Episodes

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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
  • White Cap-sizing Hospitals

    White Cap-sizing Hospitals
    May 2 2026

    Stormy seas in BC as the White Caps might leave, new hospitals are canceled. And in Ottawa Carney announces something called a sovereign wealth fund.

    Links:

    • Formal offer made to relocate Vancouver Whitecaps to Las Vegas: report | CBC News
    • Rob Shaw: B.C. wrestles with the rising cost of FIFA World Cup, as Whitecaps also ask for support
    • Province cancels Burnaby Hospital agreement – Freshet News
    • B.C. cancels contracts for delayed long-term care facilities, hospital expansion, amid growing uncertainty | CBC News
    • ‘Left with half of our hospital’: B.C. gov’t cancels contract for Phase 2 of Burnaby Hospital redevelopment
    • Court shoots down lawsuit over B.C. legal profession regulatory overhaul | CBC News
    • Spring Economic Update 2026 – Canada.ca
    • Ottawa’s economic update to show lower projected deficits, source says – The Globe and Mail
    • With $6-billion boost, Ottawa hopes to shore up labour force for its building agenda – The Globe and Mail
    • Ottawa draws mixed reviews with new sovereign wealth fund to finance major projects – The Globe and Mail
    • Liberals eye capital from airports, other assets to grow sovereign wealth fund – The Globe and Mail
    • Carney government eyes privatizing airports to attract investment, cut travel costs
    • Changes to disability tax credit broadly welcomed by opposition, advocates | CBC News
    • New PBO says economic update lacks details on targets, results | CBC News
    • State of 24 Sussex ‘an embarrassment,’ says Carney | CBC News
    • ‘The door was closed on our province’: Feds not offering pharmacare to N.L., says health minister | CBC News
    • Canada selected to headquarter new multinational defence bank, sources say | CBC News
    • Carney names former minister Jonathan Wilkinson as next EU envoy | CBC News
    • Quebec MP Alexandre Boulerice officially quits NDP to run provincially for Québec Solidaire | CBC News
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    57 mins
  • The debasement party

    The debasement party
    Apr 25 2026
    Eby changes his DRIPA plans again, and Carney takes charge of committees Links B.C. premier says MLA Joan Phillip is ‘very ill,’ asks for prayers – BC | Globalnews.caB.C. government pulls back on DRIPA suspension again amid First Nations opposition | CBC NewsRob Shaw: Eby ‘in full panic mode’ after latest DRIPA reversalVaughn Palmer: B.C. Premier David Eby has learned he is not in chargeFirst Nations file new claims against B.C. government, cite court ruling making UNDRIP enforceable in lawWei Wai Kum, Nine Allied Tribes and Lax Kw’alaams Band Stand Together to Call BC MLAs to Pause Treaty Bills Ahead of Legislative DebateWhy Wei Wai Kum First Nation wants a pause on the K’ómoks Treaty | CBC NewsOverlapping claims are behind protests from First Nations against two treaties – Castanet.netB.C. faces surge in electricity demand, looks to dust off big dam plans – The Globe and Mail‘Six-figure cars’: Big budgets for B.C. government vehicles stirs heated debateRob Shaw: BC NDP defends vehicle perks while asking everyone else to tighten beltsWASTE: B.C. government bills taxpayers for high-end vehicle leasesOttawa favours southern route for new Alberta-B.C. pipeline, sources say – The Globe and MailAlberta pipeline could receive federal financing through Indigenous loan guarantee program: energy minister | CBC NewsNew Canada-U.S. advisory council includes former premiers, ex-Conservative leaderPrime Minister Carney announces new Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations – Press release with full listWashington demanding ‘entry fee’ from Ottawa before trade talks: sources | CBC NewsCarney says lifting U.S. liquor ban depends on Trump ending assault on steel, autos, lumber | CBC NewsPrime minister should be required to divest assets, says committee | CBC Newshttps://www.ourcommons.ca/content/Committee/451/ETHI/Reports/RP14024943/451_ETHI_Rpt5_PDF/451_ETHI_Rpt5-e.pdfLiberals move to take control of House committees now that they’ve secured majorityMPs approve new federal budget watchdog over Conservative, Bloc opposition – National | Globalnews.caFederal bill aims to enable ‘homegrown’ space launches | CBC News
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    51 mins
  • Political Misfortunes

