Western Context 458 – Competitive Deficit

A Nunavut floor crossing accompanies Arctic spending, an Alberta consumption site closure didn’t result in more deaths, and a BC MP is told to chillax on land acknowledgments. Also, Canada has lost 100,000 jobs in 2026 so far. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:23 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Carney resets relations with India, an Alberta oilsands giant halts its expansion plans, and a BC First Nation makes a set of deals with the federal government. Also, Carney doesn’t rule out Canadian military participation in the Middle East. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:01:17 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Canada’s Olympic performance falls short of its target, Alberta’s budget includes a deficit, and the BC NDP try to limit freedom of information requests. Also Eastern Canada imports Australian LNG. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:11 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Matt Jeneroux crosses the floor to the Liberals, BC’s budget includes tax hikes and high debt, and Alberta looks at a referendum on immigration. Also, Carney’s international trade rebellion is not quite what it seems. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:11:26 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Tumbler Ridge, BC experiences tragedy, the University of Alberta moves to remove DEI policies, and the Supreme Court overturns Elections Canada’s result in Terrebonne. Also, Canada is on track to miss every climate target possible. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:01:49 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Stephen Harper’s portrait unveiling shows a media turnaround, a Canadian heritage website was almost lost entirely, and the people behind Alberta’s recalls are unveiled. Also, some Vancouver councillors want to ban ICE during the FIFA World Cup games. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:15 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Carney announces a further GST rebate, Eby calls Alberta separatists treasonous, while Eby is called the worst fiscal manager in BC history. Also, Poilievre passes his leadership review with 87.4% approval. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:07:07 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Canada’s federal court overturns the TikTok ban, BC will revise its First Nations DRIPA legislation, and the US is looking at Alberta’s independence movement with interest. Also, Carney’s Davos speech sends a political shockwave across the world. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:10:46 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

The CBC leaves out important information on the Toronto protests, Calgary sees infrastructure problems with its water pipes, and BC ends its failed decriminalization pilot. Also, Mark Carney makes a deal with China on canola and EVs. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:11:52 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Chrystia Freeland resigns to accept an economic role in Ukraine, Rebecca Schulz resigns as Alberta environment minister, and David Eby wants a refinery instead of a pipeline. Also, the Cape Breton gun buyback pilot brings in only 25 guns. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 55:41 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.