Western Context

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.

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“This is only the beginning. There will be nothing left of B.C. by the time the NDP are finished with their plan to give away land that rightfully belongs to the people of British Columbia.” – BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay on the proposed BC government land transfers to First Nations.

Duration: 53:27
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Conservative MPs worried about losing their seats privately question Poilievre’s leadership, ability to defeat PM Carney
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• B.C.’s Hatley Castle, parcels of downtown Victoria among lands earmarked for transfer to First Nations
• 12 international students at Calgary protest referred to CBSA office after status check
• Liberal MP Shaun Chen says he’s resigning over ‘significant’ health issues
• Word of the Week: masquerade

The immigration ministry lets fraud go uninvestigated, the Pathways carbon capture project is being protested, and the BC NDP fail their own targets on approving mineral claims. Also, a tragic Air Canada crash gets pivoted to bilingualism by the Liberals.

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“We proudly live in a bilingual country, and companies like Air Canada particularly have a responsibility to always communicate in both official languages.” – Mark Carney on the Air Canada CEO’s inability to speak French.

Duration: 59:41
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Only a fraction of 153,000 flagged international students were investigated
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• Coalition of First Nations, rural landowners demands review of proposed Pathways carbon capture project
• B.C. NDP misses own target for processing mineral claims
• Air Canada CEO summoned to Ottawa over English-only condolence message after plane crash
• Word of the Week: Bilingualism

A BC college loses its credentials, Danielle Smith speaks candidly about immigration, and the happiness of Canada’s youth plummets. Also, a US trade deal is not on the horizon.

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“[there’s] a very large number of people coming into our province who don’t have the rudimentary basics of the language.” – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on what many Albertans feel regarding immigration.

Duration: 1:03:54
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• B.C. private college shut down for misleading international students
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• Danielle Smith speaks out on immigration — the Alberta premier is not holding back
• How did Canada’s young people become its unhappiest generation?
• U.S. lists demands Canada must meet to extend CUSMA
• Word of the Week: unhappiness