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PolitiCoast: The BC Politics Podcast

PolitiCoast: The BC Politics Podcast

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A Canadian politics podcast from the West Coast.Copyright © Leg-in-Boot Media Society Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Shades of blue

    Shades of blue
    May 23 2026

    We were going to talk about more things and then we spent 45 minutes on the BC Conservative leadership race, so enjoy the deep dive. Plus Carney gives Alberta a pipeline and they still plan to hold a referendum on whether to hold a separation referendum.

    Links

    • 2026 Conservative Party of British Columbia leadership election – Wikipedia
    • Iain Black
    • Caroline Elliott
    • Kerry-Lynne Findlay
    • Yuri Fulmer
    • Peter Milobar
    • Kerry-Lynne Findlay facing federal election probe – Business in Vancouver
    • B.C. names Site C dam after late premier John Horgan | CBC News
    • Carney, Smith reach energy agreement that could see pipeline construction start in 2027 | CBC News
    • Carney says the world is facing an ‘energy crisis’ and Canada must help solve it | CBC News
    • Alberta government adds separation-related question to fall referendum
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • A plan to plan for a country

    A plan to plan for a country
    May 17 2026
    The first recall campaign kicks off, nurses vote to strike and Carney launches discussion papers. Links OneBC’s Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie to face recall petition | CBC NewsPast petitionsRecall Dallas BrodieRecall Tara ArmstrongB.C. nurses union votes for strike action in landslide – The Globe and MailBC Conservatives revoke Boultbee’s party membership | News | pentictonherald.caOttawa begins consultations on strategy to double Canada’s grid capacity by 2050 – The Globe and MailPowering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian EconomyOttawa proposes suite of measures to streamline project approvals, complete review process within 1 year | CBC News Carney government planning changes to speed approvals for pipelines, resource projects | CBC NewsOttawa suggests letting cabinet green-light pipelines before technical assessments happen – The Globe and MailAlthia Raj: Carney government proposal targets extinction protections for endangered killer whales off B.C. coastGetting Major Projects Built in Canada – Discussion Paper on Proposed Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy ReformsCarney government signals it’s open to selling Canadian portsDiscussion paper: Strengthening One Canadian Economy through trade and transportationCarney says selling public assets like airports could fund infrastructure – National | Globalnews.caSignal warns it would pull out of Canada if made to comply with lawful access bill – The Globe and MailFacing mounting backlash, Anandasangaree says U.S. tech companies are ‘misinterpreting’ his lawful access bill | CBC NewsCanadian Armed Forces to put away the big guns, end avalanche management in Rogers Pass | CBC News
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    52 mins
  • One point trend

    One point trend
    May 10 2026

    Pick your pollster, party fundraising, a legislative all-nighter, a new Governor General

    Links

    BC Politics: Still-leaderless BC Conservatives open 10-point lead over NDP amid DRIPA uncertainty

    B.C. Politics: NDP Holds Narrow Lead as Housing, Health Care, and Deficit Concerns Keep Pressure on Government, Leger Poll

    2026 First Quarter Interim Financial Reports Available | Elections BC

    B.C. premier calls allegations that cabinet minister was target of investigation false – The Globe and Mail

    Politicians were up all night debating B.C.’s Bill 9. Why does it matter so much? | CBC News

    Minister’s statement about amendments to Bill 9

    Supporting students in Tumbler Ridge with new secondary school

    Tumbler Ridge Secondary School will be demolished and rebuilt after mass shooting, province says | CBC News

    Louise Arbour to be installed Canada’s next governor general June 8 | CBC News

    Canada and Europe should get ‘creative’ in forging closer ties, EU ambassador says | CBC News

    ‘I would be very pleased’: PM Carney invited to address European Parliament

    Canada to be first non-European nation at EPC summit as Carney seeks allies

    Pension funds should invest more in Canada, Senate finance committee chair says – The Globe and Mail
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    51 mins
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