Western Context

Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership race, Alberta makes a deal with Japan on LNG, and David Eby wants to give himself unchecked powers. Also, Carney sets the carbon tax to $0 on day 1.

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“We have new ministers with new ideas, ready to respond to new threats and seize new opportunities.” – New Prime Minister Mark Carney on his ‘new’ cabinet consisting of many old faces.

Duration: 1:06:56
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Mark Carney wins Liberal leadership by a landslide with 86% of votes
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• Alberta inks LNG deal with Japan thwarting Ottawa’s export skepticism
• B.C. legislation would give cabinet sweeping powers amid U.S. tariff threats
• Carney cuts carbon tax rate to zero, neutralizing unpopular policy before possible campaign
• Word of the Week: Follow through

Calgary repeals the single-use plastic ban, the Woodfibre LNG ‘floatel’ is rejected by Squamish council, and immigration is not filling the industries it needs to. Also, the CBC talks about polyamory while Canada’s fertility rate plummets.

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“The floatel is a direct response to requests from the District of Squamish and the Squamish Nation and members of the community over a consultation process that went on for several years about housing our project workforce outside of the community. From the beginning [we have] been committed to minimizing impacts on the community of Squamish [including the top concerns [of] impacts on traffic, housing, impacts on community services.” – Woodfibre LNG President Christine Kennedy on addressing the concerns the project would have on Squamish.

Duration: 1:02:02
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Calgarians killed the bag bylaw not Calgary city council
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• Woodfibre LNG ‘floatel’ permit rejected by Squamish council
• Canada’s foreign student push ‘mismatched’ job market, data shows
• Polyamorous relationships are on the rise in Canada. The law is still catching up
• Word of the Week: Floatel

Canada refuses to sell LNG to another NATO ally, BC’s Haida Nation will have title over all of Haida Gwaii, and a third of gig workers would consider tax fraud. Also, $42m has been spent on Trudeau’s nonexistent gun buyback.

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“Not only has not a single firearm been confiscated, the program itself doesn’t even exist — not even for willing retailers anxious to off-load unsellable inventory. The whole premise of the 2020 gun ban was that these firearms, previously approved for sporting and hunting purposes by the RCMP lab, were simply too dangerous to own. Yet four years later, they are all exactly where they’ve been for decades, if not generations — in the gun safes of licensed, RCMP-vetted gun owners.” – Tracey Wilson, spokesperson for the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights on the Liberals’ stalled gun buyback.

Duration: 49:33
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Canada brushes off yet another country begging it for LNG
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• B.C.’s Haida Nation to have title over all of Haida Gwaii
• A third of Canadian gig workers are willing to commit tax fraud to keep their income, new survey finds
• Ottawa has already spent $42M on a Liberal gun ‘buyback’ that still doesn’t exist
• Word of the Week: Boondoggle

CBC tells its journalists not to call Hamas terrorists, the Supreme Court shuts down Trudeau’s environmental law C69, and another BC LNG project files for environmental assessment. Also, Trudeau will do all he can to prevent Alberta from leaving the CPP.

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“Do not refer to militants, soldiers, or anyone else as ‘terrorists…The notion of terrorism remains heavily politicized and is part of the story. Even when quoting/clipping a government or a source referring to fighters as ‘terrorists,’ we should add context to ensure the audience understands this is opinion, not fact. That includes statements from the Canadian government and Canadian politicians.”

Duration: 1:01:49
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• CBC tells journalists to not call Hamas ‘terrorists’ in leaked memo
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• Canada’s Supreme Court Voids Most of Trudeau Environment Law
• Tourmaline-Backed LNG Group Files for Environmental Permits
• Canada to do all it can to prevent Alberta quitting pension plan -PM
• Word of the Week: Mendacious

The Bank of Canada raises interest rates again, a conference on LNG takes place in Vancouver, and Edmonton’s mayor pleads for bail reform. Also, Toronto’s new mayor Olivia Chow was helped by pro-China groups.

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“We don’t live in a bubble here on the West Coast. What happens in Asia happens to us. We must work with Asian countries to help them reduce their GHG emissions while we build our own decarbonized economy. This means providing them with low to zero-carbon alternatives to the energy they currently depend upon.” – Haisla First Nation Chief Crystal Smith on the need to develop Canadian LNG projects.

Duration: 1:03:02
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Bank of Canada raises its key interest rate to 5%
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• Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says
• Edmonton mayor pleads for ‘immediate action’ on bail reform after stabbing death at LRT station
• Pro-Beijing groups claim credit for helping Olivia Chow win Toronto mayoralty. She says she was unaware
• Word of the Week: Conference

Alberta’s Sovereignty Act gets a bit more clarity, BC’s economic case for LNG has never been stronger, and Global News lobbies for more government money. Also, Elizabeth May says she takes her marching orders from Palestine leadership.

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“I take my marching orders from the permanent representative of Palestine to Canada” – Green Party Leader MP Elizabeth May in a bizarre speech at the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

Duration: 57:39
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

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• Nothing off the table when it comes to Alberta sovereignty act
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• Is B.C.’s $6 billion commitment to Coastal GasLink and LNG Canada still economically viable?
• Global News lobbies Canadian government for taxpayer grants
• Canadian MPs attend ‘solidarity’ event with publisher of Holocaust denialism
• Word of the Week: Marching Orders

Berkshire Hathaway pulls funding from LNG in Quebec, Alberta details its health and education plan, and the government is silent on cruise ships in the wave of coronavirus. Also, we detail the major candidates of the 2020 Conservative Party Leadership race.

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Duration: 54:52
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Warren Buffett’s company bails on Saguenay LNG project because of ‘Canadian political context,’ promoter says
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• Health and Education Budget Details
• Cruise ship being held off California for virus testing is scheduled to come to Victoria
• Conservative party leadership showcase
• Word of the Week: Quarantine

The BC Coastal Gaslink pipeline undergoes more disruptions, the federal carbon tax will not save Albertans money, and Trudeau’s facial hair dominates the media. Also, we discuss the tragedy of UIA Flight 752, and the leadup to the deadly aviation disaster.

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Duration: 47:02
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Work must stop on Trans Mountain, Site C, LNG pipeline until First Nations approval, UN committee says
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• Alberta gets a new carbon tax Jan. 1 — but that could be good news for your wallet
• Statesman, ‘daddy’ or dud: Justin Trudeau’s new beard ignites social media
• Iran plane crash: Western powers suggest missile downed jet
• Word of the Week: Crash

A BC Liberal candidate is subject to a witch-hunt ahead of a crucial by-election, bullying concerns stop a consultation for a proposed park in Alberta, and a First Nation blockades a natural gas pipeline. Also, the media tries to tell us right from wrong.

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Duration: 47:23
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• B.C. byelection candidate called out for once wearing a Trump hat
• After vague allegations of bullying, province cancels Bighorn meetings
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• The Wet’suwet’en and B.C.’s gas-pipeline battle: A guide to the story so far
• Trudeau responds to fears about immigration, refugees
• Word of the Week: Belief

The US, Mexico, and Canada have reached a deal to replace NAFTA, who won? In BC a big $40B LNG project is approved, and journalist Paula Simons is appointed to the Senate. Also, we look at the results of the Quebec election and the effects of nationalism.

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Duration: 1:01:07
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Revamped NAFTA deal, renamed USMCA, will ‘rebalance’ North America trade after Canada reaches 11th hour agreement
• LNG politics ramp up as massive project approval looms
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• Edmonton Journalist Paula Simons amongst others appointed to Senate
• Quebec elects a CAQ majority government
• Word of the Week: Nationalism