    Political Misfortunes
    Apr 19 2026

    Eby changes his DRIPA plans again, and Carney gets his majority

    Links

    • NDP government to pause DRIPA amendments amid caucus divisions | CBC News
    • Vaughn Palmer: B.C. premier upset courts accepted his use of the word ‘must’
    • The problem with DRIPA isn’t the courts. It’s the Premier. – Khelsilem
    • B.C. tables legislation to ratify Kitselas First Nation Treaty as neighbouring nation calls for pause | CBC News
    • B.C. to implement K’ómoks treaty despite opposition from neighbouring First Nation | CBC News
    • Number of candidates running for leader of B.C. Conservatives has shrunk to 5
    • B.C. Conservative MLA’s bill on firefighter health passes | CBC News
    • Mark Carney enters his majority era | CBC News
    • Conservative MPs publicly back Poilievre as leader even after recent stumbles | CBC News
    • House governing body reinstates NDP parliamentary funding
    • Liberal party adopts motion to restrict kids from social media
    • ‘Our goal is AI for all,’ Carney says in Liberal convention speech | CBC.ca
    • Ottawa ‘very seriously’ considering age restrictions for social media, AI chatbots | CBC News

    Sorry that we were late on this one, we both completely blanked for a couple days there
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    54 mins
  • The cheque is in the mail

    The cheque is in the mail
    Apr 11 2026

    Elections BC slaps BC United with a fine for election disinformation over the ‘Fire John Rustad’ campaign from August 2024. The BC Conservatives slap Peter Milobar with a fine for a late deposit. And the NDP kills George Anderson’s private members bill but does take some steps toward allowing more housing. Federally, Marilyn Gladu embraces the red and the finance minister continues Canada’s oldest tradition.

    Links

    • Elections BC Letter to BC United
    • BC United was secretly behind website calling for Rustad to be fired: Elections BC
    • Rustad says ‘dirty trick’ by B.C. United may have cost Conservatives election victory | CBC News
    • B.C. Conservative leadership candidate fined for day-late payment of $40K fee
    • Peter Milobar response to fine
    • Elections BC Annual reports
    • Minister’s statement on private member’s bill M216
    • B.C. orders West Vancouver to build more homes
    • Premier hints at approval of Kelowna’s bid for early opt-out of short-term rental restrictions – Castanet.net
    • Former Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals | CBC News
    • Carney says Liberal values are unchanged after socially conservative MP Marilyn Gladu joins party – The Globe and Mail
    • Marilyn Gladu says she’s pro-choice, anti conversion therapy as Liberals embrace former Conservative | CBC News
    • Floor-crossers support core Liberal values, Carney says | CBC News
    • ‘Throw them out’ of Parliament: Poilievre in favour of recall petition for floor-crossers | CBC News
    • Up to 40 Conservative MPs fear Pierre Poilievre will cost them their seats, insiders say + rumours of 10 more crossers
    • Pierre Poilievre’s communications director Katy Merrifield resigns
    • How rare is it for a prime minister to attract 5 floor-crossers in 5 months? | CBC News
    • ‘No risk’ of potential conflict with Champagne’s partner working for Alto: ethics commissioner
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    54 mins
  • Just Trust Us Act

    Just Trust Us Act
    Apr 4 2026
    New bills, new leaders and controversial trains. Links Bill 14 – Forests Statutes Amendment BC Timber Sales to increase fibre access, strengthen long-term forest outcomes, protect jobs Bill 15 – Environmental Assessment Amendment Amendments improve dispute resolution, transparency, process predictability Bill 16 – Misc Statutes Amendment Modernizing enforcement, housing, justice tools Modernizing bylaw enforcement on the University Endowment LandsUpdating zero-emission vehicle targets, expanding charging networkReadying B.C. to deliver more homes for people in communitiesAdding new tools to help target organized crime Bill 17 – Municipal Codes of Conduct Improving conduct standards for local governments Bill 18 – Municipal Parental Leave Introducing parental leave for local elected officials Premier Eby says changing DRIPA is ‘non-negotiable’ and will be pushed into law – Business in Vancouver B.C. tells First Nations it wants to suspend DRIPA Adam Olsen – Eby Sent the Wrong Signals on DRIPA Amendments | The Tyee How did B.C.’s historic Indigenous Rights law, DRIPA, become so controversial? | The Narwhal Annual Report – Declaration Act https://bsky.app/profile/sobittersosweet.bsky.social/post/3mik2qbpqic2z Report on Provincial Taxation Revenues: Speculation and Vacancy Tax Audit Reveals Major Problems in BC’s Speculation and Vacancy Tax | The Tyee Time to Kill the Speculation and Vacancy Tax, Say BC Conservatives | The Tyee Peter MacKay endorsement Independent MLA for Peace River North endorses Findlay in leadership race, could rejoin BC Conservatives – CJDC-TV Jason Kenney endorse Elliott Darrell Joins endorses Caroline Elliott Yuri Fulmer and Dallas Brodie announce “Unite the Right Accord” Rob Shaw: Questions linger over integrity of BC Conservative leadership race Avi Lewis elected Leader of NDP Reactions Naheed NenshiCarla BeckDavid EbyMark Carney How the NDP leadership vote broke down, ballot by ballot Vaughn Palmer: B.C. Conservatives challenge NDP to disavow Avi Lewis on LNG Farewell to one of Canada’s greatest social justice champions Conservatives and the Bloc opposing Alto Rail Polling from Abacus and AltNO
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