Western Context

Alberta’s Bill 22 draws nationwide criticism for an invalid reason, BC wants to spy on farmers with American satellites, and the CN Rail strike will have a massive impact on the Canadian economy. Also, Trudeau’s new cabinet: same as the old cabinet.

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Duration: 54:43
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Rachel Notley asks Lieutenant-Governor to block removal of election commissioner
• B.C. government looking at satellite technology to monitor farms for breaking ALR rules
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• ‘It is so critical to the economy’: Industry leaders urge Trudeau to end CN Rail strike
• Trudeau’s New Cabinet
• Word of the Week: Loyalty

We have a look at post-election polls to explain why voters chose what they did, Trudeau endorses the Quebec immigrant values test, and Alberta reduces pollution through a new UCP program. Also, Peter MacKay leads the media astray with hockey analogies.

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Duration: 52:01
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Poll suggests plenty of Canadians voted strategically to stop a party from winning
• Quebec to impose values test for new immigrants
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• New Alberta industrial carbon tax sets different standards for different emitters
• MacKay compares Scheer election loss to missing an open net on a breakaway
• Word of the Week: Values

We look into the results of the election on Monday leading to a hung parliament, and the growing discontent in the West known as Wexit. Also, BC implements a bill recognizing UNDRIP, and Alberta tables it’s budget forecasting a return to balance.

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Duration: 1:01:32
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• Trudeau wins most seats in Monday’s election
• Western Separatism Rises and Jason Kenney’s Response
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• B.C. tables historic Indigenous rights bill in move to implement UN declaration
• Alberta 2019 Budget
• Word of the Week: Wexit

Misinformation in other languages distorts election messaging, Greta Thunberg visits Alberta, and Horgan’s chief of staff shreds important documents. Also, Trudeau gives Quebec control over an immigration values test, but not the other provinces.

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Duration: 43:21
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• After accusing Tories of fear-mongering in Chinese-language ads, Liberals face same question
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• Thousands rally with Greta Thunberg at Alberta legislature for climate strike amid counter-rally
• B.C. premier defends chief of staff for shredding documents related to legislature scandal
• Trudeau gives Quebec a pass in a way he never would for Alberta or Ontario
• Word of the Week: Foreign Fearmongering

The Liberals quietly cut military health spending, non Canadian citizens end up on the voting list, and a visible cell phone induces distracted driving tickets from police. Also, the CBC sue the Conservatives over copyright, inviting partisan criticisms.

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Duration: 1:02:23
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• Federal government cuts reimbursements for military health care, hospitals on the hook for millions
• Many people who are not Canadian citizens are on voter list
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• Cup holder strikes again: 2nd B.C. driver slapped with distracted driving ticket
• CBC Sues the Conservative Party of Canada for Copyright Infringement Citing Campaign Video, Posting Debate Excerpts on Twitter
• Word of the Week: Honour system

The RCMP’s obstruction of justice case into SNC is blocked by Trudeau, the BC economy is slowing down but spending remains up, and Alberta’s war room on oil misinformation gains enemies. Also, Trudeau no shows the first debate, which matters a great deal.

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Duration: 52:10
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Ottawa blocks RCMP on SNC-Lavalin inquiry
• B.C. NDP ramps up capital spending in latest update
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• Amnesty International ‘deeply concerned’ about Alberta’s fight back strategy against oil foes
• Opponents pounce on Liberal record after Trudeau’s no-show at leaders debate
• Word of the Week: Investigation

The Liberals attack decades ago beliefs on gay marriage, another ISIS supporter is released from prison, and Alberta and Quebec remain at odds on equalization. Meanwhile, Unifor throws away impartiality by campaigning against Andrew Scheer.

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Duration: 43:57
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• Andrew Scheer urged to end ‘boycott’ of gay pride events after 2005 speech on same-sex marriage comes to light
• Toronto man who tried to join ISIS released from prison, official says
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• Equalization is part of the ‘original deal,’ and Quebec will fight to keep it, says premier Legault
• Unifor to run anti-Conservative ad campaign despite concerns of member journalists
• Word of the Week: Impartiality

The Alberta media accuses Jason Kenney of stoking separatism, A BC ISIS supporter was almost released from custody, and Andrew Scheer unveils his healthcare guarantee. Also, shootings in Toronto lead to an unnecessary US-style gun control debate.

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Duration: 46:12
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Kenney stoking Alberta separatism notions: political analyst
• Man who praised ISIS ordered released from custody while awaiting deportation
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• Scheer promises to maintain annual health transfer increases in anticipation of Trudeau attacks
• 14 shootings in Toronto over the August long weekend
• Word of the Week: Separate

Alberta’s Keyano College commits to free speech, Trudeau flies back and forth to the west coast using tax dollars, and USMCA may not be ratified before the fall election. Also, Gerald Butts blames the Indian government for Trudeau’s disastrous India trip.

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Duration: 39:15
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Keyano College becomes first Alberta institution to publicly roll out Chicago principles
• “One of the best parts of my job”: Trudeau replies to questions about the cost of his flying around Canada ahead of the campaign period
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• U.S. House breaks with no new NAFTA tabled for ratification
• Trudeau’s team still blames Indian government for disastrous 2018 trip
• Word of the Week: Scandal

A northern BC murder spree leads to social media hoaxes, the new Calgary arena proposal will cost taxpayers, and Gerald Butts returns to Trudeau’s team, if he ever actually left. Also, a glowing report on Trudeau’s tenure leaves out all the negatives.

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Duration: 47:40
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• 3 dead, 2 suspects at large: What we know about the Northern B.C. cases
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• Ticket tax for new arena would be a fraction of Edmonton’s fee — But why?
• Butts returns – and Trudeau’s putting the band back together for October
• Here’s how Canada changed under Justin Trudeau
• Word of the Week: Hoax