Western Context 487 – Assembling the Team

The BC Conservative upheaval leads to Findlay’s resignation, an assembly highlights Alberta’s role within Canada, and David Eby calls a snap election for October 24th. Also, new Statistics Canada numbers reverse Canada’s population decline. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:07:53 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Canada might become an EU associate member, the BC government forecasts larger deficits in the future, and a Calgary provincial by-election goes to the NDP. Also, Carney’s investment summit was produced by an American company. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:05:42 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Canada announces trade deals with the EU, Poland and New Zealand, Carney moves to simplify energy project approvals, and Eby unveils new border signs while wearing flannel. Also, CBC pumps up Stephen Fuhr who opposes the F-35. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:10:22 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

The media dismisses the US-Venezuela oil deal as inconsequential, spreadsheet errors lead to a $1.5B decline in BC revenue, and the Carney government is spending $4.7B on new passenger rail cars. Also, Toronto defends its Muslim-only housing policy. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:03:47 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

The federal government announces counter-tariffs on the US, the BC Conservatives lose 6 MLAs in 2 weeks, and Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley join forces in the Alberta referendum. Also, the CBC reverses its policy on calling 9/11 terrorism. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:11:16 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Mark Carney refuses a trade deal with the US, David Eby continues to gut the public service, and Danielle Smith warns of foreign influence in Alberta. Also, taxpayers still pay $30M a year for Trudeau’s security. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:22:01 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

CTV amplifies leader polls about Poilievre, Hatley Castle could be transferred to First Nations control, and a Calgary student protest reveals dozens noncompliant with visas. Also, a Liberal MP resigns due to health issues despite travelling to China. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 53:27 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

BC Hydro buys a natural gas power plant, flags are becoming divisive in Alberta, and Carney looks to appoint a business person to head the Beijing embassy. Also, Canada restores some health coverage to refugees. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:06:31 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Press Progress lays off staff amid a defamation lawsuit, Jagmeet Singh is considered for a cushy tourism CEO job, and an arrested Canadian NATO intern is accused of spying for China. Also, BC Premier David Eby manufactures opposition to his own LNG policy. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:00:24 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

A 2023 law requires a French mandate for some businesses in Edmonton, the BC NDP and Conservatives quibble over SOGI funding, and Andrew Coyne believes that we have a patriotism problem. Also the CBC might become the official fact checker of the country. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:13:38 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.