Western Context

Trudeau inserts himself into the Ontario strike, Alberta councillors debate municipal parties, and BC announces a new family doctor payment model. Also, Steven Guilbeault’s hostility towards energy could reduce investment.

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“Family doctors are not only health care providers. We’re human beings, and so in order to provide the type of care that British Columbians need and deserve, we need the same human supports and working conditions that others do … This new payment model and the physician master agreement that were announced today are a first step towards creating those tools and supports.” – Dr. Renee Fernandez, the executive director of B.C. Family Doctors on BC’s new family doctor payment plan.

Duration: 58:09
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

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• Canadian bill would fine workers $4,000 for each day they strike
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• Edmonton, Calgary councillors weigh in on allowing political parties at municipal level
• B.C. launching new payment model for family doctors in 2023
• Guilbeault slams oilpatch for raking in cash and sitting idle on climate action
• Word of the Week: Buy-in

Alberta is Calling for people to move to the province, electoral redistricting could see Toronto lose a seat, and the BCGEU strike forces rationing at BC liquor stores. Also, the Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem blames worker wages for inflation.

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“Don’t build that into longer term contracts. Don’t build that into wage contracts. It is going to take some time, but you can be confident that inflation will come down.” – Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem on inflation and wages.

Duration: 47:51
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Alberta Is Calling
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• Pressure mounts on B.C. government as public sector strike drags on
• ‘I think it’s outrageous’: Riding redistribution would cut one Toronto MP from the House of Commons
• Union leaders frustrated by Bank of Canada’s advice for companies not to adjust wages to inflation
• Word of the Week: Riding

Lifelabs healthcare workers go on strike in BC, new mayors are elected in Alberta, and the BC Liberals reject the leadership candidacy of Aaron Gunn. Also, Trudeau meets with the Tk’emlups Nation that he snubbed on Sept 30th, but was he really there?

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“I have never engaged in partisanship politics or have not engaged in personal attacks. And that is what I will absolutely continue to practice. So I look forward to working with the premier and his government.” – Edmonton Mayor Elect Amarjeet Sohi on working with the province.

Duration: 49:56
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Unionized employees at LifeLabs issue 72-hour strike notice
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• Alberta municipal elections
• BC Liberal Party rejects Aaron Gunn’s leadership bid, he says fight ‘is only just beginning’ 
• Members of Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc Nation wonder whether Trudeau was listening during his apologetic visit
• Word of the Week: Partisan

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