Western Context

The Carney Liberals ram the lawful access bill through the House of Commons, the BC NDP fires the Massey Tunnel contractor, and Albertans will receive a $100 energy rebate. Also, Canada tariffs canned vegetables at 10%.

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“The decision is made. It’s the project the region wanted. We are building a tunnel. That’s it.” – BC Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth on the George Massey tunnel replacement boondoggle.

Duration: 1:16:34
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Minister says MPs must ‘choose’ victims by fast-tracking lawful access bill
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• European contractor to build new George Massey Tunnel fired by B.C. government
• About 3.4 million Albertans will receive $100 energy rebate from provincial government
• Canada imposes 10% tariff on canned vegetables, excludes U.S., others
• Word of the Week: Diversion

Alberta and Ottawa continue to advance a west coast pipeline, VPNs could leave Canada over Bill C-22, and a judge quashes the Alberta separatist petition. Also, a CBC funded comedy show fakes interviews over residential schools.

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“Every member of Parliament in the country uses Signal, precisely because they believe it is safe (confidential) to use. No one wants Gary reading their messages.” Conservative MP Jacob Mantle on the proposed lawful access bill C22 by Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.

Duration: 1:03:50
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Advancing an oil pipeline to the west coast
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• Major VPN provider says it could leave Canada over lawful access bill
• Judge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First Nations
• CBC called out for role in prank interviews of Kamloops residential school grave critics
• Word of the Week: quash