Western Context

Canada bans Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks, BC will spend $800m to replace the Royal BC Museum, and Jason Kenney will resign after a new UCP leader is chosen. Also, the media and Pierre Poilievre go to war.

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“There’s a small yet spirited minority of grassroot conservatives who’ve come to define their politics in solely oppositional terms. It derives from a position of perceived weakness in modern society. They see mainstream institutions (including corporations, universities, and the media) succumbing to an assertive form of progressivism and feel increasingly embattled in a culture that at times can be quite hostile to their ideas and values.” – The Hub, Editor-at-Large Sean Speer.

Duration: 1:08:01
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Canada banning Chinese telecom giant Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks
• Support us on Patreon
• B.C. to spend $789 million to replace Royal BC Museum
• A lament for conservatism
• The danger Pierre Poilievre’s corrosive campaign poses to Canada
• Word of the Week: Dog-Whistle

Alberta continues to implement democratic reform, The Royal BC Museum is decolonizing its exhibits, and the Canadian flag will emulate a yoyo over the next week. Also, we discuss the impacts of the COP26 summit, as Trudeau continues to hobble oil and gas.

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“Decolonization of the museum’s galleries is important and long overdue. This is necessary to begin the long-term work of creating new narratives that include under-represented voices and reflect the lived experiences and contemporary stories of the people in B.C.” – Acting Royal BC Museum CEO Daniel Muzyka on the changes to the museum.

Duration: 52:11
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Alberta bill would let political parties spend more, end some quarterly financial reporting and ‘AFL loophole’
• Support us on Patreon
• Royal BC Museum closing 3rd floor for ‘decolonization’ effort that will remove Old Town, settler displays, ship
• Feds expected to announce plans to raise, re-lower flags for Remembrance Day
• Canada will put a cap on oil and gas sector emissions, Trudeau tells COP26 summit
• Word of the Week: Decolonization