Western Context 436 – No Laughing Matter

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.

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.