of Richmond BC to a Vancouver Island band. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:11:58 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Alberta’s car insurance system could see higher rates, the BC NDP has no money left for their promises, and Poilievre wants to legalize pipelines. Also, a Quebec court reduces a sentence because of the criminal’s skin colour. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:09 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

BC invests in a major LNG project, an Alberta petition wants to see the province stay Canadian, and Poilievre’s byelection sees over 200 candidates. Also, US tariffs increase while the government is on vacation. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:00:27 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

A senator looks at lowering Canada’s voting age, the average Canadian family pays 42.3% of income on tax, and a couple former MLAs join the Alberta Party. Also, several Quebec corporations sue the federal government over TFW changes. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:01:03 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Carney admits a US trade deal may include tariffs, the BC government restores drug funding for a young girl, and Danielle Smith muses pulling out of supply management. Also, Canada’s justice system gives more lenient sentences to non-Canadians. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:08 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Carney’s ethics screen includes 103 companies, Premiers Ford and Smith show economic unity, and BC’s jobs numbers are not as rosy as presented by the media. Also, a CBC host’s resignation shows the organization’s struggle with bias. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 59:39 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.